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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerg Druh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Salomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gerg Druh has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerg Druh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafael Salomon!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Druh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Druh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Druh. Those never looked like landing.
Druh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Druh lands a two punch combo.
Salomon slips a jab and a cross from Druh.
Druh throws a right hand that Salomon ducks under and follows up with a left that Salomon also avoids with ease.
Druh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Druh misses with the combination.
Salomon throws a solid leg kick but Druh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salomon.
Druh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Druh misses with a two punch combination.
Druh throws a series of punches but Salomon avoids them all with ease.
Salomon dodges the punch combination from Druh.
Druh throws a right hand that Salomon ducks under and follows up with a left that Salomon also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Druh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gerg Druh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salomon is looking to clinch but Druh is avoiding it.
We've been told by Druh's head coaches at Iron Fist Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Druh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salomon manages to avoid it.
Druh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salomon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Druh.
Salomon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Druh was well out of range. Poor timing from Salomon.
No joy there for Druh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Druh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salomon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Druh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salomon.
Druh misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Druh does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Druh!
Druh swats away the attempt to clinch by Salomon.
Druh is working the combinations to good effect here.
Druh tries to bum rush Salomon with a series of wild strikes but Salomon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Druh.
Druh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Druh is breathing heavily.
Salomon dodges the punch combination from Druh.
Druh scores with a three punch combo!
Druh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Druh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Druh misses with a two punch combination.
Salomon throws a head kick but Druh moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Druh misses with a double jab.
Druh swinging wildly here.
Salomon throws a leg kick but Druh checks it.
Salomon throws a leg kick but Druh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from Druh misses.
Salomon throws a chopping leg kick but Druh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Druh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salomon.
Druh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salomon motions for Druh to come forward. Salomon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salomon clinches up against the cage.
Salomon is trying to pull guard but Druh has him pressed against the cage.
Salomon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Salomon looking for a triangle here. Druh is fighting it but it looks tight! Salomon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Druh is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Salomon!
Rafael Salomon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn - Battle Ready Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Tribianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacques Tribianni will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques Tribianni!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribianni moves into the clinch successfully.
Tribianni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larsson.
Tribianni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Larsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tribianni uses from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Larsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tribianni is fighting to break Larsson's control of his arms but Larsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Larsson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tribianni presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Larsson breaks from the clinch.
Larsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tribianni!
Larsson is putting a hurting on Tribianni here, landing some big shots from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tribianni is pushing Larsson's head away, looking to escape. Larsson manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Larsson 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.
Larsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Larsson scoring with punches from side control.
Larsson is chipping away with strikes.
Tribianni is trying to buck Larsson off.
Tribianni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Larsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tribianni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsson is working Tribianni over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson cracks Tribianni with a big elbow.
Larsson controls the position.
Larsson grinds an elbow into Tribianni's temple.
Larsson lands a few punches from side control.
Larsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Tribianni seems a little lost for a moment, as Larsson dominates the positioning.
Larsson lands an elbow.
Larsson taking a breather here.
Tribianni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Larsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Larsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Larsson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsson cracks Tribianni with a big elbow.
Tribianni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Larsson working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson decides to stand back up. Larsson steps back and let's Tribianni get back to his feet.
Tribianni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tribianni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Larsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tribianni has closed the distance and engaged Larsson in a clinch.
Tribianni missing with knees to the body.
Tribianni scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tribianni tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tribianni is trying to maintain a safe position but Larsson gets an underhook and turns Tribianni into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tribianni obliges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tribianni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Larsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tribianni trying to control the position but instead, Larsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tribianni into the cage.
Tribianni lands a good knee to the midsection. Larsson won't want to take too many of those.
Tribianni looking to throw knees to the head but Larsson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Larsson tightens his grip and picks Tribianni up, before dumping him to the ground. Tribianni manages to land in guard.
Larsson stays in close to Tribianni's body and controls the position.
Larsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tribianni is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Larsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tribianni is breathing heavily.
Larsson working the head with strikes.
Larsson advances to full mount.
Larsson landing strikes from the mount and Tribianni is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Larsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Larsson dominating with strikes here.
Tribianni is rocked!
BOOM! Larsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tribianni is still in real trouble! Can Larsson finish him?
Larsson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tribianni wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Larsson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Larsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abu Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miodrag Branic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abu Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miodrag Branic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock shoots for a double leg takedown but Branic sprawls well. He's pushed Rock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Branic or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock which made him look bad.
Rock is looking to clinch but Branic is avoiding it.
Rock gets tackled into the cage by Branic. Branic maintains the clinch.
Branic is looking for a takedown.
Branic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Branic wants to clinch up but Rock keeps it at a distance.
Rock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rock working the ground and pound but Branic is defending the strikes.
Rock 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.
You can see the frustration on Branic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rock lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rock tries to stand but Branic is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branic is being controlled here.
Rock has control of an arm but Branic manages to advance to Rock's back!
Rock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Branic's guard. Nice work there by Rock.
Branic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rock wants to stand but Branic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rock content to stall in guard here.
Rock tries to stand but Branic is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branic is looking to stand up but Rock isn't so interested in that idea.
Rock being controlled here momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Branic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rock gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branic trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branic tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.
Rock wants to take a breather but Branic is having none of it.
Rock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Branic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock is controlling the pace.
Branic is looking to control Rock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Branic avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to stand up but Branic is controlling the position.
Rock trying to pass the guard but Branic defending well.
Branic tries to kick Rock off in order to stand up. Rock Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Branic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rock stuffs the takedown.
Branic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Branic persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.
Branic throws a series of punches but Rock moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Branic enables Rock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Branic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Branic keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Abu Rock wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rock shoots in and bounces Branic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but Branic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rock wanted to stand there but Branic had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branic controlling Rock's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rock wants to control from the top but Branic keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Abu Rock.
Branic shoots in looking for a takedown. Rock tries to sprawl out of it but Branic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abu Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miodrag Branic.
Branic with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a nice double leg into side control. Branic won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branic keeps working.
Rock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rock wants to stand but Branic has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branic is looking for a sweep.
Rock swings around for an armbar but Branic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rock's guard.
Branic prevents Rock from getting back to his feet.
Branic wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
Rock looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branic wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Rock dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Branic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Branic's guard.
Rock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Branic's head.
Branic trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rock trying to control but Branic is working from the bottom.
Rock preventing the sweep.
Branic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Branic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Branic is keen to just control but Rock is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branic prevents Rock from improving his position.
Branic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Branic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Branic persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Branic.
Branic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for Rock to work.
Branic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock gets a takedown into half guard.
Branic tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.
Rock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Branic is looking for a sweep. Rock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rock tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Branic.
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!
Rock is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Branic manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock stops Branic from standing up.
Rock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branic wants to stand but Rock is controlling the position.
Branic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rock escapes and throws Branic's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Branic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branic being controlled for a moment.
Rock wants to control but Branic is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee asks Rock politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rock prefers to stall for the moment though.
Miodrag Branic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abu Rock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rock seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Branic for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abu Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rock, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Rock!
After winning the bout, Abu Rock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexndr Wennberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Travinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Travinski's choice of entrance music: Hungry Like the Wolf. Alexndr Wennberg has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexndr Wennberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Travinski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wennberg misses with a two punch combination.
Travinski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wennberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wennberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Travinski throws an off balance right hand
and Wennberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Travinski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wennberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xavier Travinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wennberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Travinski tries to land a front kick but Wennberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wennberg ducks under a wild hook from Travinski.
Wennberg throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travinski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wennberg but Wennberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexndr Wennberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Travinski.
Travinski looks for a takedown but Wennberg sprawls well.
Travinski throws an off balance right hand
letting Wennberg counter with a right hand.
Wennberg slips a jab from Travinski.
Wennberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Travinski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Travinski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wennberg counters with a left and a right that stings Travinski.
Travinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wennberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wennberg misses with a two punch combination.
Wennberg scores with a one two! Travinski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Travinski misses with a left hand
and Wennberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Travinski is rocked!
Travinski throws an off balance right hand
and Wennberg counters with a nice body shot.
Wennberg checks a low kick from Travinski.
Travinski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wennberg manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wennberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Travinski prevents Wennberg from breaking the clinch.
Travinski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Travinski.
Wennberg tries to break free but Travinski pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Travinski.
Travinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Travinski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wennberg is trying to keep an underhook but Travinski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wennberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Travinski.
Wennberg is looking to escape.
Wennberg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Travinski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wennberg's head.
Travinski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Travinski 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.
Wennberg wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travinski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Travinski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Travinski.
Travinski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wennberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wennberg kicks Travinski off and gets back to his feet.
Travinski misses with an uppercut
and Wennberg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wennberg is breathing heavily.
Travinski lands with a cross.
Wennberg is rocked!
Travinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Wennberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wennberg misses with a combination
and Travinski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Travinski misses with a head shot. Wennberg uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wennberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Travinski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavier Travinski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wennberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Travinski misses with a body kick.
Travinski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wennberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Travinski is in Wennberg's guard.
Travinski wants to control from the top but Wennberg keeps moving.
Travinski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wennberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Travinski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Travinski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wennberg wants to stand and escape but Travinski is having none of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Xavier Travinski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wennberg slips a jab from Travinski.
We've been told by Wennberg's head coaches at Hardcore fight company that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Travinski missing with a left hand there. Wennberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Travinski swings widly with a right hand
and Wennberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travinski throws an off balance right hand
and Wennberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Travinski misses with an uppercut. Wennberg saw that one coming.
Travinski misses with a takedown attempt - Wennberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wennberg misses with a double jab.
Travinski misses with a lunging right hand
and Wennberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Travinski misses with an uppercut
and Wennberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Travinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Travinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wennberg.
Wennberg slips a straight right by Travinski.
Wennberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wennberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Travinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wennberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Travinski lands with a hook. Wennberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Travinski misses its intended target.
Wennberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Travinski throws a nice looking combination but Wennberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wennberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Travinski.
Travinski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wennberg pushes Travinski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wennberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wennberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wennberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Wennberg. Beautiful body shot.
Wennberg misses with a few strikes there.
Travinski misses with a kick to the body.
Alexndr Wennberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wennberg lands with a hook. Travinski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Travinski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wennberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Travinski is in Wennberg's guard.
Travinski wants to get up but he can't break Wennberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Travinski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wennberg's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Travinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wennberg tries to bum rush Travinski with a series of wild strikes but Travinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Travinski throws a series of punches but Wennberg moves out of range.
Wennberg moves out of range as Travinski strikes.
Travinski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Travinski takes a swing at Wennberg's ribcage but misses.
Travinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wennberg manages to avoid it.
Travinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wennberg.
Travinski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wennberg.
Travinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Wennberg finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wennberg fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Travinski out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alexndr Wennberg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Vogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Paris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Vogh!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vogh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vogh is keeping the position for now.
Vogh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vogh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paris has Vogh in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vogh is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogh 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.
Vogh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vogh defends well.
Paris working for a triangle but Vogh defends it easily.
Vogh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vogh has Paris in his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vogh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vogh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Paris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vogh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris is pushing down on Vogh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vogh is fighting to maintain full guard but Paris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vogh looking for submissions off his back.
Paris is working for a kimura but Vogh is defending it quite comfortably.
Vogh looking for submissions off his back.
Vogh looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris 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.
Paris prevents Vogh from improving his position.
Paris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vogh defends it well.
Vogh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Paris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paris 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogh looking for submissions off his back.
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 Craig Paris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vogh shoots in but Paris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paris.
Vogh stops Paris from passing to mount.
Vogh tries to buck Paris off but Paris is having none of it.
Paris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vogh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vogh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogh is looking for a sweep.
Paris is trying to get an arm triangle but Vogh is defending well.
Paris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vogh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vogh, who protects the arm well.
Paris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vogh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paris's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Vogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vogh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Vogh is breathing heavily.
Vogh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paris pulls his head out easily.
Paris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paris is looking for a kimura here.
Vogh actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paris seems to be looking for submissions.
Paris seems to be looking for submissions.
Paris is looking for a kimura here.
Paris wants to work for an arm triangle but Vogh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vogh looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paris is looking for a kimura here.
Paris is working for a kimura but Vogh is defending it quite comfortably.
Paris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Paris dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vogh tries to sprawl but Paris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vogh looking for submissions off his back.
Paris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vogh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Craig Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vogh wants to improve his position but Paris is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogh looking for submissions off his back.
Vogh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vogh defends it well.
Paris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paris wants to work for an arm triangle but Vogh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paris wants to work for an arm triangle but Vogh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paris seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogh looking for submissions off his back.
Vogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paris in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vogh tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Paris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craig Paris!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Chalidow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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 Amsterdam, Mamed Chalidow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalidow throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Silva! Chalidow is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
Anderson Silva is the new middleweight champion!
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