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SPFT 76: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Canning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kitsune Tsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peyton Canning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canning thows a body kick. Tsuki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tsuki tries to clinch but Canning moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canning.
Canning is looking to slow Tsuki down with leg kicks.
Canning throws a body punch but Tsuki moves out of range.
Tsuki avoids a kick to the body.
Tsuki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tsuki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Canning paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canning scores with a push kick.
Canning lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Canning there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canning turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canning.
Tsuki moves in looking to clinch but Canning pushes him off.
Canning tries to clinch but Tsuki is having none of it.
Tsuki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canning swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canning.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuki.
Canning thows a body kick. Tsuki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kitsune Tsuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Canning.
Canning has managed to clinch.
Canning stalling in the clinch.
Tsuki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canning stalling in the clinch but Tsuki improves position.
Canning missing with knees to the body.
Canning lands with a left to the head.
Canning lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Canning takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tsuki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Canning pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peyton Canning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kitsune Tsuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki wants to take the fight to the mat but Canning manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Canning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuki's elbow.
Tsuki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Canning pulls his leg out and moves away.
Canning explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canning.
Tsuki looks winded!
Canning connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsuki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canning can pounce on him.
That kick from Canning tenderised Tsuki's leg. Tsuki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canning scores with a head kick.
Canning throws a head kick that half lands.
Tsuki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsuki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Peyton Canning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canning throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Canning feints and then cracks Tsuki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsuki down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Canning there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Canning feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsuki's calf.
Tsuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canning jabs Tsuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Canning dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsuki. That did some damage!
Canning misses with the combination.
Canning lands a high kick!
Canning lands a leg kick that knocks Tsuki off balance momentarily.
Tsuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canning thows a body kick. Tsuki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canning lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canning lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canning throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Canning closes the distance and clinches.
Canning leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Canning on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canning.
Canning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tsuki.
Canning lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canning is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Canning lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peyton Canning dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body kick from Canning.
Canning scores with a hook.
Canning throws a head kick that Tsuki semi-blocks.
Canning's corner calls for a 1-2. Canning obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Canning.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuki.
Canning throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tsuki fails with the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Canning - that will leave a mark!
Peyton Canning is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canning.
Tsuki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canning.
Canning moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuki is breathing heavily.
Canning cracks Tsuki with a good jab.
Canning cracks the inside of Tsuki's front leg.
Canning scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canning scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canning stuffs the takedown attempt from Tsuki. Tsuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Canning fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsuki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Canning!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canning.
Canning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuki can do to turn this around?
Canning lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsuki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Canning.
Both fighters circling a little - Canning finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Canning drives through and clinches with Tsuki against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canning lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuki backwards.
Canning lands a body shot in the clinch.
Canning struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuki controls his hands.
Canning scores with a shot to the side of Tsuki's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canning with a knee to the head.
Tsuki blocks a body shot from Canning.
Tsuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Canning is defending well for now.
Canning lands a nice shot to the body.
Canning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canning lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peyton Canning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kitsune Tsuki.
Canning lands with a short shot to the head.
Canning lands a nice uppercut.
Canning effectively controlling the action here.
Canning working Tsuki over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canning struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuki controls his hands.
Tsuki wants a takedown.
Canning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peyton Canning has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canning works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canning lands with a right to the head.
Canning lands with a left to the head.
Canning stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Canning lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Canning.
Canning lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canning lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canning will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tsuki up against the cage.
Canning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canning manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsuki has Canning pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Canning manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Canning obliges.
Canning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canning stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsuki blocks a body shot from Canning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canning lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tsuki prevents a body shot from Canning.
Tsuki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canning digs a right hand underneath Tsuki's ribcage. Tsuki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peyton Canning dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Canning cracks the inside of Tsuki's front leg.
Canning connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canning swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canning connects with a body shot that sends Tsuki's belly button to the back.
Canning moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Canning.
Canning chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canning lands a nice looking body kick.
Canning connects with a leg kick. Tsuki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canning feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsuki's calf.
Tsuki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canning throws a leg kick which misses Tsuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsuki tries to avoid it.
Canning throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Canning lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tsuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsuki tries to keep at a distance but Canning has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canning scores with a shot to the side of Tsuki's head.
Tsuki avoids a wild elbow strike from Canning.
Tsuki prevents a body shot from Canning.
Canning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuki's elbow.
Canning can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuki controls the action.
Tsuki takes a shot to the head.
Tsuki can't get the takedown.
Canning taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Canning lands a shot to the body.
Canning lands a shot to the body.
Canning holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Canning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canning effectively controlling the action here.
Canning lands a shot to the body.
Canning taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Canning.
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!
Canning lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Canning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canning.
A short body shot lands from Canning as the two fighters clinch.
Tsuki dodges an elbow strike from Canning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Canning avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Canning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peyton Canning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kitsune Tsuki.
Canning slowing the pace effectively.
A knee to the head by Canning.
Canning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Canning.
Nice body punch from Canning.
Canning digs a right hand underneath Tsuki's ribcage. Tsuki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canning lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Canning tries to throw a body punch but Tsuki avoids it by throwing Canning back against the cage.
Canning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuki's elbow.
Tsuki blocks an elbow strike from Canning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canning slowing the pace effectively.
Canning scores a nice knee to the body.
Canning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canning lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsuki or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Canning - that landed with a thud.
Canning effectively controlling the action here.
Canning lands a right hand.
Kitsune Tsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canning scores with a shot to the side of Tsuki's head.
Canning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peyton Canning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canning 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:24
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peyton Canning!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Smitty Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewert Lauringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithers comes to the cage accompanied by Ironman - Black Sabbath. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Smitty Smithers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ewert Lauringer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauringer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauringer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smithers.
Smithers thows a body shot but no joy.
Smithers connects with a single shot there.
Lauringer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smithers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauringer throws out the jab.
Smithers looks to clinch
and Lauringer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smithers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lauringer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smithers drops his hands momentarily and Lauringer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithers misses with a looping right.
Smithers shoots in for a takedown but Lauringer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smithers looks to land a body kick but Lauringer moved away.
Lauringer ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauringer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smithers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smithers wants to control but Lauringer is keeping him busy.
Smithers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smithers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smithers 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.
Lauringer tries to get to full guard but Smithers has control of the leg.
Lauringer manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer keeping full guard, as Smithers tries to pass.
Lauringer trying to control the position here.
Smithers throws a big elbow that misses.
Smithers trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauringer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lauringer keeping full guard, as Smithers tries to pass.
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.
Lauringer is trying to keep Smithers in close.
Smithers postures up in Lauringer's guard and throws a big left but Lauringer blocks it.
Smithers throws a big right hand that misses.
Smithers wants to control from the top but Lauringer keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smithers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smitty Smithers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauringer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab by Lauringer.
Lauringer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smithers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smithers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lauringer.
Lauringer lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers tries a head kick but it misses.
Smithers misses the shot to the body.
Lauringer thuds his right hand into Smithers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smithers tries to land a front kick but Lauringer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauringer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smithers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smithers throws a lazy right hand but Lauringer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lauringer looks to throw the jab but Smithers is out of range.
Smithers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Smitty Smithers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lauringer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lauringer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lauringer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smithers looks to land a combination but Lauringer avoids it well.
Smithers looks for a takedown but Lauringer sprawls well.
Ewert Lauringer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lauringer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lauringer fails to land with a series of punches.
Lauringer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smithers looks for the body kick but Lauringer saw that one coming.
Lauringer stuffs the takedown attempt from Smithers. Smithers gets slowly back to his feet.
Lauringer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooooh!!! Lauringer has knocked Smithers down with a huge combo! Lauringer steps away and waves a wobbly Smithers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smithers is rocked!
It looks like Smitty Smithers has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauringer goes for a small jab and connects. Now Lauringer goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Smithers stumbles back but Lauringer runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Smithers to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Smithers will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ewert Lauringer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrick Wulfsburgh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch - No Remorse . Wulfsburgh has chosen The Wolf Is Loose - Mastodon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
18 - 3 - 0 |
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192 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fredrick Wulfsburgh!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wulfsburgh throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Wulfsburgh misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Wulfsburgh.
Wulfsburgh scores with a push kick.
McDonald throws a combination. Wulfsburgh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Wulfsburgh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Wulfsburgh moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Wulfsburgh does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Wulfsburgh saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wulfsburgh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wulfsburgh looks to land a combination. McDonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Nate McDonald has been cut.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wulfsburgh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wulfsburgh tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wulfsburgh connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulfsburgh misses with a few strikes there.
Wulfsburgh fails to land with a series of punches.
Wulfsburgh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wulfsburgh.
Wulfsburgh throws a front kick that sends McDonald stumbling back into the cage.
Wulfsburgh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wulfsburgh cracks the inside of McDonald's front leg.
A punch combination from Wulfsburgh misses.
Wulfsburgh lands a jab.
Wulfsburgh stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulfsburgh connects with a crisp jab.
Wulfsburgh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wulfsburgh scores with a spinning back kick!
Wulfsburgh lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wulfsburgh.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wulfsburgh misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wulfsburgh.
Wulfsburgh throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
Wulfsburgh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wulfsburgh.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Wulfsburgh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wulfsburgh scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the liver by Wulfsburgh. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulfsburgh connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Wulfsburgh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDonald.
Wulfsburgh throws a series of strikes that have McDonald backpedaling.
McDonald is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wulfsburgh.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donk. Wulfsburgh catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulfsburgh connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Wulfsburgh.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wulfsburgh scores with a head kick.
Wulfsburgh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wulfsburgh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
Wulfsburgh lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
No joy there for Wulfsburgh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wulfsburgh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wulfsburgh digs a good hook to McDonald's body.
Wulfsburgh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wulfsburgh.
Wulfsburgh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wulfsburgh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wulfsburgh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nate McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulfsburgh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wulfsburgh drops McDonald with a beautiful combination! McDonald stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wulfsburgh is looking for the KO!
BOOM! Wulfsburgh lands a beautiful left hook that drops McDonald. McDonald tries to recover but Wulfsburgh is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McDonald lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrick Wulfsburgh!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Sichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mufasa Taylor (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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195 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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21
193 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sichev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mufasa Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sichev shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Sichev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor forces Sichev back against the cage and clinches.
Sichev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taylor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Sichev avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Sichev blocks it.
Taylor lands a good knee to the midsection. Sichev won't want to take too many of those.
Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sichev's defenses.
Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Sichev is blocking nicely.
Sichev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taylor crunches a lovely knee into Sichev's ribcage.
Taylor lands an elbow just above Sichev 's eye.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but Sichev blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sichev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taylor smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sichev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sichev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sichev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sichev is working away from the top position though.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Sichev is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor moves into full guard.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Sichev postures up.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sichev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sichev passes into half guard.
Sichev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sichev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sichev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Sichev prevents Taylor from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor is looking to control Sichev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sichev wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sichev is working away from the top position though.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Sichev lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor tries to roll over but Sichev keeps him under control.
Sichev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sichev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sichev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sichev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sichev's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sichev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Taylor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sichev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Taylor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Taylor is trying to stick to Sichev's back but Sichev is turning into Taylor. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taylor's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sichev.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
Sichev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sichev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sichev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mufasa Taylor 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.
Sichev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sichev lands in his opponent's guard.
Taylor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sichev has picked Taylor up and slammed him! Taylor can't keep hold of the triangle and Sichev manages to pass to side control!
Sichev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Sichev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sichev working the head with strikes.
Sichev in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yuri Sichev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taylor wants to control but Sichev is keeping busy.
Sichev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Taylor to regain full guard.
Sichev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sichev cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Sichev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.
Taylor is in close to Sichev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sichev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sichev keeps working.
Sichev taking a bit of punishment here - Taylor scoring with strikes.
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Sichev is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sichev is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor scores with punches from side control.
Sichev is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor lands a few punches from side control.
Taylor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sichev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sichev is looking for a sweep.
Taylor wants to control but Sichev is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sichev wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Sichev parries the strikes from Taylor easily there. Taylor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sichev to escape.
Sichev is looking for a sweep.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Sichev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Taylor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sichev struggling a bit here.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Sichev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sichev manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sichev tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Sichev actively working from the bottom here.
Sichev tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Sichev is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Taylor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sichev is just riding it out for now. Taylor eventually gives up the hold.
Sichev is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Sichev defends the submission attempt.
Sichev is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mufasa Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Sichev tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sichev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Sichev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taylor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sichev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Taylor.
Sichev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sichev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sichev tries to pull guard but Taylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sichev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sichev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sichev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor lands an elbow inside that Sichev shrugs off.
Taylor lands an elbow just above Sichev 's eye.
Sichev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taylor after a bit of a struggle.
Taylor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor working Sichev over with knees to the body.
Sichev takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee calls for Taylor to work.
Taylor with a knee to the head.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taylor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taylor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taylor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sichev.
Taylor scores a nice knee to the body.
Mufasa Taylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores a nice knee to the body.
Sichev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taylor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sichev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taylor landing knees to the head.
Taylor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taylor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sichev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sichev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taylor.
Sichev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taylor scores a nice knee to the body.
Taylor landing knees to the head.
Taylor working Sichev over with knees to the body.
Taylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sichev tries to score a body lock takedown but Taylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taylor lands a knee to the head.
Sichev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sichev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sichev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor cracks Sichev with a solid left hand.
Sichev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Sichev keeps moving.
Sichev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor controlling from the top position.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Sichev has wrist control.
Taylor trying to control but Sichev is working from the bottom.
Taylor won't allow Sichev to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor cracks Sichev with a solid left hand.
Mufasa Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sichev keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor throws an elbow that misses. Sichev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Sichev!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yuri Sichev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mufasa Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mufasa Taylor!
After the fight, Mufasa Taylor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kos Pellegrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellegrino's entrance music is Meiju Suvas - Pure Mua. A fine choice. Gray Son has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
195 lbs
16 - 3 - 0 |
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28
187 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kos Pellegrino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gray Son!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellegrino. Son does a little dance to reset his feet.
Son misses with a wild combination.
Pellegrino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Gray Son has been cut.
Son misses with a head kick.
Son just misses with a punch to the body.
Pellegrino throws a hook but Son avoids it easily.
Son walks into a straight right hand from Pellegrino.
Pellegrino misses with a wild combination.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch but Pellegrino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Son as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Kos Pellegrino has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son misses with a right hand
and Pellegrino counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Son misses
and Pellegrino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Son throws a right hand that misses
and Son takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kos Pellegrino!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Red Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shawnee Sioux War Dance. Guru has chosen Linkin Park - Burning In The Skies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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141 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Red Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ground Guru!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolf scores with a push kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wolf.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guru.
Wolf thows a body shot but no joy.
Guru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf stuffs the takedown attempt from Guru. Guru gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Wolf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Guru closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wolf's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Guru tries to pass.
Guru wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guru on the ground.
Guru throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Guru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Guru from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guru.
Guru preventing the sweep.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Guru is proving a slippery customer.
Guru looking to pass the guard.
Guru with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wolf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wolf has escaped and now he's on top!
Guru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guru controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Guru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Guru keeps moving.
Guru has a closed guard, preventing Wolf from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Red Wolf.
Wolf lands with a slapping head kick.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guru shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolf as he jumps to the side.
Guru misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Guru's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Guru's shoulder, as Guru tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Red Wolf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guru somewhat.
Wolf thows a body shot but no joy.
Guru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolf swivels and escapes.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Guru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice sprawl there from Wolf as Guru shoots in.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guru moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Guru with that takedown attempt.
Guru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Red Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guru dives in and grabs Wolf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes down on Guru's head and hops out.
Wolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guru doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolf stuffs the takedown attempt from Guru. Guru gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Wolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru counters with a single leg into guard. Wolf didn't expect that.
Guru with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Guru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guru trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guru postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guru, into his guard.
Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guru has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Guru's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Guru trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
Wolf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Guru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru has his foot on Wolf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolf works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guru 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.
Guru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf passes Guru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Guru looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Wolf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guru checks it well.
Guru scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wolf trying to hold on to Guru's head to control him but Guru postures up.
Guru seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt.
Wolf gets back to full guard.
Guru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.
Wolf has his hands on Guru's head, controlling the position.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Guru is proving a slippery customer.
Guru trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Guru drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wolf dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf won't allow Guru to sweep him here.
Guru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ground Guru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Guru keeps moving.
Wolf won't allow Guru to sweep him here.
Guru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolf trying to control but Guru is working from the bottom.
Guru is trying to keep Wolf in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Red Wolf wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guru blocks the body kick.
Ground Guru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guru takes one to the side of the head.
Red Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Guru's shoulder, as Guru tries to avoid the shot.
Guru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolf but Wolf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolf.
Guru takes one to the chin there.
Wolf slaps away a takedown attempt from Guru, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Guru has a takedown stuffed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wolf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guru shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wolf sprawls well. Wolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guru gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Red Wolf.
I think Wolf 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Wolf!
A pretty intense looking Red Wolf took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damo Bodhidharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Foote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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264 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damo Bodhidharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Foote!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foote misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Bodhidharma.
It looks like Clint Foote has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foote fails with the takedown
and Bodhidharma counters with a head kick that drops Foote to the mat! Foote scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Damo Bodhidharma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foote slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bodhidharma slips under a jab.
Bodhidharma throws a body kick that misses.
Foote has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foote there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bodhidharma throws a right and a left that Foote avoids nicely.
Bodhidharma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bodhidharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Foote ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bodhidharma moves away.
Bodhidharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bodhidharma lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Bodhidharma - just one landing.
That has opened up Clint Foote's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bodhidharma.
Foote gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Damo Bodhidharma!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe comes to the cage accompanied by (Ugly kid joe) Everything about you. A J Hearts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kid Joe's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kid Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe lands with a right hand.
Hearts misses with a wild body shot.
Kid Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joe.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hearts lands a head shot.
It looks like Kid Joe has been cut.
Hearts throws an overhand right that lands on Joe's shoulder, as Joe tries to avoid the shot.
Hearts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hearts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joe feints and then cracks Hearts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hearts down.
Joe catches Hearts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Joe throws a leg kick
and Hearts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hearts ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Hearts throws a leg kick but Joe checks it.
Hearts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joe checks the leg kick.
Hearts closes the distance and pushes Joe back into the cage.
Hearts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Hearts.
Hearts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearts.
Joe working aggressively here.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearts lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Hearts.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe misses with some punches.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hearts lands a right hand.
Hearts looking to stall.
Hearts lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Hearts is leaning against Joe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Hearts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hearts stalling the fight.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Hearts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearts lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hearts.
Joe is rocked!
Hearts is trying to drag Joe to the mat but Joe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hearts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts stalling.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hearts.
Hearts lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hearts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hearts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe wants to stand and escape but Hearts is having none of it.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hearts slips nicely into half guard.
Joe trying to control from the bottom.
Hearts uses his free foot to push down on Joe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearts avoids the attempt from Joe to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Joe hang on?
Kid Joe's cut is getting worse.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hearts! Joe is hurt baaadly! Hearts is firing away with more strikes - Joe is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). A J Hearts! A J Hearts retains his light heavyweight title!
A J Hearts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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