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VFCR Round 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santino Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Shlemenko!
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, Santino Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shlemenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shlemenko explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Corleone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shlemenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Corleone clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shlemenko is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Can Corleone hold on?! Shlemenko is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Corleone controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shlemenko misses with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko has the hooks in. Corleone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Corleone has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Shlemenko is landing with strikes from the back.
Shlemenko lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corleone is trying to get back to his feet but Shlemenko has full control of the position and if anything, Corleone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Corleone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shlemenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shlemenko lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Corleone hold on?!
Shlemenko scores with punches from the back.
Shlemenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shlemenko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Corleone is defending well though. Shlemenko let's go of the attempt for now.
Shlemenko keeps control of the position easily here as Corleone tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Corleone.
Shlemenko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corleone is trying to stand back up.
Corleone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko landing punches.
Shlemenko raining down shots from the mount!
Corleone is trying desperately to improve position.
Corleone looks gassed!
Shlemenko looking to control but Corleone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corleone is in a horrible position here. Shlemenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Corleone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corleone can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Shlemenko.
Corleone can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shlemenko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shlemenko raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Shlemenko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shlemenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Corleone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shlemenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Corleone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shlemenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Shlemenko fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corleone breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
Corleone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Corleone moves away
and Corleone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corleone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corleone feints and as Shlemenko raises his hands in defense, Corleone changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Corleone wants to stand but Shlemenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shlemenko trying to keep a closed guard but Corleone is proving a slippery customer.
Corleone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Corleone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shlemenko controlling Corleone's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko controls Corleone momentarily but Corleone frees himself.
Shlemenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shlemenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corleone's guard.
Corleone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone is wriggling around but Shlemenko manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shlemenko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shlemenko tries to control but Corleone wriggling away.
Shlemenko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Corleone takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Corleone is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko landing shots from mount.
Shlemenko content just to control the position here.
Shlemenko dominating with strikes here.
Shlemenko is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Corleone is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Corleone flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Shlemenko anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Corleone and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Shlemenko slips an arm under Corleone chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Shlemenko has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Shlemenko is squeezing on Corleone like an anaconda would it's prey. Corleone fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Shlemenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sombat Buakaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dr Mario di Porno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sombat Buakaw has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sombat Buakaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, dr Mario di Porno!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
di Porno tries to clinch but Buakaw moves out of range.
Buakaw throws out a leg kick but di Porno moves out of range and Buakaw only half commits.
Sombat Buakaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buakaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
di Porno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Buakaw, right into the meat.
Buakaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Buakaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
di Porno avoids the head kick by Buakaw.
Buakaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buakaw swinging wildly here.
Buakaw throws a body kick that misses.
di Porno tries to clinch up but Buakaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Buakaw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and di Porno is able to avoid easily.
di Porno throws a head kick that misses
and Buakaw counters with a solid body kick.
di Porno looks gassed!
Buakaw throws a leg kick but di Porno moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Buakaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on di Porno. That did some damage!
di Porno tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buakaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buakaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buakaw thumps di Porno with a low kick.
Buakaw closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buakaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Buakaw.
di Porno is rocked!
Buakaw lands a head kick!
di Porno is still on wobbly legs! Can Buakaw finish him?
Buakaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses
and di Porno makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Buakaw really felt that one!
di Porno seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid body kick from Buakaw.
di Porno blocks a jab.
di Porno checks a low kick from Buakaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
di Porno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buakaw.
Buakaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
di Porno blocks a leg kick.
di Porno is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buakaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and di Porno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from di Porno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buakaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but di Porno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buakaw misses with a body kick.
di Porno throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Buakaw.
di Porno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buakaw throws a lazy head kick
and di Porno counters with an outside leg kick.
di Porno tries to clinch but Buakaw moves out of range.
Buakaw thows a leg kick but di Porno checks it
and di Porno counters with a thumping low kick.
di Porno looks to land a combination but Buakaw avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buakaw avoids the head kick by di Porno.
Buakaw throws a low kick but di Porno avoids it.
Buakaw chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before di Porno can pounce on him.
di Porno lands with a kick to the temple. Buakaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses
and di Porno counters with an outside leg kick.
di Porno tried to score with a low kick but Buakaw checks it.
Buakaw throws a series of punches but di Porno avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from di Porno both land. Nice combination.
A bone on bone clash there as di Porno blocks the leg kick.
Buakaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
di Porno tries to close the distance and clinch but Buakaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buakaw misses with a combination
and di Porno counters with a left and a right that stings Buakaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buakaw feints and then cracks di Porno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow di Porno down.
A head kick from di Porno lands but Buakaw takes it in his stride.
Buakaw tries a low kick but di Porno avoids it.
di Porno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buakaw can pounce on him.
Buakaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Buakaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
di Porno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
di Porno looks to score with a jab to the body but Buakaw is just out of range.
Buakaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by di Porno.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
di Porno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buakaw throws a one two combo.
di Porno throws a combination that misses
and Buakaw counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sombat Buakaw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buakaw thows a leg kick but di Porno checks it
and di Porno counters by clinching up.
di Porno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on di Porno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Buakaw can't break the clinch.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buakaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite di Porno's efforts to push away.
Buakaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buakaw tries to break the clinch but di Porno is controlling the position.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw working hard to break the clinch.
Buakaw is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
di Porno breaks from the clinch.
Sombat Buakaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buakaw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buakaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and di Porno counters with a nice body kick.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
di Porno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Buakaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buakaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by di Porno!
di Porno displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Buakaw blocks a low kick nicely.
di Porno gets a clinch.
di Porno tries to break free but Buakaw pushes him back against the cage.
di Porno is looking to break free of the clinch but Buakaw has double underhooks.
di Porno stalling in the clinch but Buakaw improves position.
Buakaw breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buakaw.
Buakaw swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
di Porno throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Buakaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by di Porno. di Porno obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Buakaw is predictable there
and di Porno holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Buakaw tries to break the clinch but di Porno is controlling the position.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buakaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buakaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
di Porno is leaning against Buakaw and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
di Porno has had enough of the clinch but Buakaw keeps him there for the moment.
Buakaw tries to break free but di Porno pushes him back against the cage.
Buakaw is looking to break free of the clinch but di Porno has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on di Porno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buakaw tries to circle away but di Porno has him pinned against the cage.
di Porno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buakaw avoids it.
Buakaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
di Porno keeps control of Buakaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
di Porno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw throws a lazy head kick
and di Porno counters with a two punch combo.
di Porno clinches up against the cage.
Buakaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
di Porno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buakaw backs up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from di Porno 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.
No joy there for Buakaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buakaw throws a combination that misses
and di Porno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buakaw misses with a leg kick
and di Porno makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Buakaw looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
di Porno moves into the clinch successfully.
Buakaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
di Porno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
di Porno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buakaw is trying to break the clinch but di Porno has him pressed against the cage.
Buakaw tries to break free but di Porno pushes him back against the cage.
di Porno is trying to force a seperation but Buakaw has the dominant position.
Buakaw working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
di Porno keeps control of Buakaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
di Porno breaks the clinch.
di Porno rushes Buakaw and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Buakaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Buakaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buakaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
di Porno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
di Porno keeps Buakaw at a distance using the push kick.
Buakaw blocks a head kick by di Porno.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses
and di Porno counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Buakaw is trying to break the clinch but di Porno is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Buakaw is trying to force a seperation but di Porno has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buakaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
di Porno forces Buakaw back against the cage and clinches.
di Porno keeps control of Buakaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buakaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dr Mario di Porno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
di Porno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
di Porno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buakaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from di Porno.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buakaw.
Buakaw misses with a head kick.
di Porno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buakaw throws out a leg kick but di Porno moves out of range and Buakaw only half commits.
A punch combination from Buakaw misses.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
di Porno has Buakaw up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
di Porno tries to land knees in the clinch but Buakaw avoids the damage to the body.
di Porno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buakaw swats away the attempt to clinch by di Porno.
Buakaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw throws a series of punches but di Porno moves out of range.
Buakaw swats away the attempt to clinch by di Porno.
di Porno blocks the body kick.
A combination from Buakaw does no damage.
di Porno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buakaw swats away the attempt to clinch by di Porno.
di Porno closes the distance and clinches.
di Porno misses with an elbow over the top.
Buakaw breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for di Porno.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
di Porno drives through and clinches with Buakaw against the cage.
Buakaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
di Porno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buakaw.
Buakaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
di Porno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
di Porno rushes Buakaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
di Porno breaks the clinch.
Buakaw throws a leg kick
and di Porno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buakaw chopping away at his opponent's legs.
di Porno is looking to clinch but Buakaw is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as di Porno blocks the leg kick.
Sombat Buakaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Buakaw misses with a low kick.
di Porno is looking to clinch but Buakaw is avoiding it.
Buakaw throws a push kick but di Porno slaps the foot to one side.
Buakaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from di Porno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
di Porno rushes Buakaw and presses him up against the cage.
Buakaw tries to break the clinch but di Porno is controlling the position.
Buakaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but di Porno has him pressed against the cage.
di Porno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Buakaw misses
and di Porno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buakaw thinking.
di Porno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buakaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Buakaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buakaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buakaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buakaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. di Porno tries to avoid it but Buakaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag di Porno to the ground. di Porno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
di Porno moves into range and clinches up with Buakaw.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Buakaw wants to get back to striking at distance but di Porno won't allow it.
Buakaw keeps control of di Porno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buakaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buakaw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left and a right from di Porno both land. Nice combination.
Buakaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buakaw.
Buakaw misses with a low kick.
di Porno tries to clinch there but Buakaw circles away.
di Porno bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Buakaw throws a leg kick that misses.
di Porno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buakaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
di Porno scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buakaw throws a head kick that misses.
di Porno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buakaw's sensitive parts.
Buakaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
dr Mario di Porno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think di Porno 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... dr Mario di Porno!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acosta has chosen HOO Bangin as his entrance music. Nicolas Acosta told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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179 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deforz with a jab.
It looks like Nicolas Acosta has been cut.
Deforz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Acosta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deforz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deforz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Acosta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Acosta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deforz defends well.
Acosta looking for a guillotine here but Deforz defends easily.
Acosta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deforz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deforz scoring with some ground and pound.
Deforz wants to control from the top but Acosta keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deforz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deforz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Acosta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Deforz stacks Acosta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Deforz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deforz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Deforz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Acosta pushes off an throws an elbow but Deforz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deforz dodges an elbow strike from Acosta.
Acosta misses with an elbow strike.
Acosta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deforz blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Deforz as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Deforz as the two fighters clinch.
Deforz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Acosta tries to roll over but Deforz keeps him under control.
Acosta actively working from the bottom here.
Acosta looks gassed!
Deforz decides to stand up.
Deforz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Deforz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deforz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deforz wants it to stay on the feet.
Acosta slaps away a takedown attempt from Deforz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta fails with the takedown
and Deforz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deforz scores with a one two! Acosta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Deforz throws a lazy right hand but Acosta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deforz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acosta.
Deforz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mulroon Deforz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acosta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Deforz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deforz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Acosta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deforz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Deforz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deforz.
Acosta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deforz breaks the clinch.
Deforz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deforz punishes Acosta's body with a nice straight punch.
Acosta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Acosta darts in trying to clinch
and Deforz moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deforz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acosta has him pressed against the cage.
Acosta tries to land a knee to the head but Deforz blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mulroon Deforz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Acosta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Deforz lands a head shot.
Deforz tries to clinch but Acosta is having none of it.
Deforz looks to land a right hand but Acosta moved out of range.
Deforz connects with the punch.
Deforz fails to land with a series of punches.
Deforz tries to clinch
and Acosta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Deforz won't be happy with that.
Acosta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Deforz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Acosta's guard! Nice work there by Deforz!
Acosta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deforz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Deforz connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta keeping moving, preventing Deforz from controlling successfully.
Deforz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deforz misses with a shot to the body
and Acosta counters with a takedown into side control.
Acosta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deforz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Acosta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Acosta is trying to get an arm triangle but Deforz is defending well.
Deforz struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Acosta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Deforz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Acosta but great work by Deforz.
Deforz works to advance to full mount. Acosta defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nicolas Acosta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acosta can't escape the position.
Deforz landing strikes from the mount and Acosta is in trouble!
Deforz controlling from mount.
Deforz trying to control but Acosta is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acosta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deforz tries to stand and escape but Acosta is controlling the position.
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deforz pulls his head out easily.
Acosta trying to get back to full guard but Deforz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Acosta wants to hold on but Deforz pushes him away.
Deforz cracks Acosta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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.
Deforz lands a heavy elbow.
Acosta tries to hold on but Deforz pushes him away.
Deforz looking to finish Acosta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Acosta!
Acosta is looking to improve his position but Deforz isn't that keen on the idea.
Acosta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deforz trying to control but Acosta is having none of it.
Acosta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Acosta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Deforz misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Acosta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Acosta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deforz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Acosta blocks a jab.
Deforz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acosta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deforz misses with a combination
and Acosta counters by clinching up.
Come on Deforz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Acosta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deforz wants to get back to striking at distance but Acosta won't allow it.
Acosta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Acosta tries a knee to the head but Deforz blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deforz breaks the clinch.
Acosta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deforz counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Acosta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deforz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acosta has him pressed against the cage.
Deforz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deforz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Acosta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deforz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Acosta looking to throw knees to the head but Deforz is blocking nicely.
Deforz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Acosta up against the cage.
Deforz is trying to stall.
Deforz dodges an elbow strike from Acosta.
Acosta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two 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.
Acosta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Acosta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deforz's efforts to push away.
Deforz is trying to force a seperation but Acosta has the dominant position.
Acosta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deforz is defending well for now.
Deforz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deforz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acosta moves into the clinch.
Deforz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deforz is looking to break free of the clinch but Acosta has double underhooks.
Acosta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Deforz is working for takedown but Acosta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deforz wants to break free but Acosta has control.
Deforz has had enough of the clinch but Acosta keeps him there for the moment.
Deforz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Acosta avoiding damage.
Acosta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deforz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz blocks an elbow strike.
Acosta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Acosta pushes off an throws an elbow but Deforz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deforz digs a right hand underneath Acosta's ribcage. Acosta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Acosta stalling the fight.
Deforz looking to slow down the pace here.
Acosta stalling.
Deforz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deforz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deforz is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Acosta.
Deforz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Acosta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deforz blocks it with crossed arms.
Deforz blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deforz is trying to break the clinch but Acosta has him pressed against the cage.
Acosta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Acosta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Acosta managing to block the knees to the body from Deforz.
Deforz lands a hook that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Deforz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deforz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Acosta moves away.
Mulroon Deforz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deforz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deforz misses with a straight right.
Deforz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acosta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acosta slips nicely into half guard.
Acosta is working for a kimura but Deforz is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Acosta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Acosta 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Acosta!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pete Higgedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mitsi fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Higgedy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fort Minor - In Stereo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Higgedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, mitsi fili!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgedy misses with a looping right.
fili fails with an attempt to clinch.
fili pushes Higgedy up against the cage in a clinch.
fili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Higgedy.
fili cracks Higgedy with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from fili.
fili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Higgedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from fili.
Higgedy looks to land a combination but fili avoids it well.
mitsi fili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgedy moves into range and clinches up with fili.
fili manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
fili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Higgedy presses fili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
fili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Higgedy backwards.
fili leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for fili.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higgedy as fili tries to tie him up.
fili displaying some good clinch control by pressing Higgedy up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by mitsi fili.
fili lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Higgedy counters with a left to the body.
fili scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from fili misses
and Higgedy counters with a low kick, right behind fili 's knee.
Higgedy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Higgedy trying to pass the guard but fili defending well.
Higgedy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Higgedy throwing shots but fili is blocking nicely.
fili manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higgedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higgedy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Higgedy thows a big elbow that misses.
Higgedy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Higgedy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy trying to control but fili is working from the bottom.
Higgedy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Higgedy is looking to work some ground and pound but fili has wrist control.
Higgedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - fili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgedy throws a right and a left that fili avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
fili throws a sloppy head kick and Higgedy moves out of range easily.
Higgedy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Pete Higgedy has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fili lands a really nice looking cross but Higgedy seems unphased.
fili works Higgedy's body with a nice hook.
fili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
fili tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Higgedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
fili swings for the body but Higgedy moves out of range.
Higgedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from fili.
A cross from fili lands.
fili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
fili staying out of range there.
Higgedy moves in looking to clinch but fili pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
fili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higgedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but fili moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Higgedy is breathing heavily.
fili thows a body shot but no joy.
fili sizes up Higgedy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mitsi fili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Higgedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
fili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
fili swings for the body but Higgedy moves out of range.
Higgedy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Higgedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
fili throws a good cross that connects.
Higgedy lands a right hook to the body.
Higgedy takes one on the button.
Higgedy misses with a double jab.
Higgedy defending well as fili loads up on a big left hand.
fili misses with a wild body shot.
fili is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
fili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgedy connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Higgedy misses.
fili scores with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Higgedy.
fili stuns Higgedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
fili swings for the body but Higgedy moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higgedy misses with a few strikes there.
Higgedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
fili looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgedy avoids the head kick by fili.
Higgedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
fili misses with a hook to the body
and Higgedy counters with an outside leg kick.
Higgedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higgedy misses with a few strikes there.
fili sizes up Higgedy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from fili misses.
fili misses with a wild combination.
fili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Higgedy manages to avoid it.
fili misses with a looping left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Higgedy. fili shrugs it off though.
Higgedy misses with a few strikes there.
fili scores with a three punch combo!
fili throws a head kick but Higgedy moves out of range.
mitsi fili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgedy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Higgedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as fili throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy works over fili's head and body with a nice combination.
fili misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgedy misses with the combination.
Higgedy throws a right and a left that fili avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgedy. fili does a little dance to reset his feet.
fili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by fili.
A punch combination from Higgedy misses.
fili throws a sloppy body shot
and Higgedy counters with an outside leg kick.
fili throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Higgedy on the side of the head.
fili throws a hook but Higgedy avoids it easily.
fili throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgedy.
fili clinches but Higgedy breaks the clinch
and Higgedy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
fili misses with a looping left.
Higgedy misses with a head kick.
mitsi fili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
fili scores with a jab. Higgedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higgedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Higgedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Higgedy tries to clinch but fili moves out of range.
fili misses with an uppercut.
Higgedy moves away from the strike by fili.
Higgedy tries to clinch but fili is having none of it.
fili stuns Higgedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
fili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
fili dodges the punch combination from Higgedy.
Higgedy has fili up against the cage in a clinch.
fili taking a breather.
A short right from fili.
fili looking to slow down the pace here.
Higgedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from fili.
fili looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
fili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
fili is looking to control Higgedy's arms but Higgedy gets an underhook and turns him. Now fili has his back to the cage.
Higgedy tries to stall but fili uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
fili lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from fili.
fili trying to control the position but instead, Higgedy has worked for underhooks and has pushed fili into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by mitsi fili.
Higgedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgedy connects with the punch.
Higgedy moves in looking to clinch but fili pushes him off.
fili avoids the head kick by Higgedy.
fili misses with a combination
and Higgedy counters with a series of strikes. fili will be more careful next time no doubt.
fili throws a head kick that misses.
Higgedy slips a jab from fili.
Higgedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgedy scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higgedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Higgedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pete Higgedy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Higgedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from fili.
fili scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Higgedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Higgedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from fili finds it's way round the side to connect with Higgedy's head.
Higgedy lands a slapping body shot.
Higgedy throws a leg kick which misses fili's front leg but catches the back leg as fili tries to avoid it.
fili takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Higgedy tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from fili.
fili scores with a jab. Higgedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
fili misses with an uppercut. Higgedy saw that one coming.
fili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from fili as Higgedy shoots in.
fili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgedy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
fili closes the distance and clinches.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the head but fili blocks with his arms.
Higgedy trying to land knees to the body.
fili taking a breather.
fili lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Higgedy or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fili scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
fili takes a knee right on the jaw!
Higgedy tries to throw a body punch but fili avoids it by throwing Higgedy back against the cage.
Higgedy breaks from the clinch.
fili lands a right hook to the body.
fili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgedy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
fili throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Higgedy counters with a two punch combo.
Higgedy throws a series of punches but fili avoids them all with ease.
fili misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from fili. Higgedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgedy's corner calls for a 1-2. Higgedy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
fili misses with a body shot.
Higgedy has managed to clinch.
Higgedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from fili.
fili lands a body punch in the clinch.
fili wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Higgedy trying to land knees to the body.
Higgedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
fili scores with a hook to the body.
Higgedy misses with a knee to the head.
Higgedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
fili is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
fili is leaning against Higgedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from fili.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the head but fili blocks with his arms.
fili slowing the pace effectively.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and fili avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on fili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Higgedy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Higgedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. fili is defending well for now.
fili is trying to stall.
fili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Higgedy backwards.
fili lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
fili misses with a body punch.
fili dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the head but fili blocks with his arms.
fili lands a shot to the body.
fili dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
fili stalling in the clinch but Higgedy improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by mitsi fili.
Higgedy connects with a solid leg kick.
fili is looking to clinch.
fili lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
fili tries to move into range but Higgedy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
fili throws the left hand but Higgedy avoids the punch easily.
Higgedy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Higgedy slips a straight right by fili.
Higgedy moves in looking to clinch but fili pushes him off.
fili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgedy.
Higgedy takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Higgedy.
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.
fili prevents Higgedy from breaking the clinch.
fili lands a body punch in the clinch.
fili is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
fili trying to stall but Higgedy improves his position.
Higgedy misses with a knee to the head.
Higgedy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
fili works on Higgedy's body with a couple of short punches.
fili has Higgedy pushed against the cage.
Higgedy pushes off an throws an elbow but fili leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
fili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Higgedy backwards.
fili is struggling to control the position.
Higgedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Higgedy is trying to break the clinch but fili is controlling him.
Higgedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and fili avoids it.
fili digs a right hand into Higgedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Higgedy's gas tank.
fili presses Higgedy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from fili.
fili stalling against the cage.
fili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Higgedy is keeping busy.
Higgedy lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
mitsi fili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think fili 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mitsi fili!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fight Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin The French Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fight Pride!
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, Valentin The French Pride!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The French Pride changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pride tries to avoid it but The French Pride manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pride to the ground. Pride escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pride tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pride avoids the body shot from The French Pride.
Pride gets the takedown into side control.
The French Pride dodges the ground and pound from Pride.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pride decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pride scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The French Pride gets back to half guard.
The French Pride is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The French Pride moves into full guard.
Pride got a little sloppy there for a moment and The French Pride has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pride has managed to get both his arms back between The French Pride's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The French Pride wants to sweep here but Pride controlling him for the moment.
The French Pride has his foot on Pride's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pride works his way back into a safe position though.
The French Pride throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The French Pride looks gassed!
Pride thows a big elbow that misses.
The French Pride working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pride.
Pride is looking to stand up but The French Pride won't let him.
Pride trying to control the position from guard on top but The French Pride is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pride would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
The French Pride wants to sweep here but Pride controlling him for the moment.
Pride tries to stand but The French Pride is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pride tries to score a power double leg takedown but The French Pride sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pride somewhat.
Pride tries to clinch but The French Pride moves out of range.
A slow jab from Pride misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pride tries to clinch there but The French Pride circles away.
Pride closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pride lands in his opponent's guard.
Pride won't allow The French Pride to sweep him here.
The French Pride bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pride's guard.
The French Pride slips nicely into half guard.
The French Pride passes to full mount!
The French Pride working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Pride looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by The French Pride! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Valentin The French Pride!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piak Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Head is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piak Drake!
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, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head sizes up Drake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Piak Drake has been cut.
Head throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richard Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Head misses with a head kick.
Drake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Head scores with a jab to the body.
Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Head misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Drake.
Head is rocked!
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Drake drops Head with a left and a right! Oh, Head is hurt - Drake dives into side control looking to finish!
Head is still in real trouble! Can Drake finish him?
Head is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drake off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake trying to control the position but Head manages to sink in the hooks.
Head seems to have recovered his senses.
Head throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Drake!
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Head on the ground.
Head avoiding Drake 's attempts to control his hands.
Drake is covering up but some of the strikes from Head are getting through and doing damage.
Head gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Head has good solid back control here.
Head scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Head scores with punches from the back.
Drake is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Head lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Drake.
Head scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Drake is looking for a way out.
Drake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Head softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Head has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Drake.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake trying to control but not successfully.
Drake is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Drake is taking damage to the body and head.
Head biding his time, controlling Drake.
Head is working the ground and pound. Can Drake escape?
Head lands a shot to the body.
Head lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Drake.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake trying to get back to his feet but Head is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head is working the ground and pound. Can Drake escape?
Drake trying to control the position but Head manages to sink in the hooks.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Head scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Head cracks Drake with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Drake from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Drake tries to escape the position.
Head lands strikes to the head.
Head lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Head has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Head. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Head has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Drake is defending well but eventually Head manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Drake has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Head!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferb Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor ITappedOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor ITappedOut acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ferb Fletcher!
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, Fedor ITappedOut!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ITappedOut misses with a takedown attempt - Fletcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ITappedOut avoids a kick to the body.
ITappedOut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ITappedOut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fletcher's guard.
ITappedOut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
ITappedOut working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fletcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ITappedOut defends well.
ITappedOut trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fletcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ITappedOut is controlling him.
Fletcher is looking for a triangle but ITappedOut pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher working for a triangle but ITappedOut defends it easily.
ITappedOut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ITappedOut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
ITappedOut distracts Fletcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ITappedOut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ITappedOut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
ITappedOut throwing strikes from guard but Fletcher blocks nicely.
ITappedOut scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fletcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ITappedOut is controlling him.
ITappedOut chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fletcher has his foot on ITappedOut's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. ITappedOut works his way back into a safe position though.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
ITappedOut throwing strikes but missing.
Fletcher wants to get back to his feet but ITappedOut is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ITappedOut wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
ITappedOut working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fletcher's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
ITappedOut trying to control but Fletcher is working from the bottom.
Fletcher trying to keep a closed guard but ITappedOut is proving a slippery customer.
ITappedOut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fletcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fletcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ITappedOut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fletcher wants to clinch.
Fletcher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ITappedOut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fletcher's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ITappedOut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ITappedOut postures up.
ITappedOut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ITappedOut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
ITappedOut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
ITappedOut distracts Fletcher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
ITappedOut drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ITappedOut jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fletcher wants to stand up but ITappedOut is controlling him.
ITappedOut drops back looking for a leg! Fletcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fletcher manages to kick ITappedOut off! ITappedOut jumps back into Fletcher's guard.
ITappedOut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor ITappedOut dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fletcher tries to clinch up
and ITappedOut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fletcher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fletcher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ITappedOut just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fletcher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ITappedOut gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
ITappedOut has clasped his hands together around Fletcher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
ITappedOut landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
ITappedOut lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fletcher down.
ITappedOut thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fletcher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fletcher manages to work his way to half guard, despite ITappedOut's best efforts.
ITappedOut is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of ITappedOut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take ITappedOut's back!
Fletcher is trying to stick to ITappedOut's back but ITappedOut is turning into Fletcher. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fletcher's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by ITappedOut.
ITappedOut postures up in Fletcher's guard and throws a big left but Fletcher blocks it.
ITappedOut prevents Fletcher from getting back to his feet.
Fletcher is trying to control the position but ITappedOut postures up.
ITappedOut working some strikes from top position.
ITappedOut drops back looking for a leg! Fletcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fletcher manages to kick ITappedOut off! ITappedOut jumps back into Fletcher's guard.
Fletcher looking to control.
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.
ITappedOut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fletcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ITappedOut gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fletcher working for a triangle but ITappedOut defends it easily.
ITappedOut is in close to Fletcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ITappedOut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut throwing strikes from guard but Fletcher blocks nicely.
ITappedOut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fletcher trying to keep a closed guard but ITappedOut is proving a slippery customer.
Fletcher kicks ITappedOut off and gets to his feet.
Fletcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ITappedOut was well out of range. Poor timing from Fletcher.
Fletcher darts in trying to clinch
and ITappedOut counters by moving into the clinch.
ITappedOut has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fletcher is trying to keep an underhook but ITappedOut manages to get the takedown into half guard.
ITappedOut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fletcher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
ITappedOut advances position into side control!
Fletcher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fletcher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fletcher looks like he's trying to stand up.
ITappedOut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fletcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
ITappedOut seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor ITappedOut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fletcher throws a nice looking combination but ITappedOut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ITappedOut circles away from the clinch attempt
and ITappedOut counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
ITappedOut is looking to work some ground and pound but Fletcher has wrist control.
ITappedOut is looking to work some ground and pound but Fletcher has wrist control.
Fletcher working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because ITappedOut has passed into half guard!
ITappedOut working Fletcher over with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ITappedOut throwing shots but Fletcher is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ITappedOut is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fletcher defends it well.
ITappedOut throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
ITappedOut is nestled in close to Fletcher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fletcher actively working from the bottom here.
ITappedOut is trying to work for a kimura but Fletcher is defending well.
Fletcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
ITappedOut is looking for a kimura but Fletcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for ITappedOut to get the leverage.
ITappedOut stops Fletcher from getting back to his feet.
Fletcher blocking the ground and pound attempt from ITappedOut.
Fletcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fletcher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but ITappedOut scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fletcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fletcher. ITappedOut does a little dance to reset his feet.
ITappedOut fails to land the takedown.
Fletcher scores with a one two! ITappedOut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut gets the takedown into side control.
Fletcher parries the strikes from ITappedOut easily there. ITappedOut is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fletcher to escape.
Fletcher is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on ITappedOut's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
ITappedOut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
ITappedOut is working for a kimura but Fletcher is defending it quite comfortably.
ITappedOut seems to be working for a kimura but Fletcher defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ITappedOut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fletcher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time ITappedOut.
ITappedOut is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ITappedOut not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor ITappedOut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ITappedOut 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor ITappedOut!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Arch Enemy - Nemesis. Stan Macnturf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
196 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esko Morko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macnturf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morko.
Morko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macnturf misses with a hook.
Morko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macnturf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Macnturf misses with a double jab.
Macnturf swinging wildly here.
Morko throws a shot from downtown. Macnturf moves away and avoids it.
Macnturf connects with a single shot there.
Morko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macnturf lands with a right hand.
Morko is rocked!
Morko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morko is still on wobbly legs! Can Macnturf finish him?
Morko throws a leg kick but Macnturf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morko seems to have recovered his senses.
Macnturf dodges the punch combination from Morko.
Macnturf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morko.
Macnturf drops Morko with a beautiful combination! Morko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Macnturf is looking for the KO!
It looks like Esko Morko has been cut.
Macnturf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morko at a distance.
Morko looks gassed!
Macnturf cracks Morko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Morko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Macnturf finish him?
Macnturf lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Morko falls backwards - clearly groggy! Macnturf dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Macnturf!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lipsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipsky has chosen Das Spiel Ist Aust as his entrance music. Matt Lipsky 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lipsky!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipsky throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick
and Lipsky counters with an inside leg kick.
Lipsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan throws the kick towards the body but Lipsky avoids it.
Logan throws a wild body kick that Lipsky sees coming a mile off.
Lipsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Lipsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lipsky throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Ryan Logan has been cut.
Lipsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Logan misses with the body kick
and Lipsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Logan is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lipsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lipsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lipsky lands a big head kick that sends Logan tumbling to the mat! Lipsky takes a step backwards and waves Logan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Logan is rocked!
Logan tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Lipsky.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lipsky.
Logan drops his hands momentarily and Lipsky needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Logan just on the top of the head. Logan drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Logan - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Lipsky!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hansa Georgowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Nova has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hansa Georgowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Nova!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova scores with a punch to the head.
Nova lands a nice shot to the body.
Georgowich moves out of range as Nova strikes.
Nova scores with a punch to the head.
Nova throws a leg kick that misses.
Georgowich lands with a straight right. Nova didn't see that one coming.
Georgowich misses with a hook.
Nova throws a body punch but Georgowich moves out of range.
Nova throws a leg kick but Georgowich moved away.
Georgowich blocks a jab.
Nova stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nova checks a low kick from Georgowich.
Nova throws a hook to the side of Georgowich's head but Georgowich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Georgowich, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgowich throws a leg kick
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Georgowich's sensitive parts.
Nova looks to land a left hand but Georgowich moved out of range nicely.
Viktor Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Nova misses.
Georgowich scores with a shot to the body.
Nova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Georgowich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nova lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Georgowich throws out a loose jab but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Nova as he connects with a hook.
Georgowich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Georgowich manages to avoid it.
Georgowich swings for the body but Nova moves out of range.
Nova misses with a hook.
Nova scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Georgowich misses.
Georgowich pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nova is out of range and Georgowich settles back down.
Georgowich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Georgowich with a hook.
Georgowich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nova to score with a decent uppercut.
Nova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova thows a body shot but no joy.
Georgowich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nova.
Nova looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Georgowich throws a body punch but Nova moves out of range.
Georgowich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nova counters with a nice leg kick.
Nova moves out of range of the strikes.
Crunch! Nova slams his shin into Georgowich's torso.
Georgowich just misses with a punch to the body.
Georgowich dodges the punch combination from Nova.
Georgowich slips under a jab from Nova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova misses with an uppercut.
Nova throws a body punch but Georgowich moves out of range.
Georgowich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nova tests Georgowich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nova swings for the body but Georgowich moves out of range.
Georgowich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nova.
Nova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgowich.
Georgowich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nova is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Georgowich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab, jab by Nova - just one landing.
Georgowich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nova loads up on a big right hand but Georgowich slips the punch.
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nova.
Nova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgowich.
Georgowich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nova takes a swing at Georgowich's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Nova misses.
Nova takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Georgowich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nova.
Nova with a jab.
Georgowich throws out a loose jab but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Georgowich tries to land a body kick
and Nova counters with a one-two to the body.
Nova misses with a straight left.
Nova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Georgowich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nova was well out of range. Poor timing from Georgowich.
Nova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Georgowich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nova will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Nova dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Georgowich throws out the jab.
A low kick from Georgowich is predictable there
and Nova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nova throws a half hearted mid kick.
Georgowich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Georgowich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Georgowich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nova is out of range.
Nova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Georgowich misses with a two punch combination.
Georgowich throws a combination that misses
and Georgowich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Georgowich.
Georgowich throws a front kick aimed at Nova's knee but Nova avoids it well.
Nova fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nova misses with a looping right.
A big right from Nova misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Georgowich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Georgowich.
Georgowich thows a body shot but no joy.
Nova throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nova throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Georgowich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viktor Nova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Georgowich defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand.
Nova throws a solid leg kick but Georgowich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nova.
Nova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Georgowich slips a jab and a cross from Nova.
Nova defending well as Georgowich loads up on a big left hand.
Nova misses with a series of wild punches.
Nova misses with an uppercut. Georgowich saw that one coming.
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Georgowich.
A shot to the body from Georgowich misses
and Nova counters with a nice uppercut.
Nova misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgowich scores with a jab. Nova acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Nova misses the target.
Nova blocks a leg kick.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Georgowich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nova lands with a shot to the body.
Nova avoids the body shot from Georgowich.
Georgowich misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Nova slams his shin into Georgowich's torso.
Nice defenses there by Georgowich.
Nova misses with a looping right.
Nova lunges at Georgowich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Georgowich's hand.
Nova checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nova fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Georgowich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgowich tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova digs a good body shot into Georgowich's ribs.
Georgowich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nova moves away.
Nova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Georgowich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Nova scores with a jab.
Nova lands a jab to the nose.
Nova misses the jab.
Georgowich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Georgowich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nova.
Nova misses the jab.
Georgowich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Georgowich throws the left hand but Nova avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Georgowich on the side of the head.
Nova throws a series of punches but Georgowich avoids them all with ease.
Nova closes the distance and pushes Georgowich back into the cage.
Nova's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Georgowich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are getting on Nova's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nova just leaning against Georgowich, taking a breather.
Georgowich pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nova swings wildly with an uppercut but Georgowich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Georgowich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Nova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Georgowich looks to land a left hand but Nova moved out of range nicely.
Nova lands with an overhand left.
Georgowich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nova fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nova lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nova.
Georgowich ducks under a wild hook from Nova.
Georgowich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nova thows a body shot but no joy.
Nova avoids the body shot from Georgowich.
Nova misses with an uppercut. Georgowich saw that one coming.
Nova loads up on a big right hand but Georgowich slips the punch.
Nova misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Nova misses
and Georgowich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Georgowich manages to avoid it.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Georgowich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Georgowich's hands.
Georgowich slips a jab from Nova.
Nova throws a leg kick
and Georgowich counters with an inside leg kick.
Nova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgowich.
Nova lands a nice shot that snaps Georgowich's head back.
Nova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Georgowich has time to react.
Nova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nova scores with a jab. Georgowich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Georgowich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nova is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Georgowich has cracked Nova with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Georgowich lands another huge swinging hook and Nova tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Nova, before Georgowich can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hansa Georgowich!
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