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TD 50: Blood night 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruki Pushki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruki Pushki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Pushki. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones tries to bum rush Pushki with a series of wild strikes but Pushki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pushki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Pushki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Pushki is controlling him
Pushki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pushki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pushki trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Pushki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones pushes Pushki off but Pushki dives into side control.
Pushki swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pushki's guard.
Pushki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Pushki up and slammed him! Pushki can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Pushki get back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pushki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pushki keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones clobbers Pushki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pushki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Pushki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones is looking to clinch but Pushki is avoiding it.
Jones wants to clinch but Pushki slips to the side
and Pushki counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Pushki circles away.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pushki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushki misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pushki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pushki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pushki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
Pushki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Pushki's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushki is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a series of punches but Pushki avoids them all with ease.
Pushki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruki Pushki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Pushki.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Pushki pushes him off.
Pushki throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Pushki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pushki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pushki misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones wants to clinch but Pushki slips to the side
and Pushki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Pushki.
Pushki gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pushki just stands there and leans against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones gets control of Pushki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pushki is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Pushki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pushki is looking for a kimura here.
Pushki is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushki to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Pushki off looking to stand but Pushki dives back in and keeps control.
Pushki is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushki to get the leverage.
Pushki is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pushki to get the leverage.
Pushki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pushki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pushki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
Pushki swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pushki's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pushki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushki has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones wants to stand but Pushki is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pushki is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is nestled in close to Pushki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruki Pushki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Pushki.
Jones tries to clinch but Pushki moves away
and Pushki counters with a nice uppercut.
Pushki missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones is looking to clinch but Pushki is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Pushki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones tries to clinch
and Pushki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pushki circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Pushki to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pushki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones wants to clinch but Pushki slips to the side
letting Pushki counter with a right hand.
Pushki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pushki counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pushki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pushki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Pushki.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones closes the distance but Pushki moves to the side
and Pushki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch
and Pushki moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushki is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pushki wants a takedown.
Pushki managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Pushki managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Pushki tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruki Pushki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushki avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Pushki goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones just leaning against Pushki, taking a breather.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pushki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Pushki from controlling successfully.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruki Pushki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pushki throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Jones.
I think Pushki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruki Pushki!
A less than humble Ruki Pushki misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zhirinovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhirinovsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Zhirinovsky and Serega - Murka. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Zhirinovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Dragov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirinovsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dragov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhirinovsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dragov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dragov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but Dragov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zhirinovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zhirinovsky looks to land a combination but Dragov avoids it well.
Zhirinovsky scores with the left hand. Dragov knows he should have avoided that one.
Dragov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Dragov.
Zhirinovsky fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Zhirinovsky does no damage.
A slow jab from Zhirinovsky misses its intended target.
Zhirinovsky throws a hook to the side of Dragov's head but Dragov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dragov sprawls well. Dragov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhirinovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Dragov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhirinovsky fails to land the takedown.
Zhirinovsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragov circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky fails with the takedown
and Dragov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhirinovsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zhirinovsky is breathing heavily.
Zhirinovsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dragov counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhirinovsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dragov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragov throws a shot from downtown. Zhirinovsky moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhirinovsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dragov defends it nicely.
Zhirinovsky has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dragov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragov misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dragov defends it nicely.
Zhirinovsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dragov counters with a straight right hand.
Dragov staying out of range there.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dragov but Dragov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Zhirinovsky. Those never looked like landing.
Zhirinovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dragov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zhirinovsky is in Dragov's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zhirinovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dragov wants to stand up but Zhirinovsky is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragov has his feet on Zhirinovsky's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zhirinovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Dragov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zhirinovsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhirinovsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dragov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhirinovsky tries for a takedown but Dragov circles away easily
and Dragov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Zhirinovsky with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zhirinovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhirinovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragov lands with a hook. Zhirinovsky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhirinovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragov moves away.
Dragov lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhirinovskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oleg Dragov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragov throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dragov counters with a straight right hand.
Zhirinovsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhirinovsky slips under a jab from Dragov.
Dragov scores with a hook.
Zhirinovsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dragov tries to avoid it but Zhirinovsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dragov to the ground. Dragov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dragov throws a hook but Zhirinovsky avoids it easily.
Zhirinovsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragov.
Zhirinovsky shoots and misses
and Dragov counters with a straight right hand.
Dragov with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dragov counters with a straight right hand.
Zhirinovsky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dragov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhirinovsky staying out of range there.
Oleg Dragov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhirinovsky.
Dragov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhirinovsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dragov tries to avoid it but Zhirinovsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dragov to the ground. Dragov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zhirinovsky slips a straight right by Dragov.
Jab from Dragov.
Zhirinovsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhirinovsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragov is fending him off so far but Zhirinovsky persists. Nope, Dragov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dragov throws a hook to the side of Zhirinovsky's head but Zhirinovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragov thuds his right hand into Zhirinovsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dragov throws the left hand but Zhirinovsky avoids the punch easily.
Zhirinovsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dragov connects with a jab.
Dragov scores with a nice head shot.
Zhirinovsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dragov throws a shot from downtown. Zhirinovsky moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Dragov misses its intended target.
Dragov lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky fails to land the takedown.
Dragov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhirinovsky tries for a takedown but Dragov circles away easily
and Dragov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Zhirinovsky misses its intended target.
Dragov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zhirinovsky.
Zhirinovsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zhirinovsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dragov counters with a three punch combo that has Zhirinovsky backing up. Zhirinovsky nods at Dragov to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragov throws a shot from downtown. Zhirinovsky moves away and avoids it.
Dragov looks to land a left hand but Zhirinovsky moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dragov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Dragov 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. This is the final round!
Dragov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dragov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhirinovsky.
Dragov slips a straight right by Zhirinovsky.
Dragov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhirinovsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhirinovsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice defenses there by Zhirinovsky.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhirinovsky is defended easily by Dragov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zhirinovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirinovsky defending well as Dragov loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhirinovsky shoots in for a takedown but Dragov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhirinovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragov sprawls well. He's pushed Zhirinovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragov throws an overhand right that lands on Zhirinovsky's shoulder, as Zhirinovsky tries to avoid the shot.
Dragov misses with a hook.
Zhirinovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Dragov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhirinovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragov misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov lands the left hand.
Zhirinovsky closes the distance and clinches up with Dragov, looking for a takedown. Zhirinovsky pushes Dragov against the cage but Dragov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zhirinovsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Dragov's guard.
Dragov wants to get back to his feet but Zhirinovsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dragov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zhirinovsky with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragov, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirinovsky throws a strike but Dragov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dragov postures up in Zhirinovsky's guard and throws a big left but Zhirinovsky blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zhirinovsky holds on and takes a little breather.
Dragov throws a big elbow that misses.
Zhirinovsky wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragov wants to control from the top but Zhirinovsky keeps moving.
Dragov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zhirinovsky is proving hard to escape from.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhirinovsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dragov is one step ahead there.
Dragov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dragov postures up in Zhirinovsky's guard and throws a big left but Zhirinovsky blocks it.
Zhirinovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zhirinovsky keeping moving, preventing Dragov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dragov wants to stand and escape but instead Zhirinovsky has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zhirinovsky postures up in Dragov's guard and throws a big left but Dragov blocks it.
Oleg Dragov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dragov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zhirinovsky 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zhirinovsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhirinovsky won't allow Dragov to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhirinovsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhirinovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragov controls Zhirinovsky momentarily but Zhirinovsky frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oleg Dragov.
I've got Dragov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Dragov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Van Wissil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey DeMaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Van Wissil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey DeMaio!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMaio misses with a takedown
and Van Wissil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeMaio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Van Wissil to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wissil shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeMaio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DeMaio working for a triangle but Van Wissil defends it easily.
Van Wissil seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
DeMaio working for a triangle but Van Wissil defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMaio keeping moving, preventing Van Wissil from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wissil wants to pass the guard but DeMaio is keeping the position.
Van Wissil trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Mike Van Wissil wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
DeMaio scores a takedown into full mount!
Van Wissil tries to improve his position but instead DeMaio has taken his back!
Van Wissil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeMaio on the ground.
Van Wissil rolls, trying to escape but DeMaio keeps control of the position.
Van Wissil trying to control but not successfully.
DeMaio is hanging on to Van Wissil's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Wissil needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Van Wissil is really stuck here.
DeMaio is looking for the choke from the back position but Van Wissil is controlling his hands well.
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!
Van Wissil controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeMaio is looking to control Van Wissil but Van Wissil is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Van Wissil just trying to survive but DeMaio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
DeMaio tries to keep control of the position but Van Wissil is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMaio looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeMaio looking to break Van Wissil's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Van Wissil remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise DeMaio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
DeMaio has the hooks in. Van Wissil is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
DeMaio not allowing Van Wissil to control his hands.
Van Wissil tries to roll but DeMaio sticks to his back.
DeMaio tightening his grip on Van Wissil, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wissil is in bad spot here.
Van Wissil surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Van Wissil tries to escape but DeMaio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Wissil just trying to survive but DeMaio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
DeMaio has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Van Wissil is in real trouble here. DeMaio gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Van Wissil is tapping out! DeMaio wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey DeMaio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Den Burlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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223 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Den Burlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quentin Costa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burlaka misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burlaka thinking.
Burlaka fails with the takedown
and Costa counters with a shoot takedown. Burlaka fights it but they end up in guard.
Costa working from the guard for now, landing some 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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Costa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Costa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burlaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Costa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burlaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Costa controls the pace.
Quentin Costa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Costa clinches up with Burlaka and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burlaka is trying to keep an underhook but Costa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Costa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Costa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burlaka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Costa lands a nice short elbow.
Burlaka is rocked!
Costa stalling.
Oh Burlaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burlaka has a hand on Costa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Costa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Costa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Burlaka wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Costa celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentin Costa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aristarx Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolf Messing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Messing comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Young Jeezy - I Put On kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Aristarx Overeem looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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27
256 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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248 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aristarx Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wolf Messing!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem moves away from the strike by Messing.
Messing shoots in for a takedown but Overeem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Messing fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Messing or perhaps it was just good defense by Overeem which made him look bad.
Aristarx Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wolf Messing.
Messing scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Messing controlling the pace for now.
Overeem wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Messing controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Messing.
Messing has hold of Overeem's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Overeem manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Messing swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wolf Messing!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Markus Mac!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Jaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mac gets a double leg takedown into Jaa's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jaa is trying to control the position but Mac postures up.
Mac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mac looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mac has Jaa in his guard.
Jaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rony Jaa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mac.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaa, right into the meat.
Mac fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaa lands a head kick. Mac smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Markus Mac has been cut.
Mac walks into a stiff left hand from Jaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mac shoots in and drives through. Jaa sprawls well.
Rony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Mac.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac misses with a takedown attempt - Jaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mac swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaa.
Jaa scores with a kick to the body.
Jaa thumps Mac with a low kick.
Mac looks gassed!
Jaa tests Mac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mac. That did some damage!
Jaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaa tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That has opened up Markus Mac's cut even more.
Jaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaa is looking to clinch but Mac is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Jaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaa.
Jaa throws a head kick but Mac moves out of range.
Jaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Jaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaa has Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
Mac goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaa prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mac prevents a body shot from Jaa.
Jaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Mac controls his hands.
Mac takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mac decides to pull guard.
Mac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jaa wants to stand but Mac is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rony Jaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markus Mac's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaa misses with an uppercut.
Jaa cracks the inside of Mac's front leg.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
Markus Mac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mac takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rony Jaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Mac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mac fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac shoots for a takedown but Jaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Jaa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mac's head.
Mac moves into the clinch.
Mac's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaa lands a left hand.
Jaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Markus Mac's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jaa misses with a knee strike.
Jaa is leaning against Mac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mac has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Jaa.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but Mac blocks it.
Mac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mac has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jaa regains guard immediately.
Mac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jaa is keeping the position for now.
Mac trying to control but Jaa is working from the bottom.
Jaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mac prevents Jaa from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jaa dives on top into guard.
Jaa stopping the sweep attempt from Mac.
We're going to have a standup here because Rony Jaa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mac avoids the head kick by Jaa.
Mac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaa.
A big left from Mac misses.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac checks a leg kick nicely.
Mac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markus Mac.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa lands a big head kick that sends Mac tumbling to the mat! Jaa takes a step backwards and waves Mac back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Markus Mac's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rony Jaa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochergin comes to the cage accompanied by Maksim - Nezhnost. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
282 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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21
290 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Kochergin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnie McDougle!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochergin misses with a straight right.
McDougle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kochergin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kochergin scores with a nice head shot.
Kochergin misses with a head kick.
Kochergin scores with a head kick.
It looks like Arnie McDougle has been cut.
Kochergin throws a body kick that misses.
McDougle lands a head kick!
It looks like Andrew Kochergin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kochergin misses with a double jab.
McDougle is looking to clinch.
Kochergin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kochergin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDougle.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDougle. Kochergin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kochergin looks to land a combination but McDougle avoids it well.
McDougle blocks a head kick by Kochergin.
Kochergin looks to land a right hand but McDougle moved out of range.
McDougle is looking to clinch.
Andrew Kochergin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDougle has managed to clinch.
Kochergin tries to circle away but McDougle has him pinned against the cage.
McDougle gets control of Kochergin's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDougle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McDougle 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin is looking to stand up but McDougle won't let him.
McDougle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kochergin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDougle is trying to get back to full guard.
McDougle trying to hold on to Kochergin's head to control him but Kochergin postures up.
McDougle manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDougle is on top in guard.
McDougle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDougle drops back looking for a leg! Kochergin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kochergin manages to kick McDougle off! McDougle jumps back into Kochergin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McDougle forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDougle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kochergin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kochergin looks like he's trying to stand up.
McDougle wants to control but Kochergin is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDougle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDougle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnie McDougle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kochergin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kochergin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDougle doesn't manage to clinch there - Kochergin circles away.
Kochergin tries a head kick but it misses.
McDougle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDougle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDougle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDougle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kochergin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDougle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kochergin, pushing him back against the cage.
Kochergin tries to circle away but McDougle has him pinned against the cage.
Kochergin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDougle moves in looking to clinch but Kochergin pushes him off.
McDougle tries to close the distance and clinch but Kochergin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kochergin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDougle at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kochergin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDougle circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrew Kochergin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kochergin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDougle moves away.
Kochergin throws a jab but it's blocked by McDougle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDougle.
Kochergin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kochergin throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrew Kochergin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kochergin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kochergin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Kochergin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That has opened up Arnie McDougle's cut even more.
Kochergin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kochergin throws a one two combo.
Kochergin misses with a looping left.
Kochergin throws a hook but McDougle avoids it easily.
McDougle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kochergin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kochergin.
Kochergin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kochergin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDougle wants to clinch.
McDougle rushes Kochergin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougle keeps control of Kochergin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDougle pulls Kochergin into guard.
McDougle wants to hit a switch here but Kochergin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McDougle there!
Kochergin wants to control the pace but McDougle is squirming around nicely.
McDougle is looking to get to half guard.
Kochergin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kochergin trying to control but McDougle is having none of it.
McDougle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDougle regains half guard.
Kochergin wants to stand up but McDougle has a hold of him and won't allow it.
McDougle wants to control the action here but instead Kochergin manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDougle gets back to half guard.
Kochergin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
McDougle trying to control but Kochergin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kochergin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kochergin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kochergin misses with a double jab
and McDougle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McDougle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kochergin is fending him off so far but McDougle persists. Nope, Kochergin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kochergin scores with a hook to the body. McDougle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDougle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDougle moves in looking to clinch but Kochergin pushes him off.
Kochergin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kochergin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDougle shoots in for a takedown but Kochergin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDougle tries to move into range but Kochergin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kochergin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kochergin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The cut above Arnie McDougle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kochergin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDougle.
Kochergin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDougle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDougle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kochergin.
Kochergin avoids the head kick by McDougle.
McDougle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kochergin sprawls well. Kochergin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDougle gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrew Kochergin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnie McDougle.
McDougle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kochergin throws a series of punches but McDougle moves out of range.
McDougle fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDougle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kochergin tries to avoid it but McDougle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kochergin to the ground. Kochergin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kochergin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kochergin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kochergin looks to throw the jab but McDougle is out of range.
Kochergin scores with a jab. McDougle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kochergin misses with a body shot.
Kochergin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDougle.
McDougle throws a head kick but Kochergin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin misses with a straight left.
McDougle closes the distance and clinches up with Kochergin, looking for a takedown. McDougle pushes Kochergin against the cage but Kochergin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDougle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDougle tries to close the distance and clinch but Kochergin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kochergin blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick by Kochergin misses
and McDougle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDougle forces Kochergin back against the cage and clinches.
McDougle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDougle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick and McDougle moves out of range easily.
Kochergin digs a good body shot into McDougle's ribs.
Kochergin throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDougle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kochergin.
Kochergin throws a sloppy head kick and McDougle moves out of range easily.
McDougle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kochergin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arnie McDougle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kochergin throws a shot from downtown. McDougle moves away and avoids it.
McDougle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kochergin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDougle's head.
Kochergin clobbers McDougle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arnie McDougle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrew Kochergin!
Andrew Kochergin looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Koi Karate - the greatest martial art ever!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Colvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Dumile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunny Colvin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bunny Colvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Dumile!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Colvin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dumile tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colvin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dumile somewhat.
Colvin throws a jab when Dumile was well out of range.
Colvin looks to clinch
and Dumile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dumile throws out a loose jab but Colvin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colvin is looking to clinch but Dumile is avoiding it.
Colvin misses with a wild body shot.
Dumile lands a lovely overhand right.
Dumile throws a jab but it's blocked by Colvin.
Dumile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colvin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dumile.
Colvin misses with a wild body shot.
Colvin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dumile.
Colvin just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colvin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dumile paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colvin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dumile throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Colvin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dumile is in Colvin's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dumile wants to control from the top but Colvin keeps moving.
Colvin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dumile on the ground.
Dumile controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Colvin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dumile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Daniel Dumile hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Colvin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Bunny Colvin has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumile tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Colvin swivels and escapes.
Dumile connects with a jab.
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!
Dumile avoids a punch combination nicely.
Colvin takes one to the side of the head.
Colvin loads up on a big right hand but Dumile slips the punch.
Dumile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bunny Colvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colvin misses with a combination
and Dumile counters with a nice uppercut.
Colvin misses with a hook.
Dumile fails to land with a series of punches.
Dumile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colvin tries to clinch
and Dumile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Colvin thows a body shot but no joy.
Dumile throws a series of punches but Colvin avoids them all with ease.
Dumile closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Colvin pushes Dumile back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dumile prevents a body shot from Colvin.
Colvin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dumile looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Colvin.
Dumile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colvin tries a body shot but Dumile blocks it.
Colvin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dumile turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dumile manages to end up in side control.
Dumile prevents Colvin from escaping the position.
Colvin 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.
Colvin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumile with the ground and pound but Colvin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Colvin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Colvin keeping full guard, as Dumile tries to pass.
Colvin wants to stand up but Dumile is controlling him.
Dumile postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dumile drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Colvin dives on top into guard.
Dumile has a closed guard, preventing Colvin from standing up.
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 Bunny Colvin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bunny Colvin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Colvin throws a head kick but Dumile moves out of range.
Colvin staying out of range there.
Colvin slips a jab from Dumile.
Dumile tries for a takedown but Colvin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Colvin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dumile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dumile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Colvin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dumile circles away.
Colvin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colvin rushes Dumile and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dumile is trying to stall.
Colvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dumile manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dumile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colvin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumile pulls Colvin in close to his closed guard and prevents Colvin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Colvin is looking to stand up but Dumile won't let him.
Dumile wants to sweep but no luck.
Colvin looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Colvin finds it's way through Dumile's defenses.
Colvin scores with a jab to the body.
Colvin throws out a loose jab but Dumile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dumile is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Colvin tries to clinch there but Dumile circles away.
Dumile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colvin has Dumile up against the cage in a clinch.
Dumile swings wildly with an uppercut but Colvin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Colvin on the inside.
Colvin working aggressively here.
Dumile lands with a short shot to the head.
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 right hand to the body from Colvin.
Dumile jumps guard but Colvin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Colvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colvin lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Colvin.
Colvin scores with a hook to the body.
Dumile is breathing heavily.
Dumile lands with a light punch inside.
Colvin misses with a body punch.
Dumile lands a nice uppercut.
Dumile jumps guard but Colvin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bunny Colvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Dumile.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colvin lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colvin.
Colvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dumile jumps guard but Colvin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dumile takes a shot to the head.
Colvin misses with a punch to the body.
Colvin tries to throw a body punch but Dumile avoids it by throwing Colvin back against the cage.
Colvin gets underhooks to prevent Dumile's takedown attempt.
Dumile is trying to maintain a safe position but Colvin gets an underhook and turns Dumile into the cage.
Colvin digs a right hand into Dumile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dumile's gas tank.
Good body shot from Colvin.
Colvin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Colvin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Colvin.
Colvin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Colvin.
Dumile blocks a body shot from Colvin.
Colvin tries to work over Dumile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Colvin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Colvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Colvin gets through Dumile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colvin lands with a light punch inside.
Dumile prevents a body shot from Colvin.
Colvin tries a body shot but Dumile blocks it.
Colvin lands with a short shot to the head.
Colvin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colvin tries to throw a body punch but Dumile avoids it by throwing Colvin back against the cage.
Colvin misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colvin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colvin is leaning against Dumile and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Colvin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dumile backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Colvin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Colvin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Colvin moves into the clinch.
Dumile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colvin's elbow.
Dumile tries for a takedown but Colvin manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Colvin tries to throw a body punch but Dumile avoids it by throwing Colvin back against the cage.
Dumile jumps guard but Colvin stands there with Dumile around his waist. Dumile gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dumile looking to stall.
Dumile changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colvin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bunny Colvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Dumile.
Dumile blocks a jab.
Dumile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Colvin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dumile circles away.
Dumile takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colvin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colvin digs a good body shot into Dumile's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colvin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Colvin throws a series of punches but Dumile moves out of range.
Colvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colvin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bunny Colvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dumile misses with a straight left.
Colvin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dumile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dumile on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumile takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dumile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colvin darts in and clinches Dumile up against the cage.
Colvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colvin lands a shot to the body.
Colvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Colvin.
Dumile prevents a body shot from Colvin.
Colvin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Colvin is leaning against Dumile and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Colvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colvin scores with a hook to the body.
Colvin works on Dumile's body with a couple of short punches.
Colvin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Colvin.
Dumile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Colvin has a couple of punches blocked by Dumile.
Colvin misses with a body punch.
Colvin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dumile can do to turn this around?
Colvin can't find room to land a body shot as Dumile controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colvin.
Dumile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colvin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dumile controls his hands.
Colvin is working Dumile over against the cage.
Colvin tries to throw a body punch but Dumile avoids it by throwing Colvin back against the cage.
Bunny Colvin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colvin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Colvin scores with a shoulder strike.
Colvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dumile fails to pull guard.
Colvin landing knees to the head.
Colvin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dumile backwards.
Colvin lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Colvin.
Colvin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Colvin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dumile blocks a body shot from Colvin.
Colvin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colvin scores with a hook to the body.
Colvin lands a nice shot to the body.
Dumile prevents a body shot from Colvin.
A nice left hand lands by Colvin.
A right hand to the body from Colvin.
Colvin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Colvin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dumile backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Colvin.
Colvin pushes Dumile back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colvin has a couple of punches blocked by Dumile.
Dumile has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Colvin after a bit of a struggle.
Colvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colvin.
Colvin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colvin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colvin misses with a punch on the inside.
Colvin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dumile's elbow.
Colvin tries to work over Dumile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colvin tries a body shot but Dumile blocks it.
Dumile is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Dumile fails to land.
Colvin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dumile blocks a body shot from Colvin.
Daniel Dumile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dumile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Colvin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colvin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Colvin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MSgt. Francis Grover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Grover and Jesus Smokeleaf. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Jesus Smokeleaf will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, MSgt. Francis Grover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smokeleaf throws a wild body kick that Grover sees coming a mile off.
Grover avoids the head kick by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Smokeleaf.
Grover lands a nice shot to the body.
Grover misses with a body shot.
Grover jabs Smokeleaf right on the nose. Smokeleaf blinks but takes it well.
Grover throws a solid leg kick but Smokeleaf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grover.
Grover throws a low kick but Smokeleaf avoids it.
Grover throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smokeleaf.
Grover throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grover throws a shot from downtown. Smokeleaf moves away and avoids it.
Smokeleaf connects with an inside leg kick.
Grover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smokeleaf at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokeleaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grover gets the takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smokeleaf parries the strikes from Grover easily there. Grover is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smokeleaf to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover trying to control the action but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
Grover is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smokeleaf parries the strikes from Grover easily there. Grover is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smokeleaf to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover 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.
Grover stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smokeleaf tries a head kick but it misses.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick
and Grover counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grover. Smokeleaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smokeleaf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smokeleaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grover.
Smokeleaf looks gassed!
Grover misses with a two punch combination.
MSgt. Francis Grover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jesus Smokeleaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grover throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf misses with a kick to the body.
Smokeleaf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Jesus Smokeleaf has been cut.
Grover scores with a takedown into Smokeleaf's guard.
Grover tries to free his leg and advance position but Smokeleaf is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smokeleaf has momentary wrist control but Grover slips an elbow through the middle.
Grover looking to pass the guard.
Grover throws a strike but Smokeleaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grover keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
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!
Grover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf won't allow Grover to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MSgt. Francis Grover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Smokeleaf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice jab there from Grover.
Grover is looking to wear down Smokeleaf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grover throws a body kick that misses.
Smokeleaf walks into a stiff left hand from Grover.
Grover throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grover connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smokeleaf tries to bum rush Grover with a series of wild strikes but Grover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grover checks the leg kick.
Smokeleaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grover looks to score with a jab to the body but Smokeleaf is just out of range.
Grover misses with a body shot.
Grover shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Grover in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Grover looking to ground and pound but Smokeleaf is blocking nicely.
Smokeleaf holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grover tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf can't escape the position.
Grover unloads with some shots from mount but Smokeleaf bucks and avoids them well.
Smokeleaf is working to get back to half guard.
Grover controlling from the full mount.
Grover cracks Smokeleaf with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smokeleaf is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smokeleaf is now in Grover's guard. A big mistake from Grover there, giving up the dominant position!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grover is on top in guard.
Smokeleaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf keeping full guard, as Grover tries to pass.
Smokeleaf trying to keep a closed guard but Grover is proving a slippery customer.
Smokeleaf keeping moving, preventing Grover from controlling successfully.
Grover tries to free his leg and advance position but Smokeleaf is retaining full guard.
MSgt. Francis Grover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of MSgt. Francis Grover.
Smokeleaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Grover shoots in but Smokeleaf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grover looks for a takedown but Smokeleaf sprawls well.
Smokeleaf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grover if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grover.
Smokeleaf explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smokeleaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grover manages to avoid it.
Smokeleaf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smokeleaf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grover takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Grover blocks the leg kick.
Smokeleaf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grover.
Grover looks to score with a jab to the body but Smokeleaf is just out of range.
Grover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smokeleaf but Smokeleaf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MSgt. Francis Grover dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Smokeleaf's cut.
That's time! Grover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smokeleaf misses with a low kick.
Smokeleaf thows a leg kick but Grover checks it
and Grover counters with a straight right hand.
Grover takes a swing at Smokeleaf's ribcage but misses.
MSgt. Francis Grover is winning the standup battle so far.
Grover decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grover throws a strike but Smokeleaf avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grover landing some decent shots from guard.
Grover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grover trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grover looking to sit in guard and control but Smokeleaf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grover trying to mount his opponent but Smokeleaf defends it.
Grover is trying to control. Smokeleaf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smokeleaf is looking to escape.
Grover tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smokeleaf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smokeleaf is trying to maintain the position but Grover is very close to passing his half guard.
MSgt. Francis Grover has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Grover thows a body shot but no joy.
Grover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smokeleaf throws a head kick that misses.
Grover blocks a head kick by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grover misses the shot to the body.
Smokeleaf defending well as Grover loads up on a big left hand.
Grover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smokeleaf.
Grover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smokeleaf moves away.
Grover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smokeleaf tried to score with a low kick but Grover checks it.
Smokeleaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grover lands a jab to the head.
Grover with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grover shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smokeleaf napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grover throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
MSgt. Francis Grover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smokeleaf seems a little lost for a moment, as Grover dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jesus Smokeleaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MSgt. Francis Grover has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grover checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
MSgt. Francis Grover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grover 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MSgt. Francis Grover!
MSgt. Francis Grover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michail Bugaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Dag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michail Bugaev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michail Bugaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, First Dag!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dag defending well as Bugaev loads up on a big left hand.
Dag looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bugaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dag circles away quickly and effectively.
Bugaev throws a right and a left that Dag avoids nicely.
Dag shoots for a takedown but Bugaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bugaev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like First Dag has been cut.
Bugaev loads up on a big right hand but Dag slips the punch.
Bugaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dag closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dag is pressing down on Bugaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bugaev is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dag connects with a nice short shot to Bugaev's temple.
Bugaev tries to kick Dag off but Dag keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bugaev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bugaev's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugaev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dag.
Dag thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bugaev's head.
Bugaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dag.
Dag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dag misses with a head shot. Bugaev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bugaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bugaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dag throwing strikes from guard but Bugaev blocks nicely.
Bugaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dag.
Dag throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dag postures up in Bugaev's guard and throws a big left but Bugaev blocks it.
Bugaev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dag just misses with a punch to the body.
Dag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bugaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Dag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michail Bugaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of First Dag.
Bugaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michail Bugaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bugaev throws out the jab.
Dag fails with the takedown.
Dag slips a jab from Bugaev.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bugaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dag shoots in and drives through. Bugaev sprawls well.
Bugaev misses with a looping left.
Dag misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugaev cracks Dag with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dag looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bugaev finish him?
Dag is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bugaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dag is still on wobbly legs! Can Bugaev finish him?
Bugaev drops Dag with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bugaev follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michail Bugaev!
Our winner, Michail Bugaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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