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RCD 19: No Love PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kraft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fo Sheezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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183 lbs
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182 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Kraft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fo Sheezy!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheezy misses with a double jab.
Sheezy defending well as Kraft loads up on a big left hand.
Sheezy throws a head kick but Kraft moves out of range.
Sheezy moves out of range as Kraft strikes.
Sheezy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kraft avoids the head kick by Sheezy.
Sheezy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kraft moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kraft. Beautiful body shot.
Kraft stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kraft wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Kraft.
Sheezy takes one to the side of the head.
Sheezy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steven Kraft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fo Sheezy.
Kraft keeps the fight on the outside.
Kraft lands with a nice combination. Sheezy backs away looking to recover.
Sheezy looks gassed!
Kraft dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheezy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kraft stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kraft.
Kraft with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Kraft. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kraft.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraft throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kraft looks to land a combination. Sheezy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sheezy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kraft takes a step back to recover.
Sheezy moves forwards but Kraft connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kraft 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.
Kraft slips a straight right by Sheezy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sheezy.
Steven Kraft is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheezy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kraft moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kraft scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sheezy doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kraft - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sheezy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kraft pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kraft pushes Sheezy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kraft scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraft scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kraft takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Kraft.
Nice body punch from Kraft.
A hook to the body from Kraft.
Nice body punch from Kraft - that landed with a thud.
Kraft dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraft lands a body punch.
Kraft presses Sheezy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kraft lands a shot to the body.
Kraft is pushing Sheezy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kraft throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kraft lands a nice uppercut.
Sheezy working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kraft.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kraft.
Kraft slowing the pace effectively.
Kraft digs a right hand into Sheezy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheezy's gas tank.
Kraft's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheezy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sheezy shoots in and drives through. Kraft sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Kraft.
Kraft scores with a body shot.
Kraft lands a slapping body shot.
Kraft lands a lovely overhand right.
Kraft throws a one two combo.
Kraft is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kraft lands with a right hand.
Sheezy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kraft fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sheezy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sheezy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kraft counters with a right hand to the body.
Sheezy wants to clinch up but Kraft keeps it at a distance.
Kraft scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sheezy in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraft misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheezy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kraft stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Kraft - just one landing.
Sheezy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kraft swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheezy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kraft tries to avoid it but Sheezy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kraft to the ground. Kraft escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kraft lands with a hook. Sheezy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A right-left combo lands from Kraft.
Kraft smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sheezy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kraft as he avoids it easily.
Kraft lands a slapping body shot.
Sheezy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kraft to score with a decent uppercut.
Sheezy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kraft circles away.
Kraft works the jab nicely.
Kraft throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheezy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kraft as he jumps to the side.
Kraft lands with a good body shot.
Sheezy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kraft dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kraft throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sheezy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraft swivels and escapes.
Sheezy shoots in for a takedown but Kraft shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraft throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheezy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraft lands with a straight right. Sheezy didn't see that one coming.
Kraft closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Steven Kraft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraft scores with a three punch combo!
Kraft lands a lovely overhand right.
Kraft scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Kraft. That snapped Sheezy's head back.
Sheezy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kraft lands with a right hand.
Kraft stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fo Sheezy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraft connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kraft with a nice cross.
Sheezy is breathing heavily.
Sheezy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sheezy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kraft counters with a right hand to the body.
Kraft 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheezy walks into a left hand.
Kraft lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kraft fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheezy, pushing him back against the cage.
Kraft leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kraft for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sheezy trying to land knees to the body.
Kraft is trying to push Sheezy away but Sheezy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kraft controlling the action here for a moment.
Kraft breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sheezy, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sheezy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheezy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheezy tries to clinch but Kraft moves away
and Kraft counters with a one-two to the body.
Good exchange - Kraft coming out on top.
Sheezy darts in trying to clinch
and Kraft counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kraft throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheezy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sheezy shoots for a takedown but Kraft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steven Kraft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fo Sheezy.
Kraft scores with a hook.
Sheezy wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kraft. No joy for Sheezy on that attempt.
Kraft closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kraft leaning against his opponent.
Kraft gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraft has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraft leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sheezy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Kraft as the two fighters clinch.
Sheezy jumps guard but Kraft stands there with Sheezy around his waist. Sheezy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sheezy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kraft is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sheezy.
Sheezy manages to pull guard.
Kraft's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sheezy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kraft is controlling him.
Sheezy looking to control.
Sheezy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheezy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kraft gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kraft trying to control but Sheezy is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sheezy looking for a guillotine here but Kraft defends easily.
Kraft wants to stand but Sheezy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sheezy wants to stand but Kraft is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kraft dominated that second round.
That's time! Kraft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sheezy shoots in for a double leg but Kraft sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sheezy wants to clinch
and Kraft counters with a stiff right hand.
Kraft cracks a nice hook into Sheezy's ribs.
A punch combination from Kraft misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Kraft blocks the leg kick.
Sheezy tries to clinch up
enabling Kraft to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraft leaves Sheezy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kraft lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheezy dodges the punch combination from Kraft.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraft lands with a nice body punch.
Kraft lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kraft swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sheezy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheezy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kraft manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sheezy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steven Kraft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fo Sheezy.
Sheezy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kraft lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kraft lands with a good body shot.
Sheezy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kraft is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheezy can do to turn this around?
Sheezy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Kraft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kraft scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sheezy in his tracks.
Kraft lands a two punch combo.
Kraft stuns Sheezy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sheezy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sheezy fails to land with a series of punches.
Kraft bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sheezy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sheezy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kraft gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheezy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraft avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kraft.
Kraft lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kraft'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.
Kraft digs a right hand into Sheezy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sheezy's gas tank.
Kraft taking a breather.
Sheezy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraft just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kraft presses Sheezy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kraft blocking some punches.
Kraft scores with a shot to the side of Sheezy's head.
Kraft stalling against the cage.
Sheezy breaks the clinch.
Kraft scores with a shot to the body.
Sheezy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraft pinned against the cage. Kraft gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kraft lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraft clobbers Sheezy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sheezy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraft swivels and escapes.
Kraft cracks a nice hook into Sheezy's ribs.
Sheezy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sheezy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kraft lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sheezy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kraft counters with a stiff right hand.
Sheezy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kraft manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sheezy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kraft bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kraft cracks Sheezy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kraft works Sheezy's body with a nice hook.
Sheezy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kraft as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Kraft.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraft jabs at Sheezy's body.
Jab by Kraft.
Steven Kraft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sheezy misses with a hook.
Kraft with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kraft darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Kraft.
Kraft gets a clinch.
Kraft is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Kraft.
Kraft wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kraft looking to stall.
Sheezy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sheezy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fo Sheezy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheezy landing knees to the head.
It looks like Steven Kraft has been cut.
Sheezy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Kraft showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kraft, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Kraft!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peekah Chou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peekah Chou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chou was covering up waiting for the punch and Kilgore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kilgore postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chou is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kilgore, into his guard.
Chou throws and elbow that misses. Kilgore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chou's guard. Nice move by Kilgore!
Chou wants to stand and escape but Kilgore is having none of it.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Chou keeps moving.
Kilgore passes into half guard.
Kilgore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chou has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chou really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chou wants to get back to his feet.
Kilgore is trying to work for a kimura but Chou is defending well.
Kilgore is looking for a kimura here.
Kilgore wants to work for an arm triangle but Chou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kilgore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chou is trying to stand up here but Kilgore is controlling him well.
Kilgore is looking for a kimura but Chou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kilgore to get the leverage.
Kilgore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kilgore moves nicely into side control.
Kilgore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kilgore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kilgore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chou keeps working.
Chou on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chou tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kilgore tries to advance to mount but Chou denies him.
Chou is not content to let Kilgore control the position.
Kilgore passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chou!
Chou is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kilgore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chou has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kilgore jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chou is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chou and Kilgore has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kilgore is working to tighten is grip on Chou's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Chou has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kilgore is really squeezing tight and eventually Chou passes out! Kilgore breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eric Kilgore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedito Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Stone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benedito Braga's chin.
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190 lbs
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185 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Stone!
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, Benedito Braga!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Braga lands but Stone takes it in his stride.
Braga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Braga throws a wild body kick that Stone sees coming a mile off.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but Braga checks it.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Braga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Braga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone gets tackled into the cage by Braga. Braga maintains the clinch.
Braga can't get the takedown.
Braga breaks the clinch.
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Benedito Braga has been cut.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Braga slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Braga circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stone duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Braga throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Tom Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone throws a series of punches but Braga avoids them all with ease.
Braga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stone defends it nicely.
Braga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt - Stone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tom Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedito Braga.
Braga instigates a clinch.
Stone successfully pulls guard.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Braga from controlling successfully.
Stone wants to get back to his feet but Braga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga on the ground.
Braga tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Stone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Braga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Braga wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Benedito Braga hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Braga slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Braga blocks the low kick.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Braga throws a nice head kick!
Braga connects with a high kick.
Stone blocks a head kick by Braga.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Braga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Braga scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Braga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stone takes a step back to recover.
Braga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Braga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the cage. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Braga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga with a hook.
Stone slaps away a takedown attempt from Braga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Braga connects with a high kick.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Braga fails to land with a series of punches.
Braga misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Braga.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga.
Braga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Braga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Braga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Braga passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braga is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Braga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Braga looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Braga seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Benedito Braga!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alla Pugacheva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gosha Kucenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pugacheva comes to the cage accompanied by osenny pocelyi. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alla Pugacheva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gosha Kucenko!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Pugacheva.
It looks like Gosha Kucenko has been cut.
Kucenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Pugacheva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kucenko looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugacheva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pugacheva drops his shoulder and cracks Kucenko with a huge uppercut! Kucenko goes down! Can Pugacheva finish him?
Kucenko is rocked!
That has opened up Gosha Kucenko's cut even more.
Pugacheva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kucenko is still in real trouble! Can Pugacheva finish him?
Pugacheva passes into half guard.
Kucenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Pugacheva wants to take a breather but Kucenko is having none of it.
Pugacheva moves nicely into side control.
Pugacheva trying to control the action but Kucenko is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugacheva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kucenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva trying to control the action but Kucenko is working from the bottom.
Pugacheva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva throws a one two combo.
The cut above Gosha Kucenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pugacheva lands a glancing blow to the side of Kucenko's head.
Gosha Kucenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva swinging wildly here.
Pugacheva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pugacheva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gosha Kucenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alla Pugacheva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner comes into the arena with Nickelback - Believe it or not blaring out of the sound system. Frankie Boy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Evan Tanner's chin.
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205 lbs
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213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evan Tanner!
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, Frankie Boy!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boy closes the distance and clinches up with Tanner, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes Tanner against the cage but Tanner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanner circles away.
Evan Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Boy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Boy looks for a takedown but Tanner sprawls well.
Boy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanner circles away.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tanner's half guard.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tanner is just riding it out for now. Boy eventually gives up the hold.
Tanner wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanner defends it well.
Tanner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tanner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boy is looking for a kimura here.
Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Tanner is defending well.
Boy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tanner!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tanner has his hands clasped together but Boy breaks the hold and Tanner is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Boy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Boy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Give My Bullet Back. Vlad The Impaler has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Impaler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Li is looking for a sweep.
The Impaler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The Impaler stands up.
The Impaler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like James Li has been cut.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Impaler.
Li closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Impaler to the mat! The Impaler manages to get full guard.
The Impaler wants to stand up but Li is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Li wants to control from the top but The Impaler keeps moving.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Impaler is keeping the position for now.
Li trying to control but The Impaler is working from the bottom.
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Impaler can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Impaler can't keep his opponent in guard - Li advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Li is working for a kimura but The Impaler is defending it quite comfortably.
Li is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Impaler sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li wants to pass the guard but The Impaler is defending well.
Li wants to work for an arm triangle but The Impaler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Li prevents The Impaler from standing back up.
Li seems to be looking for submissions.
Li is trying to work for a kimura but The Impaler is defending well.
The Impaler is looking to escape.
Li is looking to take a break and control but The Impaler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Impaler kicks Li off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Impaler.
The Impaler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Li counters with a single leg into guard. The Impaler didn't expect that.
The Impaler looks gassed!
Li wants to control from the top but The Impaler keeps moving.
Li stops The Impaler from standing up.
Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Li drops back looking for a leg! The Impaler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Impaler manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into The Impaler's guard.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but The Impaler is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li prevents The Impaler from getting back to his feet.
The Impaler keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li prevents The Impaler from getting back to his feet.
Li sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Impaler's guard.
Li wants to work for an arm triangle but The Impaler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Impaler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Li is trying to work for a kimura but The Impaler is defending well.
The Impaler pushes Li off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Li will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Li's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Impaler tries to clinch up
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Li trying to control but The Impaler is working from the bottom.
The Impaler keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
The Impaler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Li passes The Impaler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Li seems to be working for a kimura but The Impaler defends the submission attempt.
Li trying to control from half guard but The Impaler is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li trying to pass the guard but The Impaler defending well.
Li is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Impaler sees it coming and defends easily.
Li stops The Impaler from getting back to his feet.
Li is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Li is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Impaler sees it coming and defends easily.
The Impaler kicks off Li and gets to his feet.
The Impaler misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Impaler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Li counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Impaler's guard now.
The Impaler is breathing heavily.
The Impaler is looking to stand up but Li isn't so interested in that idea.
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Li prevents The Impaler from getting back to his feet.
The Impaler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Li wants to control from the top but The Impaler keeps moving.
Li pushing down on The Impaler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Li is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Impaler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Li wants to pass to mount but The Impaler is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler tries to kick Li off but Li keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Li is looking for a kimura here.
Li is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Li has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Li looking to control but The Impaler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Impaler tries to buck Li off but he can't manage it.
Li has hold of The Impaler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Impaler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler bucks Li off and manages to get back to his feet!
The Impaler misses with a body shot.
The Impaler scores with a takedown into Li's guard.
The Impaler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Impaler has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
The Impaler lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Impaler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Li has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Impaler 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.
James Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Li's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The Impaler has his takedown stuffed
and Li counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Impaler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Impaler keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Impaler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Li stops The Impaler from standing up.
The Impaler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li trying to control but The Impaler is working from the bottom.
Li pushes down on The Impaler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Impaler is trying to stand up here but Li is controlling him well.
Li seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Impaler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Impaler is defending against the submission attempts here by Li.
James Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Impaler pushes Li off looking to stand but Li dives back in and keeps control.
Li looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Li stops The Impaler from getting back to his feet.
James Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Impaler keeps working.
Li is pressing down on The Impaler's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Impaler is holding on for now.
Li perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Li trying to mount his opponent but The Impaler defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Impaler is not content to let Li control the position.
James Li has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Li closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Impaler is looking to escape.
Li trying to control from half guard but The Impaler is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to work for a kimura but The Impaler is defending well.
Li seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Impaler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Li frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Impaler is trying to stand.
Li looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Li jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Impaler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Impaler wants to get back to his feet but Li drags him back down.
Vlad The Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to take a break and control but The Impaler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Impaler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Li asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Li passes to full mount! That's big trouble for The Impaler!
Li tries to control but The Impaler wriggling away.
The Impaler working to try and regain half guard.
The Impaler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Li.
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Impaler is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Li, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Li!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Maydugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Kochergin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Floyd Maydugo!
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, Andrey Kochergin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochergin is looking to clinch.
Maydugo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maydugo keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Kochergin.
Maydugo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kochergin tries to avoid it but Maydugo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kochergin to the ground. Kochergin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maydugo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kochergin did well to prevent Maydugo getting side control.
Maydugo is trying for a kimura here. Kochergin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Maydugo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Floyd Maydugo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Ford has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricky Ross's chin.
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285 lbs
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24
265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Ford!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Ross.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Ross and Ford goes tumbling to the canvas! Ross follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like James Ford has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ford's head.
Ford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ross.
Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ross throwing shots but Ford is blocking nicely.
Ford regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ross.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ford's head.
Ross has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ross trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ross scoring with some ground and pound.
Ross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.
Ford looking for a sweep. Not yet Ford, not yet.
Ross throws and elbow that misses. Ford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ross's guard. Nice move by Ford!
Ford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ford throws a strike aimed at the side of Ross's head but Ross avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford cracks Ross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ford in his tracks.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Ross - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross tries to sprawl but Ford drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ross manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross trying to keep a closed guard but Ford is proving a slippery customer.
Ross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throwing strikes but missing.
Ford throws a strike but Ross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Ross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ford is keeping the position for now.
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.
Ross makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ross trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ross thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford keeping full guard, as Ross tries to pass.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Ford's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ross.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford wants to clinch.
Ricky Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ford slips a jab and a cross from Ross.
Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ford is looking to score with low kicks.
James Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ross as he jumps to the side.
Ross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ross blocks a jab.
Ford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Ross moves out of range easily.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Ford shows good takedown defense.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ross misses with a hook.
Ross shoots in and drives through. Ford sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Ford.
Ford moves into the clinch.
Ford manages to break the clinch.
Ford lands with a nice combination. Ross backs away looking to recover.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Ford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ford.
Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces Ross off the cage and back into rage.
Ford scores with a hook.
Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford scores with a nice strike.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Ford scores with a four punch combination!
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ross.
Ford throws a good cross that connects.
Ford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ross avoids the head kick by Ford.
Ford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ross's calf.
Ford lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Ford scores with a one two! Ross had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
James Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford instigates a clinch.
Ross tries for a takedown but Ford manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ross.
Ford manages to break the clinch.
Ross throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ford works over Ross's head and body with a nice combination.
Ford throws a combination. Ross tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ross is rocked!
The fighters circling - Ross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford thuds his right hand into Ross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab from Ford.
Oh Ross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ross moves forwards but Ford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ross on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Ross seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ford closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ross to the mat! Ross manages to get full guard.
Ford distracts Ross with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ford drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ross dives on top into guard.
Ross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ford wants to stand and escape but Ross is having none of it.
Ross looking to sit in guard and control but Ford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ross's head.
Ross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ford.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Ford's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ross shoots and misses
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
Ross takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ross misses with a few strikes there.
Ross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ford clinches.
Ross throws a head punch that misses.
Ross scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
Ford jumps guard.
Ross being controlled here momentarily.
Ford is trying to control the position but Ross postures up.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ross connects with a couple of short punches.
Ross throws and elbow that misses. Ford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ross's guard. Nice move by Ford!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throwing strikes but missing.
Ford throws a big right hand that misses.
Ford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ford thows a big elbow that misses.
Ross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ford.
Ford connects with a couple of short punches.
Ross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Ross is working an open guard so Ford takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Ross is out of range.
A big right from Ford misses.
A shot to the liver by Ross. Beautiful body shot.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ross shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Ross lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ross.
Ford staying out of range there.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
Ford cracks Ross with a good jab.
Ford lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ford.
Ford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ross shoots and misses
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ross. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
Ford lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford breaks the clinch.
Ford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ross doesn't seem bothered though.
Ross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
Ford lands with a kick to the temple. Ross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ross walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands a body shot.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ford looks to land a combination. Ross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Ross misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Ford as he connects with a hook.
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
Ross needs to keep his hands up - Ford had a free shot at his head there.
Ford lands with a nice combination. Ross backs away looking to recover.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ford.
Ford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ross throws a body kick that misses.
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ford looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ford connects with a right hand. Ross shakes it off.
Ross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford walks into a jab.
Ford misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ford 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ford!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doros Dimisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Kowalczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doros Dimisco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ed Kowalczyk's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doros Dimisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ed Kowalczyk!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalczyk misses with a takedown attempt - Dimisco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalczyk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dimisco sprawls well. Dimisco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kowalczyk gets slowly back to his feet.
Dimisco stuffs the takedown.
Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalczyk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kowalczyk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dimisco is just riding it out for now. Kowalczyk eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalczyk is working for a submission of some sort.
Kowalczyk seems to be working for a kimura but Dimisco defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dimisco is just riding it out for now. Kowalczyk eventually gives up the hold.
Kowalczyk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimisco sees it coming and defends easily.
Dimisco wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalczyk is trying to work for a kimura but Dimisco is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dimisco is trying to stand back up but Kowalczyk is controlling him
Kowalczyk is working for a kimura but Dimisco is defending it quite comfortably.
Kowalczyk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dimisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kowalczyk.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalczyk is looking for a kimura but Dimisco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowalczyk to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk seems to be looking for submissions.
Kowalczyk seems to be working for a kimura but Dimisco defends the submission attempt.
Kowalczyk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dimisco defends it well.
Dimisco is trying to stand up here but Kowalczyk is controlling him well.
Kowalczyk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kowalczyk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Kowalczyk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kowalczyk seems to be looking for submissions.
Kowalczyk seems to be working for a kimura but Dimisco defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dimisco looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Kowalczyk dominated that round.
That's time! Dimisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk looks for a takedown but Dimisco sprawls well.
Dimisco wants to clinch.
Kowalczyk shoots in and drives through. Dimisco sprawls well.
Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Kowalczyk.
Dimisco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kowalczyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimisco leaves Kowalczyk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kowalczyk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dimisco avoids it really well and circles away.
Dimisco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kowalczyk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimisco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kowalczyk shoots in and drives through. Dimisco sprawls well.
Kowalczyk keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalczyk swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimisco.
Kowalczyk fails with the takedown.
Kowalczyk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dimisco defends it nicely.
Dimisco takes the fight into the clinch.
Dimisco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kowalczyk is trying to drag Dimisco to the mat but Dimisco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kowalczyk wants a takedown but no success here.
Kowalczyk is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco works on Kowalczyk's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dimisco.
Dimisco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kowalczyk's defenses.
Kowalczyk takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ed Kowalczyk has been cut.
Dimisco lands a good knee to the midsection. Kowalczyk won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimisco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimisco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dimisco lands a left hand.
Kowalczyk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Dimisco.
Dimisco landing knees to the body.
Dimisco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalczyk.
Dimisco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimisco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimisco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kowalczyk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dimisco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dimisco lands an uppercut.
Dimisco lands a good knee to the midsection. Kowalczyk won't want to take too many of those.
Dimisco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalczyk is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Dimisco.
Kowalczyk blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dimisco throws an elbow but misses.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk is working for takedown but Dimisco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kowalczyk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dimisco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalczyk closes the distance and clinches up with Dimisco, looking for a takedown. Kowalczyk pushes Dimisco against the cage but Dimisco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco darts in and clinches Kowalczyk up against the cage.
Kowalczyk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dimisco lands a nice uppercut.
Dimisco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dimisco obliges.
Dimisco digs a right hand underneath Kowalczyk's ribcage. Kowalczyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dimisco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kowalczyk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dimisco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalczyk's elbow.
Kowalczyk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dimisco lands an elbow inside.
Kowalczyk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dimisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kowalczyk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dimisco pinned against the cage. Dimisco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimisco tries to clinch but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doros Dimisco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ed Kowalczyk's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kowalczyk has a takedown stuffed.
Dimisco wants to clinch.
Dimisco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimisco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalczyk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Kowalczyk or perhaps it was just good defense by Dimisco which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimisco is looking to clinch but Kowalczyk is avoiding it.
Kowalczyk shoots in looking for a takedown. Dimisco tries to sprawl out of it but Kowalczyk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dimisco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doros Dimisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Kowalczyk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalczyk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kowalczyk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dimisco bucks Kowalczyk off and manages to get back to his feet!
Nice sprawl there from Dimisco as Kowalczyk shoots in.
Dimisco tries to clinch but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
Kowalczyk swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimisco.
Kowalczyk has a takedown stuffed.
Kowalczyk swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimisco.
Dimisco has closed the distance and engaged Kowalczyk in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalczyk blocks with his arms.
Dimisco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dimisco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dimisco is pressed up against the cage. Kowalczyk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dimisco down to the mat. Dimisco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dimisco throws a head kick that misses.
Kowalczyk shoots in for a takedown but Dimisco shows good takedown defense.
Kowalczyk misses with a takedown attempt - Dimisco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dimisco wants to clinch up but Kowalczyk keeps it at a distance.
Kowalczyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dimisco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalczyk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalczyk avoids a kick to the body.
Dimisco is looking to clinch but Kowalczyk is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco clinches with his opponent.
Kowalczyk tries to score a body lock takedown but Dimisco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dimisco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk takes an elbow to the temple.
Dimisco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalczyks head.
Dimisco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Dimisco.
Dimisco scores with a knee to the head.
Dimisco pushes Kowalczyk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalczyk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dimisco unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dimisco landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimisco.
Kowalczyk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dimisco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dimisco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimisco lands an elbow inside that Kowalczyk shrugs off.
Dimisco stops a takedown attempt from Kowalczyk.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimisco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dimisco.
Dimisco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimisco stops a takedown attempt from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk looking for a takedown.
Dimisco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kowalczyk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dimisco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalczyk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dimisco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dimisco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dimisco scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalczyk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dimisco lands a body shot.
Doros Dimisco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalczyk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dimisco is leaning against Kowalczyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dimisco lands an elbow just above Kowalczyk 's eye.
Dimisco scores a nice knee to the body.
Kowalczyk can't get the takedown.
Kowalczyk tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doros Dimisco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dimisco 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doros Dimisco!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Mancho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kline kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock'n me . Mancho has chosen KICK IN THA DOOR featuring The Notorious B.I.G as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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220 cm
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290 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenny Kline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Mancho!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kline shoots in for a double leg but Mancho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kline misses with a wild body shot.
Mancho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kline swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kline throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kline throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mancho.
Kline fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mancho sends Kline crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mancho is motioning to the referee to let Kline up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Kenny Kline has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kline throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mancho tests Kline's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenny Kline's cut is getting worse.
Mancho checks a low kick from Kline.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline slips a straight right by Mancho.
Kenny Kline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mancho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kline throws a leg kick but Mancho moved away.
Mancho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kline. Kline obviously looking to wear him down.
Kline darts in and clinches Mancho up against the cage.
Mancho tries to break free but Kline pushes him back against the cage.
Kline avoids the elbow strike from Mancho, against the cage.
Kline creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mancho's defenses.
It looks like Samuel Mancho has been cut.
Kline wants the takedown. Mancho is fighting it off but Kline persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mancho's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kline's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kline content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kline passes Mancho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kline looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kline is looking to take a break and control but Mancho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mancho is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mancho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kline slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kline thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kline missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kline throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mancho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kline.
Kline sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mancho defending well though.
Kline throwing shots but Mancho is blocking nicely.
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.
Kline not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mancho is staying active underneath Kline, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kline wants to pass the guard but Mancho is defending well.
Kline thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kline not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kline connects with a nice short shot to Mancho's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Mancho dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kline moves in looking to clinch but Mancho pushes him off.
Kline fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samuel Mancho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mancho checks a leg kick.
Kline slips a straight right by Mancho.
Kline moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mancho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kline throws a leg kick but Mancho moved away.
Kline is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kline cracks the inside of Mancho's front leg.
Mancho is breathing heavily.
Kline tries to clinch there but Mancho circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kline.
Kline throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kline, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kline connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mancho checks a low kick from Kline.
Good work by Mancho as he checks the leg kick.
Kline swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kline to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kline trying to control but Mancho is working from the bottom.
Kline connects with a couple of short punches.
Kline content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kline throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mancho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kline stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mancho throws a hook but Kline blocks it.
Kline throws a series of punches but Mancho avoids them all with ease.
Mancho throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Kline misses.
Kline shoots in for a takedown but Mancho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mancho connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kline throws a leg kick but Mancho moved away.
Kline lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kline buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kline fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mancho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kline scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kline connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mancho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Kline dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kline.
Kline controls the position.
Kline working the ground and pound.
Kline throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kline wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mancho keeps working.
Mancho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mancho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kline.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kline tries to score with some ground and pound. Mancho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kline creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mancho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mancho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kline working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mancho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kline. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kline tries to score with some ground and pound. Mancho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kline in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kenny Kline overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mancho is not content to let Kline control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kline trying to control the action but Mancho is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mancho is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kline connects with a decent elbow.
Kline throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kline throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kline in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Kline stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Kline showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kline has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Kline!
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