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SHW Tournament Rd. 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Giel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michail Bandert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michail Bandert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Giel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michail Bandert!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giel misses with a few strikes there.
Giel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giel tries to bum rush Bandert with a series of wild strikes but Bandert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michail Bandert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giel.
Bandert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bandert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Giel but Giel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Giel misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Giel as he avoids it easily.
Paul Giel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michail Bandert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giel was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandert.
Bandert looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bandert trying to control the position from guard on top but Giel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bandert is controlling him.
Bandert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giel is keeping the position for now.
Bandert working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Giel can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Giel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Giel tries to get out of the position.
Bandert is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Giel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michail Bandert!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kastriot Skenderbeu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skenderbeu comes to the cage accompanied by Back In Black. Kastriot Skenderbeu had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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285 lbs
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215 cm
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278 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kastriot Skenderbeu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Dragonov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dragonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skenderbeu.
Dragonov swings for the body but Skenderbeu moves out of range.
Dragonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skenderbeu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragonov.
Dragonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Skenderbeu is just out of range.
Dragonov misses with a looping right.
Dragonov tries to bum rush Skenderbeu with a series of wild strikes but Skenderbeu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragonov throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Dragonov misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragonov. Skenderbeu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Skenderbeu or perhaps it was just good defense by Dragonov which made him look bad.
Dragonov cracks Skenderbeu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Skenderbeu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dragonov finish him?
It looks like Kastriot Skenderbeu has been cut.
Dragonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skenderbeu was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skenderbeu manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Dragonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dragonov misses with a wild combination.
Dragonov throws a right hand that Skenderbeu ducks under and follows up with a left that Skenderbeu also avoids with ease.
Dragonov misses with the combination.
Dragonov throws a head kick that misses.
Skenderbeu moves out of range as Dragonov strikes.
Dragonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skenderbeu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skenderbeu is breathing heavily.
Dragonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dragonov ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Skenderbeu out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Dragonov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Mikhail Mikhailov!
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, Ivan Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mikhailov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov passes Valuev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mikhailov uses his free foot to push down on Valuev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valuev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov controlling his opponent.
Mikhailov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov controlling the position easily from mount.
Mikhailov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Valuev tries to buck Mikhailov off but he can't manage it.
Mikhailov moves to the back.
Mikhailov has got one arm under Valuev's chin. This could be trouble... Valuev trying to control the other hand but Mikhailov gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Valuev has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikhail Mikhailov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Aint no sunshine. Buscemi has chosen Sopranos Theme as his entrance music. DJ Penn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Buscemi's chin.
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168 lbs
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Buscemi!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Penn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn tries to clinch but Buscemi is having none of it.
Penn pushes Buscemi away with a front kick.
Penn scores with a punch to the head.
Penn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Penn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn tries to clinch there but Buscemi circles away.
Penn throws a chopping leg kick but Buscemi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Penn throws a push kick but Buscemi slaps the foot to one side.
Penn with a jab.
Penn instigates a clinch.
Buscemi trying to land knees to the body.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buscemi backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buscemi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Penn's brow.
Buscemi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi avoids the head kick by Penn.
Buscemi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buscemi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn wants to clinch.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn digs a good body shot into Buscemi's ribs.
Buscemi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Buscemi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buscemi blocks a head kick by Penn.
Buscemi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buscemi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buscemi.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn prevents the takedown attempt.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Penn avoids a wild elbow strike from Buscemi.
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buscemi moves away.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buscemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Penn misses.
Penn is looking to wear down Buscemi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Penn throws out a leg kick but Buscemi moves out of range and Penn only half commits.
A head kick misses from Buscemi.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Buscemi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to clinch there but Buscemi circles away.
Buscemi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn leaves Buscemi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buscemi moves in looking to clinch but Penn pushes him off.
DJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Penn catches Buscemi right on the button with a cross.
Penn wants to clinch but Buscemi slips to the side
and Buscemi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Buscemi slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Buscemi checks the leg kick.
Buscemi throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like DJ Penn has been cut.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Buscemi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Penn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penn tries to get out of the position.
Buscemi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Buscemi sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buscemi tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buscemi thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Penn to regain full guard.
Buscemi is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Penn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn tries to clinch but Buscemi moves away
and Buscemi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buscemi clinches but Penn breaks the clinch
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buscemi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buscemi has a takedown stuffed.
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Penn lands.
Penn clinches with his opponent.
Buscemi landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Buscemi won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Penn.
Buscemi tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Buscemi won't allow it.
Buscemi missing with knees to the body.
Penn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buscemi connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn looks to throw a body kick
and Buscemi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
Penn stops Buscemi from passing to mount.
Buscemi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Penn!
Buscemi controlling from mount.
Penn is controlling an arm, preventing Buscemi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Penn has worked his arm free - good work by Penn!
Penn defending against the ground and pound.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Buscemi is looking to stall here but Penn recovers full guard.
Buscemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Buscemi is trying to get back to full guard.
Buscemi moves into full guard.
Penn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Buscemi's guard.
Buscemi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi misses with a head shot.
Buscemi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Buscemi misses with a head shot.
Buscemi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Penn is on top in guard.
Buscemi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Buscemi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DJ Penn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Penn.
Buscemi tries a head kick but it misses.
Buscemi fails to land the takedown.
Penn misses with the body kick
and Buscemi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buscemi is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Buscemi slows the pace down in half guard.
Steve Buscemi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buscemi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi stops Penn from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buscemi wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Buscemi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Buscemi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn is trying to stand up here but Buscemi is controlling him well.
Buscemi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Penn is holding on tight.
Penn tries to control the position but Buscemi now has his back.
Buscemi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Penn trying to control the hands but Buscemi won't let him.
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.
Penn wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Buscemi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Penn is now in Buscemi's guard. A big mistake from Buscemi there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buscemi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Buscemi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buscemi 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Buscemi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Einstein comes into the arena with Angra - Mystery Machine blaring out of the sound system. Overeem is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by a. This should be fireworks!
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272 lbs
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254 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Lethal high kicks
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Albert Einstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Einstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Einstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Einstein.
An inside leg kick from Overeem misses.
Einstein dives in and grabs Overeem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overeem pushes down on Einstein's head and hops out.
Overeem throws a head kick but Einstein moves out of range.
Overeem scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Albert Einstein has been cut.
Overeem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Einstein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Overeem's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem wants to stand and escape but Einstein is having none of it.
Einstein wants to pass the guard but Overeem is keeping the position.
Overeem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overeem.
Einstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Overeem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Overeem loads up on a big right hand but Einstein slips the punch.
Overeem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Einstein.
Einstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Einstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einstein shoots in and drives through. Overeem sprawls well.
Einstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overeem.
Einstein is breathing heavily.
Einstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem lands a big head kick that sends Einstein tumbling to the mat! Overeem takes a step backwards and waves Einstein back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands an elbow inside that Einstein shrugs off.
Albert Einstein's cut is getting worse.
Overeem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Overeem missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Overeem.
Overeem lands a nice knee to the body.
Overeem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Overeem.
Overeem darts in and clinches Einstein up against the cage.
Overeem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Albert Einstein's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Einstein pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Einstein.
Overeem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Overeem.
Einstein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Einstein blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Overeem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jeez, Albert Einstein's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Overeem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Einstein.
Overeem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Overeem tries to bum rush Einstein with a series of wild strikes but Einstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Einstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Overeem circles away.
Overeem cracks the inside of Einstein's front leg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Overeem.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem scores with a leg kick.
Overeem sizes up Einstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Albert Einstein's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alistair Overeem!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Dusiciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Derksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derksen has chosen Pantera - I'm Broken as his entrance music. Mario Dusiciel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Dusiciel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerald Derksen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dusiciel blocks a jab.
Derksen thuds a left hand into Dusiciel's body.
Derksen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusiciel manages to avoid it.
Dusiciel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Derksen throws the left hand but Dusiciel avoids the punch easily.
Derksen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Derksen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab, jab by Derksen - just one landing.
Dusiciel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Derksen is defended easily by Dusiciel.
Dusiciel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Derksen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dusiciel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Derksen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Derksen wants to stand but Dusiciel is controlling his arm.
Dusiciel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Derksen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusiciel wants to control but Derksen postures up.
Dusiciel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dusiciel wants to get back to full guard.
Dusiciel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dusiciel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derksen pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dusiciel manages to get to full guard.
Derksen stands up from Dusiciel's guard - Derksen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dusiciel staying out of range there.
Derksen fails to land with a series of punches.
Dusiciel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel trying to control the action but Derksen is working from the bottom.
Dusiciel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dusiciel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Derksen, who protects the arm well.
Dusiciel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Derksen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dusiciel trying to control the action but Derksen is working from the bottom.
Derksen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dusiciel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dusiciel misses with the ground and pound.
Dusiciel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Derksen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dusiciel tries to move to mount but Derksen blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Derksen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Derksen misses with a takedown
and Dusiciel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Derksen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dusiciel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dusiciel with the ground and pound but Derksen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dusiciel seems to be looking for submissions.
Derksen is refusing to be controlled, as Dusiciel sits in half guard.
Dusiciel wants to pass the guard but Derksen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusiciel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Derksen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dusiciel prevents Derksen from standing back up.
Dusiciel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Derksen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Derksen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dusiciel.
Dusiciel wants to pass the guard but Derksen is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Derksen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dusiciel.
Dusiciel is trying to control the action in half guard but Derksen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Derksen pushes Dusiciel off looking to stand but Dusiciel dives back in and keeps control.
Dusiciel is working for a submission of some sort.
Derksen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Derksen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dusiciel did well to prevent Derksen getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Derksen is going to stand back up.
Derksen prevents Dusiciel from improving his position.
Dusiciel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dusiciel.
Dusiciel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dusiciel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dusiciel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Dusiciel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Derksen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dusiciel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Derksen has picked Dusiciel up and slammed him! Dusiciel can't keep hold of the triangle and Derksen manages to pass to side control!
Mario Dusiciel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dusiciel is looking for a sweep.
Derksen tries to stand but Dusiciel is controlling his head.
Dusiciel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Dusiciel dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Dusiciel misses with an uppercut. Derksen saw that one coming.
Derksen throws a hook to the side of Dusiciel's head but Dusiciel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Derksen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dusiciel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Derksen's guard now.
Dusiciel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dusiciel throws a big right hand that misses.
Dusiciel throwing strikes but missing.
Dusiciel advances to half guard.
Derksen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusiciel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Derksen defends it well.
Derksen is looking to escape.
Derksen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dusiciel.
Derksen won't allow Dusiciel to pass to mount.
Dusiciel is working for a submission of some sort.
Dusiciel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dusiciel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dusiciel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Derksen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dusiciel working over Derksen with some ground and pound. Derksen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dusiciel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dusiciel prevents Derksen from standing back up.
Dusiciel throwing shots but Derksen is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dusiciel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dusiciel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dusiciel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Derksen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dusiciel.
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.
Derksen is trying to stand back up but Dusiciel is controlling him
Dusiciel thows a huge punch but Derksen dodges it nicely.
Derksen wants to get back to his feet.
Dusiciel working over Derksen with some ground and pound. Derksen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dusiciel trying to control the action but Derksen is working from the bottom.
Dusiciel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dusiciel is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Dusiciel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dusiciel 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Dusiciel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalidov Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Omen. Nino Blaze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nino Blaze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khalidov Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi checks a low kick from Blaze.
Blaze swings for the body but Mousasi moves out of range.
Mousasi is looking to chop away at Blaze's legs.
Blaze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mousasi's head backwards.
Blaze closes the distance and clinches.
Blaze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaze lands a left hand.
Blaze drops Mousasi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mousasi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mousasi is rocked!
Mousasi has had enough of the clinch but Blaze keeps him there for the moment.
Mousasi is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaze finish him?
Blaze creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mousasi with a big uppercut! Mousasi tries to clinch up but Blaze pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Mousasi to the mat! Mousasi covers up and Blaze unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nino Blaze!
Nino Blaze retains his heavyweight title!
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