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RFC 5: The title night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phat Berry!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell has his takedown stuffed
and Liddell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berry stuffs the takedown.
Berry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liddell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Liddell has Berry up against the cage in a clinch.
Berry tries for a takedown but Liddell manages to get underhooks.
Berry tries for a takedown but Liddell manages to get underhooks.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phat Berry.
Liddell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Liddell tries a body shot but Berry blocks it.
Berry can't find room to land a body shot as Liddell controls the action.
Berry breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell leaves Berry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berry fails with the takedown.
Liddell instigates a clinch.
Liddell misses with a knee strike.
Berry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liddell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liddell takes the fight into the clinch.
Berry looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry is trying to drag Liddell to the mat but Liddell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Liddell tries to pull guard but Berry holds him up against the cage and eventually Liddell drops back down to his feet.
Berry stops a takedown attempt from Liddell.
Berry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liddell to keep the fight standing.
Liddell wants to stall.
Liddell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berry walks away with a smile on his face. Liddell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by Liddell or perhaps it was just good defense by Berry which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry stuffs the takedown.
Liddell drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Berry is trying to control the position but Liddell postures up.
Liddell trying to control but Berry is working from the bottom.
Liddell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Chuck Liddell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Liddell has closed the distance and engaged Berry in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry prevents a body shot from Liddell.
Berry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liddell is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berry blocking some punches.
Liddell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Berry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Berry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liddell darts in and clinches Berry up against the cage.
Berry successfully pulls guard.
Berry looking for a sweep. Not yet Berry, not yet.
Liddell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Liddell wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Liddell passes Berry's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Liddell works his way into side control.
Berry wants to control but Liddell postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell moves into full mount!
Liddell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Liddell controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell wants to finish this one by submission but Berry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Liddell.
Berry wants to hold on but Liddell pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Berry?
Liddell controlling the pace for now.
Liddell lands a big shot there that rocks Berry but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Berry has worked his arm free - good work by Berry!
Berry tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell scores with punches to the body.
Liddell is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Liddell trying to control momentarily.
Berry is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Liddell gets his way!
Berry is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berry covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Berry rolls, trying to escape but Liddell keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell keeps control of the position easily here as Berry tries to buck him off.
Liddell scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Liddell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berry, pushing him back against the cage.
Berry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liddell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Berry has Liddell pressed against the cage, preventing Liddell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berry has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liddell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Berry wants the takedown. Liddell is fighting it off but Berry persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Liddell's guard against the cage.
Berry wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Liddell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Liddell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Liddell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Liddell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Liddell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Liddell fails to land the takedown.
Liddell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry forces Liddell back against the cage and clinches.
Berry works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Berry throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Liddell is trying to control the position but Berry postures up.
Liddell managing to control the position.
Liddell pushes Berry off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liddell's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell has his hands clasped together around Berry's back. He's all about the action.
Liddell wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Berry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liddell is looking to control Berry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liddell avoid being mounted?
Chuck Liddell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Phat Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Liddell is not content to let Berry control the position.
Berry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Liddell trying to control but Berry postures up.
Liddell is looking to improve his position.
Berry is working for a kimura but Liddell is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phat Berry.
Well Liddell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Colston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Gunter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Colston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johan Gunter!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunter fails with the takedown.
Gunter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Colston throws a shot to the body.
Gunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colston prevents it.
Gunter digs a right hand underneath Colston's ribcage. Colston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Colston's efforts to push away.
Gunter is looking for a takedown.
Sean Colston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Gunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colston wants to break free but Gunter has control.
Gunter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colston pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gunter takes one to the side of the head.
Gunter tries to clinch up.
Gunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colston misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colston throws a body punch but Gunter moves out of range.
Colston misses with a shot to the body
and Gunter moves into the clinch.
Colston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Colston is trying to push Gunter away but Gunter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gunter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Colston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gunter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Colston is defending well.
Colston gets underhooks to prevent Gunter's takedown attempt.
Gunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colston trying to land knees to the body.
Colston leaning against his opponent.
Colston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Colston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunter tries to throw a body punch but Colston avoids it by throwing Gunter back against the cage.
Gunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colston prevents it.
Gunter controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunter misses with a punch to the body.
Colston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gunter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Colston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Colston tries to break free but Gunter pushes him back against the cage.
Colston wants to break free but Gunter has control.
Gunter has Colston pressed against the cage, preventing Colston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunter is stalling here.
Colston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colston lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunter off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johan Gunter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Colston as he connects with a hook.
Colston connects with a single shot there.
Colston scores with a shot to the body.
Gunter moves out of range as Colston strikes.
Gunter tries to keep at a distance but Colston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colston avoiding damage as Gunter throws knees to the body.
Gunter has Colston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Colston jumps guard but Gunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Colston managing to block the knees to the body from Gunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunter is pushing Colston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Colston working hard to break the clinch.
Colston trying to control the position but instead, Gunter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Colston into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunter.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gunter continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Gunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunter.
Gunter throws a head punch that misses.
Colston is trying to break free.
Colston missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gunter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Colston as the two fighters clinch.
Colston tries to break free but Gunter pushes him back against the cage.
Colston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Colston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunter keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colston throws the left hand but Gunter avoids the punch easily.
Gunter tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunter.
Colston lands with a straight right. Gunter didn't see that one coming.
Colston lands an overhand right.
Gunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colston lands a nice hook to Gunter's body. Gunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Colston throws a right hand that misses
and Gunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunter shoots for a takedown but Colston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sean Colston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Gunter.
Gunter is looking to clinch.
Gunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colston lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Colston dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Colston has Gunter up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gunter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Colston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Colston is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colston jumps guard and drags Gunter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gunter prevents Colston from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colston keeping moving, preventing Gunter from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunter won't allow Colston to get back to his feet.
Johan Gunter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Colston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunter manages to avoid it.
Gunter tries to clinch but Colston is having none of it.
Colston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Colston takes a swing at Gunter's ribcage but misses.
Sean Colston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colston takes a swing at Gunter's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colston.
Johan Gunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colston swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunter.
Colston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunter lands an uppercut.
Colston has had enough of the clinch but Gunter keeps him there for the moment.
Gunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Colston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunter.
Gunter stalling in the clinch.
Colston is trying to break the clinch but Gunter has him pressed against the cage.
Colston takes a shot to the head.
Colston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Colston tries to pull guard but Gunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gunter tries for a takedown but Colston manages to get underhooks.
Colston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gunter missing with knees to the body.
Come on Gunter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Colston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Colston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Dogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Autumn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Autumn has chosen Dixie as his entrance music. Marcel Dogg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Dogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Augustus Autumn!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Autumn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dogg. That did some damage!
Dogg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Autumn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dogg throws a series of punches but Autumn moves out of range.
Autumn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Autumn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Autumn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dogg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Autumn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Autumn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Autumn has Dogg up against the cage in a clinch.
Autumn with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Autumn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Autumn breaks from the clinch.
Dogg blocks a leg kick.
Autumn tries to land a front kick but Dogg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Autumn throws a low kick, looking for Dogg's leg but Dogg calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Autumn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Autumn tries a head kick but it misses.
Dogg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Autumn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Autumn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dogg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dogg prevents Autumn from getting back to his feet.
Dogg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcel Dogg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dogg misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Autumn.
Dogg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Autumn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Autumn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Autumn misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Autumn.
An inside leg kick lands from Autumn.
Autumn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Autumn scores with a hook.
Autumn lands a leg kick that knocks Dogg off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogg throws a sloppy head kick and Autumn moves out of range easily.
Dogg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Autumn.
Autumn scores with a head kick. Dogg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dogg throws a head kick that misses.
Autumn has closed the distance and engaged Dogg in a clinch.
Autumn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Autumn throws a sloppy head kick and Dogg moves out of range easily.
Autumn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Autumn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dogg throws a series of strikes that have Autumn backpedaling.
Dogg is looking to clinch but Autumn is avoiding it.
Marcel Dogg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Autumn throws a head kick that half lands.
Autumn misses the shot to the body.
Autumn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Autumn looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Autumn throws a sloppy head kick
and Dogg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dogg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogg wants to control from the top but Autumn keeps moving.
Dogg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dogg won't allow Autumn to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dogg is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcel Dogg.
Autumn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Autumn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dogg.
Dogg doesn't manage to clinch there - Autumn circles away.
Autumn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dogg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dogg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Autumn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dogg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Autumn. Autumn obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Autumn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Autumn thows a body kick. Dogg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Autumn dodges the punch combination from Dogg.
Autumn throws a leg kick which misses Dogg's front leg but catches the back leg as Dogg tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dogg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Autumn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dogg will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Autumn scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Autumn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Autumn tries to clinch but Dogg is having none of it.
Dogg tries to close the distance and clinch but Autumn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marcel Dogg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Autumn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dogg's head.
Autumn throws a head kick that half lands.
Dogg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dogg could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dogg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dogg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Autumn scores with a nice body kick.
Autumn connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dogg avoids the head kick by Autumn.
Autumn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dogg misses with a few strikes there.
Dogg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Augustus Autumn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dogg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Autumn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogg needs to keep his hands up - Autumn had a free shot at his head there.
Autumn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dogg's sensitive parts.
Autumn connects with a leg kick. Dogg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Autumn lands a head kick!
A head kick from Autumn lands but Dogg takes it in his stride.
Autumn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Autumn scores with a head kick. Dogg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Autumn throws a head kick but Dogg moves out of range.
Autumn lands with a kick to the temple. Dogg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Autumn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Autumn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dogg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Autumn keeps the fight on the outside.
Dogg wants to clinch.
Dogg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Autumn moves away.
Dogg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Autumn tenderised Dogg's leg. Dogg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dogg tries to clinch up.
No luck for Dogg with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Autumn.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Autumn.
Autumn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Augustus Autumn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Autumn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Autumn connects with a solid leg kick.
Dogg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dogg blocks a head kick by Autumn.
Autumn looks for the body kick but Dogg saw that one coming.
Dogg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Autumn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Autumn lands with a kick to the temple. Dogg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Autumn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dogg is looking to clinch.
Dogg blocks a head kick by Autumn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dogg has Autumn up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dogg tries to pull guard but Autumn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcel Dogg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Autumn has had enough of the clinch but Dogg keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Autumn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dogg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Autumn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dogg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Autumn is keeping busy.
Autumn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dogg.
Dogg jumps guard and drags Autumn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dogg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Autumn trying to control but Dogg postures up.
Autumn is trying to stand back up but Dogg is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogg is nestled in close to Autumn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dogg is controlling the pace.
Autumn is trying to escape back to his feet but Dogg uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Autumn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Autumn is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Dogg take his back! Uh oh - Dogg has got a rear naked choke here! Autumn is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcel Dogg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Ignatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Triple Hhh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolay Ignatov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Ignatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Triple Hhh!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ignatov is looking to advance position but Hhh won't allow it.
Ignatov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hhh wants to get back to his feet.
Hhh trying to control here.
Hhh wants to improve his position but Ignatov is controlling well.
Ignatov working Hhh over with strikes.
Hhh looking for submissions off his back.
Ignatov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hhh trying to control here.
Hhh is defending against the submission attempts here by Ignatov.
Ignatov wants to control but Hhh is keeping him busy.
Hhh trying to hold on to Ignatov's head to control him but Ignatov postures up.
Ignatov is taking a breather. Hhh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hhh is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ignatov jumps into side control!
Ignatov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hhh on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hhh is looking for a sweep.
Hhh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hhh seems a little lost for a moment, as Ignatov dominates the positioning.
Hhh manages to get back to half guard.
Ignatov is taking a breather. Hhh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hhh wants to control but Ignatov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hhh looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ignatov is working for a kimura but Hhh is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Ignatov seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hhh defending well though.
Hhh trying to control but Ignatov postures up.
Ignatov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ignatov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hhh trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ignatov avoids the attempt from Hhh to control.
Ignatov cracks Hhh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ignatov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Ignatov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ignatov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hhh did well to prevent Ignatov getting side control.
Ignatov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatov decides to stand and escape the position.
Hhh lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hhh misses with a takedown attempt
so Ignatov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hhh is trying to control the position but Ignatov postures up.
Ignatov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatov won't allow Hhh to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hhh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikolay Ignatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ignatov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hhh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hhh is being controlled here.
Hhh is looking to get back to his feet here but Ignatov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hhh's back.
Ignatov is throwing shots to the body but Hhh manages to wriggle free. Ignatov pounces on him again and ends up in Hhh's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov passes Hhh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hhh is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatov in particular looking to stall.
Ignatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hhh is just riding it out for now. Ignatov eventually gives up the hold.
Hhh is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hhh is pressing down on Ignatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ignatov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hhh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatov controls the pace.
Hhh trying to control the position.
Ignatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hhh is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hhh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hhh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hhh, up you get!
Hhh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ignatov distracts Hhh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatov postures up.
Hhh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hhh is working an open guard so Ignatov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Ignatov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Ignatov shoots in and gets a takedown into Hhh's guard.
Hhh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ignatov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hhh is retaining full guard.
Hhh controls Ignatov momentarily but Ignatov frees himself.
Hhh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ignatov trying to control but Hhh is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolay Ignatov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hhh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hhh fails to land the takedown.
Hhh throws a head kick but Ignatov moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Ignatov.
Ignatov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hhh keeping full guard, as Ignatov tries to pass.
Ignatov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikolay Ignatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hhh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatov manages to get himself to full guard.
Ignatov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hhh wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hhh throws a head kick that misses.
Hhh misses with a wild combination.
Ignatov closes the distance and pushes Hhh back into the cage.
Ignatov avoiding damage as Hhh throws knees to the body.
Hhh letting Ignatov take a breather here.
Hhh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov avoids the elbow strike from Hhh, against the cage.
Ignatov can't get the takedown.
Ignatov tries to pull guard but Hhh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hhh trying to control the position but instead, Ignatov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hhh into the cage.
Hhh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ignatov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nikolay Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triple Hhh.
Hhh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ignatov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hhh drags the fight down to the ground.
Ignatov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Triple Hhh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Ignatov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ignatov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Ignatov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joakim Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dulsan Kuciak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joakim Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dulsan Kuciak!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Kuciak circles away easily
and Kuciak counters with a single leg into guard. Gustafsson didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuciak trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson has an active guard here but Kuciak has managed to pass into half guard.
Gustafsson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kuciak. Oh but Gustafsson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kuciak goes limp - he's gone! Gustafsson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joakim Gustafsson!
In his post fight interview, Joakim Gustafsson gave a big smile as he said 'Why Everyone Scared to Fight Me? This my 3rd fight and everyone at 205 is turning me down. YOU MIGHT AS WELL HAND ME THE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BELT ALREADY!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Garry Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dwight Garry Jr enters the cage!
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Garry Jr!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz avoids the head kick by Garry Jr.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Garry Jr seems unphased.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Dwight Garry Jr has been cut.
Diaz lunges at Garry Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garry Jr's hand.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garry Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garry Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garry Jr misses with a knee strike.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Garry Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Garry Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Garry Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garry Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diaz stops Garry Jr from standing up.
Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz won't allow Garry Jr to get back to his feet.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to control but Garry Jr is working from the bottom.
Diaz won't allow Garry Jr to get back to his feet.
Diaz stands and throws Garry Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diaz has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Garry Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Diaz yanks on the arm and Garry Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Diaz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Pupkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ivan Pupkoff enters the cage!
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Pupkoff!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pupkoff misses with a two punch combination.
Pupkoff throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ivan Pupkoff has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Robinson blocks the leg kick.
Pupkoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pupkoff swinging wildly here.
Pupkoff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Robinson throws a combination. Pupkoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Pupkoff pushes him off.
Pupkoff looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pupkoff. Pupkoff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Pupkoff's body.
Pupkoff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pupkoff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pupkoff misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pupkoff throws a body kick that misses.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Pupkoff.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick from Pupkoff.
Pupkoff looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Pupkoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Robinson throws a series of strikes that have Pupkoff backpedaling.
Ivan Pupkoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pupkoff tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Pupkoff throws a body kick that misses.
Robinson connects with a body shot.
Pupkoff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pupkoff clinches with his opponent.
Pupkoff trying to land knees to the body.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pupkoff tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
Pupkoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick from Pupkoff.
Robinson has Pupkoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson looking to stall.
Robinson is trying to trip Pupkoff. He has hold of a leg but Pupkoff is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Robinson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pupkoff controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson is pushing down on Pupkoff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pupkoff is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robinson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pupkoff to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pupkoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Pupkoff scores with a hook to the body. Robinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pupkoff throws a wild body kick that Robinson sees coming a mile off.
Pupkoff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pupkoff.
Robinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pupkoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pupkoff moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Pupkoff throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Pupkoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pupkoff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pupkoff looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Pupkoff is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson throws a combination. Pupkoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pupkoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pupkoff fails with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Ivan Pupkoff's cut even more.
Ray Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Pupkoff.
Robinson clinches up with Pupkoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson manages to pull guard.
Robinson wriggles free and stands up.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pupkoff.
Robinson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Pupkoff avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Pupkoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pupkoff tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pupkoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Pupkoff.
Pupkoff is looking to clinch.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pupkoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ray Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pupkoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Pupkoff misses
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pupkoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Pupkoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Pupkoff throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Pupkoff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Pupkoff gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Pupkoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Robinson lands.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pupkoff's efforts to push away.
Pupkoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pupkoff throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Pupkoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Pupkoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ray Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pupkoff is breathing heavily.
Robinson lands a left and a right that send Pupkoff crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pupkoff is rocked!
The cut above Ivan Pupkoff's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pupkoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pupkoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Robinson tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pupkoff seems to have recovered his senses.
Pupkoff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robinson Throws a clean left jab. Robinson Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Pupkoff's chin! Pupkoff crumbles to the ground and Robinson follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Robinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ray Robinson!
Ray Robinson is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Sekish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rossi comes to the cage accompanied by Vatican Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlo Rossi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mustafa Sekish!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sekish moves into range and clinches up with Rossi.
Sekish lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi is trying to push Sekish away but Sekish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rossi fails to pull guard.
Rossi managing to block the knees to the body from Sekish.
Sekish comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Carlo Rossi has been cut.
Sekish tries to land knees in the clinch but Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
Rossi takes an elbow to the temple.
Rossi letting Sekish take a breather here.
Sekish lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rossi working hard to break the clinch.
Rossi blocks the elbow strike.
Sekish lands an elbow inside that Rossi shrugs off.
Carlo Rossi's cut is getting worse.
Sekish leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekish lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rossi is trying to break free.
Rossi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rossi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sekish comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sekish creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rossi's defenses.
Carlo Rossi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sekish prevents Rossi from breaking the clinch.
Rossi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sekish lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Carlo Rossi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlo Rossi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mustafa Sekish!
Mustafa Sekish is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mustafa Sekish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowak comes into the arena with Juno Reactor - Pistolero blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michal Nowak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Leone!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leone fails with a takedown attempt.
Nowak tries to land a front kick but Leone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nowak throws a sloppy head kick and Leone moves out of range easily.
Nowak throws a push kick but Leone slaps the foot to one side.
Nowak cracks the inside of Leone's front leg.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nowak landing knees to the head.
Nowak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leone.
Leone being controlled against the cage.
Nowak misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak misses with a knee to the head.
Leone managing to block the knees to the body from Nowak.
Nowak trying to land knees to the body.
Nowak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nowak missing with knees to the body.
Nowak tries to land a knee to the head but Leone blocks with his arms.
Nowak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nowak just leaning against Leone, taking a breather.
Nowak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leone is defending well for now.
Leone managing to block the knees to the body from Nowak.
Leone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Michal Nowak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Leone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leone is defending well for now.
Nowak missing with knees to the body.
Nowak misses with a knee strike.
Nowak stalling the fight.
Nowak stops a takedown attempt from Leone.
Nowak connects with a knee to the head.
Nowak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leone's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nowak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leone's face.
Nowak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nowak tries a knee to the head but Leone blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nowak misses with a knee to the head.
Nowak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nowak landing knees to the head.
Nowak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leone looks winded!
Nowak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nowak prevents it.
Nowak landing knees to the head.
Nowak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nowak effectively controlling the action here.
Nowak landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowak tries a knee to the head but Leone blocks it.
Leone avoiding damage as Nowak throws knees to the body.
Leone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nowak crunches a lovely knee into Leone's ribcage.
Nowak connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowak looking to throw knees to the head but Leone is blocking nicely.
Nowak crunches a lovely knee into Leone's ribcage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Nowak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nowak throws a leg kick which misses Leone's front leg but catches the back leg as Leone tries to avoid it.
Nowak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nowak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leone's calf.
Nowak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nowak instigates a clinch.
Nowak tries to land knees in the clinch but Leone avoids the damage to the body.
Leone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nowak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nowak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak lands a head kick!
It looks like Miguel Leone has been cut.
Leone is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nowak.
Nowak lands a leg kick that knocks Leone off balance momentarily.
Nowak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nowak scores with a head kick. Leone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nowak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leone. That did some damage!
Nowak rushes Leone and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nowak with a knee to the head.
Nowak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leone can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Nowak to work.
Nowak scores a nice knee to the body.
Nowak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nowak.
Nowak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nowak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowak tries a knee to the head but Leone blocks it.
Nowak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nowak pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nowak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nowak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nowak lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nowak. That's going to slow Leone down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nowak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nowak with a knee to the head.
Nowak scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nowak obliges.
Knees to the body from Nowak.
Nowak stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nowak landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowak landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Nowak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Leone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Leone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nowak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nowak closes the distance and clinches.
Nowak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nowak landing knees to the body.
Nowak lands a nice knee to the body.
Nowak scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nowak lands a knee to the head.
Leone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nowak with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak lands a knee to the head.
Nowak lands a knee to the body.
Nowak with a knee to the head.
Nowak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nowak landing knees to the body.
Nowak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leone blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nowak obliges.
Nowak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nowak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nowak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nowak lands a good knee to the midsection. Leone won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nowak misses with a knee strike.
Nowak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nowak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nowak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leone blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nowak.
Leone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nowak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nowak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nowak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michal Nowak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Leone.
Nowak tries a knee to the head but Leone blocks it.
Nowak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nowak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miguel Leone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leone tightens his grip and picks Nowak up, before dumping him to the ground. Nowak manages to land in guard.
Michal Nowak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leone throws a big elbow that misses.
Leone throwing strikes from guard but Nowak blocks nicely.
Nowak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leone drops back looking for a leg! Nowak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nowak manages to kick Leone off! Leone jumps back into Nowak's guard.
Nowak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nowak tries to get out of the position.
Leone preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leone wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Leone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leone prevents Nowak from getting back to his feet.
Leone cracks Nowak with a solid left hand.
Leone preventing the sweep.
Leone is looking to work some ground and pound but Nowak has wrist control.
Leone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leone looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nowak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Nowak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nowak, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Nowak!
Michal Nowak is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Michal Nowak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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