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Rise of the Pegasi 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cenai Cukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morne Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cenai Cukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morne Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cukko. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt rushes Cukko and presses him up against the cage.
Schmidt lands a body shot.
Schmidt pulls guard.
Cukko throwing strikes but missing.
Cukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmidt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cukko wants to get up but he can't break Schmidt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cukko is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmidt has wrist control.
Cukko wants to get up but he can't break Schmidt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schmidt controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cukko scores with a one two! Schmidt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Cenai Cukko has been cut.
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 combination from Cukko does no damage.
Cukko slaps away a takedown attempt from Schmidt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt fails with the takedown.
Cukko stuffs the takedown.
Cenai Cukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morne Schmidt.
Cukko throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cukko gets the takedown into side control.
Schmidt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schmidt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cukko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schmidt trying to control here.
Cukko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cukko is breathing heavily.
Schmidt is pressing down on Cukko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schmidt can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt is adopting a defensive guard.
Cukko trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cukko won't allow Schmidt to get back to his feet.
Schmidt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schmidt holds on and takes a little breather.
Schmidt working for a triangle but Cukko defends it easily.
Cukko preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schmidt closes the distance and clinches.
Schmidt presses Cukko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schmidt lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schmidt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cukko looking to control but Schmidt passes into half guard.
Schmidt is looking to advance position but Cukko won't allow it.
Schmidt seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morne Schmidt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cenai Cukko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schmidt has managed to clinch.
Schmidt wants a takedown.
Schmidt breaks the clinch.
Schmidt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cukko misses with a wild combination.
Cukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schmidt circles away quickly and effectively.
Schmidt shoots in and drives through. Cukko sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Cukko. No joy for Schmidt on that attempt.
Cenai Cukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morne Schmidt.
Schmidt moves into the clinch successfully.
Cukko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schmidt walks away with a smile on his face. Cukko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cukko misses with an uppercut.
Cukko avoids the head kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Cukko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cukko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cukko swinging wildly here.
Cukko throws a body kick that misses.
Cukko throws a right and a left that Schmidt avoids nicely.
Cenai Cukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cukko throws a right and a left that Schmidt avoids nicely.
Schmidt closes the distance and pushes Cukko back into the cage.
Cukko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmidt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cukko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schmidt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cukko controls Schmidt momentarily but Schmidt frees himself.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cukko is working an open guard so Schmidt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Schmidt shoots in looking for a takedown. Cukko tries to sprawl out of it but Schmidt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cukko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schmidt shoots in and drives through. Cukko sprawls well.
Schmidt closes the distance and clinches up with Cukko, looking for a takedown. Schmidt pushes Cukko against the cage but Cukko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schmidt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schmidt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cukko prevents it.
Schmidt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cukko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but Cukko won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cukko uses from the top position.
Cukko works over Schmidt with some ground and pound from guard.
Schmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Cukko is proving a slippery customer.
Cukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schmidt wants to sweep here but Cukko controlling him for the moment.
Cukko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schmidt pulls Cukko in close to prevent any damage.
Cukko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schmidt pulls Cukko in close to prevent any damage.
Schmidt wants to stand and escape but Cukko is having none of it.
Schmidt is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schmidt seems to be working for a kimura but Cukko defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Morne Schmidt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cenai Cukko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schmidt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cukko pinned against the cage. Cukko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cukko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cukko is working for takedown but Schmidt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cukko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt presses Cukko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schmidt'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.
Schmidt successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt wants to hit a switch here but Cukko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schmidt there!
Schmidt is trying desperately to improve position.
Cukko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schmidt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cukko trying to control the position but Schmidt is working away.
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.
Cukko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Schmidt can't do much from the bottom here.
Cukko working the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schmidt looks for a takedown but Cukko sprawls well.
Cenai Cukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morne Schmidt.
Schmidt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cukko did well to prevent Schmidt getting side control.
Schmidt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schmidt prevents Cukko from improving his position.
Schmidt is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cenai Cukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cukko looking for submissions off his back.
Schmidt controlling the action here.
That's four 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.
Cukko is trying to control but can't.
Schmidt decides to return to a standing position.
Schmidt throws a head kick but Cukko moves out of range.
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Schmidt drags the fight down to the ground.
Schmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cukko defends well.
Morne Schmidt has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt has a closed guard, preventing Cukko from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morne Schmidt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schmidt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morne Schmidt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Boycov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Kyshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Boycov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladimir Kyshenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycov moves away from the strike by Kyshenko.
Boycov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boycov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyshenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kyshenko lands a big uppercut and Boycov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boycov looks OK. Kyshenko waves Boycov back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyshenko looks to land a right hand but Boycov moved out of range.
Kyshenko moves in looking to clinch but Boycov pushes him off.
Kyshenko lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Boycov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kyshenko dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wladimir Kyshenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ze Neto!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov is looking to clinch but Neto is avoiding it.
Neto shoots in but Kalashnikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neto fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalashnikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalashnikov looking for a takedown.
Kalashnikov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kalashnikov manages to end up in side control.
Kalashnikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kalashnikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Neto is defending well.
Kalashnikov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Neto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kalashnikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neto, who protects the arm well.
Neto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kalashnikov is looking for a kimura but Neto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kalashnikov to get the leverage.
Neto manages to get to full guard.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kalashnikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalashnikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalashnikov drops back looking for a leg! Neto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neto manages to kick Kalashnikov off! Kalashnikov jumps back into Neto's guard.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Neto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kalashnikov is looking to defend but Neto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kalashnikov! Neto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kalashnikov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ze Neto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Haritonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Boiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Haritonov!
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, Oleg Boiko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haritonov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boiko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boiko fails to land with a series of punches.
Haritonov dodges the punch combination from Boiko.
Boiko throws and low kick but Haritonov moves out of range easily.
A combination from Haritonov does no damage.
Boiko shoots in and drives through. Haritonov sprawls well.
A punch combination from Haritonov misses.
Haritonov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haritonov thuds a left hand into Boiko's body.
Boiko looks gassed!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Haritonov knocks Boiko out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sergei Haritonov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexi Allochka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Am Perfection by Cage 9. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Lee!
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, Alexi Allochka!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allochka throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Allochka throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Allochka blocks a jab.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Allochka pushes him off.
Allochka throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allochka as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allochka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Allochka is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee cracks Allochka with a big elbow.
Lee taking a break here but Allochka is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee trying to control from Allochka's half guard. Allochka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Allochka blocks nicely.
Allochka wants to get back to his feet but Lee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee thows a big elbow that misses.
Lee won't allow Allochka to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Allochka as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allochka misses with a looping right.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Allochka throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allochka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Allochka's head back.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee dives in and grabs Allochka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allochka pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Allochka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Allochka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee trying to control the action but Allochka is working from the bottom.
Lee is nestled in close to Allochka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Lee there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lee 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.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allochka tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allochka to the ground. Allochka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Allochka.
Allochka lands a jab.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Allochka sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allochka defends it nicely.
Allochka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allochka misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Allochka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allochka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Allochka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee slips a jab from Allochka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allochka misses with a straight left.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allochka.
Allochka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Allochka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Allochka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Allochka is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allochka defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pressing down on Allochka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Allochka is holding on for now.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Allochka wants to get back to his feet.
Allochka is breathing heavily.
Lee working over Allochka with some ground and pound. Allochka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lee is trying to control. Allochka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is looking to stall here but Allochka recovers full guard.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up in Allochka's guard and throws a big left but Allochka blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Allochka is retaining full guard.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Allochka blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allochka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allochka wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Allochka throws a big shot that misses.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Allochka avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee slips under a jab from Allochka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
Lee trying to control the action but Allochka is working from the bottom.
Check out the look on Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lee working the ground and pound.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Allochka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Allochka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allochka on the ground.
Allochka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee cracks Allochka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Allochka being controlled for a moment.
Allochka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lee has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lee wants to control but Allochka is keeping him busy.
Lee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Allochka to see if he's OK.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee working the body and head with strikes.
Lee slows the pace down.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Allochka taking a bit of punishment here - Lee scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allochka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lee connects with a decent elbow.
Lee in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Allochka looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lee turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Lee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mickey Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alenitchev slips a jab and a cross from Rourke.
Alenitchev fails with the takedown.
Alenitchev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rourke is trying to defend but Alenitchev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alenitchev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rourke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alenitchev prevents Rourke from improving his position.
Alenitchev prevents Rourke from standing back up.
Alenitchev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alenitchev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenitchev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rourke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rourke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alenitchev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rourke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rourke has escaped and now he's on top!
Rourke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rourke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rourke throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rourke scoring with some ground and pound.
Rourke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alenitchev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rourke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alenitchev looking for a guillotine here but Rourke defends easily.
Alenitchev is breathing heavily.
Rourke working some strikes from top position.
Rourke stands up over Alenitchev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rourke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rourke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alenitchev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rourke defends it easily.
Rourke cracks Alenitchev with a solid left hand.
Alenitchev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rourke defends well.
Rourke cracks Alenitchev with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alenitchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rourke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rourke is working Alenitchev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rourke cracks Alenitchev with a solid left hand.
Alenitchev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rourke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alenitchev's head.
Rourke postures up and lands a big shot to Alenitchev's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rourke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rourke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alenitchev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rourke is in close to Alenitchev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rourke landing some decent shots from guard.
Rourke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alenitchev working for a triangle but Rourke defends it easily.
Rourke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alenitchev has momentary wrist control but Rourke slips an elbow through the middle.
Alenitchev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rourke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rourke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rourke lands a couple of elbows.
Rourke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alenitchev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rourke has managed to get both his arms back between Alenitchev's legs - danger averted.
Alenitchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rourke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rourke working some strikes from top position.
Alenitchev has momentary wrist control but Rourke slips an elbow through the middle.
Alenitchev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Rourke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rourke tries to clinch there but Alenitchev circles away.
Rourke moves in looking to clinch but Alenitchev pushes him off.
Rourke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rourke tries to clinch but Alenitchev is having none of it.
Rourke tries to clinch there but Alenitchev circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke tries to clinch but Alenitchev moves out of range.
Rourke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rourke has his takedown stuffed
so Alenitchev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenitchev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rourke dives on top into guard.
Alenitchev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rourke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alenitchev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rourke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alenitchev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rourke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rourke stands up over Alenitchev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rourke landing some decent shots from guard.
Rourke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alenitchev's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke scoring with some ground and pound.
Alenitchev has momentary wrist control but Rourke slips an elbow through the middle.
Rourke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rourke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alenitchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rourke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rourke drops back looking for a leg! Alenitchev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alenitchev manages to kick Rourke off! Rourke jumps back into Alenitchev's guard.
Alenitchev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rourke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alenitchev looking for a guillotine here but Rourke defends easily.
Mickey Rourke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rourke works over Alenitchev with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alenitchev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rourke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rourke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rourke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rourke chips away with some ground and pound.
Alenitchev has his foot on Rourke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rourke works his way back into a safe position though.
Alenitchev has momentary wrist control but Rourke slips an elbow through the middle.
Rourke works over Alenitchev with some ground and pound from guard.
Rourke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alenitchev's head.
Alenitchev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rourke defends it easily.
Rourke landing with the ground and pound.
Rourke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alenitchev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rourke landing with the ground and pound.
Rourke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rourke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alenitchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alenitchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rourke chips away with some ground and pound.
Rourke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alenitchev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rourke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickey Rourke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Rourke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rourke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rourke wants to free his trapped foot but Alenitchev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rourke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rourke is looking to advance position but Alenitchev won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Rourke.
Alenitchev is looking for a sweep. Rourke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alenitchev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alenitchev looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Rourke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alenitchev actively working from the bottom here.
Alenitchev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alenitchev tries to roll over but Rourke keeps him under control.
Alenitchev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rourke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rourke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alenitchev wants to get back to full guard.
Rourke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rourke working over Alenitchev with some ground and pound. Alenitchev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rourke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alenitchev!
Rourke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rourke landing punches.
Alenitchev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dmitri Anatolievich Alenitchev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mickey Rourke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alenitchev is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rourke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alenitchev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rourke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rourke with the ground and pound from mount.
Rourke lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rourke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alenitchev is working to get back to half guard.
Rourke is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alenitchev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rourke landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rourke cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rourke blocks Alenitchev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rourke lands with some strikes.
Alenitchev is looking to get to half guard.
Rourke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alenitchev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Rourke.
Rourke working Alenitchev over with strikes here.
Alenitchev is desperately trying to improve his position but Rourke has a good base and remains in mount.
Rourke working the ground and pound effectively.
Rourke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rourke is landing with some decent strikes but Alenitchev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Alenitchev is trying desperately to improve position.
Rourke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rourke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rourke with the ground and pound from mount.
Rourke with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alenitchev is trying to escape the mount.
Rourke blocks Alenitchev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Alenitchev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rourke. What's that going to do exactly?
Alenitchev is squirming around, avoiding Rourke's attempts to control the action.
Alenitchev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rourke. What's that going to do exactly?
Alenitchev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Alenitchev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Rourke.
Alenitchev is looking to get to half guard.
Alenitchev taking shots to the head.
Alenitchev tries to reverse the position but Rourke maintains control.
Alenitchev swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rourke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alenitchev is looking to escape.
Alenitchev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rourke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Rourke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Bienvenueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perseus Fantastico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bienvenueve comes to the cage accompanied by Bounty Killer by Depthcharge. Perseus Fantastico has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pierre Bienvenueve's chin.
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pierre Bienvenueve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Perseus Fantastico!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bienvenueve throws a right hand that Fantastico ducks under and follows up with a left that Fantastico also avoids with ease.
Bienvenueve tries a low kick but Fantastico avoids it.
Bienvenueve misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fantastico.
Bienvenueve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bienvenueve closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Bienvenueve - that landed with a thud.
Bienvenueve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fantastico.
Bienvenueve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastico tries for a takedown but Bienvenueve manages to get underhooks.
Pierre Bienvenueve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perseus Fantastico.
Fantastico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bienvenueve unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fantastico lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastico looks gassed!
Fantastico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bienvenueve lands a shot to the body.
Bienvenueve lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Bienvenueve.
Bienvenueve lands with a left to the head.
Bienvenueve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bienvenueve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bienvenueve digs a right hand into Fantastico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fantastico's gas tank.
Bienvenueve dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bienvenueve gets underhooks to prevent Fantastico's takedown attempt.
Bienvenueve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bienvenueve is leaning against Fantastico and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bienvenueve.
Bienvenueve just leaning against Fantastico, taking a breather.
A short right from Bienvenueve on the inside.
Bienvenueve lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bienvenueve'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.
Bienvenueve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fantastico.
Fantastico letting Bienvenueve take a breather here.
Bienvenueve is pressed up against the cage. Fantastico has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bienvenueve down to the mat. Bienvenueve avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Bienvenueve scores with a four punch combination!
Bienvenueve lands a left and a right that send Fantastico crashing to the mat, dazed. Bienvenueve thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Bienvenueve misses with a few strikes there.
Bienvenueve connects with a nice cross there... Fantastico is looking wobbly and Bienvenueve recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Fantastico to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bienvenueve jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pierre Bienvenueve!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiroi Neko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neko comes into the arena with Machine Head - Halo blaring out of the sound system. Ferreira is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drop the World. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mauricio Ferreira was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shiroi Neko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauricio Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neko throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira is looking to clinch but Neko is avoiding it.
Ferreira tests Neko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neko misses with a hook.
Ferreira shoots in for a double leg but Neko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neko stalks Ferreira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferreira's face. Ferreira staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Mauricio Ferreira has been cut.
Shiroi Neko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferreira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferreira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Neko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferreira has Neko in his guard.
Ferreira has an active guard here but Neko has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neko tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ferreira.
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.
Neko is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ferreira manages to get to full guard.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neko is standing up over Ferreira. Ferreira looks to escape but Neko dives into side control.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira looking for a sweep but Neko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ferreira is trying to escape the mount.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neko stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiroi Neko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Ferreira's cut.
That's time! Neko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferreira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Neko sprawls well initially but Ferreira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neko is refusing to be controlled, as Ferreira sits in half guard.
Ferreira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neko is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira.
Ferreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neko is just riding it out for now. Ferreira eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira prevents Neko from standing back up.
Neko is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferreira.
Neko wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Neko lands with a straight right. Ferreira didn't see that one coming.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Neko misses its intended target.
Neko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neko.
Neko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Neko misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Neko.
Neko loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch.
Ferreira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neko's waist but Neko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferreira off to one side.
Ferreira has managed to clinch.
Ferreira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Neko is defending well for now.
Ferreira has hold of one of Neko's legs. Neko is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferreira gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Neko can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neko defends it well.
Neko wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura but Neko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferreira to get the leverage.
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Neko sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Ferreira stops Neko from getting back to his feet.
Ferreira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ferreira is working for a kimura but Neko is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Ferreira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Neko throws a big shot that misses.
Neko misses with a straight right.
Ferreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferreira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neko misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
Neko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neko circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Ferreira shoots in looking for a takedown. Neko tries to sprawl out of it but Ferreira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferreira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shiroi Neko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Ferreira.
A slow jab from Neko misses its intended target.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch but Neko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Neko as Ferreira shoots in.
Ferreira walks into a stiff left hand from Neko.
A swing and a miss from Neko.
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.
Neko misses with an uppercut.
Ferreira gets a takedown into half guard.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neko defends it well.
Ferreira tries to pass to full mount but Neko defends it.
Neko is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira seems to be looking for submissions.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neko defends it well.
Ferreira is looking to pass Neko's guard but actually Neko recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Mauricio Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neko throws out the jab.
Neko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferreira in his tracks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Neko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferreira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Neko dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shiroi Neko.
I think Neko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shiroi Neko!
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