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RCD 75: Evolution Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Diaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ditte Sebastien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ditte Sebastien acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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201 lbs
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193 lbs
4 - 5 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hakeem Diaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ditte Sebastien!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sebastien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaw sprawls well. Diaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sebastien gets slowly back to his feet.
Sebastien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaw counters with a nice body shot.
Diaw scores with a jab to the body.
Sebastien with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hakeem Diaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ditte Sebastien.
Sebastien misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Sebastien with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaw counters with a three punch combo that has Sebastien backing up. Sebastien nods at Diaw to acknowledge the strikes.
Sebastien looks gassed!
Sebastien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sebastien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sebastien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaw.
Sebastien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sebastien doesn't seem bothered though.
Sebastien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaw lands with a shot to the body.
Sebastien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaw lands with a nice body punch.
Sebastien shoots and misses
and Diaw counters with a straight right hand.
Diaw connects with a right hand. Sebastien shakes it off.
Sebastien is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Diaw moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Sebastien! Diaw continues to tee off on Sebastien, landing with a left and a right! Diaw connects with a right hand that leaves Sebastien sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Diaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hakeem Diaw!
Hakeem Diaw decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Savickiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Because I got high. Alexei Savickiy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zeus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Savickiy!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savickiy misses with a double jab.
Savickiy moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Savickiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Savickiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savickiy tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Savickiy thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson pushes Savickiy up against the cage in a clinch.
Savickiy working aggressively here.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savickiy managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Savickiy working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savickiy keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Savickiy circles away.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savickiy in his tracks.
Savickiy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Savickiy backing up. Savickiy nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson feints and as Savickiy raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savickiy striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Johnson stops Savickiy from standing up.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savickiy's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Savickiy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Savickiy keeps moving.
Johnson stands up over Savickiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savickiy has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Savickiy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Savickiy keeps moving.
Savickiy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savickiy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savickiy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savickiy is on top in guard.
Savickiy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Savickiy wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Savickiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savickiy is one step ahead there.
Savickiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Savickiy is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Savickiy misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savickiy slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savickiy takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savickiy avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Savickiy sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savickiy is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Savickiy keeps moving.
Johnson throws a strike but Savickiy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Savickiy stands up from Johnson's guard - Savickiy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Savickiy darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savickiy working a defensive guard here.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zeus Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Savickiy has wrist control.
Savickiy keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Savickiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savickiy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson stands up over Savickiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Savickiy gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savickiy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Savickiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savickiy is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Savickiy.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savickiy's head.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Savickiy is looking to improve his position.
Johnson working Savickiy over with strikes.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Savickiy's temple.
Savickiy looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savickiy has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savickiy tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Johnson manages to move to mount!
Savickiy is breathing heavily.
Savickiy is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Savickiy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Savickiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is thwarting Savickiy's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savickiy gets full guard.
Savickiy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Savickiy here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Savickiy is looking for a sweep.
Johnson prevents Savickiy from escaping the position.
Johnson lands an elbow.
Johnson landing strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is putting a hurting on Savickiy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Savickiy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Savickiy tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Savickiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson swings for the body but Savickiy moves out of range.
Johnson jabs Savickiy right on the nose. Savickiy blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savickiy doesn't seem phased though.
Savickiy closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Savickiy is just out of range.
Savickiy tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savickiy can do to turn this around?
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savickiy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savickiy misses with a combination
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson cracks Savickiy with a good jab.
Savickiy throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savickiy won't be happy with that.
Savickiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savickiy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Savickiy taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Savickiy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Savickiy is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Savickiy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Savickiy regains half guard.
Alexei Savickiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savickiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Savickiy's temple.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savickiy!
Savickiy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Zeus Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savickiy for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zeus Johnson.
Savickiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savickiy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savickiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savickiy working aggressively here.
Savickiy digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson keeps control of Savickiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Savickiy on that attempt.
Savickiy wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savickiy circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson cracks Savickiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Johnson!
Our winner, Zeus Johnson, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamek has chosen I Am The Sword - Motorhead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Adamek!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker forces Adamek back against the cage and clinches.
Adamek has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Parker regains guard immediately.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adamek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Adamek from controlling successfully.
Parker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adamek defends well.
Adamek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adamek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adamek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Parker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adamek defends well.
Adamek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adamek has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.
Adamek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adamek has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.
Parker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adamek controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Adamek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adamek passes Parker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Parker is staying active underneath Adamek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adamek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adamek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Adamek.
Adamek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tomasz Adamek.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adamek as he jumps to the side.
Adamek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side.
Parker drives through and clinches with Adamek against the cage.
Parker lands a takedown into guard.
Parker pushing down on Adamek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Parker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Parker's back!
Adamek has got one arm under Parker's chin. This could be trouble... Parker trying to control the other hand but Adamek gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Parker has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomasz Adamek!
During a confident post fight interview, Tomasz Adamek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Lynott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynott has chosen Out in the Fields as his entrance music. Phil Lynott will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phil Lynott!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRoberts dodges the punch combination from Lynott.
Lynott lands a nice looking body kick.
McRoberts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McRoberts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lynott looks to throw the jab but McRoberts is out of range.
Phil Lynott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRoberts throws a right hand that Lynott ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynott also avoids with ease.
McRoberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynott as he jumps to the side.
McRoberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lynott closes the distance and clinches.
Lynott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McRoberts does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lynott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRoberts is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Lynott.
A solid body kick from Lynott.
Lynott rushes McRoberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lynott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lynott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lynott misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynott tries to work over McRoberts's front leg with a kick but McRoberts checks it.
Lynott clinches up with McRoberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Lynott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynott moves in looking to clinch but McRoberts pushes him off.
Lynott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lynott tries to clinch but McRoberts is having none of it.
McRoberts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynott.
Lynott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McRoberts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynott throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McRoberts 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.
Lynott swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lynott lands a left and a right that sends McRoberts crashing to the canvas! Lynott dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Josh McRoberts has been cut.
Lynott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McRoberts is looking to escape.
Lynott is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynott wants to control but instead McRoberts manages to regain half guard.
Lynott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McRoberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lynott tries to stand but can't do so whilst McRoberts controls his leg.
Lynott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lynott seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lynott trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRoberts looking for submissions off his back.
McRoberts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McRoberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lynott throws a strike but McRoberts avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynott stands up from McRoberts's guard - Lynott perhaps looking for a knockout.
McRoberts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McRoberts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McRoberts is looking for a kimura but Lynott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McRoberts to get the leverage.
McRoberts is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McRoberts working for a guillotine from mount but Lynott is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lynott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynott is trying to maintain the position but McRoberts is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynott is trying to stand.
Lynott blocking the ground and pound attempt from McRoberts.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lynott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lynott is looking to escape.
Lynott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McRoberts is working away from the top position though.
Lynott tries to kick McRoberts off but McRoberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McRoberts is keen to just control but Lynott is a slippery customer.
Lynott pushes McRoberts off looking to stand but McRoberts dives back in and keeps control.
Lynott manages to get to full guard.
McRoberts 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynott is looking to stand up but McRoberts isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Lynott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh McRoberts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McRoberts moves out of range of the leg kick from Lynott.
Lynott rushes McRoberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lynott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lynott throws a low kick but McRoberts avoids it.
Phil Lynott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Lynott checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lynott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McRoberts moves out of range of the leg kick from Lynott.
An inside leg kick from Lynott misses.
Lynott doesn't manage to clinch there - McRoberts circles away.
Lynott throws a leg kick which misses McRoberts's front leg but catches the back leg as McRoberts tries to avoid it.
Lynott throws the kick towards the body but McRoberts avoids it.
McRoberts throws a wild body kick that Lynott sees coming a mile off.
Lynott scores with a shot to the body.
Lynott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lynott lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRoberts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from McRoberts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynott throws a right and a left that McRoberts avoids nicely.
Lynott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McRoberts circles away quickly and effectively.
Lynott tries to clinch up but McRoberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Phil Lynott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McRoberts to score with a decent uppercut.
Lynott turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lynott throws a leg kick but McRoberts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Josh McRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynott throws a nice looking combination but McRoberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McRoberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Lynott drives through and clinches with McRoberts against the cage.
Lynott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McRoberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynott scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynott clinches up against the cage.
Lynott breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynott looks for the body kick but McRoberts saw that one coming.
McRoberts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left and a right from Lynott both land. Nice combination.
Josh McRoberts's cut is getting worse.
McRoberts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lynott.
McRoberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lynott. Lynott obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Lynott.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lynott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lynott darts in and clinches McRoberts up against the cage.
Lynott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McRoberts dives in and scores a takedown into Lynott's guard.
Lynott is controlling McRoberts's posture.
Lynott wants to get back to his feet but McRoberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lynott trying to keep a closed guard but McRoberts is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phil Lynott.
Lynott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McRoberts is able to avoid easily.
McRoberts is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McRoberts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lynott to the ground. McRoberts is now in Lynott's guard.
Phil Lynott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lynott wants to stand up but McRoberts is controlling him.
McRoberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McRoberts won't allow Lynott to get back to his feet.
McRoberts throwing strikes from guard but Lynott blocks nicely.
McRoberts looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McRoberts trying to control but Lynott postures up.
Lynott wants to control but McRoberts is keeping him busy.
Lynott thows a huge punch but McRoberts dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRoberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynott is working away from the top position though.
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
Lynott stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows McRoberts to get to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRoberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynott circles away quickly and effectively.
McRoberts throws a series of punches but Lynott moves out of range.
Lynott throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Lynott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josh McRoberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch but McRoberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRoberts has a takedown stuffed.
Lynott lands a leg kick that knocks McRoberts off balance momentarily.
McRoberts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lynott.
Lynott scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynott throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lynott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lynott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynott scores with a nice body kick.
Lynott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lynott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lynott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lynott closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McRoberts steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lynott. That one must have hurt.
Lynott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McRoberts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McRoberts 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.
Good shot there by Lynott.
Lynott clinches with his opponent.
McRoberts wants to break free but Lynott has control.
Lynott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McRoberts checks a leg kick.
Lynott forces McRoberts back against the cage and clinches.
McRoberts tries to break the clinch but Lynott is controlling the position.
Lynott using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynott.
McRoberts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lynott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lynott closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynott breaks from the clinch.
Lynott throws a leg kick but McRoberts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lynott throws a right and a left that McRoberts avoids nicely.
Lynott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McRoberts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Lynott does no damage.
Lynott throws a right and a left that McRoberts avoids nicely.
Lynott fails with an attempt to clinch.
McRoberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynott tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lynott lands with a right hand.
Lynott slips a jab and a cross from McRoberts.
McRoberts avoids the body shot from Lynott.
Lynott scores with a kick to the body.
McRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynott is looking to slow McRoberts down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynott tries a low kick but McRoberts avoids it.
Lynott throws a low kick but it's checked well by McRoberts.
Lynott avoids a punch combination nicely.
McRoberts throws a series of punches but Lynott avoids them all with ease.
McRoberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynott scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lynott is looking to chop away at McRoberts's legs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lynott!
Lynott scores with a leg kick.
McRoberts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McRoberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Lynott misses with a head kick.
McRoberts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lynott is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lynott.
That kick from Lynott tenderised McRoberts's leg. McRoberts is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynott lands with a straight right. McRoberts didn't see that one coming.
Lynott throws a low kick but it's checked well by McRoberts.
McRoberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lynott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McRoberts. That did some damage!
Lynott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phil Lynott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McRoberts misses with a body shot.
Lynott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McRoberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Josh McRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh McRoberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Lynott.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McRoberts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynott.
McRoberts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Lynott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lynott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Lynott!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Chevalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Chevalier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronald Chevalier!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chevalier shoots in but no luck this time.
Doe throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Ronald Chevalier has been cut.
Doe tries to clinch there but Chevalier circles away.
Doe lands with a slapping head kick.
Doe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chevalier.
Chevalier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mr John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Chevalier.
Chevalier tries to bum rush Doe with a series of wild strikes but Doe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chevalier shoots for a double leg takedown but Doe sprawls well. He's pushed Chevalier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mr John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doe lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Doe lands a leg kick that knocks Chevalier off balance momentarily.
Doe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doe tries a head kick but it misses.
Chevalier shoots in for a takedown but Doe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doe.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chevalier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Doe - the referee stops the clock and Chevalier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Doe. Chevalier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chevalier is trying desperately to land a takedown but Doe is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chevalier.
Chevalier looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe scores with a head kick. Chevalier tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Doe gets a clinch.
Doe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chevalier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doe tries a knee to the head but Chevalier blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chevalier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doe connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Ronald Chevalier's cut even more.
Doe lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Doe.
Knees in the clinch landing for Doe.
Doe lands a good knee to the midsection. Chevalier won't want to take too many of those.
Doe connects with a knee to the head.
Doe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Doe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chevalier's face.
Doe missing with knees to the body.
Doe trying to land knees to the body.
Doe landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe tries a knee to the head but Chevalier blocks it.
Doe tries to land a knee to the head but Chevalier blocks with his arms.
Chevalier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chevalier wants a takedown but no success here.
Doe trying to land knees to the body.
Doe scores a nice knee to the body.
Doe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chevalier blocks it with crossed arms.
Doe tries a knee to the head but Chevalier blocks it.
Doe lands a knee to the head.
Doe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chevalier avoids it.
Doe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Doe prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Doe.
Doe tries to land a knee to the head but Chevalier blocks with his arms.
Doe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chevalier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doe misses with a knee to the head.
Doe misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chevalier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chevalier is trying to drag Doe to the mat but Doe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chevalier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr John Doe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Chevalier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Doe scoring well with a low kick there.
Ronald Chevalier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chevalier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Doe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chevalier can do to turn this around?
Doe leaves Chevalier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Doe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chevalier.
Doe wants to clinch up but Chevalier keeps it at a distance.
Doe connects with a solid leg kick.
Doe feints and then cracks Chevalier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chevalier down.
Doe lands with a slapping head kick.
The cut above Ronald Chevalier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chevalier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doe moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chevalier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chevalier tries to pull guard but Doe holds him up against the cage and eventually Chevalier drops back down to his feet.
Chevalier avoiding damage as Doe throws knees to the body.
Doe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chevalier avoids it.
Doe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chevalier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chevalier is breathing heavily.
Doe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doe working the clinch nicely. Chevalier is working for position but Doe cracks him with a big knee to the head! Chevalier crumples up against the cage and Doe lands two more shots before the ref can save Chevalier! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Mr John Doe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Soendergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegan Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kegan Williamson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Soendergaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kegan Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soendergaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Soendergaard tries to close the distance and clinch but Williamson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soendergaard misses with a double jab.
Williamson slips a jab and a cross from Soendergaard.
Soendergaard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Soendergaard moves out of range.
Williamson tries to clinch up but Soendergaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Soendergaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soendergaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Soendergaard is breathing heavily.
Williamson with a hook.
It looks like Christian Soendergaard has been cut.
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!
Williamson misses with a few strikes there.
Williamson scores with a nice strike.
Williamson lands a left and a right that send Soendergaard crashing to the mat, dazed. Williamson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Soendergaard is rocked!
Soendergaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Soendergaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soendergaard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williamson rushes Soendergaard and presses him up against the cage.
Williamson breaks from the clinch.
Soendergaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Williamson throws a body punch but Soendergaard moves out of range.
Soendergaard dodges the punch combination from Williamson.
Williamson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Soendergaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soendergaard slips a jab and a cross from Williamson.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Williamson! Soendergaard is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kegan Williamson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Vladimirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Vladimirov has chosen Avril Lavigne - What the ...?!! as his entrance music. Ricky Ross could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fedor Vladimirov's chin.
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240 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Vladimirov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross works over Vladimirov's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Vladimirov finds it's way through Ross's defenses.
Vladimirov slips a jab from Ross.
Vladimirov scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Vladimirov.
It looks like Ricky Ross has been cut.
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!
Vladimirov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ross's sensitive parts.
Ross clinches up against the cage.
Ross breaks the clinch.
Vladimirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooh!!! Vladimirov has knocked Ross down with a huge combo! Vladimirov steps away and waves a wobbly Ross back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ross is rocked!
Ross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vladimirov counters with a nice body kick.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladimirov.
Vladimirov tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ross is looking to clinch.
Ricky Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross misses with a looping left.
Vladimirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross swings widly with a right hand
and Vladimirov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ross is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross throws the left hand but Vladimirov avoids the punch easily.
Vladimirov slips a straight right by Ross.
Ross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vladimirov.
Vladimirov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vladimirov Throws a clean left jab. Vladimirov Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Ross's chin! Ross crumbles to the ground and Vladimirov follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Vladimirov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fedor Vladimirov!
A victorious Fedor Vladimirov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dunch Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Gribov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dunch Henry!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gribov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henry throws a lazy uppercut
and Gribov counters with a nice body shot.
Henry misses with a looping left.
Horrible takedown by Gribov or perhaps it was just good defense by Henry which made him look bad.
Gribov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gribov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Henry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gribov swinging wildly here.
Gribov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Gribov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Henry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gribov.
Gribov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Gribov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henry.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Gribov moved out of range.
Gribov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henry back to the cage. Gribov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gribov moves out of range as Henry strikes.
Henry with a hook.
Henry misses with an uppercut. Gribov saw that one coming.
Henry throws a hook but Gribov blocks it.
Gribov misses with a double jab
and Henry counters with a three punch combo that has Gribov backing up. Gribov nods at Henry to acknowledge the strikes.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Gribov misses.
Some wild striking there from Gribov.
Henry slips a jab and a cross from Gribov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gribov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gribov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gribov throws a big elbow that misses.
Gribov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry, not yet.
Gribov trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gribov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergey Gribov.
Henry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry scores with a jab to the head.
Dunch Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gribov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gribov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henry takes a swing at Gribov's ribcage but misses.
Henry throws a body punch but Gribov moves out of range.
Henry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Henry misses with a body shot.
Gribov shoots in for a double leg but Henry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henry swings for the body but Gribov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gribov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gribov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry looks to score with a jab to the body but Gribov is just out of range.
Henry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gribov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Henry throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gribov can't do much from the bottom here.
Gribov regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gribov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gribov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gribov works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gribov is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dunch Henry will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gribov fails with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Henry checks a leg kick.
Sergey Gribov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Henry misses.
Gribov slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Henry.
Henry thows a body shot but no joy.
Henry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gribov sprawls well initially but Henry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gribov tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
Gribov is looking to control Henry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gribov avoid being mounted?
Henry throwing shots but Gribov is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henry drops an elbow to the side of Gribov's head.
Gribov moves into full guard.
Gribov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gribov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Henry!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Henry really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Henry tries to reverse the position but Gribov maintains control.
Henry tries to lock up and control but Gribov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gribov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henry is looking to escape.
Henry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Henry is now in Gribov's guard. A big mistake from Gribov there, giving up the dominant position!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gribov is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gribov wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Gribov throwing strikes from guard but Henry blocks nicely.
Gribov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov looking to pass the guard.
Henry is looking to stand up but Gribov isn't so interested in that idea.
Gribov wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gribov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergey Gribov.
Henry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Henry. No joy for Gribov on that attempt.
Gribov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Henry throws a lazy uppercut
and Gribov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gribov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Henry!
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!
Gribov tries to control but Henry wriggling away.
Henry tries to hold on but Gribov pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gribov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Gribov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Henry throws a big shot that misses.
Henry scores with a nice head shot.
Gribov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henry counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Gribov misses.
Henry misses with a looping right.
Gribov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Henry.
Gribov misses with a wild combination.
Henry thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gribov is defended easily by Henry.
Gribov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gribov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Gribov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry digs a good hook to Gribov's body.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gribov moves away.
Gribov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Henry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Henry.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Gribov fails to land with a series of punches.
Gribov swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Henry throws a big shot that misses.
Gribov misses with the combination.
Gribov moves out of range of the strikes.
Gribov misses with a combination
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov moves away from the strike by Henry.
Gribov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henry circles away quickly and effectively.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gribov was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Gribov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henry back to the cage. Gribov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gribov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Henry cracks a nice hook into Gribov's ribs.
Henry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gribov was well out of range. Poor timing from Henry.
Henry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry throws a poor cross that misses
and Gribov counters with a thumping low kick.
Gribov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Henry as Gribov shoots in.
Henry scores with a nice head shot.
Henry misses with a series of wild punches.
Gribov staying out of range there.
Gribov shoots in for a takedown but Henry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gribov shoots in and drives through. Henry sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gribov works Henry's body with a nice hook.
Gribov misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a hook to the side of Gribov's head but Gribov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gribov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Henry eats them both and turns towards Gribov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gribov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henry lands with a straight right. Gribov didn't see that one coming.
Gribov is looking to wear down Henry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gribov shoots in for a double leg but Henry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Henry scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dunch Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dunch Henry!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lipsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Von Matterhorn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sharp Dressed Man. Lipsky has chosen Comme Un Enfante as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lipsky!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipsky throws a sloppy head kick and Von Matterhorn moves out of range easily.
Von Matterhorn works the jab nicely.
Lipsky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Matterhorn lands with a straight right. Lipsky didn't see that one coming.
Lipsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lipsky throws a leg kick which misses Von Matterhorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Matterhorn tries to avoid it.
Lipsky misses with a low kick.
Lipsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Lipsky gets tackled into the cage by Von Matterhorn. Von Matterhorn maintains the clinch.
Lipsky being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Matterhorn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lipsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lipsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Matterhorn.
A right hand to the body from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body punch.
Von Matterhorn avoiding damage as Lipsky throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Matterhorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lipsky misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn lands with a right to the head.
Lipsky throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn is trying to break free.
Von Matterhorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lipsky lands a nice elbow.
Von Matterhorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Von Matterhorn has Lipsky pressed against the cage.
Lipsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Matterhorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lipsky tries to throw a body punch but Von Matterhorn avoids it by throwing Lipsky back against the cage.
Von Matterhorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn digs a right hand underneath Lipsky's ribcage. Lipsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lipsky looks gassed!
Lipsky takes a shot to the head.
Lipsky landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Von Matterhorn.
Lipsky has a couple of punches blocked by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lipsky backwards.
Von Matterhorn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lipsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn is struggling to control the position.
Von Matterhorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lipsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Matterhorn avoids it.
Von Matterhorn lands a left hand.
Von Matterhorn effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch.
Lipsky misses with a low kick as Von Matterhorn jumps back.
No joy there for Von Matterhorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lipsky manages to avoid it.
Von Matterhorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lipsky tries to work over Von Matterhorn's front leg with a kick but Von Matterhorn checks it.
Von Matterhorn throws a leg kick but Lipsky moved away.
Von Matterhorn tries a low kick but Lipsky avoids it.
Lipsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Matterhorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Lipsky.
Von Matterhorn clinches up against the cage.
Von Matterhorn lands a left hand.
Von Matterhorn avoids a wild elbow strike from Lipsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky blocks a body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Lipsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lipsky throws an elbow that misses.
Lipsky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lipsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lipsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Matterhorn blocks it with crossed arms.
Lipsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Matterhorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Von Matterhorn as he checks the leg kick.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Matterhorn slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Von Matterhorn both land. Nice combination.
Lipsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Matterhorn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn scores with the left hand. Lipsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Lipsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Matterhorn counters with an outside leg kick.
Von Matterhorn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lipsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Lipsky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lipsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Matterhorn moves away.
Lipsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Matterhorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Matterhorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lipsky misses with a low kick.
Von Matterhorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lipsky. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Matterhorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lipsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lipsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Matterhorn is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Matterhorn connects with a body shot.
Von Matterhorn throws a wild body kick that Lipsky sees coming a mile off.
Lipsky throws an off balance right hand
letting Von Matterhorn counter with a right hand.
Lipsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Matterhorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn misses with a double jab.
Lipsky moves out of range as Von Matterhorn strikes.
Lipsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the body from Von Matterhorn misses
letting Lipsky counter with a right hand.
Von Matterhorn lands a leg kick that knocks Lipsky off balance momentarily.
Von Matterhorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lipsky misses the target.
Von Matterhorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lipsky.
Von Matterhorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lipsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lipsky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Matterhorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lipsky checks it well.
Lipsky misses the jab.
Lipsky throws a big shot that misses.
Von Matterhorn gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Von Matterhorn's efforts to push away.
Von Matterhorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Matterhorn avoiding damage as Lipsky throws knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn breaks from the clinch.
Lipsky gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Matterhorn managing to block the knees to the body from Lipsky.
Von Matterhorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn tries to stall but Lipsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Von Matterhorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Matterhorn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Matterhorn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Von Matterhorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lipsky is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lipsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Matterhorn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch.
Von Matterhorn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Von Matterhorn throws a leg kick that misses.
Lipsky is looking to chop away at Von Matterhorn's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lipsky manages to avoid it.
Von Matterhorn cracks Lipsky with a good jab.
Von Matterhorn lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Von Matterhorn misses.
Von Matterhorn scores with a leg kick.
Von Matterhorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Matterhorn thows a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lipsky is looking to land body kicks.
Lipsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Matterhorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lipsky is just out of range.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lipsky.
Von Matterhorn thumps Lipsky with a low kick.
Lipsky avoids the body shot from Von Matterhorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipsky slips under a jab.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lipsky manages to avoid it.
Von Matterhorn scores with the left hand. Lipsky knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Matterhorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lipsky checks it well.
A good leg kick by Von Matterhorn.
Lipsky avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Lipsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lipsky swings for the body but Von Matterhorn moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Von Matterhorn blocks the low kick.
Von Matterhorn dips to his left and cracks Lipsky with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lipsky.
Von Matterhorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Lipsky should have avoided that one.
Von Matterhorn feints and then cracks Lipsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lipsky down.
Von Matterhorn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Von Matterhorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Matterhorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Matterhorn misses with an uppercut.
Von Matterhorn connects with a right hand. Lipsky shakes it off.
Lipsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn connects with a body shot.
Von Matterhorn checks a leg kick nicely.
Lipsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Matterhorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lipsky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Matterhorn.
Lipsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lipsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Matterhorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lipsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lipsky at a distance.
Von Matterhorn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lipsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Matterhorn. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn checks a low kick from Lipsky.
Von Matterhorn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lipsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Lipsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lipsky misses with a hook. Von Matterhorn ducked under it nicely.
Von Matterhorn throws out a powerful jab.
Von Matterhorn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Von Matterhorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Matterhorn cracks a nice hook into Lipsky's ribs.
Lipsky avoids the body shot from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn looks for the body kick but Lipsky saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Matterhorn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lipsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lipsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lipsky throws a hook but Von Matterhorn avoids it easily.
Von Matterhorn misses with a body kick.
Von Matterhorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lipsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Matterhorn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Matterhorn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lipsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Matterhorn manages to avoid it.
Von Matterhorn jabs at Lipsky's body.
Lipsky throws a low kick but Von Matterhorn avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Matterhorn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lipsky - the referee stops the clock and Von Matterhorn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lipsky. Von Matterhorn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Von Matterhorn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lipsky misses with a wild body shot.
Von Matterhorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lipsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lipsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Matterhorn scores with a sloppy right hand. Lipsky should have avoided that one.
Von Matterhorn thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lipsky manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Matterhorn. That snapped Lipsky's head back.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lipsky can do to turn this around?
Lipsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Lipsky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Matterhorn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lipsky.
Von Matterhorn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lipsky.
Lipsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lipsky throws a nice looking combination but Von Matterhorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lipsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Matterhorn lands with a good body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Matterhorn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Von Matterhorn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Matterhorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Matterhorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lipsky tries to clinch up
and Von Matterhorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Matterhorn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lipsky is looking to land body kicks.
Lipsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Matterhorn wants to slow Lipsky down by chopping away at his legs.
Lipsky throws a body punch but Von Matterhorn moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Von Matterhorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lipsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Matterhorn throws a body punch but Lipsky moves out of range.
Matt Lipsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Matterhorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lipsky.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Matterhorn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elsworth has chosen Iron Maiden - Killers as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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209 lbs
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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
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Elsworth!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Elsworth throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davis throws a series of punches but Elsworth moves out of range.
Elsworth moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
Davis takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Davis.
Davis prevents a body shot from Elsworth.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elsworth tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Elsworth.
Davis avoiding damage as Elsworth throws knees to the body.
Elsworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elsworth lands an elbow inside that Davis shrugs off.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Elsworth.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis blocking some punches.
Elsworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elsworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Elsworth.
Elsworth misses with a body kick.
Davis shoots in but Elsworth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Elsworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elsworth misses with an uppercut.
Davis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elsworth. Elsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Rob Elsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elsworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Elsworth.
Elsworth thows a body shot but no joy.
Elsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elsworth looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Elsworth moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis shoots in but Elsworth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Phil Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Elsworth.
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!
Davis moves into range and clinches up with Elsworth.
Elsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Elsworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Elsworth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Davis's brow.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
Elsworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Elsworth lands an elbow just above Davis 's eye.
Elsworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis is working for takedown but Elsworth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis avoiding damage as Elsworth throws knees to the body.
Elsworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elsworth throws an elbow but misses.
Davis avoiding damage as Elsworth throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Elsworth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elsworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis blocking some punches.
Elsworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Elsworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Elsworth lands an elbow just above Davis 's eye.
Elsworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Elsworth.
Elsworth throws an elbow but it misses.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Elsworth.
Elsworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Elsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a damaging elbow.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Elsworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elsworth.
Davis takes an elbow to the temple.
Davis blocks the elbow strike.
Elsworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Elsworth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elsworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elsworth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Elsworth pushes off an throws an elbow but Davis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Elsworth lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Elsworth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Elsworth obliges.
Elsworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Elsworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Davis won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Elsworth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Elsworth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Davis in side control, throwing shots but Elsworth defends.
Davis working the ground and pound but Elsworth is defending the strikes.
Elsworth tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis working away.
Elsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis advances nicely into full mount.
Davis misses with a head shot.
Davis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Elsworth wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davis.
Elsworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a head shot.
Elsworth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Davis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Elsworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Davis looking to control but Elsworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elsworth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis unloads with some shots from mount but Elsworth bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth is squirming around, avoiding Davis's attempts to control the action.
Davis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Elsworth looks a forlorn figure.
Elsworth is desperately trying to improve his position but Davis has a good base and remains in mount.
Davis lands with some strikes.
Elsworth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Davis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis landing strikes from the mount and Elsworth is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Elsworth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Elsworth holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Davis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis trying to control but Elsworth is having none of it.
Elsworth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Elsworth blocking the ground and pound.
Elsworth avoids a series of strikes thrown by Davis.
Davis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws some wild stikes that Elsworth manages to avoid easily.
Davis breaks from Elsworth's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis won't let Elsworth get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Elsworth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Davis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis throws some wild stikes that Elsworth manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Phil Davis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Davis misses with an uppercut. Elsworth saw that one coming.
Elsworth lands a two punch combo.
Elsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elsworth scores with a leg kick.
Davis misses with an uppercut
and Elsworth counters with a right hand to the body.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Elsworth sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elsworth misses with a body shot
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Davis does it's job there.
Davis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elsworth throws the kick towards the body but Davis avoids it.
Elsworth connects with a leg kick. Davis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Elsworth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Elsworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Elsworth drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rob Elsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elsworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elsworth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elsworth moves into range and clinches up with Davis.
Nice elbow from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands a nice elbow.
Elsworth has Davis pressed against the cage, preventing Davis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elsworth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davis avoids the elbow strike from Elsworth, against the cage.
Davis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Elsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Elsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis 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.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth throws a leg kick but Davis checks it.
Elsworth misses with a body kick.
That kick from Elsworth tenderised Davis's leg. Davis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Elsworth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Elsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Elsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elsworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Elsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis scores with a jab. Elsworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davis dives in and grabs Elsworth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elsworth pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Davis dives in and scores a takedown into Elsworth's guard.
Elsworth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elsworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Elsworth has wrist control.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elsworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Elsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mr Phil Davis.
I think Davis 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Phil Davis!
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