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PSYCHO KIDS 5 STOIC VS DO PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kindmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark Rage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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170 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pekka Kindmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Rage!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Kindmark. That snapped Rage's head back.
It looks like Dark Rage has been cut.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Kindmark moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Kindmark.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Kindmark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kindmark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kindmark was covering up waiting for the punch and Rage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kindmark is trying to control the position but Rage postures up.
Kindmark keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kindmark looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rage working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kindmark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kindmark has his hands on Rage's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage is looking to work some ground and pound but Kindmark has wrist control.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kindmark has Rage pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pekka Kindmark.
Kindmark tries to clinch up.
Kindmark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rage momentarily.
Kindmark fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rage dives in and scores a takedown into Kindmark's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kindmark is pulling down on Rage's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kindmark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rage landing some decent shots from guard.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kindmark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kindmark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kindmark has momentary wrist control but Rage slips an elbow through the middle.
Kindmark is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Kindmark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rage shoots in but Kindmark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kindmark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage tries for a takedown but Kindmark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pekka Kindmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Rage.
Kindmark has Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
Kindmark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rage up against the cage.
Rage is trying to drag Kindmark to the mat but Kindmark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kindmark has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark stalling the fight.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
Rage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kindmark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rage has had enough of the clinch but Kindmark keeps him there for the moment.
Kindmark lands with a short shot to the head.
Kindmark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kindmark tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing Kindmark back against the cage.
Kindmark misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage is trying to break the clinch but Kindmark is controlling him.
Kindmark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kindmark stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dark Rage'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.
Kindmark wants to clinch.
Kindmark lands a really nice looking cross but Rage seems unphased.
Kindmark lands a lovely overhand right.
Kindmark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch but Rage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch but Rage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kindmark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dark Rage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch but Rage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kindmark looks to land a right hand but Rage moved out of range.
Kindmark scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rage.
Rage drives through with a takedown into Kindmark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rage postures up.
Rage trying to control but Kindmark is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kindmark is pulling down on Rage's head to control his posture.
Rage lands a couple of elbows.
Kindmark seems keen to control Rage's posture.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kindmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pekka Kindmark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kindmark takes a swing at Rage's ribcage but misses.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kindmark is looking to clinch.
Kindmark is looking to clinch.
Kindmark tests Rage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rage dives in and grabs Kindmark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kindmark pushes down on Rage's head and hops out.
Pekka Kindmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Rage.
Rage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kindmark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kindmark is looking to clinch but Rage is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark tries to clinch there but Rage circles away.
Kindmark is looking to clinch.
Rage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kindmark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rage doesn't manage to clinch there - Kindmark circles away.
Rage swats away the attempt to clinch by Kindmark.
Rage keeps the fight on the outside.
Kindmark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rage darts in looking for a takedown but Kindmark gets double underhooks and turns Rage into the cage.
Nice body punch from Kindmark - that landed with a thud.
Kindmark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rages head.
Kindmark pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage goes for a takedown attempt but Kindmark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kindmark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindmark wants to clinch up but Rage keeps it at a distance.
Kindmark tries to clinch up.
Kindmark pushes Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
Kindmark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rage is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kindmark cracks Rage with a nice body shot.
Kindmark tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kindmark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dark Rage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rage misses with a straight right.
Kindmark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kindmark defends it nicely.
Rage misses with a body shot.
Rage swats away the attempt to clinch by Kindmark.
Rage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kindmark is trying is best to control the position here.
Kindmark works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindmark looking to control.
Kindmark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rage trying to control but Kindmark is working from the bottom.
Rage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kindmark is trying to keep Rage in close.
Kindmark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rage.
Kindmark keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage postures up in Kindmark's guard and throws a big left but Kindmark blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage throwing strikes from guard but Kindmark blocks nicely.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Kindmark working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark is really struggling to control Rage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rage with a nice head shot there.
Kindmark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kindmark is trying to control the position but Rage postures up.
Kindmark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pekka Kindmark.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekka Kindmark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kindmark wants to clinch up but Rage keeps it at a distance.
Pekka Kindmark is winning the standup battle so far.
Kindmark is looking to clinch.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rage needs to keep his hands up - Kindmark had a free shot at his head there.
Rage shoots for a double leg takedown but Kindmark sprawls well. He's pushed Rage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kindmark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kindmark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rage tries to keep at a distance but Kindmark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pekka Kindmark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Rage.
Kindmark lands with a left to the head.
Rage goes for a takedown attempt but Kindmark pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Kindmark coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark misses with a hook
and Rage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kindmark's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Kindmark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage controlling from the top position.
Rage postures up in Kindmark's guard and throws a big left but Kindmark blocks it.
Rage lands a couple of digs.
Rage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rage postures up.
Rage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kindmark managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dark Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kindmark is trying to keep Rage in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kindmark 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Kindmark!
A relieved looking Pekka Kindmark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viggo Heitannan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Viggo Heitannan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Harris!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heitannan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harris looks to clinch
and Heitannan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heitannan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heitannan.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris tries to stall but Heitannan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Harris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heitannan.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heitannan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris prevents a body shot from Heitannan.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Harris trying to control the position but instead, Heitannan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harris into the cage.
Heitannan blocking some punches.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris darts in trying to clinch
and Heitannan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Heitannan keeps the fight on the outside.
Heitannan tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Heitannan throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heitannan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris wants to clinch.
Heitannan takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Heitannan is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heitannan.
Harris tries to clinch there but Heitannan circles away.
Viggo Heitannan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heitannan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris clinches with his opponent.
Heitannan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Heitannan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Heitannan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heitannan looking to slow down the pace here.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Heitannan avoids the damage to the body.
Heitannan has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Heitannan can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Heitannan gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Heitannan pushes him off.
Harris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heitannan tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heitannan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Heitannan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Harris.
Heitannan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heitannan avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heitannan gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Heitannan taking a breather.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris slips under a jab from Heitannan.
Heitannan throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Crunch! Harris slams his shin into Heitannan's torso.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heitannan tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Heitannan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heitannan throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heitannan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heitannan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heitannan misses with a body punch.
Heitannan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viggo Heitannan 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.
Heitannan throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Heitannan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harris wants to clinch up but Heitannan keeps it at a distance.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heitannan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to clinch but Heitannan is having none of it.
Heitannan swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Heitannan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harris in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harris drives through and clinches with Heitannan against the cage.
Heitannan has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heitannan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heitannan misses with a punch on the inside.
Heitannan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
Heitannan is working Harris over against the cage.
Harris controlling the action here for a moment.
Heitannan can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heitannan blocks it with crossed arms.
Heitannan tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Heitannan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heitannan tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heitannan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heitannan has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heitannan backwards.
Viggo Heitannan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heitannan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heitannan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris is struggling to control the position.
Heitannan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heitannan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heitannan taking a breather.
Heitannan letting Harris take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris is looking to control Heitannan's arms but Heitannan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harris has his back to the cage.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hector Harris.
Heitannan throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Heitannan misses the target.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Heitannan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris forces Heitannan back against the cage and clinches.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heitannan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heitannan tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Heitannan.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heitannan lands a right hand.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Heitannan.
Heitannan misses with a punch on the inside.
Heitannan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heitannan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heitannan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heitannan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harris momentarily.
Harris walks into a straight right hand from Heitannan.
Harris gets a clinch.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to clinch up but Heitannan circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris moves out of range as Heitannan strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heitannan throws an off balance right hand
and Harris counters with a nice kick to the body.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Harris is looking to clinch but Heitannan is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Heitannan swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Heitannan misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Harris tenderised Heitannan's leg. Heitannan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harris tries to clinch but Heitannan moves out of range.
Harris wants to clinch up but Heitannan keeps it at a distance.
Hector Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris tries to clinch there but Heitannan circles away.
Harris has Heitannan up against the cage in a clinch.
Heitannan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heitannan is trying to break free.
Heitannan tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Heitannan back against the cage.
Heitannan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heitannan misses with a punch to the body.
Heitannan lands a body punch.
Heitannan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heitannan misses the jab.
Heitannan stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heitannan.
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heitannan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heitannan tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Heitannan swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Heitannan circles away.
Heitannan looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heitannan works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Heitannan misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with an inside leg kick.
Heitannan throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heitannan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Heitannan circles away.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Heitannan working aggressively here.
Heitannan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Heitannan throws a head punch that misses.
Heitannan cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
Heitannan blocking some punches.
Heitannan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris is trying to maintain a safe position but Heitannan gets an underhook and turns Harris into the cage.
Heitannan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heitannan's efforts to push away.
Heitannan tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the cage.
Harris is pushing Heitannan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harris prevents a body shot from Heitannan.
Heitannan cracks Harris with a nice body shot.
Heitannan has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Heitannan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heitannan is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Heitannan tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Heitannan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Heitannan.
Heitannan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heitannan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris has Heitannan pressed against the cage.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Harris drives through and clinches with Heitannan against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heitannan avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris is trying to maintain a safe position but Heitannan gets an underhook and turns Harris into the cage.
Heitannan works on Harris's body with a couple of short punches.
Heitannan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viggo Heitannan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heitannan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viggo Heitannan!
Viggo Heitannan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Prickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Dracula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prickett comes to the cage accompanied by Dignity by Deacon Blue. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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234 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shaun Prickett!
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, Vladimir Dracula!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dracula misses.
Dracula lands a really nice looking cross but Prickett seems unphased.
Dracula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Prickett fails to land the takedown.
Prickett fails to land the takedown.
Dracula stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Prickett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dracula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dracula.
Prickett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prickett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dracula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dracula misses with a takedown attempt - Prickett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prickett stuffs the takedown attempt from Dracula. Dracula gets slowly back to his feet.
Dracula closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prickett did well to prevent Dracula getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dracula is looking to advance position but Prickett won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dracula in particular looking to stall.
Prickett taking some punishment here, with Dracula in his half guard.
Prickett striking from the bottom.
Dracula decides to stand up.
Dracula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prickett sprawls well. Prickett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dracula gets slowly back to his feet.
Dracula throws a chopping leg kick but Prickett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dracula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prickett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dracula defends it nicely.
Prickett tries to land a leg kick but Dracula saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Prickett lands.
Prickett misses with a takedown attempt - Dracula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A leg kick checked by Dracula.
Dracula is looking to chop away at Prickett's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Dracula.
Prickett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Prickett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prickett leaves Dracula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prickett misses with a double jab.
Dracula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prickett circles away.
Dracula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dracula scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Shaun Prickett has been cut.
Dracula looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prickett throws a series of punches but Dracula moves out of range.
Prickett checks a leg kick.
Dracula moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Prickett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dracula napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dracula manages to get back to half guard.
Dracula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prickett prevents Dracula from standing back up.
Prickett is looking for a kimura but Dracula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Prickett to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracula kicks Prickett off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracula misses with a series of wild punches.
Prickett wants to clinch but Dracula slips to the side
and Dracula counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Prickett scores with a takedown into Dracula's guard.
Prickett 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.
Dracula has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Prickett is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prickett has hold of one of Dracula's legs. Dracula is fighting the takedown attempt but Prickett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dracula lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Dracula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaun Prickett'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.
Prickett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dracula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prickett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dracula but Dracula pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dracula misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Prickett. Beautiful body shot.
Prickett blocks a jab.
Dracula cracks Prickett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dracula fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prickett avoids it really well and circles away.
Dracula fails with a takedown attempt.
Prickett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Prickett lands in his opponent's guard.
Dracula is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracula is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prickett won't allow Dracula to get back to his feet.
Dracula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prickett is one step ahead there.
Dracula pulls Prickett in close to prevent any damage.
Dracula wants to stand up but Prickett is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracula has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Prickett is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Prickett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dracula to keep the fight standing.
Dracula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaun Prickett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Dracula.
Prickett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dracula gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prickett is trying to pull guard but Dracula turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dracula has picked Prickett up - he's going for a ride! Dracula dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Prickett wants to get back to full guard.
Prickett trying to control from the bottom.
Dracula working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Prickett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prickett tries to get out of the position.
Dracula is trying to control. Prickett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Prickett is looking to escape.
Prickett won't allow Dracula to pass to mount.
Prickett is trying to control but Dracula passes into side control!
Dracula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prickett keeps working.
Prickett is being controlled here.
We've been informed that Dracula has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prickett struggling a bit here.
Dracula tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dracula has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dracula is looking to take a break and control but Prickett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prickett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prickett tries to escape but Dracula is in control.
Prickett tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Dracula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaun Prickett'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. This is the final round!
Dracula pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Prickett back to the cage. Dracula follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Prickett shoots in for a takedown but Dracula shows good takedown defense.
Dracula throws a body punch but Prickett moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dracula. Those never looked like landing.
Dracula decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dracula is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prickett!
Dracula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Prickett really wants to buck Dracula off and get back to his feet.
Dracula cracks Prickett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prickett takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracula fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dracula controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracula wants to control the pace but Prickett is squirming around nicely.
Prickett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dracula on the ground.
Dracula sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Prickett tries to reverse the position but Dracula maintains control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Dracula was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Prickett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prickett wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dracula.
Dracula closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prickett circles away.
Dracula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prickett.
Prickett drives through and clinches with Dracula against the cage.
Prickett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prickett dodges the punch combination from Dracula.
Prickett feints and as Dracula raises his hands in defense, Prickett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracula seems keen to control Prickett's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracula pushes Prickett off and scrambles back to his feet.
Prickett tries to clinch but Dracula is having none of it.
Prickett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dracula is fending him off so far but Prickett persists. Nope, Dracula circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Prickett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prickett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dracula shoots in and gets a takedown into Prickett's guard.
Dracula wants to control from the top but Prickett keeps moving.
Dracula makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dracula landing some decent shots from guard.
Prickett keeping moving, preventing Dracula from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracula won't allow Prickett to sweep him here.
Dracula landing with the ground and pound.
Dracula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vladimir Dracula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dracula trying to control but Prickett is working from the bottom.
Shaun Prickett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dracula content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Dracula wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dracula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prickett tries to avoid it but Dracula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prickett to the ground. Prickett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Dracula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dracula 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 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Dracula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Stephensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa Jr comes into the arena with Gonna Fly Now - Bill Conti blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocky Balboa Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Stephensson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Stephensson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Rocky Balboa Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stephensson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balboa Jr blocks a head kick by Stephensson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stephensson.
Balboa Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stephensson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Balboa Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Balboa Jr is breathing heavily.
Stephensson clinches with his opponent.
Stephensson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stephensson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stephensson throws a powerful right kick. Balboa Jr tried to block low but the kick was high! Balboa Jr was taken right off of his feet! Stephensson jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marty Stephensson!
Marty Stephensson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Nuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Nuke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Owen Gaines's chin.
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Owen Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jared Nuke!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nuke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nuke is thwarting Gaines's attempts to control the position.
Nuke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gaines is looking for a sweep. Nuke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nuke controlling the pace.
Nuke stops Gaines from getting back to his feet.
Gaines is trying to maintain the position but Nuke is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nuke lands a nice short elbow.
Gaines trying to hold on to Nuke's head to control him but Nuke postures up.
Nuke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuke moves nicely into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaines is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gaines tries to bench press Nuke off him but Nuke keeps the position.
Nuke working the ground and pound.
Gaines tries to improve position but can't.
Gaines seems a little lost for a moment, as Nuke dominates the positioning.
Gaines tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuke misses with the ground and pound.
Nuke misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gaines avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nuke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gaines some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Nuke.
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!
Gaines wants to control but Nuke postures up.
Nuke lands an elbow.
Gaines is rocked!
Nuke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big shot lands for Nuke! That's hurt Gaines! Will he recover? Nuke fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Nuke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petri Granlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Leo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Petri Granlund!
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, Antonio Leo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granlund has closed the distance and engaged Leo in a clinch.
Leo tries a body shot but Granlund blocks it.
Granlund presses Leo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Granlund.
A hook to the body from Granlund.
Leo's coach down at Warrior MMA and Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
Leo tries for a takedown but Granlund manages to get underhooks.
Leo looks winded!
Granlund scores with a shoulder strike.
Leo struggles to land a body shot inside as Granlund controls his hands.
Leo misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Granlund's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Granlund.
Granlund stalling the fight.
Granlund is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leo is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Granlund.
A nice right hand lands inside from Granlund.
Granlund gets underhooks to prevent Leo's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Granlund.
Granlund is pushing Leo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Granlund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granlund is pressed up against the cage. Leo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Granlund down to the mat. Granlund avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petri Granlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Leo.
Jab from Granlund.
Granlund stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Granlund feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leo sprawling to the canvas! Leo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Granlund finish him?!
Leo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granlund fakes the body blow, causing Leo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Leo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petri Granlund!
Petri Granlund seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Antonio Leo was interviewed post fight and said 'My training is always sharpening me up. I'll come back stronger and hungrier than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arto Blomsten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spider Man acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arto Blomsten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spider Man!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blomsten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blomsten looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Blomsten stands and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blomsten is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Blomsten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blomsten tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blomsten goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Man has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blomsten but great work by Man.
Blomsten tries to buck Man off but Man is having none of it.
Man wants to control but Blomsten is keeping him busy.
Blomsten keeping his opponent close.
Blomsten tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Man trying to control the action but Blomsten is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blomsten is trying to get back to half guard.
Man wants to control but Blomsten is keeping him busy.
Blomsten is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Blomsten is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
Blomsten is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at My own..., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blomsten throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a good, hard body kick but Blomsten shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blomsten shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man pinned against the cage. Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blomsten.
Sloppy strikes from Man. Those never looked like landing.
Man cracks the inside of Blomsten's front leg.
Blomsten misses with a jab to the body
and Man counters with a thumping low kick.
Blomsten fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Man sprawls well initially but Blomsten persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Man felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blomsten is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blomsten in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Man tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Blomsten!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arto Blomsten!
A victorious Arto Blomsten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Stoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Stoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Do!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoic closes the distance and clinches up with Do, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes Do against the cage but Do circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stoic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stoic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stoic wants to free his trapped foot but Do is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Do keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stoic trying to control from half guard but Do is working away.
Do has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Krusher Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stoic thows a huge punch but Do dodges it nicely.
Do has his hands clasped together around Stoic's back. He's all about the action.
Do blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stoic.
Stoic wants to advance to full mount but Do doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoic won't allow Do to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoic is in close to Do's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stoic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Do swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Do wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stoic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Do can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stoic throws a big right hand that misses.
Stoic wants to pass the guard but Do is keeping the position.
Stoic preventing the sweep.
Stoic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Do is looking to stand up but Stoic isn't so interested in that idea.
Stoic passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stoic.
Stoic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Do defending well though.
Do looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Do regains full guard. Nicely done.
Do avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoic throws a big right hand that misses.
Stoic stops Do from standing up.
Do can't keep his opponent in guard - Stoic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Do is looking to control Stoic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Do avoid being mounted?
Stoic throwing shots but Do is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stoic lands strikes from half guard.
Stoic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Do is trying to get back to full guard.
Stoic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Do slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stoic chips away with some ground and pound.
Stoic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Do is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoic passes Do's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Stoic there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoic prevents Do from standing back up.
Stoic is looking to advance position but Do won't allow it.
Stoic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stoic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoic trying to mount his opponent but Do defends it.
Stoic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stoic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Do throws a chopping leg kick but Stoic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Victor Stoic has been cut.
Victor Stoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoic avoids a kick to the body.
Stoic is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Do just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Stoic has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergei Do!
A victorious Sergei Do thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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