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RCD 90: Heavy Duty PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Charriot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracen McDaniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Charriot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gracen McDaniel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniel slips a jab and a cross from Charriot.
Charriot looks to throw the jab but McDaniel is out of range.
Charriot slips under a jab from McDaniel.
Charriot throws the left hand but McDaniel avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for McDaniel.
Charriot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDaniel moves away.
McDaniel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDaniel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charriot.
It looks like Gracen McDaniel has been cut.
McDaniel misses with a body shot.
Charriot misses with a hook. McDaniel ducked under it nicely.
McDaniel needs to keep his hands up - Charriot had a free shot at his head there.
McDaniel lands a jab to Charriot's midsection.
McDaniel tries to land a leg kick but Charriot saw it coming and moves away.
McDaniel throws an overhand right that lands on Charriot's shoulder, as Charriot tries to avoid the shot.
Charriot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDaniel throws a low kick but Charriot moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charriot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDaniel checks a leg kick.
Charriot fails to land with a series of punches.
McDaniel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Charriot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniel thows a body shot but no joy.
Charriot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDaniel tries to land a leg kick but Charriot saw it coming and moves away.
McDaniel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Charriot under the eye.
McDaniel swings for the body but Charriot moves out of range.
McDaniel misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDaniel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Charriot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Charriot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDaniel.
Charriot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDaniel.
Charriot lands a nice shot to the body.
Charriot lands with a straight right. McDaniel didn't see that one coming.
McDaniel misses with a low kick.
Charriot fails to land with a series of punches.
McDaniel tries to work over Charriot's front leg with a kick but Charriot checks it.
Charriot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDaniel is rocked!
McDaniel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Charriot rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charriot darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! McDaniel's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Charriot before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Charriot!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ex Perimental (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ex Perimental!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perimental scores with a sloppy right hand. MacLeod should have avoided that one.
MacLeod moves into the clinch.
Perimental lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ex Perimental has been cut.
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
MacLeod rushes Perimental and presses him up against the cage.
Perimental misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perimental working aggressively here.
MacLeod works on Perimental's body with a couple of short punches.
Perimental can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
MacLeod breaks from the clinch.
MacLeod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacLeod throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perimental misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Perimental working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Perimental.
MacLeod landing knees to the body.
MacLeod presses Perimental against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perimental looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perimental misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perimental misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perimental.
Perimental lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Perimental controls the action.
MacLeod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perimental tries to land a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks with his arms.
MacLeod stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
MacLeod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick lands from MacLeod that sends Perimental to the canvas. Perimental tries to scramble back to his feet but MacLeod brings him back down into side control.
Perimental is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perimental is letting MacLeod control him for a moment.
Perimental is still in real trouble! Can MacLeod finish him?
Perimental isn't going anywhere.
Perimental seems to have recovered his senses.
MacLeod tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod decides to stand back up. MacLeod steps back and let's Perimental get back to his feet.
A head kick by Perimental misses
and MacLeod makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacLeod.
MacLeod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacLeod is working Perimental over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to work over Perimental's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod landing knees to the body.
MacLeod lands a body punch.
Perimental letting MacLeod take a breather here.
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacLeod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacLeod connects with a body shot that sends Perimental's belly button to the back.
MacLeod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacLeod clinches with his opponent.
MacLeod lands a nice uppercut.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up Ex Perimental's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perimental throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perimental.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perimental tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
MacLeod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacLeod cracks Perimental's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Perimental slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before MacLeod can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would Like to thank myself for being such a bad motherfucker! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gennki Suddo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bu Bu Buu Da (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suddo comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Blind. Gennki Suddo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gennki Suddo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bu Bu Buu Da!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da thows a body shot but no joy.
Da misses with a two punch combination.
Suddo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da.
Da misses with an uppercut.
Da scores with a jab.
Da connects with a body shot that sends Suddo's belly button to the back.
Da tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suddo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suddo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da.
Da throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suddo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suddo.
Da misses with an uppercut
and Suddo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suddo is working for a submission of some sort.
Suddo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suddo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Da defends it well.
Suddo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suddo is trying to work for a kimura but Da is defending well.
Suddo prevents Da from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da won't allow Suddo to pass to mount.
Da wants to get back to his feet.
Suddo is trying to work for a kimura but Da is defending well.
Suddo is trying to work for a kimura but Da is defending well.
Da really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suddo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suddo seems to be working for a kimura but Da defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da wants to get back to full guard.
Suddo is working for a submission of some sort.
Suddo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Da's thigh. Da counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Suddo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Da has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suddo is working away from the top position though.
Da is looking for a sweep. Suddo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da is defending against the submission attempts here by Suddo.
Da trying to control but Suddo postures up.
Da is defending against the submission attempts here by Suddo.
Da is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gennki Suddo 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.
Da rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suddo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da wants to land a leg kick but Suddo is out of range.
Da throws a hook to the side of Suddo's head but Suddo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da misses with a body shot
letting Suddo counter with a right hand.
Suddo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Da misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Da.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da. Suddo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suddo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suddo tests Da's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da misses with a low kick as Suddo jumps back.
Suddo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Da is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Suddo rather than just go for the knockout.
Da misses with a body shot.
Da tries to clinch up but Suddo circles away and keeps his distance.
Da swings for the body but Suddo moves out of range.
Da scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Da throws a lazy right hand but Suddo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Da misses.
Da displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suddo throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da throws a lazy right hand but Suddo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da jabs Suddo right on the nose. Suddo blinks but takes it well.
Da scores with the left hand. Suddo knows he should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suddo misses with a straight left.
Da misses with a body shot.
Da looks to score with a jab to the body but Suddo is just out of range.
Bu Bu Buu Da seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Da, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da misses with a wild body shot.
Da looks to land a left hand but Suddo moved out of range nicely.
Da misses with a looping left.
Suddo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Da finds it's way round the side to connect with Suddo's head.
Suddo takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suddo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da, pushing him back against the cage.
Da has a couple of punches blocked by Suddo.
Da goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suddo.
Da lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Da working aggressively here.
Suddo tries to pull guard but Da holds him up against the cage and eventually Suddo drops back down to his feet.
Da misses with a body punch.
Da gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suddo.
Da misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da swings wildly with an uppercut but Suddo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Da fails to land.
Suddo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da uses from the top position.
Suddo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Da has his hands clasped together but Suddo extends an breaks Da's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Suddo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gennki Suddo!
An out of breath Gennki Suddo 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Pattinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and peter Tremain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pattinson comes to the cage accompanied by Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 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
8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward Pattinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, peter Tremain!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremain shoots in but no luck this time.
Pattinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tremain shoots in and bounces Pattinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pattinson pulls Tremain in to control the position.
Pattinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tremain being controlled here momentarily.
Tremain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pattinson is keeping the position for now.
Pattinson has control of Tremain's left arm, preventing Tremain from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Edward Pattinson.
Tremain throws a body kick that misses.
Pattinson lands an overhand right.
Tremain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pattinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tremain shoots for a double leg takedown but Pattinson sprawls well. He's pushed Tremain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pattinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tremain tries to break the clinch but Pattinson is controlling the position.
Pattinson breaks from the clinch.
Tremain drives through with a takedown into Pattinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pattinson pulls Tremain in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pattinson is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Edward Pattinson.
Pattinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tremain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pattinson cracks Tremain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pattinson pushes Tremain up against the cage in a clinch.
Tremain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pattinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Edward Pattinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of peter Tremain.
Pattinson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson with a nice cross.
Pattinson moves out of range as Tremain throws a body kick.
Tremain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pattinson swivels and escapes.
Tremain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pattinson clinches up with Tremain and pushes him back against the cage.
Tremain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tremain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pattinson.
Pattinson breaks the clinch.
Edward Pattinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Tremain with that takedown attempt.
Tremain throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Pattinson counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Tremain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pattinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tremain in his tracks.
Tremain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pattinson defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tremain doesn't manage to clinch there - Pattinson circles away.
Horrible takedown by Tremain or perhaps it was just good defense by Pattinson which made him look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tremain needs to keep his hands up - Pattinson had a free shot at his head there.
Pattinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tremain tries to keep at a distance but Pattinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tremain taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremain is pushing Pattinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pattinson is trying to force a seperation but Tremain has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Pattinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Pattinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No luck for Tremain with that takedown attempt.
Tremain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pattinson counters with a low kick, right behind Tremain 's knee.
Tremain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tremain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edward Pattinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of peter Tremain.
Pattinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tremain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pattinson. Pattinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Pattinson throws a head kick that half lands.
Pattinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tremain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pattinson connects with a looping right hand.
Tremain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tremain working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattinson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tremain is working to tighten is grip on Pattinson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pattinson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tremain is really squeezing tight and eventually Pattinson passes out! Tremain breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). peter Tremain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kaufman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diskoteka avaria-Nebo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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203 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Kaufman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kvasov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Kvasov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kvasov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaufman Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kvasov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kvasov connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Kvasov. No joy for Kaufman Jr on that attempt.
Kvasov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaufman Jr has time to react.
Kvasov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaufman Jr.
Kaufman Jr misses with a double jab.
Kvasov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kvasov wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kvasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaufman Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Kvasov sprawls well. He's pushed Kaufman Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kaufman Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvasov throws a low kick but Kaufman Jr moves out of range easily.
Kaufman Jr tries for a takedown but Kvasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Kaufman Jr misses.
Kvasov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaufman Jr. Kaufman Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr moves out of range as Kvasov strikes.
Kvasov connects with a leg kick. Kaufman Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kvasov misses with a low kick.
Kvasov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kaufman Jr's head.
It looks like Andy Kaufman Jr has been cut.
Kaufman Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kvasov.
Kaufman Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kvasov can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kvasov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kvasov misses with a few strikes there.
Kaufman Jr throws a hook but Kvasov avoids it easily.
A big right from Kvasov misses.
Kaufman Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Kvasov throws a leg kick but Kaufman Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kvasov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaufman Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaufman Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kvasov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaufman Jr is breathing heavily.
Kaufman Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Kvasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kvasov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kaufman Jr is rocked!
Kvasov throws a nice looking combination but Kaufman Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roman Kvasov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaufman Jr cracks Kvasov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kvasov misses with an uppercut. Kaufman Jr saw that one coming.
Kvasov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaufman Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaufman Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Kvasov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaufman Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kvasov.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Kvasov. Beautiful body shot.
Kaufman Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaufman Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kvasov throws a hook to the side of Kaufman Jr's head but Kaufman Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaufman Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kvasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaufman Jr somewhat.
Kaufman Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kvasov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvasov throws a low kick, looking for Kaufman Jr's leg but Kaufman Jr calmly moves out of range.
Kvasov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kvasov misses with a head kick.
Kvasov lands a body shot.
Kaufman Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Kvasov sprawls well. He's pushed Kaufman Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kvasov throws a right and a left that Kaufman Jr avoids nicely.
Kvasov lands a really nice looking cross but Kaufman Jr seems unphased.
Kaufman Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaufman Jr shoots for a takedown but Kvasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaufman Jr with a poor takedown
letting Kvasov counter with a right hand.
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!
Kvasov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaufman Jr's sensitive parts.
Kvasov lands a head kick. Kaufman Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kaufman Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvasov jabs Kaufman Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kvasov lands a big head kick that sends Kaufman Jr to the canvas! Kvasov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kvasov!
Roman Kvasov got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weed Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopper has chosen Ghost Town as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Weed Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather Jr scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Mayweather Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mayweather Jr enables Hopper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mayweather Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hopper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayweather Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mayweather Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hopper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hopper looking to pass the guard.
Hopper has gone for a leg lock! Mayweather Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hopper's guard.
Hopper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mayweather Jr 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 Mayweather Jr!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper can't do much from the bottom here.
Mayweather Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hopper to his feet.
Hopper with a poor takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopper shoots in but no luck this time.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather Jr shows good takedown defense.
Floyd Mayweather Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed Hopper.
Hopper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Mayweather Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr stuns Hopper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayweather Jr misses with a head kick.
Hopper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mayweather Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Hopper is trying to work for a kimura but Mayweather Jr is defending well.
Hopper 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.
Mayweather Jr is looking to control Hopper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayweather Jr avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayweather Jr defends it well.
Mayweather Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Hopper.
Hopper is working for an americana but Mayweather Jr has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hopper was thinking about the submission.
Mayweather Jr is trying to control the position but Hopper postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr keeping moving, preventing Hopper from controlling successfully.
Hopper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mayweather Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hopper has Mayweather Jr in his guard.
Mayweather Jr advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mayweather Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Weed Hopper 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.
Mayweather Jr throws a nice looking combination but Hopper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mayweather Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayweather Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Hopper takes one to the chin there.
Hopper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hopper misses with a takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Mayweather Jr takes a swing at Hopper's ribcage but misses.
Weed Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Floyd Mayweather Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed Hopper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather Jr. Hopper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopper motions for Mayweather Jr to come forward. Hopper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Mayweather Jr - just one landing.
Mayweather Jr scores with a jab. Hopper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Mayweather Jr finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Hopper with that takedown attempt.
Hopper misses with a takedown attempt - Mayweather Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hopper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hopper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mayweather Jr is fending him off so far but Hopper persists. Nope, Mayweather Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayweather Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hopper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mayweather Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopper.
Hopper takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mayweather Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayweather Jr pinned against the cage. Mayweather Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayweather Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopper dives in and grabs Mayweather Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mayweather Jr pushes down on Hopper's head and hops out.
Hopper closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather Jr, looking for a takedown. Hopper pushes Mayweather Jr against the cage but Mayweather Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Mayweather Jr does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather Jr throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr leaves Hopper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hopper fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopper is breathing heavily.
Hopper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Mayweather Jr. No joy for Hopper on that attempt.
Hopper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mayweather Jr catches Hopper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mayweather Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Mayweather Jr finds it's way through Hopper's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hopper or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather Jr which made him look bad.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayweather Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hopper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mayweather Jr defends it nicely.
Mayweather Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopper. Hopper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hopper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayweather Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayweather Jr as he jumps to the side.
Mayweather Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Mayweather Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mayweather Jr dips to his left and cracks Hopper with an uppercut!
Hopper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mayweather Jr scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Mayweather Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hopper with a poor takedown
and Mayweather Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr tests Hopper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayweather Jr lands a body shot.
A jab from Mayweather Jr does it's job there.
Mayweather Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopper's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hopper shoots in for a double leg but Mayweather Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hopper is defended easily by Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopper on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Mayweather Jr thuds his right hand into Hopper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mayweather Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayweather Jr swings for the body but Hopper moves out of range.
Mayweather Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopper with a poor takedown
and Mayweather Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mayweather Jr dips to his left and cracks Hopper with an uppercut!
Mayweather Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hopper misses with a low kick.
Hopper is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mayweather Jr. That's going to slow Hopper down.
Hopper fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hopper.
Hopper closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather Jr, looking for a takedown. Hopper pushes Mayweather Jr against the cage but Mayweather Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Floyd Mayweather Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weed Hopper.
Hopper avoids the body shot from Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Floyd Mayweather Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayweather Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopper somewhat.
Hopper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayweather Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Mayweather Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mayweather Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopper's head backwards.
Hopper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mayweather Jr misses with a body shot.
Mayweather Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Hopper shoots in but Mayweather Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A cross from Mayweather Jr lands.
Hopper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mayweather Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather Jr cracks Hopper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mayweather Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hopper slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper throws a leg kick which misses Mayweather Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayweather Jr tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayweather Jr looks to land a left hand but Hopper moved out of range nicely.
Hopper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Mayweather Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Mayweather Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopper shoots in for a double leg but Mayweather Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hopper blocks a head kick by Mayweather Jr.
Hopper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayweather Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Hopper fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mayweather Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Hopper or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayweather Jr which made him look bad.
Mayweather Jr cracks the inside of Hopper's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mayweather Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mayweather Jr coming out on top.
A combination from Mayweather Jr does no damage.
Hopper gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mayweather Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayweather Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hopper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mayweather Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hopper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayweather Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hopper somewhat.
Mayweather Jr swings for the body but Hopper moves out of range.
Hopper gets a double leg takedown into Mayweather Jr's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopper preventing the sweep.
Mayweather Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopper on the ground.
Hopper trying to control but Mayweather Jr is working from the bottom.
Hopper trying to move into half guard but instead Mayweather Jr has managed to sweep!
Mayweather Jr stands up and waves to Hopper to follow him.
Mayweather Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopper.
Mayweather Jr jabs at Hopper's body.
Hopper shoots in but Mayweather Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayweather Jr throws a series of strikes that have Hopper backpedaling.
Mayweather Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Mayweather Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayweather Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Mayweather Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson comes to the cage accompanied by Clubbed to Death. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardy's choice of entrance music: Coming home -Dirty money. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stevenson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stevenson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but Stevenson is very close to passing his half guard.
Stevenson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevenson passes to side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevenson misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hardy sneaks back into half guard.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to land a strike but Hardy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stevenson trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevenson's guard.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Stevenson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson cracks Hardy with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Stevenson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevenson stands up over Hardy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Hardy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Hardy seems content to control.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Hardy.
Stevenson looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hardy.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy pushes Stevenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevenson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 John Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Stevenson lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevenson is trying to push Hardy away but Hardy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
A slow jab from Stevenson misses its intended target.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardy.
Hardy lands a lovely overhand right.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Stevenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Hardy on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevenson won't be happy with that.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stevenson is not content to let Hardy control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working the strikes but Stevenson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hardy passes to full mount!
Hardy throwing strikes here but Stevenson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
Hardy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hardy looking to control but Stevenson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy misses with a head shot.
Hardy landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy is landing with some decent strikes but Stevenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stevenson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jason Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevenson is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stevenson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hardy lands a nice shot to the head.
Stevenson is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
Stevenson blocking the ground and pound.
Hardy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
Stevenson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hardy unloads with some shots from mount but Stevenson bucks and avoids them well.
Hardy looking to ground and pound but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Hardy looking to finish with strikes here!
Hardy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hardy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stevenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hardy is landing with some decent strikes but Stevenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hardy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stevenson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stevenson shrugs it off.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy with a couple of short strikes.
Stevenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Stevenson wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Stevenson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Stevenson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hardy anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Stevenson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hardy slips an arm under Stevenson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hardy has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hardy is squeezing on Stevenson like an anaconda would it's prey. Stevenson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Hardy!
Jason Hardy made sure to mention his sponsor, Hopkins Athletics in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figaro's entrance music is Prospect - Warrior. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabin Figaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Spliff misses
and Figaro counters with a left to the body.
Spliff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Figaro.
Figaro thumps Spliff with a low kick.
Figaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Spliff off the cage and back into range.
Figaro misses with a low kick.
A jab from Figaro finds it's way through Spliff's defenses.
Spliff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figaro.
Spliff misses with a straight right.
Figaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spliff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spliff moves out of range as Figaro strikes.
Figaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spliff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spliff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff looks to throw the jab but Figaro is out of range.
Sabin Figaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figaro thuds his right hand into Spliff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Figaro throws a right hand that Spliff ducks under and follows up with a left that Spliff also avoids with ease.
Figaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spliff.
Spliff throws a one two combo.
It looks like Sabin Figaro has been cut.
Figaro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Figaro postures up and lands a big shot to Spliff's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spliff is looking for a triangle but Figaro pushes his legs off easily.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Figaro from controlling successfully.
Figaro is in close to Spliff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spliff looking for a sweep. Not yet Spliff, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff is looking for a triangle but Figaro pushes his legs off easily.
Figaro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spliff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Figaro has managed to get both his arms back between Spliff's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spliff wants to sweep but no luck.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Figaro from controlling successfully.
Spliff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Figaro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Figaro stands up over Spliff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Figaro landing some decent shots from guard.
Spliff looking for a guillotine here but Figaro defends easily.
Spliff working a defensive guard here.
Figaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Spliff is retaining full guard.
Figaro wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
Spliff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spliff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spliff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spliff wants to sweep here but Figaro controlling him for the moment.
Spliff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spliff has an active guard here but Figaro has managed to pass into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spliff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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 Sabin Figaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sabin Figaro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Figaro misses with an uppercut
and Spliff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spliff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spliff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Figaro counters with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Figaro - that will leave a mark!
Sabin Figaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Figaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliff misses with a hook. Figaro ducked under it nicely.
Spliff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Figaro slips a jab from Spliff.
Figaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Figaro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spliff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figaro.
Figaro throws a big shot that misses.
Figaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spliff circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro misses the shot to the body.
Figaro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good exchange - Figaro coming out on top.
Figaro loads up on a big right hand but Spliff slips the punch.
Spliff avoids a kick to the body.
Spliff shoots in looking for a takedown. Figaro tries to sprawl out of it but Spliff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Figaro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Figaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spliff is breathing heavily.
Spliff tries to move into range but Figaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Figaro misses with a wild combination.
Spliff shoots in for a double leg but Figaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spliff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Figaro - the referee stops the clock and Spliff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Figaro. Spliff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Figaro connects with a single shot there.
Spliff slips under a jab.
Figaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spliff is rocked!
Figaro misses with a looping right.
Figaro throws a big shot that misses.
Figaro shoots in but Spliff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Figaro has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Figaro moves out of range as Spliff strikes.
Figaro throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Spliff to counter with a crisp jab.
Figaro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Figaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Figaro cracks a nice hook into Spliff's ribs.
Figaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Figaro misses.
Figaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figaro lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro throws a leg kick but Spliff moved away.
Spliff shoots in looking for a takedown but Figaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spliff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sabin Figaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustaffa Spliff.
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!
Nice jab there from Figaro.
Spliff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Figaro.
Figaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spliff throws a combination that misses
and Figaro counters with a good low kick that Spliff was not able to check.
Spliff walks into a left hand.
Spliff moves to clinch but Figaro breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spliff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Figaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Figaro with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sabin Figaro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Figaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spliff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figaro manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Spliff.
Spliff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spliff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Figaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spliff as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Spliff misses.
Spliff throws a poor cross that misses
and Figaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Spliff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Figaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Figaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spliff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro cracks Spliff with a good jab.
Spliff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spliff swings widly with a right hand
and Figaro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spliff's knee momentarily.
Spliff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spliff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Figaro. Figaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Figaro throws a shot from downtown. Spliff moves away and avoids it.
Figaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spliff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Figaro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Figaro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spliff takes a step back to recover.
Figaro sizes up Spliff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spliff blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabin Figaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spliff throws a right hand that Figaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Figaro also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Figaro.
Spliff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spliff moves in looking to clinch but Figaro pushes him off.
Figaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Figaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spliff.
A big right from Spliff misses.
Figaro looks to throw a body kick
and Spliff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Figaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Figaro takes a swing at Spliff's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figaro lunges at Spliff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spliff's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Figaro.
Figaro scores with a head kick.
Mustaffa Spliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Figaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Figaro.
Figaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Figaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spliff can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick from Spliff misses.
Figaro lands with a nice body punch.
Figaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Figaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Figaro moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Figaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spliff.
Spliff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Figaro is out of range.
Figaro blocks a jab.
Spliff swings for the body but Figaro moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Figaro.
Figaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Figaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spliff scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Figaro scores with a jab. Spliff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Figaro cracks Spliff with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabin Figaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Figaro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabin Figaro!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomson comes to the cage accompanied by If I cant. Berger has chosen Feed The Gut as his entrance music. The key to victory for Craig Thomson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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13 - 4 - 0 |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Thomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Berger!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thomson is looking to slow Berger down with leg kicks.
Berger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomson swivels and escapes.
Thomson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Berger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Berger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Berger tries to control but Thomson wriggling away.
Berger landing shots from mount.
It looks like Craig Thomson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berger working the ground and pound effectively.
Craig Thomson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berger with the ground and pound from mount.
Jeez, Craig Thomson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Thomson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dieter Berger!
A victorious Dieter Berger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poor Matt (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John England!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Poor Matt!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matt darts in trying to clinch
letting England counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matt tries to close the distance and clinch up but England swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poor Matt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matt with a jab.
England misses with a hook
and Matt counters with a leg kick.
England throws a sloppy head kick and Matt moves out of range easily.
A big left from England misses.
Matt throws a low kick, looking for England's leg but England calmly moves out of range.
Matt tries to clinch there but England circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
England waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matt.
Matt tries to clinch there but England circles away.
England slips under a jab.
Matt has closed the distance and engaged England in a clinch.
England breaks the clinch.
England misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matt.
England lands a jab to Matt's midsection.
England missing with a left hand there. Matt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matt scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matt fails with an attempt to clinch.
England throws a big shot that misses.
Matt slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt looks to throw the jab but England is out of range.
Matt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
England throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Matt stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. England follows into mount!
Matt is rocked!
It looks like Poor Matt has been cut.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matt tries to reverse the position but England maintains control.
Matt is still in real trouble! Can England finish him?
England looking to finish with strikes here!
Matt can't escape the position.
England postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Matt bigstyle! Two more strikes land for England and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John England!
John England retains his super heavyweight title!
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hype
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pop
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