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SPFT 32: Glazer vs. Skeljbred PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Porunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilya Porunov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Porunov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head tries to clinch up but Porunov circles away and keeps his distance.
Porunov keeps the fight on the outside.
Porunov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Porunov showed some decent athleticism there.
Porunov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Head is just riding it out for now. Porunov eventually gives up the hold.
Porunov seems to be looking for submissions.
Head is staying active underneath Porunov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porunov seems to be looking for submissions.
Porunov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Head is just riding it out for now. Porunov eventually gives up the hold.
Porunov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Head defends it well.
Porunov trying to pass the guard but Head defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porunov prevents Head from standing back up.
Head won't allow Porunov to pass to mount.
Porunov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Head!
Porunov is working for a guillotine from mount but Head frees his head quite easily.
Head is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Head tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porunov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Head manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Porunov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Porunov stands up.
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Porunov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head has taken the fight to the clinch.
Head misses with a knee to the head.
Porunov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Head walks away with a smile on his face. Porunov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Head moves in looking to clinch but Porunov pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Head.
Porunov shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porunov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Porunov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Head fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porunov, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Head.
Head tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Head lands a knee to the head.
Head is pressed up against the cage. Porunov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Head down to the mat. Head avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Head moves into the clinch successfully.
Head gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Porunov.
Head unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Head lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Porunov is breathing heavily.
Head clinches up against the cage.
Head lands a knee to the body.
Porunov goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Richard Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Porunov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Porunov eats them both and turns towards Head to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Head gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Head.
A hook to the body from Head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Head.
Head scores a nice knee to the body.
Richard Head has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Head lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Head landing knees to the head.
Porunov is rocked!
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Porunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Porunov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head drives through and clinches with Porunov against the cage.
Porunov seems to have recovered his senses.
Head connects with a knee to the head.
Head lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Porunov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Head prevents a takedown attempt there.
Head lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Porunov to his knees! Head keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Head!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Richard Head made sure he mentioned Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Cappo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Houellebecq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houellebecq is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Prodigy - Spitfire. 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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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Cappo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gegard Houellebecq!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cappo throws a hook to the side of Houellebecq's head but Houellebecq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cappo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Houellebecq.
The fighters circling - Cappo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Houellebecq.
Houellebecq lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cappo's sensitive parts.
Houellebecq keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cappo.
Houellebecq throws a lazy right hand but Cappo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houellebecq paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Houellebecq swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houellebecq feints and then cracks Cappo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cappo down.
Houellebecq looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cappo wants to clinch up but Houellebecq keeps it at a distance.
Houellebecq misses with a right hand
and Cappo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houellebecq doesn't manage to clinch there - Cappo circles away.
Cappo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Houellebecq. Houellebecq obviously looking to wear him down.
Houellebecq connects with a leg kick. Cappo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Houellebecq lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cappo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cappo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Houellebecq is looking to score with low kicks.
Houellebecq ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Houellebecq throws an off balance right hand
and Cappo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houellebecq is looking to land body kicks.
Cappo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Houellebecq - just one landing.
Gegard Houellebecq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cappo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cappo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cappo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Houellebecq can pounce on him.
Cappo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houellebecq tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cappo moves in looking to clinch but Houellebecq pushes him off.
Houellebecq scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick from Houellebecq lands but Cappo takes it in his stride.
Cappo swings widly with a right hand
and Houellebecq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houellebecq loads up on a big right hand but Cappo slips the punch.
Houellebecq is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cappo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cappo in his tracks.
Houellebecq throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cappo's head.
Cappo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houellebecq bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cappo's head.
Houellebecq pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cappo is out of range and Houellebecq settles back down.
Houellebecq sizes up Cappo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Houellebecq keeps the fight on the outside.
Houellebecq throws a body punch but Cappo moves out of range.
Houellebecq throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cappo.
Houellebecq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cappo tries to clinch but Houellebecq is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cappo moves away from the strike by Houellebecq.
A slapping leg kick lands for Houellebecq.
Houellebecq moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cappo moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cappo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Houellebecq creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cappo's defenses.
Cappo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cappo is looking to break free of the clinch but Houellebecq has double underhooks.
Houellebecq has clasped his hands together around Cappo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Houellebecq scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cappo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Houellebecq wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cappo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cappo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Houellebecq dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cappo moves out of range of the body kick.
Houellebecq pushes Cappo away with a front kick.
Houellebecq misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cappo slips a straight right by Houellebecq.
Cappo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houellebecq.
Cappo takes one on the button.
Houellebecq leaves Cappo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Houellebecq drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cappo is trying to control the position but Houellebecq postures up.
Houellebecq scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cappo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Houellebecq is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houellebecq trying to control but Cappo is working from the bottom.
Houellebecq tries to free his leg and advance position but Cappo is retaining full guard.
Cappo is trying to keep Houellebecq in close.
Houellebecq forces his way into half guard.
Cappo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Houellebecq pulls his head out easily.
Cappo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Houellebecq.
Cappo trying to control here.
Houellebecq thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cappo's head.
Houellebecq prevents Cappo from improving his position.
Houellebecq throwing shots but Cappo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cappo works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cappo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Houellebecq has passed into half guard!
Houellebecq is trying to control the action in half guard but Cappo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Houellebecq prevents Cappo from standing back up.
Houellebecq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cappo keeps working.
Houellebecq is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cappo wants to control but Houellebecq is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cappo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Houellebecq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cappo keeps working.
Cappo tries to roll over but Houellebecq keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq lands strikes from half guard.
Cappo is trying to stand up here but Houellebecq is controlling him well.
Cappo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Houellebecq is looking for a kimura here.
Cappo wants to improve his position but Houellebecq is controlling well.
Gegard Houellebecq has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houellebecq is looking for a kimura but Cappo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Houellebecq to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cappo is not content to let Houellebecq control the position.
Cappo is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cappo has hold of Houellebecq's hands but Houellebecq slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cappo manages to get to full guard.
Cappo keeping moving, preventing Houellebecq from controlling successfully.
Houellebecq controlling from the top position.
Houellebecq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houellebecq lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houellebecq postures up and lands a big shot to Cappo's brow.
Cappo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cappo is trying to keep Houellebecq in close.
Cappo has an active guard here but Houellebecq has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Houellebecq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cappo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Houellebecq.
Cappo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cappo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Houellebecq is looking to score with low kicks.
Cappo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houellebecq lands with an uppercut that bounces Cappo off the cage and back into range.
Houellebecq forces Cappo back against the cage and clinches.
Houellebecq has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cappo regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houellebecq wants to control from the top but Cappo keeps moving.
Houellebecq might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cappo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Houellebecq controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cappo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Houellebecq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houellebecq drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cappo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cappo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cappo!
Houellebecq manages to get back to half guard.
Houellebecq slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cappo manages to get himself to full guard.
Houellebecq works over Cappo with some ground and pound from guard.
Cappo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Houellebecq defends well.
Cappo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cappo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Houellebecq wants to control from the top but Cappo keeps moving.
Houellebecq slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Houellebecq cracks Cappo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappo is looking for a sweep.
Houellebecq grinds an elbow into Cappo's temple.
Houellebecq is trying to get an arm triangle but Cappo is defending well.
Houellebecq working the body and head with strikes.
Houellebecq lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cappo down.
Cappo is rocked!
Houellebecq is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Cappo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cappo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Houellebecq's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Houellebecq missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cappo is pressing down on Houellebecq's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cappo trying to keep a closed guard but Houellebecq is proving a slippery customer.
Gegard Houellebecq is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cappo seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houellebecq is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cappo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Houellebecq is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cappo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Houellebecq sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Houellebecq has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Houellebecq chips away with some ground and pound.
Cappo controls Houellebecq momentarily but Houellebecq frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houellebecq controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Houellebecq has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Houellebecq comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Houellebecq 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Houellebecq!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Minonzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Stukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minonzio comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica Enter Sandman. Stukov has chosen Without God as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteo Minonzio!
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, Milo Stukov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stukov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Minonzio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minonzio is defended easily by Stukov.
Minonzio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stukov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Minonzio is in Stukov's guard.
Minonzio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stukov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minonzio is controlling him.
Minonzio has gone for a leg lock! Stukov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Minonzio's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minonzio managing to control the position.
Stukov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stukov is looking to stand up but Minonzio won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minonzio is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minonzio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minonzio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stukov wants to stand up but Minonzio is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minonzio lands a couple of elbows.
Stukov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minonzio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stukov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stukov has escaped and now he's on top!
Minonzio 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.
Stukov is looking to stand up but Minonzio won't let him.
Stukov stands and steps away. Minonzio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stukov lands a big head kick that sends Minonzio tumbling to the mat! Stukov takes a step backwards and waves Minonzio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Minonzio is rocked!
It looks like Matteo Minonzio has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stukov moves into the clinch.
Oh Minonzio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stukov lands a big knee! That's hurt Minonzio! Oh, he's all over the place! Stukov lands another knee that sends Minonzio to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Stukov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tokill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piter KZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Tokill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tokill!
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, Piter KZ!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KZ lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Tokill blocks the leg kick.
KZ scores with a three punch combo!
Tokill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with KZ but KZ pushes him off and we're back to square one.
KZ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
KZ shoots in for a takedown but Tokill shows good takedown defense.
KZ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tokill looking to score a takedown here. KZ is defending well but Tokill drives through and ends up in KZ's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokill wants to control from the top but KZ keeps moving.
Tokill throwing strikes but missing.
KZ looking for a guillotine here but Tokill defends easily.
Tokill drops back looking for a leg! KZ is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and KZ manages to kick Tokill off! Tokill jumps back into KZ's guard.
Tokill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KZ is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokill stops KZ from standing up.
KZ keeping moving, preventing Tokill from controlling successfully.
Tokill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of KZ's head.
Tokill landing with the ground and pound.
Tokill got a little sloppy there for a moment and KZ has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokill has managed to get both his arms back between KZ's legs - danger averted.
Tokill with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tokill wants to control from the top but KZ keeps moving.
Tokill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KZ wants to sweep but no luck.
Tokill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tokill 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.
Tokill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tokill throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KZ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tokill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
KZ working a defensive guard here.
KZ has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tokill doesn't defend quickly enough and KZ has managed to lock this one up! Can Tokill escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to KZ on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Piter KZ!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Feucht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feucht comes to the cage accompanied by Wherever I May Roam. Alexander Feucht could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Slaughter's chin.
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Feucht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feucht shoots in for a takedown but Slaughter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Feucht shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Slaughter to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaughter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Feucht moves out of range of the strikes.
Feucht showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slaughter.
Feucht throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Slaughter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Feucht is in Slaughter's guard.
Slaughter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slaughter working a defensive guard here.
Feucht 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feucht manages to get himself to full guard.
Slaughter lands a couple of elbows.
Feucht trying to control the position here.
Feucht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slaughter is one step ahead there.
Feucht pulls Slaughter in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feucht is on top in guard.
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.
Feucht throwing strikes from guard but Slaughter blocks nicely.
Slaughter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Feucht trying to control the position from guard on top but Slaughter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feucht lands a couple of digs.
Feucht has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Feucht chips away with some ground and pound.
Feucht stands up over Slaughter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feucht postures up.
Feucht is looking to work some ground and pound but Slaughter has wrist control.
Feucht looking to pass the guard.
Feucht trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feucht working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feucht got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slaughter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Feucht has managed to get both his arms back between Slaughter's legs - danger averted.
Feucht preventing the sweep.
Slaughter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Feucht is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Slaughter.
Feucht is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slaughter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Feucht with the ground and pound but Slaughter regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Feucht lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feucht sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slaughter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Feucht looking to pass the guard.
Feucht is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Feucht throws an elbow that misses. Slaughter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Feucht's guard. Nice move by Slaughter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feucht 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.
Feucht knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slaughter on the ground.
Slaughter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Feucht's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Feucht dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Feucht closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Feucht working the ground and pound but Slaughter is defending the strikes.
Slaughter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Feucht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slaughter is just riding it out for now. Feucht eventually gives up the hold.
Feucht scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Slaughter gets full guard.
Slaughter has his foot on Feucht's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Feucht works his way back into a safe position though.
Feucht preventing the sweep.
Feucht is looking to work some ground and pound but Slaughter has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feucht drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slaughter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slaughter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slaughter!
Slaughter moves into full mount!
Feucht on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Feucht tries to get out of the position.
Feucht taking shots to the head.
Feucht wants to hold on but Slaughter pushes him away.
Alexander Feucht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slaughter looking to finish Feucht with some ground and pound. This is bad for Feucht!
Slaughter landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter looking for a guillotine from mount but Feucht is having none of it.
Slaughter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Slaughter controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feucht is trying desperately to improve position.
Feucht slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slaughter 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.
Slaughter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Feucht is not content to let Slaughter control the position.
Slaughter moves into full mount! Feucht won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feucht tries to lock up and control but Slaughter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slaughter prevents Feucht from getting the reversal.
Slaughter postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Feucht bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Slaughter and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Slaughter!
Daniel Slaughter very nearly forgot to thank Steel Penn's Laundry 93% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Belo Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teodolito Cesariny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belo Me has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Belo Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teodolito Cesariny!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Me tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cesariny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cesariny shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cesariny thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Me can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cesariny unloading with bombs!
Me is looking to get to half guard.
Cesariny controlling the position easily from mount.
Cesariny lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Me hang on?
Me is looking to improve his position but Cesariny isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cesariny tries to control but Me wriggling away.
Cesariny has hold of Me's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Me manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cesariny working for a guillotine from mount but Me is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesariny sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cesariny has control of Me's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Me regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Me can't escape the position.
Cesariny working for a submission but Me is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cesariny with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cesariny fails to advance to Me's back.
Cesariny has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Me's face.
Me is desperately trying to improve his position but Cesariny has a good base and remains in mount.
Me wants to control but Cesariny is having none of it.
Me bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Me drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cesariny manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Me has Cesariny in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Me looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cesariny postures up.
Cesariny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Me keeping moving, preventing Cesariny from controlling successfully.
Cesariny drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cesariny jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Me is looking for a triangle but Cesariny pushes his legs off easily.
Cesariny trying to control the position from guard on top but Me is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny throwing strikes but missing.
Cesariny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Me is on top in guard.
Cesariny controls Me momentarily but Me frees himself.
Cesariny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cesariny looking for a sweep. Not yet Cesariny, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me wants to control from the top but Cesariny keeps moving.
Cesariny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Me doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Me manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodolito Cesariny dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Me tries to clinch
and Cesariny counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cesariny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Me sees it coming and defends easily.
Me regains full guard. Nicely done.
Me throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cesariny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Me manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cesariny has Me in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cesariny controlling Me's posture.
Me looking to pass the guard.
Me wants to control from the top but Cesariny keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesariny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cesariny has his foot on Me's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Me works his way back into a safe position though.
Me controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cesariny is controlling Me's posture.
Teodolito Cesariny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cesariny keeping full guard, as Me tries to pass.
Me drops back looking for a leg! Cesariny is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cesariny manages to kick Me off! Me jumps back into Cesariny's guard.
Cesariny wants to hit a switch here but Me passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cesariny there!
Me jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cesariny manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cesariny has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Me but great work by Cesariny.
Cesariny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Me has escaped the position, nice work there.
Me is looking for a sweep.
Cesariny in side control lands a decent elbow.
Me defending against the ground and pound.
Me tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Me struggling a bit here.
Me is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cesariny working away.
Cesariny tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Me is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cesariny scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Me to see if he's OK.
Me manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cesariny's best efforts.
Cesariny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cesariny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Me is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cesariny's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Me works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cesariny works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cesariny passes the guard and advances to mount!
Me's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cesariny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teodolito Cesariny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cesariny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belo Me is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Me misses with a takedown attempt - Cesariny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Me shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Me tries to clinch up.
Teodolito Cesariny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Me fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cesariny shoots in for a double leg but Me sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Me shoots in for a double leg but Cesariny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belo Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Me fails in his attempt to clinch.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cesariny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Me wants to clinch up but Cesariny keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Cesariny or perhaps it was just good defense by Me which made him look bad.
Cesariny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Me pinned against the cage. Me gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesariny has a takedown stuffed.
Cesariny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cesariny shoots in but no luck this time.
Me closes the distance and pushes Cesariny back into the cage.
The referee calls for Me to work.
Me tries a knee to the head but Cesariny blocks it.
Cesariny misses with a knee to the head.
Cesariny wants a takedown.
Cesariny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Me is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Me tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Me lands an elbow inside that Cesariny shrugs off.
It looks like Teodolito Cesariny has been cut.
Me breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Me will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Me dives in and grabs Cesariny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cesariny pushes down on Me's head and hops out.
Me tries to clinch but Cesariny is having none of it.
Cesariny shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cesariny swats away the attempt to clinch by Me.
Cesariny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cesariny fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesariny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Me dives in and grabs Cesariny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cesariny pushes down on Me's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Me looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cesariny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Me shoots in for a takedown but Cesariny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cesariny gets a double leg takedown into Me's guard.
Me looking for a sweep. Not yet Me, not yet.
Me working for a triangle but Cesariny defends it easily.
Me looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Me is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Me working a defensive guard but Cesariny passes into half guard.
Me won't allow Cesariny to pass to mount.
Cesariny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Me actively working from the bottom here.
Me blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cesariny.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cesariny.
Cesariny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belo Me has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teodolito Cesariny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cesariny trying to control the position from guard on top but Me is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belo Me showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cesariny 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodolito Cesariny!
Our winner, Teodolito Cesariny, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Van Dinh Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen comes into the arena with Rolling Stones - Paint it Black blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Dinh Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Micah Kehoe!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kehoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguyen.
Nguyen delivers a nice body kick.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kehoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kehoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kehoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nguyen.
Micah Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nguyen controls Kehoe momentarily but Kehoe frees himself.
Kehoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nguyen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kehoe's guard.
Kehoe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kehoe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nguyen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Nguyen.
Kehoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nguyen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with an elbow over the top.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
Kehoe wants a takedown.
Nguyen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nguyen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kehoe dodges an elbow strike from Nguyen.
Kehoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kehoe blocks an elbow strike from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kehoe.
Nguyen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nguyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kehoe.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Nguyen.
Nguyen lands an elbow inside.
Nguyen tries to land knees in the clinch but Kehoe avoids the damage to the body.
Kehoe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nguyen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Van Dinh Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Kehoe.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
Kehoe avoiding damage as Nguyen throws knees to the body.
Nguyen tries to land knees in the clinch but Kehoe avoids the damage to the body.
Nguyen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kehoe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kehoe controls his hands.
Kehoe managing to block the knees to the body from Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a good knee to the midsection. Kehoe won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a body punch.
Nguyen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kehoe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nguyen prevents it.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kehoe controls his hands.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Kehoe blocks it.
Nguyen scores a nice knee to the body.
Nguyen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kehoe's elbow.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kehoe controls his hands.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kehoe avoids it.
Kehoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kehoe avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Kehoe blocks it.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nguyen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kehoe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nguyen 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.
Kehoe looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kehoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nguyen is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Dinh Nguyen 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nguyen.
Kehoe swinging wildly here.
Nguyen throws a combination. Kehoe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kehoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kehoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nguyen.
Kehoe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kehoe lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kehoe wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving.
Kehoe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nguyen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen keeping full guard, as Kehoe tries to pass.
Nguyen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kehoe is one step ahead there.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Micah Kehoe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nguyen scores with a head kick.
Nguyen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kehoe momentarily.
Nguyen throws a leg kick which misses Kehoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Kehoe tries to avoid it.
Van Dinh Nguyen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nguyen thuds a left hand into Kehoe's body.
Kehoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a leg kick that knocks Kehoe off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Kehoe throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen dodges the punch combination from Kehoe.
Kehoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nguyen darts in and clinches Kehoe up against the cage.
Nguyen lands an elbow inside that Kehoe shrugs off.
Nguyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kehoe.
Kehoe avoiding damage as Nguyen throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nguyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kehoe.
Nguyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kehoe.
Nguyen lands an elbow just above Kehoe 's eye.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Kehoe avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
Nguyen lands an elbow inside that Kehoe shrugs off.
Kehoe blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nguyen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kehoe is defending well for now.
Kehoe managing to block the knees to the body from Nguyen.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
Kehoe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nguyen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kehoe is defending well for now.
Nguyen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kehoe avoiding damage as Nguyen throws knees to the body.
Nguyen misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kehoe is defending well for now.
Nguyen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nguyen digs a right hand underneath Kehoe's ribcage. Kehoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to land knees in the clinch but Kehoe avoids the damage to the body.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nguyen missing with knees to the body.
Nguyen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kehoe is defending well for now.
Van Dinh Nguyen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kehoe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
Nguyen tries to land knees in the clinch but Kehoe avoids the damage to the body.
Nguyen lands a damaging elbow.
Nguyen pushes off an throws an elbow but Kehoe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Kehoe avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nguyen.
Nguyen is pressed up against the cage. Kehoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nguyen down to the mat. Nguyen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Dinh Nguyen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nguyen misses with a body kick.
Nguyen is looking to wear down Kehoe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kehoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nguyen.
Nguyen lands with a nice body kick.
Kehoe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nguyen defends it nicely.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown but Nguyen shows good takedown defense.
Kehoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nguyen avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Dinh Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Kehoe.
Nguyen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kehoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kehoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nguyen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kehoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kehoe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Dinh Nguyen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nguyen leaves Kehoe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kehoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe blocks the body kick.
Kehoe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nguyen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nguyen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nguyen thows a body kick. Kehoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nguyen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kehoe circles away.
Nguyen stuns Kehoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Nguyen slips a jab and a cross from Kehoe.
Kehoe moves out of range as Nguyen throws a body kick.
Nguyen clobbers Kehoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown but Nguyen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Kehoe is avoiding it.
Kehoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nguyen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nguyen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen leaves Kehoe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nguyen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nguyen misses with a knee to the head.
Nguyen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to land knees in the clinch but Kehoe avoids the damage to the body.
Nguyen cracks Kehoe with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Nguyen.
Kehoe managing to block the knees to the body from Nguyen.
Kehoe managing to block the knees to the body from Nguyen.
Nguyen trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nguyen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nguyen has a couple of punches blocked by Kehoe.
Nguyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kehoe.
Nguyen working Kehoe over with knees to the body.
Nguyen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nguyen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Micah Kehoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kehoe blocking some punches.
Nguyen tries to work over Kehoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kehoe wants a takedown.
Nguyen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kehoe is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe breaks the clinch.
Nguyen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kehoe avoids it.
Nguyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kehoe.
Nguyen missing with knees to the body.
Kehoe avoiding damage as Nguyen throws knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kehoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nguyen works on Kehoe's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Kehoe blocks it.
Nguyen lands a knee to the body.
Nguyen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kehoe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Dinh Nguyen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nguyen, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Dinh Nguyen!
A very excited looking Van Dinh Nguyen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Glazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skjelbred has chosen Bad To The Bone as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Glazer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skjelbred looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glazer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skjelbred.
Glazer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skjelbred throws a head kick that misses
and Glazer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skjelbred throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skjelbred wants to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Glazer. Skjelbred shrugs it off though.
Glazer throws a poor cross that misses
and Skjelbred counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Skjelbred wants to get back to his feet.
Glazer is trying to stand back up but Skjelbred is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skjelbred is pressing down on Glazer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glazer is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glazer keeps working.
Skjelbred missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skjelbred is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Skjelbred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glazer is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred trying to control the position from guard on top but Glazer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Skjelbred has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Skjelbred shoots in for a double leg but Glazer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jay Glazer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glazer throws a body punch but Skjelbred moves out of range.
Skjelbred throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glazer.
Glazer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like John Skjelbred has been cut.
Glazer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skjelbred counters with a left and a right that stings Glazer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glazer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Glazer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glazer blocks a jab.
Skjelbred clinches.
Skjelbred escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glazer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skjelbred uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glazer.
Skjelbred moves in looking to clinch but Glazer pushes him off.
Skjelbred moves into the clinch.
Glazer breaks from the clinch.
Skjelbred looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glazer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skjelbred has time to react.
Glazer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Glazer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skjelbred walks into a straight right hand from Glazer.
Skjelbred is rocked!
and Glazer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Skjelbred! He's just covering up as Glazer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Glazer!
Jay Glazer retains his bantamweight title!
Jay Glazer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brute for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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