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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cenai Cukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen I Am Perfection by Cage 9 as his entrance music. Ricky Lee 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cenai Cukko!
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, Ricky Lee!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cukko keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cukko wants to control the action here but instead Lee manages to pass to full mount!
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Cenai Cukko has been cut.
Cukko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cenai Cukko's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cenai Cukko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cenai Cukko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Lee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Udarchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Taratarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Udarchenko!
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, Oleg Taratarov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taratarov fails with the takedown.
Udarchenko leaves Taratarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Udarchenko fails with the takedown.
Taratarov with a poor takedown
and Udarchenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taratarov's guard now.
Ivan Udarchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Taratarov.
Udarchenko trying to control but Taratarov is working from the bottom.
Udarchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Udarchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udarchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Taratarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Udarchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taratarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Udarchenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taratarov is looking to stand up but Udarchenko isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udarchenko trying to control but Taratarov is working from the bottom.
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.
Udarchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Udarchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taratarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taratarov slips a nice elbow through Udarchenko's hands, connecting with Udarchenko's forehead.
Taratarov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Udarchenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleg Taratarov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Udarchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taratarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Udarchenko won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taratarov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Udarchenko some visible discomfort.
Taratarov working the ground and pound.
Taratarov working the ground and pound.
Taratarov working the ground and pound.
Taratarov lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udarchenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Taratarov connects with a decent elbow.
Udarchenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taratarov off and has taken his back!
Oleg Taratarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Udarchenko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taratarov is really stuck here.
Udarchenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Taratarov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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.
Taratarov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Udarchenko's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udarchenko tightening his grip on Taratarov, looking for the choke.
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.
Udarchenko is persistently looking for the submission but Taratarov is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Taratarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taratarov misses with a takedown
and Udarchenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taratarov's guard.
Udarchenko preventing the sweep.
Udarchenko postures up.
Udarchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Taratarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taratarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Taratarov, not yet.
Udarchenko wants to control from the top but Taratarov keeps moving.
Taratarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Taratarov, not yet.
Taratarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Udarchenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Udarchenko drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Udarchenko seems to have locked his on tight now - Taratarov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Udarchenko, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ivan Udarchenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Jhones (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, Oleg Boiko!
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, Alan Jhones!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jhones wants to clinch.
Boiko works over Jhones's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Alan Jhones has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jhones wants to clinch up but Boiko keeps it at a distance.
Jhones is looking to clinch.
Boiko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jhones to the mat! Jhones manages to get full guard.
Boiko has gone for a leg lock! Jhones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boiko's guard.
Boiko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jhones defends it easily.
Boiko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jhones defends it easily.
Jhones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boiko's guard.
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.
Boiko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boiko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boiko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jhones defends well.
Boiko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jhones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jhones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boiko is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boiko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boiko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jhones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jhones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boiko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jhones wants to stand but Boiko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boiko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jhones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jhones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boiko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jhones has managed to get both his arms back between Boiko's legs - danger averted.
Jhones tries to stand but Boiko is controlling from the bottom.
Boiko looking for a guillotine here but Jhones defends easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jhones tries to clinch up but Boiko circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jhones tries to clinch there but Boiko circles away.
Boiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jhones as he avoids it easily.
Jhones is looking to clinch but Boiko is avoiding it.
Jhones tries to clinch but Boiko is having none of it.
Jhones tries to clinch up.
Alan Jhones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jhones misses with a double jab.
Jhones tries to clinch up but Boiko circles away and keeps his distance.
Jhones tries to close the distance and clinch but Boiko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jhones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jhones.
Jhones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jhones moves in looking to clinch but Boiko pushes him off.
Jhones moves in looking to clinch but Boiko pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Boiko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boiko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jhones.
Boiko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jhones!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Boiko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Jhones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boiko shoots in but no luck this time.
Jhones cracks Boiko with an open hand slap.
Oleg Boiko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jhones moves into range and clinches up with Boiko.
Jhones has a couple of punches blocked by Boiko.
Jhones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jhones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boiko has hold of one of Jhones's legs. Jhones is fighting the takedown attempt but Boiko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Boiko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jhones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jhones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jhones!
Boiko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jhones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jhones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jhones tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boiko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jhones tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boiko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boiko actively working from the bottom here.
Boiko tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jhones has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jhones trying to control but Boiko is having none of it.
Boiko is looking to improve his position but Jhones isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boiko is working hard here to advance position.
Jhones trying to control but Boiko is having none of it.
Boiko is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jhones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Jhones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alan Jhones's cut.
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!
Jhones tries to clinch but Boiko is having none of it.
Boiko shoots in but Jhones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jhones wants to clinch.
Jhones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boiko.
Jhones tries to clinch but Boiko moves out of range.
Jhones tries to clinch but Boiko is having none of it.
Boiko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jhones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jhones wants to clinch.
Jhones wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jhones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boiko circles away quickly and effectively.
Alan Jhones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jhones is looking to clinch but Boiko is avoiding it.
Jhones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boiko closes the distance and clinches up with Jhones, looking for a takedown. Boiko pushes Jhones against the cage but Jhones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Boiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boiko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jhones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boiko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jhones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boiko.
Boiko throws a nice looking combination but Jhones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jhones tries to clinch up but Boiko circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Boiko with that takedown attempt.
Jhones tries to clinch there but Boiko circles away.
Jhones wants to clinch.
Jhones tries to clinch up but Boiko circles away and keeps his distance.
Oleg Boiko is winning the standup battle so far.
Jhones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jhones tries to clinch but Boiko moves out of range.
Jhones is looking to clinch but Boiko is avoiding it.
Jhones wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boiko keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Boiko misses.
Jhones tries to clinch there but Boiko circles away.
Boiko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boiko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jhones.
Boiko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jhones sprawls well initially but Boiko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boiko wants to free his trapped foot but Jhones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boiko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jhones is just riding it out for now. Boiko eventually gives up the hold.
Jhones is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boiko is working for a submission of some sort.
Boiko is trying to work for a kimura but Jhones is defending well.
Jhones is defending against the submission attempts here by Boiko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boiko seems to be looking for submissions.
Jhones is trying to stand back up but Boiko is controlling him
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jhones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boiko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boiko misses with an uppercut.
Jhones fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oleg Boiko.
I think Boiko 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oleg Boiko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemar Ulrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulrich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Sacred War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Andrei Kalashnikov!
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, Waldemar Ulrich!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulrich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ulrich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kalashnikov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ulrich.
Ulrich avoids the attempt from Kalashnikov to control.
Ulrich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulrich fails to advance to Kalashnikov's back.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Ulrich is having none of it.
Ulrich has hold of Kalashnikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kalashnikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ulrich looking to secure an arm triangle but Kalashnikov defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov tries to lock up and control but Ulrich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kalashnikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kalashnikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Ulrich from advancing to side control.
Kalashnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Kalashnikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulrich.
Kalashnikov is trying to stand back up but Ulrich is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kalashnikov trying to control here.
Kalashnikov controlling the position for now.
Ulrich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Ulrich is having none of it.
Ulrich with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ulrich jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kalashnikov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kalashnikov and Ulrich has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ulrich is controlling him well.
Ulrich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalashnikov keeps working.
Kalashnikov is trying to control Ulrich's posture but Ulrich avoids it.
Ulrich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kalashnikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ulrich tries for a kimura but Kalashnikov is defending well.
Kalashnikov sneaks back into half guard.
That's four 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.
Kalashnikov is positioning himself well to prevent Ulrich advancing to mount.
Kalashnikov wants to control the action here but instead Ulrich manages to pass to full mount!
Ulrich working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ulrich moves to the back.
Ulrich is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kalashnikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ulrich looks gassed!
Kalashnikov trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemar Ulrich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalashnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ulrich circles away.
Ulrich shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kalashnikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kalashnikov wants to control the pace but Ulrich is squirming around nicely.
Kalashnikov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ulrich is on top in guard.
Ulrich looking to pass the guard.
Kalashnikov working for a triangle but Ulrich defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulrich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ulrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalashnikov keeping moving, preventing Ulrich from controlling successfully.
Ulrich drops back looking for a leg! Kalashnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalashnikov manages to kick Ulrich off! Ulrich jumps back into Kalashnikov's guard.
Ulrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kalashnikov is trying to control the position but Ulrich postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kalashnikov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ulrich counters with a single leg into guard. Kalashnikov didn't expect that.
Kalashnikov looking to control.
Ulrich drops back looking for a leg! Kalashnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalashnikov manages to kick Ulrich off! Ulrich jumps back into Kalashnikov's guard.
Ulrich is breathing heavily.
Ulrich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalashnikov keeping full guard, as Ulrich tries to pass.
Ulrich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kalashnikov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ulrich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kalashnikov struggling a bit here.
Ulrich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ulrich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ulrich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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Kalashnikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulrich is trying to get an arm triangle but Kalashnikov is defending well.
Ulrich working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemar Ulrich 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!
Kalashnikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ulrich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ulrich.
Ulrich postures up.
Ulrich wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
Ulrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalashnikov is keeping the position for now.
Kalashnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ulrich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulrich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalashnikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ulrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov wants to stand up but Ulrich is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kalashnikov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ulrich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kalashnikov trying to hold on to Ulrich's head to control him but Ulrich postures up.
Ulrich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kalashnikov is trying to maintain the position but Ulrich is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ulrich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kalashnikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kalashnikov trying to control but Ulrich postures up.
Ulrich frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kalashnikov wants to hold on but Ulrich pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov has left one of his arms exposed and Ulrich doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kalashnikov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Waldemar Ulrich!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kudryavtsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Boycov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Kudryavtsev has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Kudryavtsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Boycov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kudryavtsev looks for a takedown but Boycov sprawls well.
Kudryavtsev moves out of range of the body kick.
Kudryavtsev fails with the takedown.
Boycov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aleksander Kudryavtsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boycov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boycov tries to circle away but Kudryavtsev has him pinned against the cage.
Kudryavtsev tries to score a body lock takedown but Boycov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kudryavtsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boycov pulls guard effortlessly.
Kudryavtsev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kudryavtsev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kudryavtsev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boycov has Kudryavtsev pulled in close to control his posture.
Kudryavtsev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kudryavtsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Boycov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kudryavtsev is really struggling to control Boycov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudryavtsev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kudryavtsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Boycov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boycov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kudryavtsev is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kudryavtsev clinches but Boycov breaks the clinch
and Boycov counters with a left and a right that stings Kudryavtsev.
Some bone on bone action there as Kudryavtsev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kudryavtsev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boycov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boycov looks gassed!
Kudryavtsev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kudryavtsev tries for a kimura but Boycov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kudryavtsev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kudryavtsev tries to advance to mount but Boycov instead regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boycov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boycov pushes Kudryavtsev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boycov throws a head kick that half lands.
Kudryavtsev has his takedown stuffed
and Boycov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boycov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kudryavtsev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boycov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boycov decides to stand up.
Boycov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kudryavtsev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boycov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boycov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boycov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kudryavtsev tries for a takedown but Boycov circles away easily
and Boycov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kudryavtsev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boycov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boycov throws Kudryavtsev to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kudryavtsev fails with the takedown
and Boycov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boycov won't allow Kudryavtsev to sweep him here.
Kudryavtsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boycov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boycov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kudryavtsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boycov gets to his feet. Kudryavtsev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boycov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boycov scores with a head kick.
Boycov scores with a head kick.
Kudryavtsev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boycov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kudryavtsev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boycov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kudryavtsev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Boycov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kudryavtsev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kudryavtsev misses with a takedown attempt
and Boycov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kudryavtsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boycov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kudryavtsev is out of range.
Boycov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kudryavtsev with a poor takedown
and Boycov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maxim Boycov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kudryavtsev wants to control but Boycov is keeping busy.
Boycov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boycov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boycov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boycov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Boycov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kudryavtsev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudryavtsev fails with the takedown
and Boycov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kudryavtsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kudryavtsev tries to get to full guard but Boycov has control of the leg.
Kudryavtsev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boycov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kudryavtsev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boycov pulls his head out easily.
Kudryavtsev is trying to get back to full guard.
Kudryavtsev wants to control but Boycov is keeping busy.
Boycov is trying to work for a kimura but Kudryavtsev is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kudryavtsev sees it coming and defends easily.
Kudryavtsev is trying to get back to full guard.
Boycov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kudryavtsev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boycov landing strikes from the mount and Kudryavtsev is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycov working the ground and pound effectively.
Kudryavtsev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boycov is looking for submissions but instead, Kudryavtsev has regained full guard.
Boycov stands up and waves to Kudryavtsev to follow him.
Kudryavtsev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boycov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boycov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kudryavtsev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boycov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kudryavtsev misses with a takedown
and Boycov counters with a takedown into side control.
Kudryavtsev is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boycov landing strikes.
Boycov cracks Kudryavtsev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boycov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kudryavtsev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boycov connects with a decent elbow.
Kudryavtsev is looking to reverse the position.
Kudryavtsev wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kudryavtsev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kudryavtsev trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kudryavtsev misses with a takedown
enabling Boycov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kudryavtsev wants to clinch.
Boycov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Boycov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kudryavtsev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boycov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kudryavtsev misses with a takedown attempt
and Boycov counters with a three punch combo that has Kudryavtsev backing up. Kudryavtsev nods at Boycov to acknowledge the strikes.
Kudryavtsev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boycov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kudryavtsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boycov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boycov manages to break the clinch.
Boycov throws a wild body kick that Kudryavtsev sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Boycov.
Kudryavtsev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kudryavtsev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boycov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boycov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kudryavtsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boycov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kudryavtsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boycov defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycov postures up and lands a big shot to Kudryavtsev's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boycov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kudryavtsev has wrist control.
Boycov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boycov wanted to stand there but Kudryavtsev had control of the position.
Kudryavtsev working for a triangle but Boycov defends it easily.
Boycov postures up.
Kudryavtsev keeping moving, preventing Boycov from controlling successfully.
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.
Boycov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Boycov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boycov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boycov dodges the punch combination from Kudryavtsev.
Kudryavtsev with a poor takedown
and Boycov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kudryavtsev thinking.
Kudryavtsev misses with a takedown attempt
and Boycov counters with a good low kick that Kudryavtsev was not able to check.
Kudryavtsev misses with a head kick.
Kudryavtsev has his takedown stuffed
and Boycov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kudryavtsev's guard.
Boycov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kudryavtsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boycov defends well.
Kudryavtsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boycov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boycov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kudryavtsev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boycov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boycov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boycov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boycov looks up at the clock and then as Kudryavtsev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Boycov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four 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.
Boycov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boycov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boycov working away.
Boycov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kudryavtsev is defending well.
Boycov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boycov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kudryavtsev some visible discomfort.
Boycov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kudryavtsev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boycov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kudryavtsev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aleksander Kudryavtsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxim Boycov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boycov is looking to take a break and control but Kudryavtsev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Boycov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boycov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Boycov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zver Barcuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Uzi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Lasse Uzi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Uzi!
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, Zver Barcuha!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi stuffs the takedown.
Uzi lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Zver Barcuha has been cut.
Barcuha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uzi.
Uzi misses the shot to the body.
Uzi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barcuha.
Uzi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uzi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barcuha looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barcuha sprawling to the canvas! Barcuha rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Uzi finish him?!
Barcuha is rocked!
Barcuha leaves his chin hanging out and Uzi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Barcuha crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lasse Uzi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Eminence Front by The Who as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ren Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foreman connects with a nice looking jab.
Foreman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foreman swinging wildly here.
Foreman misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foreman counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Foreman counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Foreman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
David Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foreman counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Foreman misses the target.
Foreman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foreman.
Foreman throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Foreman.
Foreman misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Foreman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Foreman is avoiding it.
Foreman lands a jab-cross combination.
Foreman throws a combination that misses
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foreman wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman has one foot on Gracie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A combination from Foreman does no damage.
Gracie checks a low kick from Foreman.
Foreman throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Foreman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Foreman's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman wriggles free and stands up.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Foreman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Foreman does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Foreman misses.
Foreman throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Foreman misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Foreman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foreman misses with a combination
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
David Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Foreman counters with a leg kick.
Foreman thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Foreman throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Foreman does no damage.
Foreman throws a big shot that misses.
Foreman throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Foreman tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Foreman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foreman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foreman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foreman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Foreman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Foreman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Foreman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Foreman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Foreman's guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foreman dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foreman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Foreman tries to pass.
Foreman is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foreman defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ren Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Gracie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Brown has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danilo Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rich Brown!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Miller takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brown is rocked!
Miller misses with a head kick.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Brown blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller seems to be stalking Brown here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Brown drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danilo Miller!
Danilo Miller retains his featherweight title!
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