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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Vadmonavichinhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vadmonavichinhov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Veil Brides- The Gun Sling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Vadmonavichinhov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vadmonavichinhov tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Vadmonavichinhov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vadmonavichinhov wants to get back to his feet.
Banks working Vadmonavichinhov over with strikes.
Banks prevents Vadmonavichinhov from standing back up.
Vadmonavichinhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Banks is trying to control the action in half guard but Vadmonavichinhov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vadmonavichinhov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vadmonavichinhov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banks.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vadmonavichinhov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Banks there.
Vadmonavichinhov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks uses his free foot to push down on Vadmonavichinhov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vadmonavichinhov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vadmonavichinhov is in a horrible position here. Banks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Banks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vadmonavichinhov is looking to improve his position but Banks isn't that keen on the idea.
Vadmonavichinhov taking shots to the head.
Banks avoids the attempt from Vadmonavichinhov to control.
Banks unloading with bombs!
Banks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vadmonavichinhov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vadmonavichinhov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Banks landing shots from mount.
Vadmonavichinhov wants to control but Banks is having none of it.
Banks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Banks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vadmonavichinhov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks lands a big elbow - Vadmonavichinhov is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Vadmonavichinhov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eric Banks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ange fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson has chosen Merle Haggard - Mama Tried as his entrance music. Jonas Erikson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ange fili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crack! A monster head kick from Erikson and fili falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Erikson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jonas Erikson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Valnokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Sphinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Valnokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taylor Sphinx!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Valnokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sphinx dives in and grabs Valnokov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valnokov pushes down on Sphinx's head and hops out.
Valnokov tries to clinch up but Sphinx circles away and keeps his distance.
Sphinx looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Valnokov is trying to stand.
Sphinx is working for a kimura but Valnokov is defending it quite comfortably.
Sphinx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valnokov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valnokov is trying to stand up here but Sphinx is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valnokov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sphinx wants to take a breather but Valnokov is having none of it.
Sphinx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sphinx stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Valnokov to get to his feet.
Sphinx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valnokov is looking to clinch but Sphinx is avoiding it.
Valnokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Taylor Sphinx has been cut.
Valnokov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sphinx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valnokov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sphinx's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valnokov lands an elbow that stopped Sphinx in his tracks for a moment.
Valnokov landing knees to the head.
Sphinx looks gassed!
Valnokov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valnokov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valnokov lands an elbow just above Sphinx 's eye.
Valnokov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valnokov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sphinx's face.
Valnokov connects with a knee to the head.
Valnokov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Valnokov scores with a knee to the head.
Sphinx has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Valnokov uses from the top position.
Sphinx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valnokov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sphinx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valnokov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sphinx's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sphinx looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Valnokov is defending well. Sphinx quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Valnokov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sphinx celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taylor Sphinx!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Demetrikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Kreutzberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreutzberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Engel" by Rammstein. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Demetrikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mario Kreutzberg!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Demetrikov. Kreutzberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demetrikov has closed the distance and engaged Kreutzberg in a clinch.
Demetrikov takes an elbow to the temple.
Kreutzberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kreutzberg stalls.
Kreutzberg receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Demetrikov is trying to break the clinch but Kreutzberg has him pressed against the cage.
Kreutzberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Demetrikov walks away with a smile on his face. Kreutzberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Demetrikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick misses from Kreutzberg.
Demetrikov moves in looking to clinch but Kreutzberg pushes him off.
Kreutzberg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Demetrikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kreutzberg is out of range.
Kreutzberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Demetrikov is just out of range.
Kreutzberg drives through and clinches with Demetrikov against the cage.
Kreutzberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Demetrikov smiles and moves away.
Kreutzberg clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kreutzberg trying to stall but Demetrikov improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg lands a damaging elbow.
Kreutzberg lands a nice elbow.
Demetrikov is trying to break the clinch but Kreutzberg is controlling him.
Demetrikov gets underhooks to prevent Kreutzberg's takedown attempt.
Aleksander Demetrikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Kreutzberg.
Demetrikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kreutzberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Demetrikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kreutzberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kreutzberg has closed the distance and engaged Demetrikov in a clinch.
Kreutzberg looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Demetrikov.
Demetrikov has picked Kreutzberg up - he's going for a ride! Demetrikov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Demetrikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kreutzberg tries to lock up and control but Demetrikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demetrikov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kreutzberg's face.
Demetrikov controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Demetrikov.
Demetrikov avoids the attempt from Kreutzberg to control.
Demetrikov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Demetrikov controlling his opponent.
Demetrikov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demetrikov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kreutzberg actively working from the bottom here.
Kreutzberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demetrikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kreutzberg looks gassed!
Demetrikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Demetrikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kreutzberg tries to roll over but Demetrikov keeps him under control.
Kreutzberg wants to control but Demetrikov is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demetrikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kreutzberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kreutzberg is trying to control but Demetrikov passes into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demetrikov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kreutzberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aleksander Demetrikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kreutzberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demetrikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kreutzberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demetrikov somewhat.
Demetrikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kreutzberg thuds his right hand into Demetrikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kreutzberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Demetrikov sprawls well. Demetrikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kreutzberg gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Demetrikov.
Demetrikov avoids the head kick by Kreutzberg.
Demetrikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kreutzberg circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Demetrikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreutzberg's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kreutzberg duly obliges.
Kreutzberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demetrikov has managed to clinch.
Kreutzberg pulls Demetrikov into guard.
Kreutzberg is looking for a triangle but Demetrikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kreutzberg is breathing heavily.
Kreutzberg keeping full guard, as Demetrikov tries to pass.
Demetrikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Demetrikov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreutzberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreutzberg, not yet.
Demetrikov gets to his feet - Kreutzberg follows without any prompting.
Kreutzberg looks for the body kick but Demetrikov saw that one coming.
Demetrikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kreutzberg is trying to defend but Demetrikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Demetrikov prevents Kreutzberg from improving his position.
Demetrikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreutzberg is trying to maintain the position but Demetrikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Demetrikov decides to stand and escape the position.
Demetrikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kreutzberg.
Demetrikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Demetrikov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demetrikov showed some decent athleticism there.
Demetrikov working Kreutzberg over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demetrikov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kreutzberg wants to hold on but Demetrikov pushes him away.
Demetrikov looking to finish Kreutzberg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kreutzberg!
Demetrikov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demetrikov controlling from the full mount.
Kreutzberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Demetrikov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Demetrikov drops Kreutzberg with a beautiful combination! Kreutzberg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Demetrikov is looking for the KO!
Kreutzberg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Demetrikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Demetrikov.
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!
Kreutzberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Demetrikov pushes down on Kreutzberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Demetrikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demetrikov wants to pass to mount but Kreutzberg is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreutzberg pushes Demetrikov off looking to stand but Demetrikov dives back in and keeps control.
Kreutzberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Demetrikov is working away from the top position though.
Kreutzberg tries to roll over but Demetrikov keeps him under control.
Demetrikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kreutzberg is trying to maintain the position but Demetrikov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Demetrikov decides to stand up.
Kreutzberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demetrikov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Demetrikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kreutzberg keeping full guard, as Demetrikov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreutzberg wants to control but Demetrikov passes easily into half guard.
Demetrikov is taking a breather. Kreutzberg 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreutzberg wants to control but Demetrikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kreutzberg tries to roll over but Demetrikov keeps him under control.
Well, if Demetrikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Demetrikov seems to be working for a kimura but Kreutzberg defends the submission attempt.
Kreutzberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Demetrikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Demetrikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Demetrikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demetrikov, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Demetrikov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Midas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Leobotas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Seth Midas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Seth Midas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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275 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seth Midas!
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, Leon Leobotas!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leobotas is looking to clinch but Midas is avoiding it.
Midas lands a brutal head kick. Leobotas looks out on his feet and Midas throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Seth Midas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emalianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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232 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emalianenko!
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, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emalianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norris pinned against the cage. Norris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Emalianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Norris which made him look bad.
Emalianenko dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Emalianenko's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emalianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emalianenko tries for a takedown but Norris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emalianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emalianenko tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
Emalianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Emalianenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
Norris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Emalianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emalianenko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Norris is trying to stand back up but Emalianenko is controlling him
Norris has one foot on Emalianenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a hook.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Emalianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emalianenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Norris swats away the attempt to clinch by Emalianenko.
Emalianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emalianenko is breathing heavily.
Emalianenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Emalianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris scores with a punch to the head.
Emalianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norris pinned against the cage. Norris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Emalianenko tries to clinch but Norris moves out of range.
Emalianenko tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Norris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Norris misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emalianenko.
Emalianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emalianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emalianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Emalianenko dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Emalianenko's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Norris.
Norris throws a jab when Emalianenko was well out of range.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Emalianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Emalianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Emalianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Emalianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Emalianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
Emalianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Norris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emalianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Norris lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emalianenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck for Emalianenko with that takedown attempt.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Emalianenko off the cage and back into rage.
Emalianenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Norris circles away.
A big right from Norris misses.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fedor Emalianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris connects with a jab.
Emalianenko tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emalianenko slips under a jab from Norris.
Norris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Emalianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Norris.
Emalianenko tries to clinch up but Norris circles away and keeps his distance.
Emalianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emalianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emalianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris connects with a crisp jab.
Emalianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Norris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws the left hand but Emalianenko avoids the punch easily.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Emalianenko's shoulder, as Emalianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Norris throws a hook but Emalianenko blocks it.
Norris lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emalianenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emalianenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norris to score with a decent uppercut.
Emalianenko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Emalianenko moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws out a powerful jab.
Norris connects with a nice looking jab.
Norris scores with a jab to the head.
Norris scores with a jab to the head.
Norris 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.
Norris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Norris lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Norris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Emalianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Emalianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emalianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Emalianenko ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
A big left from Norris misses.
Fedor Emalianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norris lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emalianenko is defended easily by Norris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris looks to throw the jab but Emalianenko is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris leaves Emalianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Emalianenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Emalianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Norris cracks Emalianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Norris tests Emalianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emalianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris connects with a crisp jab.
Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emalianenko.
Norris cracks Emalianenko with a good jab.
Norris lands a jab to the nose.
Norris lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Norris.
Norris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Norris throws a lazy right hand but Emalianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emalianenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Norris misses.
Emalianenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Norris.
Norris lands a jab.
Good exchange - Norris coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emalianenko slips a jab from Norris.
Emalianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emalianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norris lands with a hook. Emalianenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emalianenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Norris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emalianenko's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Norris.
Fedor Emalianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emalianenko takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Norris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 25:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wigenfors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iso Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Wigenfors!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wigenfors cracks Susi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Susi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wigenfors finish him?
It looks like Iso Susi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wigenfors misses with the combination.
Susi has Wigenfors up against the cage in a clinch.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Wigenfors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Susi tries to land knees in the clinch but Wigenfors avoids the damage to the body.
Wigenfors is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wigenfors has had enough of the clinch but Susi keeps him there for the moment.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Wigenfors avoiding damage as Susi throws knees to the body.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Susi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wigenfors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi scores a nice knee to the body.
Susi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wigenfors.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Susi missing with knees to the body.
Susi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Wigenfors avoiding damage as Susi throws knees to the body.
Susi tries to land knees in the clinch but Wigenfors avoids the damage to the body.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Wigenfors wants to break the clinch but can't.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wigenfors is trying to break the clinch but Susi has him pressed against the cage.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wigenfors takes a knee to the side of the body.
Susi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Wigenfors tries to break the clinch but Susi is controlling the position.
Susi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigenfors avoids it.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Susi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigenfors avoids it.
Susi tries to land knees in the clinch but Wigenfors avoids the damage to the body.
Wigenfors is trying to break the clinch but Susi has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wigenfors avoiding damage as Susi throws knees to the body.
Susi crunches a lovely knee into Wigenfors's ribcage.
A bit of stalling here from Susi.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Wigenfors avoiding damage as Susi throws knees to the body.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Susi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigenfors avoids it.
Susi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Susi missing with knees to the body.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wigenfors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Susi.
Wigenfors wants to break free but Susi has control.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Come on Susi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Susi tries to land knees in the clinch but Wigenfors avoids the damage to the body.
Susi scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Susi obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Susi missing with knees to the body.
Wigenfors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wigenfors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Wigenfors will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iso Susi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wigenfors throws a right and a left that Susi avoids nicely.
Wigenfors misses with a few strikes there.
Wigenfors getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wigenfors will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wigenfors misses with a two punch combination.
Susi slips a jab from Wigenfors.
A jab from Wigenfors misses.
Wigenfors tries to bum rush Susi with a series of wild strikes but Susi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wigenfors is breathing heavily.
Wigenfors throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wigenfors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Susi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Susi clinches up against the cage.
Susi tries to land knees in the clinch but Wigenfors avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wigenfors working hard to break the clinch.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Wigenfors avoiding damage as Susi throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wigenfors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wigenfors has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wigenfors wants to break free but Susi has control.
Susi slowing the pace effectively.
Wigenfors wants to get back to striking at distance but Susi won't allow it.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Susi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wigenfors avoiding damage as Susi throws knees to the body.
Susi has Wigenfors pressed against the cage, preventing Wigenfors from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Susi missing with knees to the body.
Wigenfors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Susi lands a knee to the body.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Susi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wigenfors's efforts to push away.
Susi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigenfors avoids it.
Susi is pushing Wigenfors up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Susi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Susi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigenfors avoids it.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Susi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wigenfors.
Susi missing with knees to the body.
Susi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wigenfors.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Susi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wigenfors wants to get back to striking at distance but Susi won't allow it.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Susi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigenfors avoids it.
Susi tries to land knees in the clinch but Wigenfors avoids the damage to the body.
Susi missing with knees to the body.
Wigenfors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Susi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigenfors avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Wigenfors's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Susi missing with knees to the body.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Susi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wigenfors.
Susi tries to land knees in the clinch but Wigenfors avoids the damage to the body.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Susi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wigenfors avoiding damage as Susi throws knees to the body.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Susi is pushing Wigenfors up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Susi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iso Susi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wigenfors misses with the combination.
Wigenfors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wigenfors scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wigenfors misses with a double jab.
Wigenfors misses with a wild combination.
Robert Wigenfors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Wigenfors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wigenfors connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Susi's hands.
Wigenfors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wigenfors misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wigenfors tries to keep at a distance but Susi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Susi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wigenfors.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wigenfors tries to break the clinch but Susi is controlling the position.
Susi missing with knees to the body.
Susi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wigenfors.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Susi.
Susi missing with knees to the body.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Susi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigenfors avoids it.
Wigenfors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wigenfors's efforts to push away.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Wigenfors working hard to break the clinch.
Wigenfors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Susi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Susi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wigenfors up against the cage.
Iso Susi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Wigenfors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi just leaning against Wigenfors, taking a breather.
Wigenfors managing to block the knees to the body from Susi.
Wigenfors wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Susi has him pressed against the cage.
Wigenfors wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Susi missing with knees to the body.
Susi tries to land knees in the clinch but Wigenfors avoids the damage to the body.
Susi lands a nice knee to the body.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Wigenfors wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Susi has him pressed against the cage.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Susi obliges.
Susi trying to land knees to the body.
Susi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wigenfors avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wigenfors wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Susi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wigenfors.
Wigenfors has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wigenfors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Susi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wigenfors's efforts to push away.
Wigenfors blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Susi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wigenfors is defending well for now.
Susi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wigenfors up against the cage.
Susi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wigenfors.
Susi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wigenfors.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Wigenfors.
I think Wigenfors has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Wigenfors!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Soczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuevo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen "Get It On The Floor" DMX Feat. Swizz Beatz as his entrance music. Krzysztof Soczynski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Krzysztof Soczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuevo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Soczynski.
Sanchez shoots in but Soczynski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Soczynski wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soczynski keeps working.
Soczynski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Soczynski is looking to get back to his feet here but Sanchez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Soczynski's back.
Soczynski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sanchez.
Soczynski showing good submission defense here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Soczynski is trying to get back to his feet but Sanchez has full control of the position and if anything, Soczynski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Soczynski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sanchez.
Soczynski trying to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to control Soczynski but Soczynski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soczynski holding both Sanchez 's hands and preventing any damage.
Soczynski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soczynski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sanchez.
Soczynski has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez is riding his opponent, not letting Soczynski buck him off.
Sanchez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Soczynski with him. Soczynski is trying to defend but Sanchez has an arm under the chin now! Soczynski grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nuevo Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremiah Sainclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Rogozinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogozinski has chosen Czterej pancerni i pies as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremiah Sainclair!
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, Piotr Rogozinski!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sainclair.
Nice sprawl there from Rogozinski as Sainclair shoots in.
Rogozinski gets a clinch.
Sainclair jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rogozinski walks away with a smile on his face. Sainclair gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremiah Sainclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Rogozinski scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jeremiah Sainclair has been cut.
Rogozinski throws a head kick but Sainclair moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick from Rogozinski lands but Sainclair takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogozinski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sainclair is breathing heavily.
Rogozinski connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sainclair! He's out on his feet! Rogozinski rushes in and drops Sainclair with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Piotr Rogozinski!
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