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PCL 7: Chrysaor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veli Schwarzeneg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Veli Schwarzeneg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Son Wukong!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg is looking to clinch but Wukong is avoiding it.
Wukong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schwarzeneg to the mat! Schwarzeneg manages to get full guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand and escape but Wukong is having none of it.
Schwarzeneg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wukong wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg is keeping the position.
Wukong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wukong won't allow Schwarzeneg to sweep him here.
Wukong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to full guard.
Schwarzeneg trying to hold on to Wukong's head to control him but Wukong postures up.
Schwarzeneg wants to improve his position but Wukong is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwarzeneg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wukong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schwarzeneg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wukong.
Schwarzeneg with a poor takedown
and Wukong counters with a shoot takedown. Schwarzeneg fights it but they end up in guard.
Wukong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wukong wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg is keeping the position.
Wukong thows a big elbow that misses.
Wukong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wukong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wukong trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzeneg, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schwarzeneg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wukong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwarzeneg's guard.
Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneg has an active guard here but Wukong has managed to pass into half guard.
Schwarzeneg won't allow Wukong to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to full guard.
Wukong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wukong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wukong is working for a kimura but Schwarzeneg is defending it quite comfortably.
Schwarzeneg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wukong works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong scoring with punches from side control.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to his feet.
Wukong working the ground and pound.
Wukong lands a few punches from side control.
Schwarzeneg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wukong scoring with punches and elbows.
Schwarzeneg is not content to let Wukong control the position.
Wukong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Schwarzeneg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wukong's guard! Nice work there by Schwarzeneg!
Wukong wants to stand and escape but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wukong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schwarzeneg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Wukong is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg wanted to stand there but Wukong had control of the position.
Schwarzeneg gets to his feet - Wukong follows without any prompting.
Wukong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wukong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schwarzeneg struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Wukong 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.
Wukong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Schwarzeneg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Wukong.
Schwarzeneg tries to hold on but Wukong postures up.
Wukong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Schwarzeneg is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wukong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schwarzeneg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schwarzeneg shrugs it off.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand.
Wukong unloading with bombs!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wukong looking to secure an arm triangle but Schwarzeneg defends it well.
Schwarzeneg wants to hold on but Wukong pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is trying desperately to improve position.
Wukong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Schwarzeneg trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wukong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schwarzeneg looks a forlorn figure.
Wukong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schwarzeneg tries to buck Wukong off but Wukong takes his back!
Son Wukong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schwarzeneg tries to escape the position.
Wukong has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schwarzeneg's body.
Schwarzeneg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong is trying to control. Schwarzeneg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schwarzeneg tries to get to full guard but Wukong has control of the leg.
Schwarzeneg is staying active underneath Wukong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand.
Wukong wants to take a breather but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wukong misses with a series of wild punches.
Wukong fails to land the takedown.
Wukong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schwarzeneg defends it easily.
Schwarzeneg gets to his feet. Wukong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wukong dives in and grabs Schwarzeneg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schwarzeneg pushes down on Wukong's head and hops out.
Veli Schwarzeneg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Wukong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schwarzeneg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schwarzeneg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wukong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwarzeneg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wukong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wukong stopping the sweep attempt from Schwarzeneg.
Wukong stops Schwarzeneg from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wukong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wukong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wukong thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wukong tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzeneg is retaining full guard.
Wukong prevents Schwarzeneg from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wukong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Wukong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Schwarzeneg clinches.
Schwarzeneg gets control of Wukong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schwarzeneg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand and escape but Wukong is having none of it.
Wukong 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.
Schwarzeneg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wukong is aware though and is defending well.
Schwarzeneg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schwarzeneg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wukong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wukong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzeneg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wukong trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzeneg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schwarzeneg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wukong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schwarzeneg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wukong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzeneg is one step ahead there.
Wukong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schwarzeneg preventing the sweep.
Schwarzeneg lands a couple of elbows.
Wukong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wukong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schwarzeneg is one step ahead there.
Schwarzeneg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wukong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schwarzeneg stands up from Wukong's guard - Schwarzeneg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schwarzeneg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wukong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wukong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schwarzeneg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wukong.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schwarzeneg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wukong trying to pass the guard but Schwarzeneg defending well.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand.
Schwarzeneg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wukong.
Wukong trying to control from half guard but Schwarzeneg is working away.
Wukong working Schwarzeneg over with strikes.
Schwarzeneg manages to get to full guard.
Schwarzeneg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wukong is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wukong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Schwarzeneg counters with a right hand to the body.
Schwarzeneg stuffs the takedown attempt from Wukong. Wukong gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schwarzeneg is looking to clinch but Wukong is avoiding it.
Schwarzeneg tries for a takedown but Wukong circles away easily
and Wukong counters with a single leg into guard. Schwarzeneg didn't expect that.
Wukong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schwarzeneg's head.
Wukong won't allow Schwarzeneg to get back to his feet.
Wukong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wukong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schwarzeneg is looking to stand up but Wukong isn't so interested in that idea.
Wukong trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
Veli Schwarzeneg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwarzeneg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wukong defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Son Wukong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wukong 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Son Wukong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Sadaliv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duane Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreman has chosen After I Fuck Your Bitch as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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173 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amir Sadaliv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duane Foreman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman moves in looking to clinch but Sadaliv pushes him off.
Foreman closes the distance and pushes Sadaliv back into the cage.
Sadaliv is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Foreman looking to throw knees to the head but Sadaliv is blocking nicely.
Foreman blocks the elbow strike.
Foreman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sadaliv has Foreman pressed against the cage.
Sadaliv missing with knees to the body.
Foreman tries to stall but Sadaliv uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Foreman misses with a knee to the head.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but Sadaliv blocks with his arms.
Foreman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaliv content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Foreman misses with a knee strike.
Sadaliv breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sadaliv takes a swing at Foreman's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaliv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foreman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foreman checks a low kick from Sadaliv.
Sadaliv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sadaliv shoots in for a takedown but Foreman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Sadaliv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foreman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadaliv.
Foreman darts in and clinches Sadaliv up against the cage.
Foreman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sadaliv blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Foreman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foreman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sadaliv manages to pull guard.
Sadaliv working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foreman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foreman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaliv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foreman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sadaliv is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaliv wants to hit a switch here but Foreman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sadaliv there!
Foreman tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sadaliv keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foreman is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foreman controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duane Foreman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sadaliv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Foreman dodges the punch combination from Sadaliv.
Sadaliv throws a leg kick but Foreman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Foreman slips a jab and a cross from Sadaliv.
A jab from Sadaliv misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaliv throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sadaliv catches Foreman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sadaliv throws a series of punches but Foreman avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaliv lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foreman circles away quickly and effectively.
Sadaliv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foreman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foreman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaliv.
Duane Foreman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaliv closes the distance and clinches up with Foreman, looking for a takedown. Sadaliv pushes Foreman against the cage but Foreman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Sadaliv misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaliv.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Sadaliv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sadaliv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Foreman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadaliv darts in trying to clinch
and Foreman counters with a big head kick but Sadaliv shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman defending well as Sadaliv loads up on a big left hand.
Foreman tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaliv swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foreman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foreman tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Foreman.
Sadaliv misses with a combination
and Foreman counters with a right hand to the body.
Foreman tries to clinch but Sadaliv moves out of range.
Sadaliv avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaliv throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foreman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sadaliv takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Foreman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Foreman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sadaliv has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foreman tries to stall but Sadaliv uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Foreman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sadaliv blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Foreman fails to land.
Sadaliv is trying to maintain a safe position but Foreman gets an underhook and turns Sadaliv into the cage.
Foreman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sadaliv blocks it with crossed arms.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Foreman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but Sadaliv blocks with his arms.
Foreman misses with a knee strike.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foreman tries a knee to the head but Sadaliv blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Foreman.
A nice left hand lands by Foreman.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but Sadaliv blocks with his arms.
Foreman misses with a knee strike.
Foreman tries a knee to the head but Sadaliv blocks it.
Sadaliv tries to stall but Foreman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sadaliv avoiding damage as Foreman throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Foreman to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Foreman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sadaliv throws a leg kick
and Foreman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foreman tries to clinch up.
Foreman wants to clinch.
Foreman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amir Sadaliv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaliv misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Foreman counters with a head kick.
Sadaliv misses with a double jab
and Foreman counters with a big head kick but Sadaliv shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sadaliv misses with a takedown
and Foreman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foreman doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadaliv circles away.
Sadaliv fails with the takedown
and Foreman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sadaliv really felt that one!
Amir Sadaliv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foreman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sadaliv misses with a takedown
and Foreman counters with a big head kick but Sadaliv shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Sadaliv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foreman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sadaliv looks to throw the jab but Foreman is out of range.
Foreman tries to clinch there but Sadaliv circles away.
Foreman is looking to clinch.
Sadaliv throws a jab when Foreman was well out of range.
Foreman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Foreman clinches up with Sadaliv and pushes him back against the cage.
Foreman wants to stall.
Sadaliv has Foreman pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foreman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foreman wants to stall.
Sadaliv tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foreman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foreman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foreman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sadaliv has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foreman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sadaliv up against the cage.
Foreman scores with a knee to the head.
Foreman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but Sadaliv blocks with his arms.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foreman looking to throw knees to the head but Sadaliv is blocking nicely.
Foreman wants to get back to striking at distance but Sadaliv won't allow it.
Sadaliv escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaliv tries for a takedown but Foreman circles away easily
and Foreman counters by moving into the clinch.
Foreman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foreman misses with a knee to the head.
Foreman landing knees to the head.
Duane Foreman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foreman missing with knees to the body.
Amir Sadaliv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaliv taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sadaliv misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foreman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Foreman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Foreman 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Foreman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fraklin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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192 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fraklin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith avoids the body shot from McGee.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGee as he avoids it easily.
McGee's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McGee duly obliges.
It looks like Fraklin Smith has been cut.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
McGee takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
McGee looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGee swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up but McGee circles away and keeps his distance.
Billy McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGee but McGee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Billy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fraklin Smith.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee misses with a looping right.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Smith tries to bum rush McGee with a series of wild strikes but McGee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Smith.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
McGee misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGee is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura but McGee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGee sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but McGee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGee keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up in McGee's guard and throws a big left but McGee blocks it.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
Smith is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith tries to clinch but McGee moves out of range.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGee throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
McGee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a body punch
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGee.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith jumps guard but McGee stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith jumps guard but McGee stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGee walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fraklin Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGee lands a slapping body shot.
Billy McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith dives in and grabs McGee's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGee pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
McGee connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGee did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
McGee keeping control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGee kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
McGee lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from McGee misses
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McGee has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
McGee is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGee scores with a body shot.
McGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from McGee misses.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
McGee throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Billy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fraklin Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but McGee shows good takedown defense.
McGee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee lands a two punch combo.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGee circles away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGee misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGee as he jumps to the side.
McGee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGee lands with a shot to the body.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billy McGee is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
McGee digs a good hook to Smith's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy McGee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fraklin Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGee connects with a jab.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
McGee stuffs the takedown.
McGee stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
McGee throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGee tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGee to the ground. McGee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billy McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fraklin Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGee was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith won't allow McGee to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGee wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. McGee tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. McGee tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee stuffs the takedown.
Smith shoots for a takedown but McGee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to move into range but McGee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGee digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Fraklin Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGee but McGee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
A nice combination there by McGee.
Billy McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGee, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy McGee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esko Jazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frade Francke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jazz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AC/DC - Back in Black. The key to victory for Esko Jazz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
6 - 7 - 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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esko Jazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frade Francke !
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Francke .
Jazz manages to get back to half guard.
Francke 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.
Francke trying to pass the guard but Jazz defending well.
Jazz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jazz actively working from the bottom here.
Jazz is defending against the submission attempts here by Francke .
Jazz actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jazz is in trouble now - Francke has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jazz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Francke working for a guillotine from mount but Jazz is in no mood to give up.
Jazz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Francke wants to finish this one by submission but Jazz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Francke .
Francke looking for a guillotine from mount but Jazz is having none of it.
Francke looks gassed!
Jazz is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francke has hold of Jazz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jazz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jazz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jazz is working to get back to half guard.
Francke is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jazz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jazz shrugs it off.
Jazz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Francke looking for a guillotine from mount but Jazz is having none of it.
Jazz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jazz can't escape the position.
Jazz is working hard here to advance position.
Francke working for a submission but Jazz is keeping him at bay.
Francke is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Francke !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frade Francke !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westside comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - Another One Bites The Dust. Warren Westside could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Kos's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Warren Westside!
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, Josh Kos!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kos showed some decent athleticism there.
Westside is not content to let Kos control the position.
Westside looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westside is pressing down on Kos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Westside not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kos postures up in Westside's guard and throws a big left but Westside blocks it.
Westside throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kos chips away with some ground and pound.
Kos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westside works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Westside lands a decent shot there.
Kos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westside works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kos scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Kos stopping the sweep attempt from Westside.
Kos trying to control the position from guard on top but Westside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westside is trying to control the position but Kos postures up.
Kos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Westside's head.
Westside looking for a sweep. Not yet Westside, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Westside is on top in guard.
Kos pushes Westside off and gets back to his feet.
Westside shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Westside is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westside is looking for a triangle but Kos pushes his legs off easily.
Westside keeping moving, preventing Kos from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kos throwing strikes from guard but Westside blocks nicely.
Kos lands a couple of elbows.
Kos trying to control the position from guard on top but Westside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kos connects with a couple of short punches.
Westside working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kos.
Westside will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Westside with a poor takedown
and Kos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kos working over Westside with some ground and pound. Westside looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Westside is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Westside wants to sweep but Kos has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Westside to see if he's OK.
Kos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Westside down.
Westside takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Westside displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westside shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Westside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kos postures up and lands a big shot to Westside's brow.
Westside looking for a sweep. Not yet Westside, not yet.
Kos connects 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.
Kos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Westside throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Westside looking to control but Kos passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Kos 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.
Kos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Westside looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Westside prevents Kos from improving position.
Westside is trying to get back to half guard.
Westside is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kos is putting a hurting on Westside here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Westside can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westside is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kos connects with a decent elbow.
Kos cracks Westside with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos working the head and body with strikes.
Kos scoring with punches and elbows.
Kos cracks Westside with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Westside is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kos connects with a decent elbow.
Westside throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Westside tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
You can see the frustration on Westside's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Westside manages to get back to half guard.
Westside avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kos.
Kos trying to control the action but Westside is working from the bottom.
Kos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westside is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Westside blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kos.
Westside is refusing to be controlled, as Kos sits in half guard.
Kos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Westside looking for submissions off his back.
Kos lands strikes from half guard.
Westside actively working from the bottom here.
Kos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Westside is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kos scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside trying to hold on to Kos's head to control him but Kos postures up.
Kos slips a nice elbow through Westside's hands, connecting with Westside's forehead.
Westside has hold of Kos's hands but Kos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kos lands a nice short elbow.
Kos slips a nice elbow through Westside's hands, connecting with Westside's forehead.
Kos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westside's head.
Kos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Westside. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Westside misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Westside with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Westside looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Westside flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Westside has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kos is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kos feints and as Westside raises his hands in defense, Kos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kos landing with the ground and pound.
Westside not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Westside is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Westside's head.
Kos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kos throwing strikes from guard but Westside blocks nicely.
Kos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Kos 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!
Kos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kos lands a nice short elbow.
Kos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kos with the ground and pound but Westside uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kos working some strikes from top position.
Kos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Westside had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kos defends it easily.
Kos lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kos thows a big elbow that misses.
Westside throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Westside will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kos throws a big right hand that misses.
Kos throws a big right hand that misses.
Westside working a defensive guard here.
Kos works over Westside with some ground and pound from guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kos scores with a jab. Westside acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Westside darts in trying to clinch
and Kos counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westside tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kos easily slips into full mount!
The referee warns Westside that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kos is landing with some decent strikes but Westside is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Westside that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kos lands a nice shot to the head.
Kos looking to finish with strikes here!
Kos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Westside can't escape the position.
The referee warns Westside that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Westside is desperately trying to improve his position but Kos has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kos lands a heavy elbow.
Westside throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kos. What's that going to do exactly?
Kos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kos lands a big shot there that rocks Westside but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kos looking to ground and pound but Westside is blocking nicely.
Kos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Westside's face.
Westside throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Westside?
Kos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Westside regains half guard.
Kos blocks the strikes from Westside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kos connects with a nice short shot to Westside's temple.
Kos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westside's head.
Westside is staying active underneath Kos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Westside regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kos throws a big right hand that misses.
Kos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Warren Westside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kos shoots and misses
so Westside counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kos keeping full guard, as Westside tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kos wants to stand but Westside is controlling the position.
Josh Kos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Kos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kos 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Kos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lavelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira has chosen Drop the World as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
180 lbs
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25
183 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Lavelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauricio Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferreira.
Ferreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferreira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavelle is just out of range.
Ferreira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ferreira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavelle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferreira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lavelle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferreira counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira feints and as Lavelle raises his hands in defense, Ferreira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferreira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferreira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferreira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferreira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ferreira throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavelle is retaining full guard.
Ferreira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferreira drops back looking for a leg! Lavelle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lavelle manages to kick Ferreira off! Ferreira jumps back into Lavelle's guard.
Lavelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavelle keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Lavelle is having none of it.
Lavelle leaves Ferreira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lavelle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ferreira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lavelle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferreira controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavelle is retaining full guard.
Lavelle keeping moving, preventing Ferreira from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lavelle can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavelle wants to control but Ferreira is keeping busy.
Lavelle is not content to let Ferreira control the position.
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lavelle sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferreira works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Ferreira 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.
Lavelle gets caught flat footed, as Ferreira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lavelle keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Ferreira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferreira trying to move into half guard but instead Lavelle has managed to sweep!
Ferreira is looking to stand back up but Lavelle counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ferreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is staying active underneath Lavelle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferreira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavelle looking to sit in guard and control but Ferreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lavelle keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ferreira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lavelle keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but Lavelle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavelle defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Ferreira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lavelle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ferreira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lavelle was covering up waiting for the punch and Ferreira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferreira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavelle is keeping the position for now.
Ferreira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavelle can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferreira is looking to take a break and control but Lavelle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is thwarting Lavelle's attempts to control the position.
Ferreira seems to be working for a kimura but Lavelle defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Ferreira there.
Ferreira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferreira is looking to take a break and control but Lavelle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking to advance position but Lavelle won't allow it.
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lavelle sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferreira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavelle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferreira slips a nice elbow through Lavelle's hands, connecting with Lavelle's forehead.
Ferreira wants to take a breather but Lavelle is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira trying to advance position but Lavelle counters by regaining guard.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Lavelle keeps moving.
Ferreira with a nice head shot there.
Ferreira looking to sit in guard and control but Lavelle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferreira looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Ferreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferreira 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perseus Fantastico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Wren (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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169 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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173 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Perseus Fantastico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alan Wren!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantastico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastico landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastico using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastico trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastico comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Alan Wren has been cut.
Fantastico using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastico landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wren looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastico using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Fantastico.
Fantastico with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the head but Wren blocks with his arms.
Wren blocks an elbow strike from Fantastico.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastico with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastico tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wren jumps guard and drags Fantastico to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fantastico has managed to get both his arms back between Wren's legs - danger averted.
Fantastico stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastico tries to clinch up but Wren circles away and keeps his distance.
Perseus Fantastico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wren keeps the fight on the outside.
Wren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fantastico on the side of the head.
Fantastico clinches with his opponent.
Fantastico trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastico misses with a body punch.
Fantastico throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wren blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastico misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wren.
Fantastico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fantastico misses with the head strike.
Fantastico missing with knees to the body.
Fantastico misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastico throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wren lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastico is trying to stand back up but Wren is controlling him
Wren is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fantastico is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alan Wren!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikoli Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pweization. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
210 lbs
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214 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gegard Mousasi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikoli Popov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mousasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Mousasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mousasi lands a with a good body shot.
Mousasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Popov tries to clinch up but Mousasi circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov wants to clinch.
Popov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Mousasi with that takedown attempt.
Popov is looking to clinch.
Mousasi lands a nice hook to Popov's body. Popov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mousasi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gegard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mousasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mousasi fails to land the takedown.
Mousasi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mousasi looks for a takedown but Popov sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Popov wants to clinch but Mousasi slips to the side
and Mousasi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Popov!
Popov wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Popov really wants to buck Mousasi off and get back to his feet.
Mousasi 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mousasi lands a heavy elbow.
Mousasi looking to control but Popov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mousasi punching from mount but Popov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mousasi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousasi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Popov because Mousasi loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mousasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Popov tries to avoid it but Mousasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Popov to the ground. Popov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Popov misses with a hook. Mousasi ducked under it nicely.
Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Popov sprawls well. He's pushed Mousasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Popov misses the body punch
and Mousasi counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov wants to clinch but Mousasi slips to the side
and Mousasi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mousasi counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov clinches but Mousasi breaks the clinch
and Mousasi counters with a one-two to the body.
Popov leaves Mousasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gegard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Mousasi both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mousasi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Popov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mousasi trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi misses with punches from the back.
Popov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Mousasi controls the action.
Mousasi struggling to land strikes to the head as Popov covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mousasi is punishing Popov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mousasi misses with punches from the back.
Popov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Mousasi missing with punches from the back.
Popov trying to get back to his feet but Mousasi is in full control for now.
Mousasi lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mousasi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Popov wants to clinch but Mousasi slips to the side
and Mousasi counters with a shoot takedown. Popov fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Popov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mousasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mousasi prevents Popov from getting back to his feet.
Mousasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Popov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popov wants to get back to his feet but Mousasi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Popov wants to stand up but Mousasi is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mousasi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Popov is fending him off so far but Mousasi persists. Nope, Popov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mousasi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mousasi showed some decent athleticism there.
Popov tries to kick Mousasi off but Mousasi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mousasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mousasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Popov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Popov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mousasi.
Popov kicks off Mousasi and gets to his feet.
Mousasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mousasi fails to land the takedown.
Popov thows a leg kick but Mousasi checks it
and Mousasi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mousasi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gegard Mousasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mousasi dives into side control.
Popov wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Mousasi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mousasi scores with a hook to the body. Popov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Popov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a two punch combo.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Popov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mousasi.
Popov darts in trying to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a one-two to the body.
Mousasi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gegard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mousasi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov is trying to stand back up but Mousasi is controlling him
Mousasi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mousasi prevents Popov from standing back up.
Popov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mousasi.
Popov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mousasi.
Popov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Mousasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Popov which made him look bad.
Mousasi scores with a body shot.
Popov tries to clinch but Mousasi moves away
and Mousasi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mousasi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi had his way with Nikoli Popov in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Popov tries to clinch up
so Mousasi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Popov pushes Mousasi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Popov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mousasi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Popov won't be happy with that.
Mousasi is looking to take a break and control but Popov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mousasi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi taking a breather here.
Popov is looking to get back to his feet here but Mousasi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Popov's back.
Mousasi misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Popov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mousasi scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mousasi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Popov wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mousasi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Popov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mousasi scores with punches to the body.
Popov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mousasi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi scores with punches to the body.
Can Popov hold on?! Mousasi is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Mousasi misses with punches from the back.
Mousasi throwing strikes and Popov squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
You get the feeling that Popov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mousasi looking to finish with strikes here!
Nikoli Popov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Mousasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mousasi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Mousasi!
Gegard Mousasi retains his light heavyweight title!
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