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PCL 67: The New Opponent PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pencil Neck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go to Sleep. Neck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deep Purple - Bad Attitude. This should be fireworks!
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183 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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178 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pencil Neck!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Pencil Neck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts moves into range and clinches up with Neck.
Neck keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neck has hold of one of Roberts's legs. Roberts is fighting the takedown attempt but Neck gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neck is controlling him.
Neckis looking to pass into half guard but Roberts pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Roberts is in guard.
Neck is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Neck keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Neck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts slips nicely into half guard.
Roberts is thwarting Neck's attempts to control the position.
Neck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roberts.
Roberts prevents Neck from standing back up.
Neck desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neck is staying active underneath Roberts, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Roberts seems content to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Neck enables Roberts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Neck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
Neck keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roberts postures up in Neck's guard and throws a big left but Neck blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neck has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Neck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts scoring with some ground and pound.
Neck keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Neck keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Roberts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Neck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neck keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Neck manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Neck isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Neck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roberts looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Neck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Neck trying to control but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts wants to hold on but Neck pushes him away.
Neck with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Roberts that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Neck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Neck controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pencil Neck dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Neck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Roberts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Neck fails with the takedown.
Roberts lands a jab-cross combination.
Neck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Roberts!
Roberts tries to reverse the position but Neck maintains control.
Roberts gets back to half guard.
Neck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roberts is trying to get back to full guard.
Neck wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Neck working Roberts over with strikes.
Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Neck misses with a head shot. Roberts uses the momentum to regain guard.
Neck wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Neck pushing down on Roberts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roberts wants to control but Neck is keeping busy.
Neck seems to be looking for submissions.
Neck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pencil Neck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neck is working for a submission of some sort.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neck pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neck postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Roberts to stand up.
Roberts tries to sprawl but Neck drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roberts is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Neck lands with a punch from half guard.
Neck wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts gets back to full guard.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Neck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neck gets to his feet - Roberts follows without any prompting.
Neck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neck missing with punches from the bottom.
Neck is pressing down on Roberts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pencil Neck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Neck closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roberts quickly recovers to half guard.
Neck wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Neck is stalling here. Roberts is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Neck seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Roberts has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Roberts trying to control the position but Neck is working away.
Neck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
What's Neck going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Neck is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neck takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Neck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neck is looking to reverse the position.
Roberts controls the position.
Roberts misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Neck looks to move to half guard but instead Roberts has passed into mount! Damn!
Roberts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Neck has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Neck is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neck tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Roberts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Roberts looking to control but Neck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Neck tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Neck throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neck tries to lock up and control but Roberts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roberts raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the head.
Roberts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Neck is looking to escape.
Neck's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Roberts landing strikes from the mount and Neck is in trouble!
Neck is trying to escape the mount.
Neck is squirming around, avoiding Roberts's attempts to control the action.
Neck taking shots to the head.
Jake Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neck tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Roberts is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Neck can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Neck is working to get back to half guard.
Neck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neck tries to improve his position but instead Roberts has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neck defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Roberts has the hooks in. Neck is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neck has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pencil Neck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriana Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourdakov comes to the cage accompanied by Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian. Lima comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
141 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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140 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adriana Lima!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lima was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kourdakov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lima tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lima won't let Kourdakov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kourdakov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lima wants to finish this one by submission but Kourdakov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lima.
Lima working for a submission but Kourdakov is keeping him at bay.
Kourdakov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lima tries to control but Kourdakov wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov really wants to buck Lima off and get back to his feet.
Kourdakov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lima.
Kourdakov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Lima's lack of action.
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kourdakov tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lima wants to take a breather but Kourdakov is having none of it.
Kourdakov is trying to stand up here but Lima is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Lima 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.
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kourdakov has one foot on Lima's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Kourdakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kourdakov tries to avoid it but Lima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kourdakov to the ground. Kourdakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Sergei Kourdakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
Lima looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kourdakov.
Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kourdakov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kourdakov wants to get back to his feet.
Kourdakov sneaks out the side door and pushes Lima away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kourdakov is fending him off so far but Lima persists. Nope, Kourdakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kourdakov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Kourdakov catches Lima right on the button with a cross.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kourdakov sprawls well. Kourdakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Kourdakov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kourdakov. Kourdakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kourdakov lands a high kick!
Kourdakov pushes Lima up against the cage in a clinch.
Kourdakov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lima is trying to keep an underhook but Kourdakov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kourdakov is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Kourdakov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kourdakov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kourdakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kourdakov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima wants to get back to full guard but Kourdakov has mounted him!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kourdakov is landing with some decent strikes but Lima is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kourdakov dominated that 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.
Kourdakov digs a good body shot into Lima's ribs.
Kourdakov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kourdakov.
Kourdakov thumps Lima with a low kick.
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kourdakov.
Kourdakov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kourdakov connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Kourdakov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kourdakov jabs at Lima's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Kourdakov counters with a thumping low kick.
Sergei Kourdakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
Kourdakov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kourdakov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Kourdakov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kourdakov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kourdakov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kourdakov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kourdakov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lima is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov throws a good cross that connects.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kourdakov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kourdakov pushes Lima up against the cage in a clinch.
Kourdakov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lima is trying to keep an underhook but Kourdakov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lima on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kourdakov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kourdakov trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Kourdakov is working hard here to advance position.
Kourdakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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!
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Kourdakov working Lima over with strikes.
Sergei Kourdakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Kourdakov there.
Kourdakov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kourdakov works his way into side control.
Lima on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kourdakov lands a few punches from side control.
Kourdakov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kourdakov trying to control the position but Lima is working away.
Kourdakov stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov has Lima up against the cage in a clinch.
Lima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kourdakov prevents it.
Kourdakov has hold of one of Lima's legs. Lima is fighting the takedown attempt but Kourdakov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lima looking to control.
Kourdakov stands up and waves to Lima to follow him.
Kourdakov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lima dives in and grabs Kourdakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kourdakov pushes down on Lima's head and hops out.
Kourdakov thuds a left hand into Lima's body.
Kourdakov misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
Kourdakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Kourdakov.
Lima dives in and grabs Kourdakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kourdakov pushes down on Lima's head and hops out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Lima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Kourdakov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kourdakov cracks the inside of Lima's front leg.
Kourdakov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kourdakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Kourdakov connects with a body shot.
Kourdakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kourdakov, right into the meat.
Kourdakov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lima on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kourdakov. That's going to slow Lima down.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adriana Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kourdakov instigates a clinch.
Kourdakov has hold of one of Lima's legs. Lima is fighting the takedown attempt but Kourdakov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kourdakov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kourdakov cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.
Kourdakov instigates a clinch.
Kourdakov lands with a right to the head.
Kourdakov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kourdakov tightens his grip and picks Lima up, before dumping him to the ground. Lima manages to land in guard.
Kourdakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kourdakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kourdakov is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Kourdakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lima gets back to full guard.
Kourdakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kourdakov trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Kourdakov passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Kourdakov from controlling successfully.
Lima has his foot on Kourdakov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kourdakov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kourdakov pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kourdakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kourdakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kourdakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lima wants to improve his position but Kourdakov is controlling well.
Lima is in trouble now - Kourdakov has advanced to mount!
Sergei Kourdakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Kourdakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kourdakov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lima wants to hold on but Kourdakov pushes him away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Kourdakov.
Lima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Kourdakov misses.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Kourdakov which made him look bad.
Adriana Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kourdakov but Kourdakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A good leg kick by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kourdakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sergei Kourdakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that half lands.
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sergei Kourdakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
Kourdakov throws a leg kick which misses Lima's front leg but catches the back leg as Lima tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov lands with a hook. Lima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice takedown defense from Kourdakov. No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sergei Kourdakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that Lima semi-blocks.
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kourdakov.
Lima takes one on the button.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kourdakov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kourdakov lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kourdakov scores with a leg kick.
Kourdakov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kourdakov sprawls well. Kourdakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Kourdakov throws a leg kick which misses Lima's front leg but catches the back leg as Lima tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Kourdakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kourdakov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Kourdakov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Gaffney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman has chosen Taki maly taki duzy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamie Gaffney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damian Newman!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Gaffney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Newman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gaffney.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaffney thows a body shot but no joy.
Gaffney tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaffney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Newman has Gaffney pressed against the cage, preventing Gaffney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Newman misses with a body punch.
Newman is trying to force a seperation but Gaffney has the dominant position.
Gaffney can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Newman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gaffney smiles and moves away.
Gaffney moves into range and clinches up with Newman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaffney manages to break the clinch.
Newman clinches up with Gaffney and pushes him back against the cage.
Newman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaffney has him pressed against the cage.
Newman tries to pull guard but Gaffney holds him up against the cage and eventually Newman drops back down to his feet.
Gaffney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamie Gaffney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newman tries to keep at a distance but Gaffney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newman is trying to break the clinch but Gaffney has him pressed against the cage.
Gaffney breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gaffney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Newman or perhaps it was just good defense by Gaffney which made him look bad.
Jamie Gaffney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Newman.
Gaffney instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newman has had enough of the clinch but Gaffney keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaffney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Newman tries to pull guard but Gaffney holds him up against the cage and eventually Newman drops back down to his feet.
Gaffney effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jamie Gaffney.
Gaffney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newman throws a solid leg kick but Gaffney takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newman.
Gaffney closes the distance and clinches.
Gaffney manages to break the clinch.
Gaffney swinging wildly here.
Gaffney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newman tries to keep at a distance but Gaffney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gaffney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaffney instigates a clinch.
Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Gaffney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gaffney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gaffney closes the distance and clinches.
Gaffney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newman's elbow.
Newman has had enough of the clinch but Gaffney keeps him there for the moment.
Newman can't break the clinch.
Newman pulls guard.
Newman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaffney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gaffney trying to control the position from guard on top but Newman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaffney looking to pass the guard.
Newman working for a triangle but Gaffney defends it easily.
Gaffney landing with the ground and pound.
Newman wants to sweep here but Gaffney controlling him for the moment.
Newman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman looking for a sweep. Not yet Newman, not yet.
Newman being controlled here, momentarily.
Gaffney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gaffney is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Newman has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gaffney is looking to defend but Newman has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gaffney! Newman pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gaffney taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damian Newman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zed Zelonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Lowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowal comes into a darkened arena with his song building. KING KING KING kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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217 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zed Zelonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mohammad Lowal!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelonka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lowal finds it's way round the side to connect with Zelonka's head.
Zelonka shoots in for a double leg but Lowal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zelonka fails with a takedown attempt.
Zelonka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lowal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zelonka circles away quickly and effectively.
Zelonka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Zed Zelonka has been cut.
Zelonka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Zelonka. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelonka shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Zelonka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelonka throws an overhand right that lands on Lowal's shoulder, as Lowal tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Lowal.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lowal.
Zelonka holds on to Lowal's head and controls the position momentarily.
Lowal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zelonka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lowal postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lowal has hold of Zelonka's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zelonka seems comfortable defending it but Lowal has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zelonka is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zelonka is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lowal couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mohammad Lowal!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deki Stankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stankovic has chosen Kosovo-Vidovdan as his entrance music. Deki Stankovic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
165 lbs
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169 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deki Stankovic!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stankovic misses with a looping left.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stankovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Stankovic keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Stankovic is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Stankovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stankovic has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to roll over but Stankovic keeps him under control.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Stankovic controlling the action here.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stankovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Stankovic has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva wants to improve his position but Stankovic is controlling well.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has an active guard here but Stankovic has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stankovic jumps into side control!
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stankovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roger Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stankovic. That's going to slow Silva down.
Stankovic cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Stankovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Stankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stankovic connects with a looping right hand.
Roger Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stankovic feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Stankovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Stankovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab lands there for Stankovic.
Stankovic moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Silva goes down! Can Stankovic finish him!?
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Roger Silva has been cut.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stankovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stankovic in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic working the head and body with strikes.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Stankovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva wants to control but Stankovic postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stankovic controlling from the top position.
Stankovic wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Stankovic postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stankovic has picked Silva up and slammed him! Silva can't keep hold of the triangle and Stankovic manages to pass to side control!
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stankovic pulls his head out easily.
Stankovic is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stankovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva trying to control but Stankovic postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Silva wants to sweep but Stankovic has passed to side control!
Silva looking for a sweep but Stankovic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva is looking to improve his position but Stankovic isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stankovic is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stankovic pinned against the cage. Stankovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deki Stankovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stankovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Stankovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Deki Stankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva looks for a takedown but Stankovic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Nice uppercut lands for Stankovic. That snapped Silva's head back.
A jab from Stankovic finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stankovic sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stankovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stankovic scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stankovic lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stankovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stankovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Stankovic lands a head shot.
Stankovic lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Stankovic tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roger Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Stankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Stankovic finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Stankovic.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stankovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stankovic still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stankovic has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Stankovic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Stankovic off but Stankovic is having none of it.
Silva is trying to control Stankovic's posture but Stankovic avoids it.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Stankovic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stankovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stankovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Stankovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stankovic scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stankovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Stankovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stankovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stankovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stankovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva misses with a takedown
and Stankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stankovic misses with a two punch combination.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stankovic counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deki Stankovic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Stankovic counters with a left to the body.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stankovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stankovic.
Stankovic misses with a double jab.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stankovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Stankovic catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stankovic works the jab nicely.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stankovic.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stankovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Stankovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stankovic throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva shoots and misses
and Stankovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Stankovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva tries to move into range but Stankovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stankovic but Stankovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stankovic lands a body shot.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Stankovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Stankovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Stankovic as Silva shoots in.
Nice cross by Stankovic.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Stankovic tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stankovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice combination there by Stankovic.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Stankovic shows good takedown defense.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Stankovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Stankovic's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stankovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Stankovic in his guard.
Stankovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic stands up from Silva's guard - Stankovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Stankovic sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Stankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva defending well as Stankovic loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Stankovic which made him look bad.
Stankovic throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Stankovic lands a two punch combo.
Deki Stankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stankovic enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stankovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Stankovic is keeping the position.
Stankovic managing to control the position.
Silva passes Stankovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stankovic wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva 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.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stankovic defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deki Stankovic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Roger Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stankovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Stankovic, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Stankovic against the cage but Stankovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva looks for a takedown but Stankovic sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Stankovic finds it's target.
Stankovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stankovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Stankovic had a free shot at his head there.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stankovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
A combination from Stankovic does no damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Stankovic tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stankovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Stankovic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stankovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stankovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stankovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stankovic stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Stankovic connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Stankovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stankovic.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Stankovic.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stankovic as he jumps to the side.
Stankovic lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stankovic quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva trying to control from Stankovic's half guard. Stankovic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Stankovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stankovic passes into half guard.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Stankovic is controlling well.
Stankovic escapes and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Stankovic misses.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stankovic is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Stankovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stankovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stankovic defends it well.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stankovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stankovic pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
Roger Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deki Stankovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stankovic sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deki Stankovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stankovic 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deki Stankovic!
Deki Stankovic is the new lightweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zartan Zatarain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid's entrance music is Stratovarius - Hunting High and Low. A fine choice. Zatarain has chosen Linkin Park - The Catalyst as his entrance music. Zartan Zatarain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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183 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ninja Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zartan Zatarain!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zatarain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kid.
Zatarain avoids the body shot from Kid.
Zatarain clinches up with Kid and pushes him back against the cage.
Zatarain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kid tries to pull guard but Zatarain won't allow it.
Zatarain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
Kid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zatarain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zatarain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zatarain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zatarain prevents Kid from getting the reversal.
Kid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zatarain prevents Kid from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatarain with shots to the head and body - Kid looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kid is working to get back to half guard.
Kid wants to hold on but Zatarain pushes him away.
Kid wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kid is trying desperately to improve position.
Zatarain thowing shots but they're missing.
Zatarain with the ground and pound from mount.
Kid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to hold on to Zatarain's head to control him but Zatarain postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid wants to get back to full guard.
Zatarain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
Kid wants to get back to full guard.
Zatarain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kid preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zatarain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kid's head.
Zatarain stops Kid from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zatarain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zatarain working Kid over with strikes.
Zatarain drops an elbow to the side of Kid's head.
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
Zatarain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zatarain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kid moves into full guard.
Kid is trying to control the position but Zatarain postures up.
Kid pushes Zatarain off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid scores with a jab to the body.
Kid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kid sizes up Zatarain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zatarain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kid.
Kid looks to land a left hand but Zatarain moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zartan Zatarain will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kid tries to clinch but Zatarain moves out of range.
Kid lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kid misses the jab.
Zatarain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kid connects with a jab.
Kid takes the fight into the clinch.
Kid tries to score a body lock takedown but Zatarain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zatarain gets underhooks to prevent Kid's takedown attempt.
Kid lands a takedown into guard.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatarain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kid throws a sloppy body shot
and Zatarain counters with a takedown into side control.
Kid sneaks back into half guard.
Zatarain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to maintain the position but Zatarain is very close to passing his half guard.
Kid tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zatarain has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Zatarain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid working to try and regain half guard.
Kid is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kid wants to hold on but Zatarain pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kid is looking to improve his position but Zatarain isn't that keen on the idea.
Zatarain lands with some strikes.
Zatarain cracks Kid with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kid is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kid is desperately trying to improve his position but Zatarain has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zatarain tries to control but Kid wriggling away.
Kid is desperately trying to improve his position but Zatarain has a good base and remains in mount.
Zatarain has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kid's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zatarain raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zatarain raining down shots from the mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Zatarain there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zatarain prevents Kid from getting the reversal.
Kid sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zatarain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kid regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zatarain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kid throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ninja Kid will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kid showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zatarain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but Zatarain is retaining full guard.
Kid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zatarain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zatarain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zatarain!
Kid tries to escape but Zatarain is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatarain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kid taking a bit of punishment here - Zatarain scoring with strikes.
Kid tries to escape but Zatarain is in control.
Kid is trying to escape the position but Zatarain is controlling the position.
Kid is trying to get back to his feet.
Kid is being controlled here.
Zatarain working the ground and pound.
Zatarain creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kid tries to escape but Zatarain is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kid tries to bench press Zatarain off him but Zatarain keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatarain lands a nice forearm strike.
Zatarain cracks Kid with a big right hand but Kid just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A swing and a miss from Kid.
Kid slips a jab and a cross from Zatarain.
Zatarain throws a chopping leg kick but Kid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kid misses with an uppercut. Zatarain saw that one coming.
Kid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zatarain instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid jumps guard but Zatarain stands there with Kid around his waist. Kid gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kid tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zatarain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Zatarain with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ninja Kid has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Zatarain.
Zatarain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kid gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kid performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zatarain gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Zatarain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kid looking to sit in guard and control but Zatarain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zatarain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zartan Zatarain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zatarain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zartan Zatarain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Bautin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Castroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bautin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lobotomy by The Ramones. Sergei Bautin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Bautin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fidel Castroy!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautin.
Bautin misses with a straight right.
Bautin defending well as Castroy loads up on a big left hand.
Bautin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castroy.
Castroy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castroy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bautin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bautin thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bautin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bautin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castroy keeping full guard, as Bautin tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautin prevents Castroy from getting back to his feet.
Bautin throws a strike but Castroy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bautin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bautin wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castroy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bautin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bautin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bautin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Castroy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castroy trying to control but Bautin is working from the bottom.
Bautin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castroy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Castroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bautin wants to sweep here but Castroy controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castroy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castroy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castroy looking to sit in guard and control but Bautin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bautin lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautin throwing strikes but missing.
Castroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castroy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bautin trying to move into half guard but instead Castroy has managed to sweep!
Castroy throws a strike but Bautin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Castroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautin postures up and lands a big shot to Castroy's brow.
Bautin wants to pass the guard but Castroy is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bautin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bautin postures up in Castroy's guard and throws a big left but Castroy blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Bautin dominated that round.
That's time! Bautin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Castroy cracks Bautin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bautin.
Bautin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bautin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bautin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castroy manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bautin misses its intended target.
Bautin slips a straight right by Castroy.
Bautin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castroy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautin throws out the jab.
Bautin misses with a hook. Castroy ducked under it nicely.
Bautin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bautin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castroy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castroy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bautin. Bautin obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Castroy.
Bautin throws a shot from downtown. Castroy moves away and avoids it.
Castroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castroy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bautin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castroy will feel that in the morning.
Castroy takes a swing at Bautin's ribcage but misses.
Bautin lands a slapping body shot.
Bautin connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bautin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castroy is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castroy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bautin's half guard.
Castroy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bautin moves into full guard.
Bautin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castroy's guard.
Bautin has gone for a leg lock! Castroy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bautin's guard.
Bautin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bautin keeping full guard, as Castroy tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Castroy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Castroy rushes Bautin and presses him up against the cage.
Bautin prevents a body shot from Castroy.
Castroy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bautin.
Castroy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castroy.
Castroy letting Bautin take a breather here.
Castroy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castroy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castroy.
Bautin lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castroy misses with the head strike.
Castroy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bautin backwards.
Castroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bautin is struggling to control the position.
Castroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fidel Castroy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Castroy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castroy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bautin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castroy.
Castroy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bautin.
Castroy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bautin throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castroy throws a jab but it's blocked by Bautin.
Bautin is looking to score with low kicks.
Bautin throws the left hand but Castroy avoids the punch easily.
Bautin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bautin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bautin misses.
Castroy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Castroy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bautin throws a body punch but Castroy moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Castroy.
Castroy scores with a nice right hand.
Castroy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bautin.
Sergei Bautin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castroy stuffs the takedown attempt from Bautin. Bautin gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Bautin does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Castroy as he connects with a hook.
Fidel Castroy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bautin misses with an uppercut. Castroy saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castroy throws out a loose jab but Bautin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castroy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castroy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Castroy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bautin at a distance.
Castroy scores with a body shot.
Castroy throws a hook but Bautin avoids it easily.
Castroy misses with a straight right.
Castroy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bautin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castroy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castroy looks to land a left hand but Bautin moved out of range nicely.
Castroy misses the shot to the body.
Bautin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castroy manages to avoid it.
Castroy loads up on a big right hand but Bautin slips the punch.
Castroy thows a body shot but no joy.
Castroy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bautin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castroy swivels and escapes.
Castroy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castroy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Castroy.
Castroy scores with a jab. Bautin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bautin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castroy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautin.
Bautin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castroy looks to land a right hand but Bautin moved out of range.
Castroy throws a hook but Bautin blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castroy. Bautin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castroy is looking to clinch.
Castroy jabs at Bautin's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Castroy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Castroy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Castroy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be Touched. Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I´m Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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24
205 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
It looks like Austin Smith has been cut.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Smith prevents Jackson from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Smith's head but Smith avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Jackson won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not content to let Smith control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Jackson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Smith.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith is working Jackson over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Smith stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Austin Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a double jab
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Jackson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Jackson misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson clinches.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith jabs at Jackson's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Austin Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!
Jackson is rocked!
Smith and Jackson are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Smith throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Jackson into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Smith knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Austin Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cutting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cutting comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Kill Everybody. Stringer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Loner. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Avon Stringer enters the cage!
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25
174 lbs
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28
179 lbs
26 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Cutting!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stringer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stringer misses with an uppercut.
Stringer clinches with his opponent.
Stringer misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutting has had enough of the clinch but Stringer keeps him there for the moment.
Stringer lands a hook that snaps the head of Cutting backwards.
A right hand to the body from Stringer.
Stringer working aggressively here.
Stringer can't find room to land a body shot as Cutting controls the action.
Stringer tries to work over Cutting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cutting stalling in the clinch but Stringer improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Stringer fails to land.
Stringer misses with a body punch.
Stringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Stringer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Stringer fails to land.
Cutting trying to stall but Stringer improves his position.
Cutting lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stringer backwards.
Cutting stalling against the cage.
Stringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stringer misses with a body punch.
Stringer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cutting avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stringer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cutting controlling the action here for a moment.
Stringer throws a head punch that misses.
Cutting tries to break free but Stringer pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stringer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stringer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cutting uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stringer.
Stringer slips a straight right by Cutting.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stringer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutting throws a head kick that misses.
Stringer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cutting counters with a nice uppercut.
Cutting takes a swing at Stringer's ribcage but misses.
Stringer throws a leg kick but Cutting sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer works Cutting's body with a nice hook.
Stringer scores with a punch to the head.
Cutting shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cutting throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avon Stringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Stringer finds it's way through Cutting's defenses.
Cutting tries to move into range but Stringer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cutting takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stringer cracks the inside of Cutting's front leg.
A clash of legs there as Stringer blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutting throws a sloppy head kick and Stringer moves out of range easily.
Stringer throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutting.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cutting.
Stringer swings for the body but Cutting moves out of range.
Cutting throws a leg kick that misses.
Stringer connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cutting tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stringer clinches.
Cutting is pushing Stringer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cutting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stringer lands with a cross.
Stringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cutting is just out of range.
Cutting uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stringer.
A punch combination from Stringer misses.
Stringer lands with a straight right. Cutting didn't see that one coming.
Stringer throws a head kick that misses.
Cutting throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avon Stringer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cutting.
Stringer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cutting drops his hands momentarily and Stringer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutting lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cutting throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cutting blocks a head kick by Stringer.
Cutting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cutting throws a head kick that misses.
Cutting misses with a leg kick
and Stringer counters with an inside leg kick.
Cutting displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stringer throws out the jab.
Stringer pushes Cutting away with a front kick.
Cutting throws a sloppy head kick and Stringer moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stringer. Cutting does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stringer jabs Cutting to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cutting, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cutting.
Stringer moves into range and clinches up with Cutting.
Cutting can't break the clinch.
Stringer lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Stringer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutting scores with a hook to the body.
Stringer misses with a body punch.
Stringer stalling against the cage.
Stringer tries to work over Cutting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stringer swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stringer tries to work over Cutting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stringer pushes Cutting back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stringer leaning against his opponent.
Stringer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stringer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cutting avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stringer misses with a punch to the body.
Stringer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stringer swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutting uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stringer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stringer obliges.
Avon Stringer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stringer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stringer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cutting up against the cage.
Stringer throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutting.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cutting prevents a body shot from Stringer.
Stringer stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Cutting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
Stringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cutting takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stringer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stringer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cutting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutting tries to bum rush Stringer with a series of wild strikes but Stringer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cutting throws an off balance right hand
and Stringer counters with a big head kick but Cutting shrugs it off.
Stringer avoids the head kick by Cutting.
Stringer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stringer throws a hook but Cutting blocks it.
Stringer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cutting's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stringer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cutting scrambles back to his feet.
Cutting rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stringer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stringer swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bill Cutting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cutting scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cutting tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cutting throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stringer's head.
Stringer moves out of range of the body kick.
Stringer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cutting counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stringer fails to land with a series of punches.
Stringer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stringer thows a leg kick but Cutting checks it
and Cutting counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutting listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Stringer misses.
Cutting misses with a body kick.
A combination from Stringer does no damage.
Cutting misses with the combination.
Cutting misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stringer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stringer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cutting.
Cutting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Stringer.
Stringer misses with a wild body shot.
Cutting takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stringer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cutting makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stringer misses with a series of wild punches.
Stringer missing with a left hand there. Cutting was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cutting pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bill Cutting did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Stringer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Stringer misses.
Cutting swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stringer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cutting swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stringer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cutting showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stringer.
Cutting misses with a low kick.
Stringer scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer connects with a right hand. Cutting shakes it off.
Stringer looks to land a combination but Cutting avoids it well.
Stringer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cutting moves out of range of the body kick from Stringer.
Stringer misses with a hook.
Stringer lands with a right hand.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stringer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer 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.
Cutting seems keen to control Stringer's posture.
Stringer scoring with some ground and pound.
Cutting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stringer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stringer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cutting is keeping the position for now.
Cutting wants to control the position but Stringer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stringer is trying to control. Cutting wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stringer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cutting knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutting is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cutting slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cutting is trying to keep Stringer in close.
Cutting on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cutting tries to get out of the position.
Stringer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cutting wants to hit a switch here but Stringer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cutting there!
Stringer throwing strikes here but Cutting is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer looking to control but Cutting is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cutting sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cutting wants to control but Stringer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cutting wants to get back to full guard.
Stringer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stringer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cutting is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stringer lands strikes from half guard.
Cutting is staying active underneath Stringer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Stringer dominated that fourth 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stringer scores with a shot to the body.
Cutting throws a head kick that misses
and Stringer counters with a left and a right that stings Cutting.
Some bone on bone action there as Cutting checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cutting has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stringer.
Cutting slips under a jab from Stringer.
Stringer wants to land a leg kick but Cutting is out of range.
Cutting takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Stringer.
Stringer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cutting as he jumps to the side.
Stringer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Stringer misses.
Stringer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stringer duly obliges.
Cutting slips a jab from Stringer.
Cutting throws a leg kick but Stringer moved away.
Stringer feints and as Cutting raises his hands in defense, Stringer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringer throwing strikes but missing.
Stringer trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
Stringer wants to pass the guard but Cutting is keeping the position.
Cutting looking for a sweep. Not yet Cutting, not yet.
Cutting is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stringer trying to control but Cutting is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stringer distracts Cutting with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutting is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cutting wants to improve his position but instead Stringer has moved into half guard.
Cutting keeping control of the position.
Stringer wants to pass to mount but Cutting is defending the position.
Cutting wants to control but Stringer is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stringer drops an elbow to the side of Cutting's head.
Bill Cutting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stringer is keen to just control but Cutting is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutting tries to get to full guard but Stringer has control of the leg.
Cutting is working hard here to advance position.
Nice strikes from Stringer there.
Stringer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stringer throwing shots but Cutting is blocking nicely.
Stringer trying to control from half guard but Cutting is working away.
Stringer controlling the pace.
Cutting trying to hold on to Stringer's head to control him but Stringer postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cutting is not content to let Stringer control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Stringer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stringer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Stringer! Avon Stringer retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Kukuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria comes to the cage accompanied by Kronos - Bloodtower. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kukuev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukuev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maria.
Maria pushes Kukuev away with a front kick.
Maria turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maria misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kukuev has his takedown stuffed
and Maria counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Maria as Kukuev shoots in.
Maria throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukuev shoots and misses
and Maria counters with a nice leg kick.
Joaquim Maria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Kukuev.
Maria throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kukuev looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kukuev tries for a takedown but Maria circles away easily
and Maria counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maria cracks the inside of Kukuev's front leg.
Maria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maria scores with a nice body kick.
Kukuev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maria is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kukuev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maria lands a big head kick that sends Kukuev tumbling to the mat! Maria takes a step backwards and waves Kukuev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Nikolai Kukuev has been cut.
Maria lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Maria tenderised Kukuev's leg. Kukuev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maria buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maria throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kukuev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maria counters with a leg kick.
Kukuev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kukuev fails with a takedown attempt.
Maria lands a leg kick that knocks Kukuev off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maria.
Maria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maria connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maria - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria throws a solid leg kick but Kukuev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maria.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kukuev is defended easily by Maria.
Maria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maria throws a leg kick but Kukuev checks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kukuev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Kukuev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maria, right into the meat.
Maria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maria throws a front kick that sends Kukuev stumbling back into the cage.
Kukuev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maria lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maria.
Joaquim Maria is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maria.
Kukuev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maria.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maria.
Maria throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kukuev is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kukuev.
Kukuev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maria can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maria!
Maria buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kukuev moves out of range as Maria throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kukuev with that takedown attempt.
Maria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kukuev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maria scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maria, right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maria.
Maria connects with a leg kick. Kukuev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kukuev can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria misses with a low kick as Kukuev jumps back.
Maria throws a head kick that misses.
Kukuev misses with a takedown
and Maria counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Maria.
Maria misses with a leg kick.
Maria scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukuev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maria. That's going to slow Kukuev down.
Maria throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maria lands a leg kick that knocks Kukuev off balance momentarily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kukuev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maria has got the better of the exchanges.
Maria cracks the inside of Kukuev's front leg.
Kukuev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maria plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Kukuev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maria throws a sloppy head kick and Kukuev moves out of range easily.
Kukuev tries for a takedown but Maria circles away easily
and Maria makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good leg kick by Maria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maria - that will leave a mark!
Maria thows a body kick. Kukuev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maria.
Kukuev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maria misses with a looping right.
Maria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kukuev. That did some damage!
Kukuev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maria misses with a body kick.
Maria throws out a leg kick but Kukuev moves out of range and Maria only half commits.
Kukuev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maria lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria scores with a spinning back kick!
Maria connects with a leg kick. Kukuev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maria.
Maria lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kukuev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maria.
Kukuev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maria is looking to slow Kukuev down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev avoids the head kick by Maria.
Maria connects with a solid leg kick.
Joaquim Maria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maria throws a leg kick but Kukuev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maria scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maria!
Maria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kukuev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kukuev checks the leg kick.
Maria throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maria - that will leave a mark!
Kukuev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maria.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukuev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maria.
Maria throws a sloppy head kick and Kukuev moves out of range easily.
Maria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maria scores with a decent looking hook.
Maria explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Kukuev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maria throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kukuev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maria.
Kukuev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maria pushes Kukuev away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maria.
Maria feints and then cracks Kukuev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kukuev down.
Maria lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kukuev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria scores with a kick to the body.
Maria is looking to slow Kukuev down with leg kicks.
Kukuev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maria.
Maria lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maria.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maria throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maria throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kukuev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maria can pounce on him.
Maria throws a leg kick but Kukuev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maria lands a high kick!
Maria tries to score with a low kick but Kukuev moves his leg out of the way.
Kukuev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maria counters with a big head kick but Kukuev shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maria fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kukuev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maria throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maria moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maria connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maria scores with the left hand. Kukuev knows he should have avoided that one.
Kukuev has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick from Maria.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maria lands a head kick. Kukuev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maria swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maria lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria.
Maria moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Maria had his way with Nikolai Kukuev in that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Kukuev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kukuev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maria throws out a leg kick but Kukuev moves out of range and Maria only half commits.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kukuev checks a leg kick.
Kukuev shoots in looking for a takedown but Maria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kukuev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maria feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kukuev's calf.
Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kukuev shoots and misses
and Maria counters with a good low kick that Kukuev was not able to check.
Kukuev shoots and misses
and Maria counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Joaquim Maria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Kukuev.
Kukuev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maria counters with a body kick.
Kukuev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maria can pounce on him.
Maria throws a leg kick which misses Kukuev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kukuev tries to avoid it.
Maria lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maria throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maria connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria misses with a kick to the body.
Maria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kukuev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maria.
Maria misses with a head kick.
Maria throws a leg kick but Kukuev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maria fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kukuev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kukuev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maria.
Maria lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kukuev takes a step back to recover.
Kukuev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maria.
Nikolai Kukuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukuev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maria connects with a crisp jab.
Joaquim Maria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukuev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maria can pounce on him.
Maria throws a nice head kick!
Maria stuffs the takedown attempt from Kukuev. Kukuev gets slowly back to his feet.
Maria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kukuev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maria lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maria throws a leg kick which misses Kukuev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kukuev tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Maria showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maria 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:40
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:40
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Maria!
Joaquim Maria retains his heavyweight title!
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