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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Egor Komarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Potter's choice of entrance music: der Fluch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egor Komarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Potter or perhaps it was just good defense by Komarov which made him look bad.
Komarov darts in trying to clinch
and Potter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Komarov's guard now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Potter stands and throws Komarov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Komarov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Komarov is looking to regain half guard here but Potter keeps moving and retains side control.
Potter is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Komarov is trying to escape and Potter transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Komarov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Potter! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Potter!
Harry Potter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berry Nicolas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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280 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gareth Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berry Nicolas!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolas tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis wants to clinch
and Nicolas counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Lewis down! Nicolas is looking to finish but Lewis is intelligently defending himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis looking to control.
Nicolas is looking to stand up but Lewis won't let him.
Lewis is working an open guard so Nicolas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nicolas closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Lewis out cold! Lewis corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Berry Nicolas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Farrelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Farrelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Sonnen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Farrelly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sonnen taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Sonnen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Farrelly!
Sonnen controlling his opponent.
Sonnen raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Farrelly wants to control but Sonnen is having none of it.
Farrelly is breathing heavily.
Sonnen working the ground and pound effectively.
Farrelly is rocked!
Farrelly working to try and regain half guard.
Sonnen landing punches.
Oh Farrelly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonnen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farrelly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen loads up with a big shot that hurts Farrelly! He's pulled Sonnen in close but Sonnen has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Farrelly survive? More strikes from Sonnen and Farrelly is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Feucht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Mondello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feucht's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wherever I May Roam. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Feucht!
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, Chael Mondello!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mondello slaps away a takedown attempt from Feucht, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Feucht shoots in but Mondello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mondello scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Feucht doesn't seem bothered though.
Feucht shoots in and gets a takedown into Mondello's guard.
Mondello wants to stand up but Feucht is controlling him.
Feucht has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Feucht wants to pass the guard but Mondello is keeping the position.
Mondello wants to get back to his feet but Feucht is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Feucht advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feucht thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mondello wants to get back to his feet.
Feucht is stalling here. Mondello is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Feucht seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mondello has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feucht wants to get back to his feet.
Feucht being controlled for a moment.
Mondello stands up and beckons Feucht to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Feucht moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mondello lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mondello stuffs the takedown attempt from Feucht. Feucht gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Feucht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feucht on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mondello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Mondello.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mondello sends Feucht crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mondello is motioning to the referee to let Feucht up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Feucht is rocked!
Mondello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Feucht is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Feucht is breathing heavily.
Mondello stuffs the takedown attempt from Feucht. Feucht gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Feucht takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mondello lands a big right hook! Feucht looks hurt but is still standing! Mondello lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Feucht falls down and Mondello dives in with a huge hammer fist! Feucht's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Mondello runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chael Mondello!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaakko Parantainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parantainen darts in and clinches Parsons up against the cage.
Parantainen really is a fat lump.
Parantainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Parsons uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Parantainen fails to land.
Parsons is trying to force a seperation but Parantainen has the dominant position.
Parsons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parsons blocks a head kick by Parantainen.
Parsons blocks the body kick.
Parsons dives in and grabs Parantainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parantainen pushes down on Parsons's head and hops out.
Parsons blocks a jab.
Parantainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parsons, pushing him back against the cage.
Parsons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parantainen stalling in the clinch.
Parsons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Parsons breaks from the clinch.
Parantainen scores with a hook to the body. Parsons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parsons fails with the takedown.
Jaakko Parantainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Parsons.
Parsons tries to keep at a distance but Parantainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parantainen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parsons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parantainen takes a swing at Parsons's ribcage but misses.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown but Parantainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parsons doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parantainen counters with a nice body shot.
Parantainen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parsons to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Parsons wants to control from the top but Parantainen keeps moving.
Parsons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Parantainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parantainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parsons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parantainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parsons won't allow Parantainen to sweep him here.
Parsons distracts Parantainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parsons throws a big right hand that misses.
Parsons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parantainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parantainen has escaped and now he's on top!
Parsons is looking for a triangle but Parantainen pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Parsons, up you get!
Parantainen scores with a head kick.
Parsons moves out of range of the body kick.
Parantainen misses with a low kick.
Parantainen scores with a nice head shot.
Jaakko Parantainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parsons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parantainen's waist but Parantainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parsons off to one side.
Parantainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parsons was well out of range. Poor timing from Parantainen.
Parantainen moves into the clinch.
A short right from Parantainen on the inside.
Parsons can't get the takedown.
Parsons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parantainen trying to control the position but instead, Parsons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Parantainen into the cage.
Parantainen tries a body shot but Parsons blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parsons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parantainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Parantainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parantainen lunges at Parsons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parsons's hand.
Parantainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Parantainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Parantainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parantainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Parantainen throws a good cross that connects.
Parsons tries for a takedown but Parantainen circles away easily
and Parantainen counters with a big head kick but Parsons shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parantainen closes the distance and pushes Parsons back into the cage.
Parsons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parantainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Parantainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Parantainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Parantainen instigates a clinch.
Parantainen tries to work over Parsons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parantainen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parantainen working aggressively here.
Parantainen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parsons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parantainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Parantainen slowing the pace effectively.
Parsons breaks from the clinch.
Parsons feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Parantainen keeping moving, preventing Parsons from controlling successfully.
Parsons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parsons postures up.
Parantainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parsons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Parantainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parantainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parsons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parantainen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parantainen has escaped and now he's on top!
Parsons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parsons wants to stand and escape but Parantainen is having none of it.
Parantainen stays in close to Parsons's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jaakko Parantainen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Parsons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parsons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parantainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parantainen sprawls well. Parantainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parsons gets slowly back to his feet.
Parsons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parsons closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parantainen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parsons wants to get up but he can't break Parantainen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Parsons drops back, looking for a kneebar! Parantainen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Parantainen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Parantainen!
Parsons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parsons is breathing heavily.
Parantainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parsons keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen stands up.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parantainen as he jumps to the side.
Jaakko Parantainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Parsons.
Parsons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parantainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parsons is trying to stall.
Parantainen wants to stall.
Maybe Parantainen would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Parsons.
Parsons dives in and grabs Parantainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parantainen pushes down on Parsons's head and hops out.
Good work by Parsons as he checks the leg kick.
Parsons avoids the head kick by Parantainen.
Parsons blocks a head kick by Parantainen.
Parantainen misses with a head kick.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parantainen rushes Parsons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parantainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parsons backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parsons.
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!
Parsons tries a body shot but Parantainen blocks it.
Parsons working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Parsons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Parantainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Parsons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Parantainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parsons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parantainen pinned against the cage. Parantainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parsons has Parantainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Parsons manages to break the clinch.
Parsons gets tackled into the cage by Parantainen. Parantainen maintains the clinch.
Parantainen keeps control of Parsons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parantainen.
Parsons working aggressively here.
Parsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Parantainen. No joy for Parsons on that attempt.
Parantainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parsons fails with the takedown.
Jaakko Parantainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Parsons.
Parsons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen throws a body kick that misses.
Parsons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parsons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parantainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Parantainen as the two fighters clinch.
Parantainen tries to work over Parsons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parantainen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parsons breaks the clinch.
Parantainen closes the distance and pushes Parsons back into the cage.
Parsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parsons fails with a takedown attempt.
Parantainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Parantainen closes the distance and pushes Parsons back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons wants to get back to striking at distance but Parantainen won't allow it.
Parantainen blocks an uppercut.
Parsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parsons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parantainen avoids it really well and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parantainen jabs Parsons right on the nose. Parsons blinks but takes it well.
Parantainen with a hook.
Parantainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parsons was well out of range. Poor timing from Parantainen.
Parsons moves out of range of the body kick.
Parsons checks a low kick from Parantainen.
Parsons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parsons.
Parantainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parsons moves out of range as Parantainen throws a body kick.
Parsons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parantainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Parsons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parantainen has closed the distance and engaged Parsons in a clinch.
Parantainen blocks an elbow strike from Parsons.
A short right from Parantainen on the inside.
Parsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parsons throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parantainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Parsons finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Parantainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parsons manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parsons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parsons keeping moving, preventing Parantainen from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Jaakko Parantainen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Parantainen rushes Parsons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Parantainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parantainen 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Parantainen!
A very excited looking Jaakko Parantainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mink Furer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mink Furer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergio Moraes!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes fails with a takedown attempt.
Moraes fails with the takedown
so Furer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Furer with a nice head shot there.
Moraes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moraes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moraes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furer postures up in Moraes's guard and throws a big left but Moraes blocks it.
Furer is looking to work some ground and pound but Moraes has wrist control.
Furer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moraes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moraes working for a triangle but Furer defends it easily.
Moraes pushes a forearm under Furer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Furer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Moraes!
Sergio Moraes got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Belo Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rypien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Rypien 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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22
186 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Belo Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Rypien!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rypien lands a head shot.
Rypien moves out of range of the body kick from Me.
Rypien jabs at Me's body.
Rypien closes the distance and pushes Me back into the cage.
Me is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rypien is leaning against Me and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Me wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rypien lands with a right to the head.
Me is trying to break free.
Rypien is looking to break free of the clinch but Me has double underhooks.
Rypien stops a takedown attempt from Me.
Rypien can't break the clinch.
Rypien avoids the elbow strike from Me, against the cage.
Rypien can't break the clinch.
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!
Me prevents Rypien from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rypien has Me pressed against the cage, preventing Me from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rypien is looking to break free of the clinch but Me has double underhooks.
Me is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rypien wants to get back to striking at distance but Me won't allow it.
Rypien stalling in the clinch.
Rypien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Me's efforts to push away.
Me with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Me is trying to stall.
Rypien blocks an elbow strike.
Me throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rypien blocks it with crossed arms.
Rypien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rypien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Me.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me is looking to clinch but Rypien is avoiding it.
Me looks to clinch
and Rypien counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rypien scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Me misses with a takedown
and Rypien counters with a right hand to the body.
Rypien rushes Me and presses him up against the cage.
Rypien lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Me is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Me looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rypien is trying to break the clinch but Me has him pressed against the cage.
Rypien is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rypien wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rypien wants to get back to striking at distance but Me won't allow it.
Me can't break the clinch.
Me trying to control the position but instead, Rypien has worked for underhooks and has pushed Me into the cage.
Me prevents Rypien from breaking the clinch.
Me is looking to break free of the clinch but Rypien has double underhooks.
Me is trying to stall.
Me wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rypien prevents Me from breaking the clinch.
Me tries to break free but Rypien pushes him back against the cage.
Me wants to stall.
Me has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me looking to slow down the pace here.
Me landing knees to the body.
Rypien working hard to break the clinch.
Rypien stalling against the cage.
Rypien wants to break free but Me has control.
Rypien tries to circle away but Me has him pinned against the cage.
Rypien wants to break the clinch but can't.
Me keeps control of Rypien as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me is trying to force a seperation but Rypien has the dominant position.
Me breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rypien misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rypien dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Me takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rypien with a nice cross.
Me fails with an attempt to clinch.
Me shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rypien as he jumps to the side.
Rypien scores with a hook.
Me tries to clinch there but Rypien circles away.
Rypien misses the shot to the body.
Me doesn't manage to clinch there - Rypien circles away.
Rypien is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Me rather than just go for the knockout.
Me closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rypien counters with a single leg into guard. Me didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rypien passes into half guard.
Rypien takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Me is trying to get back to full guard.
Rypien content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Me wants to get back to his feet.
Rypien content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rypien trying to control the pace.
Me tries to roll over but Rypien keeps him under control.
Me wants to get back to full guard but Rypien has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rypien controlling the position easily from mount.
Rypien wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rypien controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rypien is riding his opponent, not letting Me buck him off.
Me can't escape the position.
Me looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rypien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rypien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Me manages to avoid it.
Rypien throws out a powerful jab.
Belo Me is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rypien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Me tries to land a knee to the head but Rypien blocks with his arms.
Rypien controlling the action here for a moment.
Me escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Me fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rypien connects with a body shot that sends Me's belly button to the back.
Me shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rypien as he jumps to the side.
Rick Rypien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rypien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Rypien stalls from top position.
Rick Rypien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rick Rypien was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rypien's jab looks to have found its range, popping Me under the eye.
Rypien fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rypien lands with a right hand.
Rypien lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rypien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Me is looking for a triangle but Rypien pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rypien wants to pass the guard but Me is keeping the position.
Me looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rypien passes into half guard.
Rypien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me tries to roll over but Rypien keeps him under control.
Rypien is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Me can't escape the position.
Rypien controlling from the full mount.
Me is looking to improve his position but Rypien isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rypien stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rypien circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rypien holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Me looking to throw knees to the head but Rypien is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me tries for a takedown but Rypien manages to get underhooks.
Me looking to stall.
Belo Me has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Me tries to land a knee to the head but Rypien blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Rypien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rypien winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Rypien!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Maoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernov's entrance music is 2rbina 2rista - Brutality. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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24
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Chernov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ming Maoki!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernov avoids a kick to the body.
Maoki throws a series of punches but Chernov avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Maoki - just one landing.
Maoki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chernov.
Maoki slaps away a takedown attempt from Chernov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chernov tries for a takedown but Maoki circles away easily
and Maoki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Chernov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maoki clinches up with Chernov and pushes him back against the cage.
Chernov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maoki is defending well.
A body shot lands from Maoki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maoki is defending well.
Chernov is breathing heavily.
Maoki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maoki drops back looking for a leg! Chernov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chernov manages to kick Maoki off! Maoki jumps back into Chernov's guard.
Maoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maoki is one step ahead there.
Maoki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chernov regains half guard.
Chernov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chernov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chernov tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Maoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chernov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chernov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chernov is working hard here to advance position.
Maoki is pressing down on Chernov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chernov is holding on for now.
Maoki prevents Chernov from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chernov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chernov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chernov.
Maoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chernov keeping moving, preventing Maoki from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chernov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernov, not yet.
Chernov is trying to control the position but Maoki postures up.
Maoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernov keeping full guard, as Maoki tries to pass.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ming Maoki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chernov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chernov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maoki looking for submissions off his back.
Maoki gets full guard.
Maoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chernov is aware though and is defending well.
Chernov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernov defends well.
Maoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ming Maoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chernov shoots in for a takedown but Maoki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chernov shoots in but no luck this time.
Maoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chernov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chernov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Chernov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chernov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maoki has Chernov up against the cage in a clinch.
Maoki lands with a left to the head.
Maoki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chernov wants to control but Maoki is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernov tries to get to full guard but Maoki has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maoki seems to be working for a kimura but Chernov defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chernov sees it coming and defends easily.
Maoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chernov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chernov trying to hold on to Maoki's head to control him but Maoki postures up.
Chernov is defending against the submission attempts here by Maoki.
Maoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chernov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernov is trying to control but can't.
Maoki is keen to just control but Chernov is a slippery customer.
Chernov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maoki on the ground.
Maoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chernov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maoki.
Chernov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maoki drops back looking for a leg! Chernov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chernov manages to kick Maoki off! Maoki jumps back into Chernov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maoki won't allow Chernov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maoki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chernov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chernov manages to get back to half guard.
Maoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chernov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maoki passes to full mount!
Chernov tries to hold on but Maoki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maoki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chernov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Chernov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Chernov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maoki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chernov to take his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernov can't escape the position.
Chernov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Maoki is hanging on to Chernov's back as he tries to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chernov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Maoki is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Chernov won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Maoki off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ming Maoki!
Post fight, Ming Maoki took to the microphone: 'I apologize to my fans. I was so close to another title fight but fell short. I am training to get back to the top again though.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rurik Kokovtsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rurik Kokovtsov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richard Head's chin.
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22
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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28
185 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Head!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rurik Kokovtsov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Head misses.
Good exchange - Head coming out on top.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kokovtsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Head's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kokovtsov under the eye.
Kokovtsov throws a right hand that Head ducks under and follows up with a left that Head also avoids with ease.
Kokovtsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kokovtsov throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kokovtsov lands a big head kick that sends Head tumbling to the mat! Kokovtsov takes a step backwards and waves Head back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Richard Head 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!
Head's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Head duly obliges.
A punch combination from Kokovtsov misses.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kokovtsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokovtsov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Head clobbers Kokovtsov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Head misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kokovtsov.
Kokovtsov throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head 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.
Kokovtsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Head takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Head lands with an uppercut that bounces Kokovtsov off the cage and back into range.
Kokovtsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Head moves away from the strike by Kokovtsov.
Head lands a head shot.
Head connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokovtsov throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Kokovtsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokovtsov takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Head misses.
Kokovtsov throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Head - just one landing.
Kokovtsov jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kokovtsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Head on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kokovtsov. Kokovtsov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kokovtsov lands a nice hook to Head's body. Head takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Head misses.
Kokovtsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kokovtsov throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokovtsov counters with a two punch combo.
Kokovtsov lands a left and a right that send Head crashing to the mat, dazed. Kokovtsov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Head is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokovtsov staying out of range there.
Oh Head is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Head loses concentration momentarily and Kokovtsov pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Head crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Kokovtsov finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rurik Kokovtsov! Rurik Kokovtsov retains his middleweight title!
Rurik Kokovtsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Narcissistic Cannibal. On his way into the cage it seems that Chester Sanchez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chester Sanchez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chester Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Chester Sanchez has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith cracks Sanchez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sanchez wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chester Sanchez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Smith connects with a jab.
Sanchez defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
Smith not doing much here.
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Smith trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanchez wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Smith prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Chester Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chester Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Smith feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Sanchez down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Sanchez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sanchez defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Leon Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Smith misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Smith regains half guard, as Sanchez was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets full guard.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chester Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Smith.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chester Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Smith misses.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez moves out of range as Smith strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Smith misses with a low kick.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chester Sanchez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is controlling Sanchez's trapped leg to prevent Sanchez from advancing to side control.
Sanchez prevents Smith from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanchez.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Smith managing to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leon Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chester Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Chester Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith misses with a right hand
enabling Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A big right from Smith misses.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanchez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanchez scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Jeez, Chester Sanchez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leon Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chester Sanchez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leon Smith!
Leon Smith is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Leon Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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