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RCD 87: Pure Malice PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bodies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Green's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Silva forces Green back against the cage and clinches.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva works Green's body with a nice hook.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Green shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Green on that attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva looking to control.
Green postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva trying to control the position.
Green prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anderson Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Silva jabs at Green's body.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Green takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Silva.
Green scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Green steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Green, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green is breathing heavily.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva is looking to slow Green down with leg kicks.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Green won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Green looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Green looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva forces Green back against the cage and clinches.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arthur Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Green takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Green rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva lands a high kick!
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva cracks the inside of Green's front leg.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva cracks the inside of Green's front leg.
Green shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Silva is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green prevents Silva from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Green thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Green is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Green is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Green is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva kicks off Green and gets to his feet.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Green is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Silva.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Green down.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva is looking to slow Green down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Green misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva lands with a hook. Green tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Silva throws a head kick that Green semi-blocks.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green blocks a head kick by Silva.
Arthur Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Green takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Silva jabs at Green's body.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Green off to one side.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva thows a body kick. Green tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Silva cracks the inside of Green's front leg.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Silva tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Arthur Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva thumps Green with a low kick.
Silva is looking to slow Green down with leg kicks.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Silva rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Gusano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pvt. Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pvt. Palmer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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164 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucas Gusano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pvt. Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Gusano throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Gusano blocks a leg kick.
Gusano misses with a body shot.
Gusano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palmer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gusano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gusano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palmer catches Gusano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palmer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusano looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Palmer with a nice cross.
Palmer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gusano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Gusano.
Palmer lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusano throws a sloppy body shot
and Palmer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gusano really felt that one!
Gusano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusano thows a body shot but no joy.
Palmer swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Palmer.
Gusano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gusano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palmer cracks Gusano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Palmer checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Gusano. Beautiful body shot.
Gusano checks a low kick from Palmer.
Palmer lands with a hook. Gusano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Gusano.
Gusano is looking to wear down Palmer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gusano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gusano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palmer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gusano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gusano motions for Palmer to come forward. Gusano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palmers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gusano just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusano avoids the head kick by Palmer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Palmer. That's going to slow Gusano down.
Gusano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmer. Palmer obviously looking to wear him down.
Gusano drops his hands momentarily and Palmer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palmer throws a shot to the body.
Palmer lands a high kick!
Lucas Gusano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Palmer moves away from the strike by Gusano.
Gusano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Palmer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gusano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palmer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gusano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
A big right from Gusano misses.
Palmer lands with an overhand left.
Gusano thows a leg kick but Palmer checks it
and Palmer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Palmer cracks Gusano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Palmer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gusano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gusano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gusano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gusano lands with a good body shot.
Palmer slips under a jab from Gusano.
Palmer swinging wildly here.
Palmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gusano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmer checks a leg kick nicely.
Gusano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palmer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusano misses with a body kick.
Gusano dodges the punch combination from Palmer.
Nice uppercut there from Palmer.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer thumps Gusano with a low kick.
Palmer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palmer tries to work over Gusano's front leg with a kick but Gusano checks it.
Gusano misses with a looping right.
A lazy body kick from Gusano
letting Palmer counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palmer.
Gusano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gusano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gusano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palmer can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gusano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Palmer misses with a kick to the body.
Gusano digs a good hook to Palmer's body.
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pvt. Palmer 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.
Gusano misses with a body shot.
Gusano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Palmer keeps Gusano at a distance using the push kick.
Palmer throws a front kick that sends Gusano stumbling back into the cage.
Gusano just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gusano misses with a body punch
and Palmer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gusano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmer feints and then cracks Gusano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gusano down.
Gusano takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palmer.
Gusano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palmer checks it well.
Gusano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gusano misses the shot to the body.
Palmer throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gusano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palmer scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from Gusano misses.
Gusano throws a poor cross that misses
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pvt. Palmer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Palmer throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palmer.
Palmer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gusano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gusano's calf.
Gusano throws a leg kick that misses.
Palmer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Palmer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gusano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gusano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good shot there by Palmer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusano misses with a low kick.
Gusano misses with a straight right.
Palmer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Palmer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palmer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gusano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Palmer is in Gusano's guard.
Palmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palmer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Palmer throwing strikes from guard but Gusano blocks nicely.
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gusano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gusano wants to stand up but Palmer is controlling him.
Palmer throws an elbow that misses. Gusano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Palmer's guard. Nice move by Gusano!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusano throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palmer is on top in guard.
Gusano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palmer connects with a couple of short punches.
Palmer postures up in Gusano's guard and throws a big left but Gusano blocks it.
Gusano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Palmer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gusano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gusano avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Gusano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Palmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Gusano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gusano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palmer can pounce on him.
Gusano throws a sloppy head kick
and Palmer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusano misses with a body shot.
Gusano throws a head kick but Palmer moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gusano throws a front kick aimed at Palmer's knee but Palmer avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Palmer.
Palmer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Palmer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gusano's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palmer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Palmer. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pvt. Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gusano throws a head kick that misses.
Palmer connects with a crisp jab.
Palmer connects with a jab.
Palmer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palmer lands a jab to Gusano's midsection.
Gusano misses with an uppercut. Palmer saw that one coming.
Gusano takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Palmer - just one landing.
Gusano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palmer.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gusano as he avoids it easily.
Palmer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palmer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Palmer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gusano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusano. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Gusano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gusano throws an overhand right that lands on Palmer's shoulder, as Palmer tries to avoid the shot.
Gusano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palmer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gusano's calf.
Gusano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from Palmer tenderised Gusano's leg. Gusano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palmer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palmer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Palmer finds it's target.
Palmer throws a head kick that half lands.
Palmer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gusano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer with a nice cross.
Pvt. Palmer 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.
Palmer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gusano at a distance.
Gusano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palmer.
The fighters circling - Gusano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palmer.
Gusano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gusano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Gusano.
Palmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gusano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Palmer blocks a jab.
Palmer lands a two punch combo.
Gusano misses with a straight left.
Gusano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice uppercut lands for Palmer. That snapped Gusano's head back.
Gusano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Palmer is predictable there
and Gusano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands with an uppercut that bounces Gusano off the cage and back into range.
Palmer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palmer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gusano on the side of the head.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Palmer.
Gusano throws a big shot that misses.
Lucas Gusano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gusano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Palmer scores with a leg kick.
Palmer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gusano momentarily.
Palmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gusano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmer connects with a crisp jab.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gusano is out of range and Palmer settles back down.
Gusano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gusano looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Palmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gusano tries to avoid it but Palmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gusano to the ground. Gusano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gusano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Palmer lands with an overhand left.
Gusano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gusano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Pvt. Palmer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gusano to the mat! Gusano manages to get full guard.
Palmer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gusano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palmer has managed to get both his arms back between Gusano's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pvt. Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palmer 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pvt. Palmer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Riori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leone Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel Riori had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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32
166 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Riori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leone Montana!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riori drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Montana throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Montana misses with a head kick.
Montana thows a body shot but no joy.
Montana swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Montana.
Riori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montana.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Montana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riori.
Montana cracks Riori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Montana lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Montana looks to land a combination but Riori avoids it well.
Montana blocks a head kick by Riori.
Riori throws an overhand right that lands on Montana's shoulder, as Montana tries to avoid the shot.
Riori decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Montana wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riori misses with a head shot. Montana uses the momentum to regain guard.
Riori stops Montana from standing up.
Riori tries to free his leg and advance position but Montana is retaining full guard.
Riori prevents Montana from getting back to his feet.
Montana keeping full guard, as Riori tries to pass.
Riori trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.
Montana pushes Riori off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riori blocks a leg kick.
Riori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Montana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riori scrambles back to his feet.
Nice cross by Montana.
Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montana as he avoids it easily.
Montana throws a hook but Riori blocks it.
Montana scores with a head kick.
Montana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montana.
Montana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montana wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Riori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riori tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
Montana tries to clinch but Riori is having none of it.
Montana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Riori to counter with a crisp jab.
Montana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Angel Riori has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Montana.
Montana throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana misses with a straight left.
Riori shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montana but Montana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riori.
Angel Riori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riori moves away from the strike by Montana.
Riori blocks a head kick by Montana.
Montana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montana wants it to stay on the feet.
Riori dodges the punch combination from Montana.
Riori drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riori wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Montana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riori postures up in Montana's guard and throws a big left but Montana blocks it.
Riori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montana manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Riori looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Montana!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riori throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Riori unloads with some shots from mount but Montana bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montana tries to buck Riori off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riori controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leone Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angel Riori's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Riori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Montana's corner calls for a 1-2. Montana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Montana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riori shoots in and bounces Montana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Riori might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riori won't allow Montana to get back to his feet.
Riori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Montana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Montana scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Riori with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Montana as Riori shoots in.
Riori shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montana sprawls well. Montana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riori gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Riori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montana scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Riori.
Montana staying out of range there.
Leone Montana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montana.
A bone on bone clash there as Montana blocks the leg kick.
Leone Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws a shot from downtown. Riori moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Montana finds it's target.
Montana misses with a two punch combination.
Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Riori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Montana is able to avoid easily.
Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Riori shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Montana defends it nicely.
Riori shoots in for a double leg but Montana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montana misses the jab.
Riori changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riori is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riori thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riori swings around for an armbar but Montana sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riori's guard.
Montana wants to stand but Riori has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Montana stands and steps away. Riori gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Montana tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Montana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Riori as he connects with a hook.
Montana tries to clinch but Riori moves out of range.
Montana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riori.
Montana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montana wants it to stay on the feet.
Montana lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana throws a head kick but Riori moves out of range.
Montana throws the kick towards the body but Riori avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Montana. No joy for Riori on that attempt.
Riori looks for a takedown but Montana sprawls well.
Montana sizes up Riori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana cracks Riori with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Montana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Montana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leone Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angel Riori's cut.
That's time! Riori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Montana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Riori shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leone Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riori defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
Riori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riori will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Montana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riori shoots in but Montana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Riori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riori moves out of range of the strikes.
Riori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riori takes one on the button.
Riori ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Riori shoots in and drives through. Montana sprawls well.
Montana throws a head kick but Riori moves out of range.
Montana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Riori's shoulder, as Riori tries to avoid the shot.
Riori lands with an uppercut that bounces Montana off the cage and back into range.
Riori ducks under a wild hook from Montana.
A shot to the liver by Riori. Beautiful body shot.
Riori defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
Montana blocks a jab.
Montana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riori shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riori avoids the head kick by Montana.
Riori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Montana misses its intended target.
Montana throws a right hand that Riori ducks under and follows up with a left that Riori also avoids with ease.
Montana missing with a left hand there. Riori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riori shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Montana is trying to defend but Riori finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Montana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riori trying to control from half guard but Montana is working away.
Riori trying to pass the guard but Montana defending well.
Montana is staying active underneath Riori, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riori is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montana defends it well.
Riori is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montana defends it well.
Montana is looking to escape.
Riori wants to take a breather but Montana is having none of it.
Angel Riori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riori looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana wants to get back to his feet.
Leone Montana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montana keeps working.
Angel Riori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riori is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montana is just riding it out for now. Riori eventually gives up the hold.
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 Angel Riori.
I think Montana 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leone Montana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Soendergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bu Bu Buu Da (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Soendergaard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
195 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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30
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Soendergaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bu Bu Buu Da!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soendergaard 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Soendergaard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da looking for a sweep. Not yet Da, not yet.
Da keeping full guard, as Soendergaard tries to pass.
Da keeping moving, preventing Soendergaard from controlling successfully.
Soendergaard postures up.
Soendergaard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Soendergaard controlling the position from side mount.
Soendergaard tries for a kimura but Da is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soendergaard in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Soendergaard lands a few punches from side control.
Soendergaard is chipping away with strikes.
Da is trying to get back to his feet.
Soendergaard is putting a hurting on Da here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Soendergaard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soendergaard working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soendergaard wants to control but Da is keeping him busy.
Soendergaard tries to advance to mount but Da denies him.
Soendergaard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soendergaard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soendergaard taking a breather here.
Soendergaard trying to control the action but Da is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soendergaard looks up at the clock and then as Da takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Soendergaard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Da is working to avoid the ground and pound but Soendergaard connects with a decent elbow.
Soendergaard moves into full mount!
Soendergaard working Da over with strikes here.
Da is rocked!
Soendergaard 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soendergaard has hold of Da's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Soendergaard is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Da has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Da!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soendergaard pulls Da in close to prevent any damage.
Soendergaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da is one step ahead there.
Da really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soendergaard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soendergaard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soendergaard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da trying to control but Soendergaard is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Soendergaard 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Da goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da pushes Soendergaard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soendergaard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da.
Soendergaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soendergaard jumps guard but Da stands there with Soendergaard around his waist. Soendergaard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Da gets underhooks to prevent Soendergaard's takedown attempt.
Da gets underhooks to prevent Soendergaard's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Soendergaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soendergaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soendergaard jumps into guard, dragging Da to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soendergaard is keeping the position for now.
Da wants to control from the top but Soendergaard keeps moving.
Soendergaard looking for a guillotine here but Da defends easily.
Da has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Soendergaard to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Da is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Soendergaard pulls down on the head and he's put Da to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Soendergaard!
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Soendergaard 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 Alf Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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32
220 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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alf Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Hoffman scores with a hook to the body. Tanner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoffman swings widly with a right hand
and Hoffman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tanner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman misses the shot to the body.
Hoffman misses with a body punch
and Tanner counters with a body kick that stops Hoffman in his tracks momentarily.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a shot to the body
and Tanner counters with a series of strikes. Hoffman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tanner jabs Hoffman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoffman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanner is out of range and Hoffman settles back down.
Hoffman misses with a two punch combination.
Butch Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoffman swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Alf Tanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tanner avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Tanner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Tanner darts in and clinches Hoffman up against the cage.
Hoffman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tanner lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman is struggling to control the position.
Hoffman wants a takedown.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Hoffman misses with the head strike.
Hoffman misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoffman manages to break the clinch.
Tanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tanner lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoffman off the cage and back into range.
Hoffman takes a swing at Tanner's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman lands a right hook to the body.
Tanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Hoffman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanner.
Tanner lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoffman off the cage and back into range.
Tanner clinches.
Hoffman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoffman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the cage.
Tanner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoffman working aggressively here.
Tanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffman is defending well for now.
Tanner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman blocks a body shot from Tanner.
Tanner working aggressively here.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffman controls the action.
Tanner misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Tanner - that landed with a thud.
Hoffman looks gassed!
Hoffman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tanner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoffman or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Tanner.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Tanner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoffman.
Nice body punch from Tanner - that landed with a thud.
Tanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Tanner.
Tanner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanner lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Tanner.
Tanner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tanner on the inside.
Hoffman is rocked!
Tanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffman is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffman controls the action.
Hoffman seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Hoffman.
Tanner pushes Hoffman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanner tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Tanner back against the cage.
Tanner pushes Hoffman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanner can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffman controls the action.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Tanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanner lands with a short shot to the head.
Tanner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanner creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Hoffman! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Tanner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alf Tanner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Pattinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weed Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattinson comes to the cage accompanied by Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65. The key to victory for Edward Pattinson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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24
169 lbs
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26
165 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
8 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward Pattinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Weed Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Hopper or perhaps it was just good defense by Pattinson which made him look bad.
Hopper looks for a takedown but Pattinson sprawls well.
Hopper scores with a takedown into Pattinson's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hopper trying to control but Pattinson is working from the bottom.
Pattinson working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pattinson sprawls well. Pattinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hopper gets slowly back to his feet.
Edward Pattinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed Hopper.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pattinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Pattinson.
Jab, jab by Pattinson - just one landing.
Pattinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopper's calf.
Pattinson throws a head kick but Hopper moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hopper blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopper has his takedown stuffed
and Hopper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pattinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pattinson is trying to escape the mount.
Pattinson is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopper with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hopper has hold of Pattinson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pattinson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson is trying desperately to improve position.
Hopper avoids the attempt from Pattinson to control.
Hopper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pattinson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pattinson is looking to reverse the position.
Hopper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pattinson is looking to regain half guard here but Hopper keeps moving and retains side control.
Hopper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper is trying to get an arm triangle but Pattinson is defending well.
Hopper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pattinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hopper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pattinson, who protects the arm well.
Hopper is trying to get an arm triangle but Pattinson is defending well.
Hopper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper controls the position.
Hopper wants to control but Pattinson is keeping him busy.
Hopper wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pattinson, who protects the arm well.
Hopper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hopper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pattinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weed Hopper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hopper looks for a takedown but Pattinson sprawls well.
Hopper shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopper fails with a takedown attempt.
Edward Pattinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed Hopper.
Pattinson lands a leg kick that knocks Hopper off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Pattinson as Hopper shoots in.
Pattinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopper.
Weed Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pattinson lands a right hook to the body.
Pattinson thumps Hopper with a low kick.
Hopper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pattinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pattinson misses with a head kick.
Pattinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pattinson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hopper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pattinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edward Pattinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Pattinson.
Pattinson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pattinson to the mat! Pattinson manages to get full guard.
Pattinson looking to control.
Pattinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopper is aware though and is defending well.
Pattinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hopper wants to pass the guard but Pattinson is keeping the position.
Hopper trying to control but Pattinson is working from the bottom.
Hopper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopper trying to control but Pattinson is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Weed Hopper hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pattinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopper. Hopper gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopper has a takedown stuffed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pattinson.
Pattinson throws a big shot that misses.
Pattinson cracks Hopper with a good jab.
Pattinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopper.
Pattinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pattinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson sizes up Hopper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hopper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pattinson circles away.
Pattinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pattinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pattinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hopper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pattinson looks to land a left hand but Hopper moved out of range nicely.
Pattinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pattinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopper.
Hopper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pattinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hopper trying to control but Pattinson is working from the bottom.
Hopper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pattinson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hopper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson controls Hopper momentarily but Hopper frees himself.
Hopper content to stall in guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pattinson trying to keep a closed guard but Hopper is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Weed Hopper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edward Pattinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hopper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pattinson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopper scores a takedown into full mount!
Pattinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pattinson is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Pattinson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pattinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopper moves away.
Hopper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hopper showed some decent athleticism there.
Pattinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hopper is working away from the top position though.
Hopper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pattinson is just riding it out for now. Hopper eventually gives up the hold.
Hopper is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pattinson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pattinson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hopper is not content to let Pattinson control the position.
Pattinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopper on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper can't do much from the bottom here.
Hopper is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pattinson off and has taken his back!
Pattinson is trying to break free.
Pattinson trying to control the hands but Hopper breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pattinson is defending well though. Hopper let's go of the attempt for now.
Pattinson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hopper gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pattinson is defending well though. Hopper let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper avoiding Pattinson 's attempts to control his hands.
Hopper working for a choke but Pattinson reverses nicely into Hopper 's guard.
Hopper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pattinson is one step ahead there.
Pattinson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hopper's guard.
Hopper trying to keep a closed guard but Pattinson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pattinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hopper keeping moving, preventing Pattinson from controlling successfully.
Hopper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pattinson stacks Hopper on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pattinson!
Hopper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pattinson working away.
Hopper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pattinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pattinson prevents Hopper from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper is trying to control but Pattinson passes into side control!
Pattinson trying to control the position but Hopper is working away.
Pattinson laying and praying for a moment but Hopper takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hopper is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopper works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pattinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pattinson wants to control but Hopper is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Weed Hopper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hopper 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weed Hopper!
Weed Hopper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Ocho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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281 lbs
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300 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Numero Ocho!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ocho throws a lazy right hand but Pitbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ocho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ocho lands an overhand right.
Ocho swats away the attempt to clinch by Pitbull.
Pitbull instigates a clinch.
Pitbull landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pitbull taking a breather.
Pitbull tries to land a knee to the head but Ocho blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ocho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitbull using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ocho tries to circle away but Pitbull has him pinned against the cage.
Ocho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pitbull tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ocho avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocho managing to block the knees to the body from Pitbull.
Ocho working aggressively here.
Ocho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ocho working hard to break the clinch.
Pitbull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ocho lands with a cross.
Ocho connects with a right hand. Pitbull shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitbull wants to clinch up but Ocho keeps it at a distance.
Ocho connects with a jab.
Pitbull avoids the body shot from Ocho.
Ocho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ocho looks gassed!
Pitbull bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Ocho! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Numero Ocho has been cut.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pitbull wanted to stand there but Ocho had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pitbull stands and steps away. Ocho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pitbull moves into the clinch.
Pitbull will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ocho up against the cage.
Pitbull manages to break the clinch.
Pitbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ocho.
Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ocho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ocho scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pitbull moves away from the strike by Ocho.
Ocho throws an overhand right that lands on Pitbull's shoulder, as Pitbull tries to avoid the shot.
Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ocho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocho swinging wildly here.
Ocho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pitbull has time to react.
Ocho misses with a right hand
and Pitbull counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pitbull.
Pitbull tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pitbull misses with a knee to the head.
Pitbull can't break the clinch.
Ocho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitbull's efforts to push away.
Ocho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ocho managing to block the knees to the body from Pitbull.
Ocho misses with some punches.
Ocho wants to break free but Pitbull has control.
Ocho misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocho is trying to break the clinch but Pitbull has him pressed against the cage.
Ocho wants to break free but Pitbull has control.
Ocho throws a head punch that misses.
Pitbull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ocho is defending well for now.
A bit of stalling here from Ocho.
Pitbull blocks a body shot from Ocho.
Ocho wants to break free but Pitbull has control.
Ocho misses with some punches.
Ocho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitbull throws a shot from downtown. Ocho moves away and avoids it.
Pitbull staying out of range there.
Ocho throws a hook but Pitbull blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ocho misses with an uppercut. Pitbull saw that one coming.
Ocho swings widly with a right hand
and Pitbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ocho throws a series of punches but Pitbull avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pitbull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Numero Ocho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ocho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ocho gets tackled into the cage by Pitbull. Pitbull maintains the clinch.
Ocho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pitbull throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ocho blocks it with crossed arms.
Pitbull breaks the clinch.
Ocho lands a really nice looking cross but Pitbull seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Pitbull.
Pitbull slips under a jab from Ocho.
Pitbull tries to clinch up.
Pitbull walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Ocho misses.
Johnny Pitbull is winning the standup battle so far.
Ocho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ocho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitbull moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Numero Ocho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitbull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ocho keeps the fight on the outside.
Ocho misses with a hook.
Ocho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ocho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pitbull throws a hook but Ocho avoids it easily.
Pitbull closes the distance and clinches.
Pitbull blocks a body shot from Ocho.
Pitbull tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ocho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Ocho there.
Ocho scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Ocho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitbull on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pitbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ocho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pitbull wants to clinch.
Ocho throws a lazy right hand but Pitbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitbull blocks a jab.
Pitbull tries to clinch there but Ocho circles away.
Ocho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pitbull needs to keep his hands up - Ocho had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocho looks to land a left hand but Pitbull moved out of range nicely.
Ocho scores with the left hand. Pitbull knows he should have avoided that one.
Pitbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitbull moves away from the strike by Ocho.
Nice defenses there by Pitbull.
Pitbull throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ocho tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitbull has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ocho is proving hard to escape from.
Ocho wants to sweep here but Pitbull controlling him for the moment.
Pitbull stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ocho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ocho wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull tries to stand but Ocho is controlling from the bottom.
Ocho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitbull manages to get himself to full guard.
Ocho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitbull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Ocho from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pitbull ducks under a wild hook from Ocho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Numero Ocho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Numero Ocho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ocho looks to throw the jab but Pitbull is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocho. Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Ocho. Those never looked like landing.
Ocho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitbull moves away.
Ocho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ocho misses the jab.
Pitbull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pitbull connects with a jab.
Pitbull misses with a body shot.
Pitbull drops his hands momentarily and Ocho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ocho lands a jab to the head.
Ocho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ocho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocho swats away the attempt to clinch by Pitbull.
Pitbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ocho.
Pitbull tries to clinch up but Ocho circles away and keeps his distance.
Ocho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decent striking displayed by Ocho there.
Ocho loads up on a big right hand but Pitbull slips the punch.
Ocho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Ocho. Those never looked like landing.
Ocho cracks Pitbull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pitbull catches Ocho napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Ocho to the canvas!
Ocho is rocked!
That has opened up Numero Ocho's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ocho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocho 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.
Ocho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
Pitbull throws a big elbow that misses.
Pitbull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ocho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitbull wants to get up but he can't break Ocho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
Pitbull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pitbull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pitbull wants to get up but he can't break Ocho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ocho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ocho trying to keep a closed guard but Pitbull is proving a slippery customer.
Pitbull is looking to work some ground and pound but Ocho has wrist control.
Ocho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Numero Ocho hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ocho throws a lazy right hand but Pitbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Ocho.
Ocho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pitbull.
Pitbull throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ocho tumbling to the canvas!
Ocho is still in real trouble! Can Pitbull finish him?
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!
Ocho controlling Pitbull's posture.
Pitbull stands up over Ocho, holding on to his feet. Pitbull throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Ocho is out cold! Pitbull lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Pitbull!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Driggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figaro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Prospect - Warrior kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julio Driggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabin Figaro!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driggs cracks Figaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Driggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Driggs tries to clinch but Figaro moves out of range.
Figaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Driggs.
Driggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Figaro is out of range and Driggs settles back down.
Driggs scores with a nice body kick.
Figaro misses with a hook. Driggs ducked under it nicely.
Figaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Driggs in his tracks.
Driggs misses with a low kick.
Driggs throws a low kick but Figaro moves out of range easily.
Driggs misses with a wild body shot.
Figaro throws a hook but Driggs avoids it easily.
Figaro misses with a body punch
and Driggs counters with an inside leg kick.
Driggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driggs looks for the body kick but Figaro saw that one coming.
Driggs with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Figaro.
A swing and a miss from Driggs.
Figaro avoids a kick to the body.
Figaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Figaro throws a head kick that Driggs semi-blocks.
Driggs avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Figaro.
Figaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Driggs closes the distance and clinches.
Driggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Figaro.
Figaro lands with a right to the head.
Driggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Driggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Figaro's head.
Driggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Driggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Driggs slips a jab from Figaro.
Good work by Figaro as he checks the leg kick.
Figaro works Driggs's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Driggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Figaro with a jab.
Figaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Driggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Figaro misses with a body shot
and Driggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driggs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Driggs cracks a nice hook into Figaro's ribs.
Driggs checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Driggs avoids the body shot from Figaro.
Driggs throws a head kick but Figaro moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Driggs.
A bone on bone clash there as Figaro blocks the leg kick.
Julio Driggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Driggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Figaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Driggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Driggs throws a chopping leg kick but Figaro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Julio Driggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Figaro as he connects with a hook.
Driggs is rocked!
Figaro ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Driggs's jaw. Driggs's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Figaro does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sabin Figaro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch - No Remorse as his entrance music. Nate McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Emelianenko sprawling to the canvas. McDonald follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Emelianenko hang on?
It looks like Mirko Emelianenko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko is concentrating on defense, preventing McDonald from advancing position.
McDonald not doing much here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emelianenko checks it well.
Nate McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but McDonald is blocking nicely.
McDonald tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emelianenko lands a right hand.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Emelianenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McDonald is trying to break free.
Emelianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDonald tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Emelianenko jumps back.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald keeps Emelianenko at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelianenko. That's going to slow McDonald down.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
McDonald throws a combination. Emelianenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Emelianenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot lands for McDonald.
McDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Emelianenko.
McDonald avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Emelianenko gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
Emelianenko misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emelianenko obliges.
McDonald looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Emelianenko tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Emelianenko back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDonald can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Emelianenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald!
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mirko Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mirko Emelianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Emelianenko - that will leave a mark!
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko instigates a clinch.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Emelianenko lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
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!
Emelianenko lands an uppercut.
Mirko Emelianenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDonald's face.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko.
It looks like Nate McDonald has been cut.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Emelianenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Emelianenko is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Emelianenko saw that one coming.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a knee to the head.
Emelianenko tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald tries to stall but Emelianenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Emelianenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Emelianenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
Emelianenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Emelianenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonald is trying to stall.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Emelianenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on McDonald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Emelianenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Emelianenko crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a body punch.
Emelianenko pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko scores with a three punch combo!
Mirko Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonald takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Emelianenko dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Emelianenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Emelianenko slips a jab from McDonald.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Emelianenko.
McDonald throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelianenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelianenko connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Emelianenko.
McDonald tries a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Emelianenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a shot to the body.
Emelianenko is pushing McDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
Emelianenko lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
A short uppercut from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianenko.
A short left from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Emelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Emelianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Emelianenko scores with a jab.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Emelianenko jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko checks a low kick from McDonald.
A cross from Emelianenko lands.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
Good leg kick by Emelianenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Emelianenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
McDonald throws a low kick but Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelianenko thumps McDonald with a low kick.
Mirko Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelianenko cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on McDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emelianenko tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
Nate McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Emelianenko won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Emelianenko obliges.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emelianenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Emelianenko, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Emelianenko!
Mirko Emelianenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Matterhorn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sharp Dressed Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Alexandrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Von Matterhorn on his heels. He'll look to pass Von Matterhorn's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Von Matterhorn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Matterhorn is pulling down on Alexandrov's head. It's preventing any offense from Alexandrov, at least for the moment.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Matterhorn wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Matterhorn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alexandrov manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Matterhorn tries to roll over but Alexandrov keeps him under control.
Alexandrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Matterhorn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Matterhorn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alexandrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Matterhorn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alexandrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Matterhorn defending well though.
Alexandrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Matterhorn defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Von Matterhorn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Von Matterhorn tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alexandrov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Alexandrov!
Fedor Alexandrov retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Fedor Alexandrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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