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VFCR Round 69 Finale PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebedev comes to the cage accompanied by The best Alex, is Lebedev. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Lebedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebedev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lebedev lands in his opponent's guard.
Lebedev is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
Lebedev preventing the sweep.
Lebedev throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
Lebedev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lebedev tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Lebedev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexander on the ground.
Lebedev throws a big right hand that misses.
Lebedev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lebedev stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebedev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lebedev is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Lebedev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lebedev is stalling in the full guard.
Lebedev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alexander wants to stand up but Lebedev is controlling him.
Lebedev landing with the ground and pound.
Alexander has his foot on Lebedev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lebedev works his way back into a safe position though.
Alexander looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexander's head.
Lebedev stands and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lebedev trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Lebedev works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Alexander gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lebedev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lebedev with the ground and pound from mount.
Lebedev looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lebedev controlling from the full mount.
Lebedev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lebedev landing shots from mount.
Lebedev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lebedev cracks Alexander with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lebedev lands a big elbow.
Lebedev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebedev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lebedev cracks Alexander with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alexander can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lebedev with the ground and pound from mount.
Lebedev scoring with strikes but Alexander is staying in there.
Lebedev breaks from Alexander's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lebedev unloading with bombs!
Lebedev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lebedev working Alexander over with strikes here.
Lebedev scoring with strikes but Alexander is staying in there.
Lebedev with shots to the head and body - Alexander looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebedev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alexander?
Alexander takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alexander is rocked!
Lebedev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alexander's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lebedev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lebedev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lebedev is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lebedev is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alex Lebedev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lebedev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lebedev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lebedev connects with a couple of short punches.
Lebedev content to stall in guard here.
Lebedev tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Lebedev distracts Alexander with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebedev tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Lebedev works over Alexander with some ground and pound from guard.
Lebedev is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Lebedev tries to pass.
Lebedev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lebedev scoring with some ground and pound.
Lebedev is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lebedev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lebedev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lebedev stays in close to Alexander's body and controls the position.
Lebedev scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev cracks Alexander with a solid left hand.
Lebedev cracks Alexander with a solid left hand.
Lebedev is working Alexander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lebedev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alex Lebedev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebedev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lebedev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lebedev is nestled in close to Alexander, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lebedev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Lebedev connects with a nice short shot to Alexander's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lebedev working Alexander over with strikes.
Lebedev controlling the action here.
Lebedev slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.
Lebedev moves into full mount! Alexander won't be happy about that!
Lebedev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Lebedev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is in a horrible position here. Lebedev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lebedev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebedev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexander is looking to escape.
Lebedev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lebedev cracks Alexander with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lebedev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alexander hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebedev with good strikes from the mount here!
Lebedev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lebedev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alexander looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lebedev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lebedev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alexander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lebedev defends well.
Lebedev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lebedev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now.
Lebedev landing some decent shots from guard.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lebedev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lebedev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lebedev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lebedev lands a couple of elbows.
Lebedev with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lebedev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lebedev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lebedev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lebedev landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lebedev lands a couple of elbows.
Lebedev scoring with some ground and pound.
Lebedev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lebedev preventing the sweep.
Lebedev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lebedev stands and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lebedev takes a little break here. Alexander wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alexander taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev is chipping away with strikes.
Lebedev scoring with punches from side control.
Lebedev lands an elbow.
Alexander is still in real trouble! Can Lebedev finish him?
Lebedev lands a nice forearm strike.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander seems to have recovered his senses.
Lebedev lands a nice forearm strike.
Alexander takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander is being controlled here.
Lebedev grinds an elbow into Alexander's temple.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lebedev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lebedev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lebedev working the ground and pound from side control.
Alex Lebedev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lebedev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Alexander is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lebedev controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Lebedev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lebedev 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Lebedev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Kovach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anigilyator Usurpator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dragan Kovach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anigilyator Usurpator!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usurpator fails with the takedown
and Kovach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovach tries to clinch
and Usurpator counters with a single leg into guard. Kovach didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kovach is looking to stand up but Usurpator isn't so interested in that idea.
Usurpator tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovach is retaining full guard.
Usurpator won't allow Kovach to get back to his feet.
Kovach 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dragan Kovach wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Usurpator looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Usurpator really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kovach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Usurpator stops Kovach from standing up.
Kovach is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Usurpator dives into side control.
Kovach wants to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Usurpator politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Usurpator prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovach is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovach pushes Usurpator away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Usurpator gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Usurpator is staying tight to Kovach's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anigilyator Usurpator.
Usurpator shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kovach's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usurpator showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Usurpator with a poor takedown
and Kovach counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Usurpator is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usurpator can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovach stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kovach tries to sprawl but Usurpator drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kovach is breathing heavily.
Usurpator with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anigilyator Usurpator dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Usurpator closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kovach looks like he's trying to stand up.
Usurpator is looking to advance position but Kovach won't allow it.
Usurpator works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovach is controlling an arm, preventing Usurpator from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Usurpator looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Usurpator's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kovach is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anigilyator Usurpator.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kovach enables Usurpator to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kovach manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usurpator's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Usurpator stops Kovach from standing up.
Usurpator must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Usurpator closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anigilyator Usurpator has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kovach wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usurpator not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anigilyator Usurpator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Usurpator gets the takedown into side control.
Usurpator avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kovach.
A lull in the action here.
Kovach pushes Usurpator away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Usurpator gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovach trying to remain calm as Usurpator controls from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anigilyator Usurpator wasn't active enough on the ground.
Usurpator shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Usurpator showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovach kicks off Usurpator and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usurpator shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovach counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Usurpator looking for a sweep. Not yet Usurpator, not yet.
Kovach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Usurpator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kovach wanted to stand there but Usurpator had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Usurpator holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Usurpator looking for a sweep. Not yet Usurpator, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dragan Kovach just wasn't active enough.
Usurpator throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kovach tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Usurpator is in Kovach's guard.
Usurpator slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Usurpator got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kovach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Usurpator has managed to get both his arms back between Kovach's legs - danger averted.
Usurpator is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dragan Kovach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anigilyator Usurpator has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Usurpator shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kovach is trying to defend but Usurpator finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Usurpator seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anigilyator Usurpator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Usurpator winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anigilyator Usurpator!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Ramis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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222 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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195 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Ramis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christian Scott!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Ramis.
Scott tries for a takedown but Ramis circles away easily
and Ramis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott fails with the takedown.
Cain Ramis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Scott.
Ramis throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramis.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramis defends it nicely.
Ramis scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck for Scott with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Scott misses
and Ramis counters with a three punch combo that has Scott backing up. Scott nods at Ramis to acknowledge the strikes.
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramis throws a leg kick but Scott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramis stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Christian Scott has been cut.
Christian Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scott looks gassed!
A head kick from Ramis lands but Scott takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramis.
Ramis delivers a nice body kick.
Scott blocks the body kick.
Scott avoids the head kick by Ramis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ramis catches Scott right on the button with a cross.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Ramis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cain Ramis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ramis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramis tries a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Ramis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scott avoids the head kick by Ramis.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramis lands with a nice combination. Scott backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ramis.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Ramis had a free shot at his head there.
Scott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramis lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Ramis.
Ramis catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramis.
Scott is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ramis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a front kick aimed at Ramis's knee but Ramis avoids it well.
Ramis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramis missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramis gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ramis is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to stand but Ramis is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Ramis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Scott'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.
Ramis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramis lands the left hand.
Ramis lands with a nice body punch.
Scott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cain Ramis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramis throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Ramis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Ramis.
Ramis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Ramis stuffs the takedown attempt from Scott. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramis stuffs the takedown attempt from Scott. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scott's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Cain Ramis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Scott.
Scott misses with a jab to the body
and Ramis counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramis swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Ramis - just one landing.
Ramis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ramis leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramis avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ramis to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott fails to land the takedown.
Ramis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramis lands with a nice body punch.
Scott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramis counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scott fails to land the takedown.
Scott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramis lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily.
Scott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramis rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramis thumps Scott with a low kick.
Ramis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ramis lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Ramis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scott.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramis. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scott checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Scott won't allow Ramis to get back to his feet.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott 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.
Scott gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramis as he avoids it easily.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Ramis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Scott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ramis jabs Scott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramis leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Ramis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scott will feel that in the morning.
Ramis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramis lands a slapping body shot.
Ramis lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Ramis tenderised Scott's leg. Scott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramis, as that shot connected.
A nice combination there by Ramis.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramis.
Ramis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Ramis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramis scores with a jab to the body.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramis counters with a nice body kick.
Cain Ramis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramis scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramis connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Ramis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramis lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramis defends it nicely.
Ramis lands a two punch combo.
Ramis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scott blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott takes a swing at Ramis's ribcage but misses.
Scott misses with a jab to the body
and Ramis counters with a nice leg kick.
Scott tries for a takedown but Ramis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Ramis.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Ramis had a free shot at his head there.
Ramis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramis.
Good leg kick by Ramis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramis with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Ramis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cain Ramis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the body from Scott misses
and Ramis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Ramis throws a leg kick but Scott checks it.
Ramis lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christian Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Ramis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramis, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Ramis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between hei Jari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otso Sika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hei Jari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, hei Jari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otso Sika!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sika shoots in for a takedown but Jari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jari throws out the jab.
Sika staying out of range there.
Jari throws a hook but Sika blocks it.
Sika clinches up against the cage.
Jari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jari tries to break free but Sika pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sika.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sika content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jari.
Jari throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jari trying to stall but Sika improves his position.
Jari is trying to break free.
Jari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sika throws a head punch that misses.
Sika lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sika working aggressively here.
Sika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jari backwards.
Sika lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sika.
Sika lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jari tries to break the clinch but Sika is controlling the position.
Sika keeps control of Jari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaris head.
Sika prevents Jari from breaking the clinch.
Sika digs a right hand into Jari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jari's gas tank.
Jari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jari blocking some punches.
Sika fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jari has had enough of the clinch but Sika keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Sika fails to land.
Jari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sika throws a punch but it's blocked by Jari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sika scores with a hook to the body.
Jari pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sika.
Jari is trying to force a seperation but Sika has the dominant position.
Sika presses Jari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jari tries to throw a body punch but Sika avoids it by throwing Jari back against the cage.
Sika pushes Jari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jari swings wildly with an uppercut but Sika uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jari dodges the punch combination from Sika.
A jab from Jari does it's job there.
It looks like Otso Sika has been cut.
Sika throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jari's waist but Jari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sika off to one side.
Jari tries to bum rush Sika with a series of wild strikes but Sika uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sika shoots in for a takedown but Jari shows good takedown defense.
hei Jari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otso Sika.
Jari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
hei Jari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Jari.
Jari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sika.
Sika fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
hei Jari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otso Sika's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sika.
Otso Sika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sika shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sika is thwarting Jari's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Sika there.
Sika throwing shots but Jari is blocking nicely.
Jari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sika is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sika perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sika's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big left from Jari misses.
Jari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jari throws the left hand but Sika avoids the punch easily.
Sika dives in and grabs Jari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jari pushes down on Sika's head and hops out.
Sika misses with a takedown attempt - Jari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jari.
Jari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jari.
Sika takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sika is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jari moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Sika! Jari continues to tee off on Sika, landing with a left and a right! Jari connects with a right hand that leaves Sika sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). hei Jari!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gugo Ograni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mika Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ograni comes to the cage accompanied by Ameno - Era . mika Niemi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gugo Ograni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, mika Niemi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ograni feints and as Niemi raises his hands in defense, Ograni changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ograni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ograni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Niemi keeping full guard, as Ograni tries to pass.
Ograni trying to control but Niemi is working from the bottom.
Ograni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ograni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ograni drops back looking for a leg! Niemi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Niemi manages to kick Ograni off! Ograni jumps back into Niemi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niemi is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ograni rolls with it to try and escape but Niemi cranks on the arm and Ograni is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). mika Niemi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mitsi Fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borris Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsi Fili has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsi Fili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Beefcake!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefcake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beefcake misses with a wild combination.
Fili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beefcake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fili wants to clinch up but Beefcake keeps it at a distance.
Beefcake swats away the attempt to clinch by Fili.
Beefcake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fili lands an overhand right.
A jab from Fili misses.
A big left from Fili misses.
Fili cracks Beefcake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fili lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beefcake. Fili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Fili there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beefcake ducks right into an uppercut from Fili.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beefcake. Fili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fili lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beefcake catches Fili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Beefcake misses.
Fili lands a right hook to the body.
Fili ducks right into an uppercut from Beefcake.
Fili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beefcake swings for the body but Fili moves out of range.
Fili thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beefcake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fili.
Fili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beefcake.
A jab lands there for Fili.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Beefcake misses.
Fili is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fili tries to clinch up.
Fili lands with a nice body punch.
Fili pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beefcake back to the cage. Fili follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fili slips under a jab from Beefcake.
The fighters circling - Beefcake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beefcake takes one on the button.
Fili scores with a jab.
Beefcake misses with a straight left.
Fili catches Beefcake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fili scores with a hook to the body. Beefcake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fili moves into range and clinches up with Beefcake.
Fili is trying to break free.
Fili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fili struggles to land a body shot inside as Beefcake controls his hands.
Beefcake blocking some punches.
Fili throws a punch but it's blocked by Beefcake.
Fili is trying to break free.
Fili wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fili is trying to force a seperation but Beefcake has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fili is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fili wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beefcake has him pressed against the cage.
Fili wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beefcake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beefcake throws a series of punches but Fili avoids them all with ease.
Beefcake throws a shot from downtown. Fili moves away and avoids it.
Fili is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beefcake loads up on a big right hand but Fili slips the punch.
Fili ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beefcake connects with a body shot.
Beefcake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beefcake throws a jab when Fili was well out of range.
Fili slips under a jab.
Fili scores with a hook.
Beefcake takes a swing at Fili's ribcage but misses.
Fili slips a straight right by Beefcake.
Sloppy strikes from Beefcake. Those never looked like landing.
Beefcake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fili throws out the jab.
Fili tests Beefcake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fili goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fili is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Fili.
A big left from Beefcake misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fili wants to clinch up but Beefcake keeps it at a distance.
Beefcake misses with an uppercut. Fili saw that one coming.
Beefcake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fili connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beefcake. Beefcake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Beefcake. Beautiful body shot.
Beefcake is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fili feints a jab promting Beefcake to slip. Fili then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beefcake slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fili.
Fili lands a nice looking body shot.
Fili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fili.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beefcake throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mitsi Fili has been cut.
Fili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fili throws a one two combo.
Beefcake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Beefcake walks into a left hand.
Beefcake is rocked!
Fili throws a shot from downtown. Beefcake moves away and avoids it.
Fili pushes Beefcake up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fili.
Fili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beefcake.
Beefcake looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Fili.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefcake misses with an uppercut
and Fili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beefcake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fili was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefcake.
Beefcake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fili lands a really nice looking cross but Beefcake seems unphased.
Fili scores with a nice strike.
Beefcake throws a hook but Fili blocks it.
Beefcake misses with the combination.
Fili throws a shot to the body.
Fili jabs at Beefcake's body.
Beefcake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fili really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fili scores with a hook to the body. Beefcake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beefcake is still on wobbly legs! Can Fili finish him?
Fili connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Beefcake tumbling to the canvas! Fili pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Beefcake was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mitsi Fili!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Huxtable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kilimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cliff Huxtable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kilimov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilimov throws a shot from downtown. Huxtable moves away and avoids it.
Huxtable moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilimov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kilimov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Huxtable.
An inside leg kick lands from Huxtable.
Huxtable tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilimov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huxtable fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kilimov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Huxtable. That's going to slow Kilimov down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilimov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huxtable goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Huxtable clinches up against the cage.
Kilimov has had enough of the clinch but Huxtable keeps him there for the moment.
Kilimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kilimov breaks from the clinch.
Kilimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huxtable sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huxtable wants to clinch.
Huxtable clinches with his opponent.
Huxtable doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huxtable scores with a shot to the side of Kilimov's head.
Kilimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huxtable lands a head kick. Kilimov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Huxtable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Huxtable.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huxtable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxtable lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huxtable lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilimov backwards.
Kilimov is rocked!
Kilimov looks gassed!
Kilimov tries to break the clinch but Huxtable is controlling the position.
Kilimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huxtable lands a shoulder strike.
Kilimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huxtable tries a knee to the head but Kilimov blocks it.
Huxtable cracks Kilimov with a nice body shot.
Huxtable putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kilimov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Huxtable presses Kilimov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Huxtable softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huxtable pushes Kilimov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Huxtable lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Huxtable.
Huxtable is working Kilimov over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Huxtable.
Huxtable unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kilimov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Huxtable scores with a knee to the head.
Kilimov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Huxtable lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kilimov backwards.
Huxtable lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huxtable scores with a shot to the side of Kilimov's head.
Huxtable lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Huxtable lands a body shot.
Kilimov is trying to break free.
Huxtable lands an elbow inside that Kilimov shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Huxtable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilimov backwards.
Still in the clinch, Huxtable scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kilimov tries to score a body lock takedown but Huxtable shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Huxtable lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huxtable creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huxtable with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huxtable lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huxtable.
Kilimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Huxtable lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilimov backwards.
Kilimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Huxtable.
Kilimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huxtable lands a damaging elbow.
Huxtable misses with a punch on the inside.
Huxtable scores with a hook to the body.
Huxtable lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kilimov is trying to break the clinch but Huxtable is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Huxtable as the two fighters clinch.
Huxtable lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huxtable lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Huxtable lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kilimov backwards.
Kilimov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huxtable is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Huxtable.
Kilimov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Huxtable as the two fighters clinch.
Kilimov takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huxtable.
Huxtable putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kilimov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Huxtable lands a left hand.
Kilimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huxtable has Kilimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Huxtable unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kilimov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kilimov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kilimov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huxtable tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilimov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Huxtable is keeping busy.
Huxtable works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kilimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Huxtable won't allow it.
Huxtable swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huxtable is pressed up against the cage. Kilimov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huxtable down to the mat. Huxtable avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cliff Huxtable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kilimov.
Huxtable lands a head kick. Kilimov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Huxtable can't find room to land a body shot as Kilimov controls the action.
Huxtable digs a right hand into Kilimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilimov's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilimov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huxtable pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Huxtable lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Huxtable.
A short uppercut from Huxtable.
Huxtable is working Kilimov over against the cage.
Huxtable scores with a hook to the body.
Huxtable lands a nice elbow.
Huxtable lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Huxtable gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kilimov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huxtable.
A right hand to the body from Huxtable.
Kilimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huxtable drives through and clinches with Kilimov against the cage.
Huxtable misses with a knee strike.
Huxtable has Kilimov pressed against the cage, preventing Kilimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huxtable lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilimov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kilimov tries to work over Huxtable's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huxtable lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kilimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huxtable moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilimov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Huxtable dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kilimov misses with a hook.
Huxtable slips a straight right by Kilimov.
Kilimov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huxtable avoids it really well and circles away.
Huxtable looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Huxtable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilimov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Huxtable uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilimov.
Huxtable clinches.
Huxtable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilimov can do to turn this around?
Huxtable misses with the head strike.
Kilimov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Huxtable scores with a hook to the body.
Kilimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kilimov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Huxtable lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilimov.
Huxtable throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kilimovs head.
Huxtable digs a right hand into Kilimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilimov's gas tank.
Huxtable landing knees to the body.
Huxtable throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kilimov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kilimov blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilimov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huxtable has him pressed against the cage.
Kilimov is looking to break free of the clinch but Huxtable has double underhooks.
Huxtable lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Huxtable throws a body kick that misses.
Huxtable gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Huxtable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilimov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Huxtable manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kilimov has Huxtable in his guard.
Huxtable won't allow Kilimov to sweep him here.
Huxtable is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Huxtable wants to pass the guard but Kilimov is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimov kicks Huxtable off and gets to his feet.
Huxtable connects with the punch.
Kilimov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Huxtable pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Huxtable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilimov.
Huxtable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilimov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huxtable is fending him off so far but Kilimov persists. Nope, Huxtable circles away and we're back to standing.
Kilimov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Huxtable throws a head kick that half lands.
Kilimov throws a jab when Huxtable was well out of range.
Huxtable lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilimov takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Huxtable.
Cliff Huxtable is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilimov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Kilimov misses.
Cliff Huxtable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huxtable goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Huxtable cracks Kilimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilimov shoots in but no luck this time.
Cliff Huxtable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kilimov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huxtable lands with a kick to the temple. Kilimov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A kick lands to the mid section there for Huxtable.
Huxtable scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huxtable fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilimov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Huxtable closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cliff Huxtable has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kilimov breaks from the clinch.
Huxtable pushes Kilimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Huxtable lands a good knee to the midsection. Kilimov won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huxtable.
A short right from Huxtable.
Huxtable gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kilimov.
Huxtable lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilimov backwards.
Huxtable has Kilimov pressed against the cage, preventing Kilimov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huxtable lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huxtable keeps control of Kilimov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kilimov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Huxtable working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kilimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huxtable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimov is looking to slow Huxtable down with leg kicks.
Huxtable scores with a spinning back kick!
Huxtable fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Huxtable is just out of range.
Kilimov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilimov blocks a head kick by Huxtable.
Huxtable fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilimov shoots in for a takedown but Huxtable shows good takedown defense.
Kilimov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kilimov blocks a head kick by Huxtable.
Kilimov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilimov lands the left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Huxtable. Kilimov shrugs it off though.
Huxtable dodges the punch combination from Kilimov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huxtable darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimov avoids the head kick by Huxtable.
Huxtable throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Huxtable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilimov.
Huxtable closes the distance and pushes Kilimov back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilimov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huxtable has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Huxtable dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Huxtable slips a straight right by Kilimov.
Kilimov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huxtable napping and manages to drive through into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Huxtable is right now.
Huxtable tries to buck Kilimov off but Kilimov is having none of it.
Kilimov landing a few strikes.
Kilimov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kilimov wants to control but Huxtable is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Kilimov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilimov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimov advances to mount.
Kilimov landing punches.
Kilimov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Huxtable is bucking up trying to escape but Kilimov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kilimov landing shots from mount.
Kilimov dominating with strikes here.
Huxtable is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilimov has control of Huxtable's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Huxtable regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Oh Huxtable is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huxtable takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kilimov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Kilimov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Voskresensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Slobovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
279 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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275 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Voskresensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Slobovic!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slobovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Voskresensky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voskresensky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slobovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Voskresensky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slobovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Voskresensky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Felix Voskresensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Slobovic.
Voskresensky is pushing Slobovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slobovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slobovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Slobovic throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voskresensky looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Slobovic is defending well. Voskresensky quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Slobovic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Voskresensky celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix Voskresensky!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dick Mamabama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamabama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smoke Two Joints by Sublime. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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137 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Mamabama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Mamabama.
Dick Mamabama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Mamabama lands but Hunter takes it in his stride.
Mamabama lands a right hook to the body.
Mamabama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mamabama misses with a head kick.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamabama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunter's calf.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mamabama circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hunter misses with a shot to the body
and Mamabama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunter thinking.
Mamabama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Mamabama counters with a one-two to the body.
Dick Mamabama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamabama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamabama is looking to chop away at Hunter's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamabama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Mamabama.
Mamabama misses with a low kick as Hunter jumps back.
Hunter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mamabama misses with a jab to the body
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamabama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamabama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamabama.
Mamabama misses with a combination
and Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mamabama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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.
Mamabama tried to score with a low kick but Hunter checks it.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mamabama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mamabama lands a nice hook to Hunter's body. Hunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamabama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Mamabama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mamabama throws a body kick that misses.
Hunter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hunter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mamabama counters with a nice leg kick.
Mamabama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamabama jabs Hunter right on the nose. Hunter blinks but takes it well.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamabama counters with a series of strikes. Hunter will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama connects with a high kick.
Hunter throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter throws a combination that misses
letting Mamabama counter with a right hand.
Mamabama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mamabama lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mamabama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mamabama lands with a hook. Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hunter throws a right hand that misses
and Mamabama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hunter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hunter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mamabama counters with a nice leg kick.
Mamabama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter slips a jab from Mamabama.
Mamabama falls off balance throwing a combination
so Hunter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hunter pushes down on Mamabama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mamabama wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama pushes Hunter off looking to stand but Hunter dives back in and keeps control.
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mamabama is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hunter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hunter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunter looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mamabama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunter. That did some damage!
Mamabama looks to land a combination. Hunter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Mamabama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mamabama counters with a nice leg kick.
Mamabama throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama motions for Hunter to come forward. Mamabama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter rushes Mamabama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamabama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mamabama lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Mamabama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mamabama connects with a high kick.
Mamabama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Mamabama does it's job there.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamabama counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mamabama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mamabama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamabama throws a low kick but Hunter moves out of range easily.
Mamabama throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Mamabama only half commits.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamabama misses with an uppercut
and Hunter counters with a series of strikes. Mamabama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamabama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dick Mamabama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Mamabama.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mamabama. That's going to slow Hunter down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dick Mamabama did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mamabama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mamabama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamabama throws a low kick but Hunter avoids it.
Mamabama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Hunter as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mamabama to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamabama misses with a body shot
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mamabama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter passes Mamabama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mamabama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mamabama wants to get back to his feet.
Mamabama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama won't allow Hunter to pass to mount.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Mamabama dodges it nicely.
Hunter wants to free his trapped foot but Mamabama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunter is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamabama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunter prevents Mamabama from standing back up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mamabama defending well though.
Hunter throwing shots but Mamabama is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama has hold of Hunter's hands but Hunter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mamabama taking some punishment here, with Hunter in his half guard.
Mamabama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunter on the ground.
Mamabama is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
Hunter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter moves nicely into side control.
Mamabama is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Hunter dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Mamabama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mamabama wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mamabama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamabama.
Mamabama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter takes a swing at Mamabama's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to clinch but Mamabama is avoiding it.
Hunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamabama counters with a two punch combo.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamabama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunter counters with a series of strikes. Mamabama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mamabama swivels and escapes.
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamabama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Mamabama.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mamabama as he jumps to the side.
Dick Mamabama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Hunter.
Hunter shoots in but Mamabama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mamabama lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mamabama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunter misses with an uppercut
and Mamabama counters with a big head kick but Hunter shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamabama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mamabama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travis Hunter.
I think Hunter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Hunter!
Travis Hunter is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremey Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslak Lappalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Let's Scrap. Lappalainen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Waltari - So Fine. Jeremey Toney has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremey Toney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslak Lappalainen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Toney enables Lappalainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Toney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lappalainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lappalainen.
Toney controlling Lappalainen's posture.
Toney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lappalainen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Toney dives on top into guard.
Toney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lappalainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney wants to stand but Lappalainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lappalainen wants to hit a switch here but Toney passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lappalainen there!
Toney prevents Lappalainen from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toney looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lappalainen is working to get back to half guard.
Lappalainen wants to hold on but Toney pushes him away.
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.
Toney is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Toney throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Toney lands a nice hook to Lappalainen's body. Lappalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lappalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toney lands a jab.
Lappalainen misses with a right hand
enabling Toney to counter with a crisp jab.
Lappalainen misses with an uppercut
and Toney counters by moving into the clinch.
Toney is leaning against Lappalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toney scores a nice knee to the body.
Lappalainen looks gassed!
Toney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Toney.
Toney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremey Toney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Toney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lappalainen is rocked!
Lappalainen backs away from a small jab...but Toney lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Lappalainen crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Toney with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jeremey Toney!
Jeremey Toney retains his lightweight title!
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