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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Peligrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ping Lin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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273 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Peligrino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ping Lin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin throws a right hand that Peligrino ducks under and follows up with a left that Peligrino also avoids with ease.
Peligrino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peligrino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lin's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Peligrino is trying to control the action in half guard but Lin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lin is looking to escape.
Peligrino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peligrino.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peligrino.
Lin tries to get to full guard but Peligrino has control of the leg.
Lin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Peligrino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peligrino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peligrino 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.
Peligrino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lin has hold of Peligrino's hands but Peligrino slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peligrino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peligrino throwing shots but Lin is blocking nicely.
Peligrino tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peligrino thows a huge punch but Lin dodges it nicely.
Peligrino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peligrino lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peligrino passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peligrino working Lin over with strikes here.
Peligrino with shots to the head and body - Lin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Peligrino breaks from Lin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Peligrino scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Peligrino lands a big elbow.
Lin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lin looks winded!
Peligrino with shots to the head and body - Lin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Peligrino lands with some strikes.
Lin is rocked!
Peligrino landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lin is still in real trouble! Can Peligrino finish him?
Peligrino punishing his opponent with strikes.
Peligrino lands a big shot there that rocks Lin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Peligrino in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peligrino lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Lin! Peligrino sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Lin and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Peligrino!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Adel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karim Adel!
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, James Toney!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adel's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toney stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Adel throws up his legs and catches Toney in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Toney tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Adel! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Karim Adel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vort Under (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Lagk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Lagk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vort Under!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Under misses its intended target.
Under tries to sprawl but Lagk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lagk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lagk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Under doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lagk.
Lagk wants to free his trapped foot but Under is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Under tries to kick Lagk off but Lagk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Under is trying to control but can't.
Lagk throwing shots but Under is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Under is staying active underneath Lagk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Under is trying to control but can't.
Lagk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Under stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Under wants it to stay on the feet.
Lagk has closed the distance and engaged Under in a clinch.
Lagk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Under clinches up with Lagk and pushes him back against the cage.
Lagk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lagk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lagk lands a body shot.
Lagk breaks the clinch.
Lagk closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lagk lands a left hand.
Lagk lands with a short shot to the head.
Lagk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Under's elbow.
Lagk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Under fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Lagk.
Lagk scores with a hook to the body.
Lagk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lagk breaks the clinch.
Vort Under seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Under swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Under closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lagk.
Under gets control of Lagk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Under will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lagk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Under manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lagk has Under in his guard.
Under wanted to stand there but Lagk had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk pulls Under in close to prevent any damage.
Under avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lagk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lagk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lagk moves into the clinch.
Under pulls Lagk into guard.
Lagk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lagk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lagk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Under is keeping the position for now.
Under is trying to keep Lagk in close.
Under utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lagk throws a big elbow that misses.
Lagk trying to control but Under is working from the bottom.
Lagk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lagk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lagk showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Under wants to control but Lagk is keeping busy.
Lagk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Lagk seems content to control.
Lagk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lagk trying to control from Under's half guard. Under has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lagk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Under dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk is trying to keep Under in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Lagk wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Under misses with a straight right.
Under moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lagk.
Lagk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lagk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Under is trying to keep an underhook but Lagk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lagk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Under is in trouble now - Lagk has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagk drops a big elbow. That's hurt Under! More shots from Lagk and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Lagk!
After winning the bout, Nick Lagk 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Bush has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Great elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.
Bush lands a right hook to the body.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Bush ducks down to avoid it.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kozlov is looking to clinch.
Bush has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bush clinches up against the cage.
Bush has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bush takes an elbow to the temple.
Kozlov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like George Bush has been cut.
Bush takes an elbow to the temple.
Bush jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kozlov walks away with a smile on his face. Bush gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kozlov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bush clinches up with Kozlov and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a right hand.
A short left from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands an elbow just above Bush 's eye.
Kozlov lands an elbow inside.
Kozlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bush fails to land.
Kozlov lands an elbow inside.
Bush is rocked!
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Bush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bush avoiding damage as Kozlov throws knees to the body.
Bush seems to have got his legs back now.
Bush is trying to stall.
Kozlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Kozlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bush.
A nice left hand lands by Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kozlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushs head.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
Bush has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Kozlov.
Kozlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kozlov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kozlov pushes Bush against the cage. Kozlov is working some dirty boxing. Kozlov pushes off with a quick right hook! Bush goes down! Bush tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kozlov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Kozlov!
After winning the bout, Aleksandr Kozlov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Bonapart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, King Kong Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Napoleon Bonapart!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonapart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonapart throws a right and a left that Bundy avoids nicely.
Bundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonapart shoots in for a double leg but Bundy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonapart misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonapart tries for a takedown but Bundy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King Kong Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Bonapart.
Bundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Napoleon Bonapart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonapart misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonapart moves forwards but Bundy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Napoleon Bonapart has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bundy. Bonapart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonapart throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonapart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bonapart gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bonapart lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like King Kong Bundy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonapart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonapart swinging wildly here.
Bundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bundy sizes up Bonapart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King Kong Bundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bundy throws the left hand but Bonapart avoids the punch easily.
Bundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonapart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonapart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bundy quickly recovers to half guard.
Bonapart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bundy is just riding it out for now. Bonapart eventually gives up the hold.
Bonapart wants to pass the guard but Bundy is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonapart is trying to work for a kimura but Bundy is defending well.
Bonapart 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! Bundy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Napoleon Bonapart!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dupree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pita Liva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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225 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pita Liva!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liva. Liva obviously looking to wear him down.
Liva keeps the fight on the outside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Liva has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters circling - Dupree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Dupree blocks the leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liva. Dupree shrugs it off though.
Liva misses with a body shot.
Liva throws a looping overhand right but Dupree ducks down to avoid it.
Liva loads up on a big right hand but Dupree slips the punch.
Liva thows a body shot but no joy.
Dupree throws a head kick but Liva moves out of range.
Liva lands with a nice body kick.
Dupree has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ivan's house of pain [300$] in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liva drops Dupree with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dupree looks back up at him and smiles so Liva waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Marcus Dupree has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liva. Dupree does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree throws a hook to the side of Liva's head but Liva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liva misses the shot to the body.
Dupree walks straight into a right hand from Liva - that's dropped him! Liva jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dupree from any more punishment! Dupree complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pita Liva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Threadgood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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290 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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288 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buddy Threadgood!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Threadgood.
Cooke cracks Threadgood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Threadgood lunges at Cooke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cooke's hand.
It looks like Eric Cooke has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Threadgood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Threadgood scores with a shot to the body.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Threadgood and Cooke goes tumbling to the canvas! Threadgood follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Threadgood not doing much here.
Threadgood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Threadgood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cooke defends it well.
Cooke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Threadgood pulls his head out easily.
Threadgood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Performance Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cooke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Threadgood is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Threadgood is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Threadgood is pressing down on Cooke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cooke is holding on for now.
Cooke is looking for a sweep. Threadgood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Threadgood connects with a nice short shot to Cooke's temple.
Cooke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cooke has momentary wrist control but Threadgood slips an elbow through the middle.
Threadgood chips away with some ground and pound.
Threadgood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cooke seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Threadgood from controlling successfully.
Threadgood preventing the sweep.
Cooke controls Threadgood momentarily but Threadgood frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooke is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Threadgood is keeping the position for now.
Cooke looking to sit in guard and control but Threadgood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Threadgood wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threadgood stays in close to Cooke's body and controls the position.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Threadgood from controlling successfully.
Cooke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Threadgood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Threadgood won't allow Cooke to sweep him here.
Cooke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Threadgood is aware though and is defending well.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Threadgood postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Threadgood wants to pass the guard but Cooke is keeping the position.
Threadgood won't allow Cooke to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cooke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Threadgood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cooke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threadgood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Threadgood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Threadgood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cooke tries to improve position but can't.
Cooke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Threadgood working over Cooke with some ground and pound. Cooke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Threadgood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cooke is trying to get back to full guard.
Threadgood looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooke wants to control but Threadgood is keeping busy.
Threadgood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Threadgood connects with a nice short shot to Cooke's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threadgood stalling.
Threadgood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Threadgood thows a huge punch but Cooke dodges it nicely.
Threadgood is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Threadgood throwing shots but Cooke is blocking nicely.
Cooke is trying to control but can't.
Cooke actively working from the bottom here.
Cooke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cooke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Threadgood seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Threadgood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Cooke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cooke wants to clinch up but Threadgood keeps it at a distance.
Threadgood keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Threadgood.
Cooke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Threadgood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooke. That did some damage!
Threadgood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Threadgood lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Threadgood from controlling successfully.
Threadgood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Threadgood wants to pass the guard but Cooke is keeping the position.
Cooke pulls Threadgood in close to prevent any damage.
Threadgood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Threadgood trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Threadgood won't allow Cooke to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Threadgood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooke is keeping the position for now.
Threadgood wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cooke is looking for a triangle but Threadgood pushes his legs off easily.
Buddy Threadgood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Threadgood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cooke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Threadgood has managed to get both his arms back between Cooke's legs - danger averted.
Threadgood postures up and lands a big shot to Cooke's brow.
Cooke looking to control.
Threadgood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cooke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Threadgood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Threadgood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cooke controls Threadgood momentarily but Threadgood frees himself.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Threadgood from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Buddy Threadgood was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cooke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Threadgood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooke is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Threadgood Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Cooke is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buddy Threadgood!
Buddy Threadgood tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burak Mihalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Rugalov (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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256 lbs
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230 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Burak Mihalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Rugalov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugalov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mihalev gets tackled into the cage by Rugalov. Rugalov maintains the clinch.
Rugalov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mihalev prevents it.
Rugalov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mihalev regains guard immediately.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mihalev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rugalov works over Mihalev with some ground and pound from guard.
Rugalov wants to control from the top but Mihalev keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihalev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ivan Rugalov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rugalov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rugalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mihalev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burak Mihalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Rugalov.
Rugalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mihalev counters by clinching up.
Mihalev misses with some punches.
Mihalev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rugalov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mihalev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihalev has closed the distance and engaged Rugalov in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihalev has a couple of punches blocked by Rugalov.
Mihalev breaks the clinch.
Mihalev tries to land a front kick but Rugalov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mihalev has a takedown stuffed.
Rugalov scores with a takedown into Mihalev's guard.
Mihalev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rugalov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rugalov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihalev has control of Rugalov's left arm, preventing Rugalov from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rugalov is looking to work some ground and pound but Mihalev has wrist control.
Rugalov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rugalov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Burak Mihalev.
Rugalov fails with the takedown
and Mihalev counters with a single leg into guard. Rugalov didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mihalev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugalov is trying to keep Mihalev in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rugalov wants to stand and escape but Mihalev is having none of it.
Mihalev wants to control from the top but Rugalov keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rugalov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mihalev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rugalov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivan Rugalov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rugalov dives in for a single leg takedown but Mihalev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burak Mihalev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mihalev has closed the distance and engaged Rugalov in a clinch.
Rugalov drags the fight down to the ground.
Mihalev looking to pass the guard.
Mihalev throws an elbow that misses. Rugalov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mihalev's guard. Nice move by Rugalov!
Rugalov throwing strikes but missing.
Mihalev is trying to keep Rugalov in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugalov trying to control but Mihalev is working from the bottom.
Ivan Rugalov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rugalov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mihalev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mihalev has momentary wrist control but Rugalov slips an elbow through the middle.
Mihalev keeping moving, preventing Rugalov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan Rugalov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rugalov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mihalev but Mihalev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rugalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mihalev counter with a right hand.
Mihalev has closed the distance and engaged Rugalov in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mihalev fails to land.
Mihalev looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rugalov leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugalov is trying to drag Mihalev to the mat but Mihalev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burak Mihalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Rugalov.
Rugalov is trying to pull guard but Mihalev turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mihalev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihalev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihalev shoots in looking for a takedown. Rugalov tries to sprawl out of it but Mihalev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rugalov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mihalev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mihalev rushes Rugalov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rugalov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Mihalev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rugalov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rugalov wants to take the fight to the mat but Mihalev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mihalev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihalev misses with some punches.
Rugalov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mihalev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mihalev lands a nice uppercut.
Mihalev stops a takedown attempt from Rugalov.
Rugalov is breathing heavily.
Mihalev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rugalov takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rugalov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mihalev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rugalov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mihalev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mihalev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rugalov backwards.
Mihalev is trying to stall.
Mihalev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Burak Mihalev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mihalev tries to land a front kick but Rugalov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mihalev clinches up against the cage.
Mihalev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihalev working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mihalev misses with a body punch.
Burak Mihalev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Mihalev fails to land.
Mihalev looking to slow down the pace here.
Rugalov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mihalev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rugalov has his takedown stuffed
and Mihalev counters by moving into the clinch.
Mihalev manages to break the clinch.
Mihalev scores with a shot to the body.
Rugalov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihalev darts in and clinches Rugalov up against the cage.
Mihalev pushes Rugalov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mihalev looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Mihalev.
Mihalev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mihalev lands with a light punch inside.
Mihalev slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mihalev.
Mihalev pushes Rugalov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rugalov blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mihalev lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Mihalev.
Mihalev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mihalev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rugalov fails to land the takedown.
Burak Mihalev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Rugalov.
Mihalev cracks Rugalov with a good jab.
Rugalov moves away from the strike by Mihalev.
Rugalov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivan Rugalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mihalev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burak Mihalev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihalev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mihalev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihalev taking a breather here.
Mihalev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rugalov keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burak Mihalev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mihalev, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burak Mihalev!
Burak Mihalev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer comes to the cage accompanied by Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
200 lbs
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26
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a left and a right that send Lazer crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Major Lazer has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wants to clinch but Lazer slips to the side
and Lazer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lazer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazer won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Lazer trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lazer looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lazer is proving hard to escape from.
Lazer controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Lazer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand up but Lazer won't let him.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Lazer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Lazer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lazer is proving hard to escape from.
Smith postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Lazer.
Lazer controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith is looking to stand up but Lazer won't let him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lazer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lazer is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lazer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith is looking to stand up but Lazer isn't so interested in that idea.
Lazer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith wants to stand up but Lazer is controlling him.
Lazer wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lazer works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
Lazer 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.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Lazer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazer throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lazer's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Lazer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lazer is working hard here to advance position.
Lazer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith wants to stand but Lazer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lazer has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith wants to stand but Lazer is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 Major Lazer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Major Lazer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lazer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Lazer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lazer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Lazer on that attempt.
No luck for Lazer with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Lazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Lazer or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to clinch but Lazer moves away
and Lazer counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Lazer works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Lazer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Lazer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Lazer is having none of it.
Lazer throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
Lazer is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Major Lazer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith wants to stand but Lazer is controlling the position.
Lazer forces his way into half guard.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lazer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lazer prevents Smith from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazer is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Lazer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lazer wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to stand but Lazer is controlling the position.
Lazer trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazer works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazer stops Smith from standing up.
Lazer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lazer trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Lazer throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Lazer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Major Lazer just wasn't active enough.
Lazer fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith pushes Lazer up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Lazer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Major Lazer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith clinches.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lazer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Lazer gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lazer tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Lazer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Major Lazer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lazer is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lazer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lazer is rocked!
Smith lands an elbow inside that Lazer shrugs off.
Oh Lazer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lazer can't get the takedown.
Smith has Lazer pressed against the cage. He pushes Lazer back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Smith throws a beautiful elbow that sends Lazer crashing to the floor! Smith piles on the pressure with more strikes! Lazer is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Smith!
In his post fight interview, Chuck Smith started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuo Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrej Kavelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakano comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Decadance. 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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203 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuo Nakano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrej Kavelin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakano tries to clinch there but Kavelin circles away.
Nakano tries to clinch but Kavelin moves away
and Kavelin counters by clinching up.
Kavelin lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nakano.
Kavelin looking to throw knees to the head but Nakano is blocking nicely.
Kavelin stalls.
Nakano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kavelin looking to stall.
Nakano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kavelin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nakano fails to pull guard.
Nakano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kavelin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuo Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kavelin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nakano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano fails to pull guard.
Kavelin digs a right hand into Nakano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakano's gas tank.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kavelin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kavelin is defending well.
Nakano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kavelin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kavelin just leaning against Nakano, taking a breather.
Nakano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nakano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakano avoids the elbow strike from Kavelin, against the cage.
Kavelin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakano.
Kavelin missing with knees to the body.
Kavelin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakano's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavelin lands a right hand.
A short right from Nakano.
Nakano wants a takedown but no success here.
Kavelin lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kavelin stalling in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Nakano has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nakano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kavelin walks away with a smile on his face. Nakano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kavelin connects with a right hand. Nakano shakes it off.
Kavelin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kavelin stalling in the clinch.
Nakano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kavelin struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakano controls his hands.
Nakano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nakano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kavelin to keep the fight standing.
Kavelin throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kavelin.
Kavelin lands with a right to the head.
Kavelin tries to land a knee to the head but Nakano blocks with his arms.
Kavelin is trying to break the clinch but Nakano has him pressed against the cage.
Nakano lands a hook that snaps the head of Kavelin backwards.
Nakano is looking for a takedown.
Kavelin lands an elbow just above Nakano 's eye.
Kavelin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kavelin gets underhooks to prevent Nakano's takedown attempt.
Kavelin effectively controlling the action here.
Nakano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kavelin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kavelin lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakano working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano keeping moving, preventing Kavelin from controlling successfully.
Nakano looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakano, not yet.
Kavelin postures up and lands a big shot to Nakano's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kavelin won't allow Nakano to sweep him here.
Kavelin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakano pushes Kavelin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kavelin is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrej Kavelin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakano doesn't manage to clinch there - Kavelin circles away.
Kavelin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
Nakano wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kavelin!
Kavelin throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kavelin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nakano moves to clinch but Kavelin breaks away
and Kavelin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kavelin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kavelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano is looking to clinch.
Kavelin gets a clinch.
Kavelin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nakano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kavelin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Kavelin.
Kavelin stalls.
Kavelin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kavelin tries to throw a body punch but Nakano avoids it by throwing Kavelin back against the cage.
Nakano looking for a takedown.
Nakano is trying to pull guard but Kavelin has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuo Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakano is trying to pull guard but Kavelin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andrej Kavelin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kavelin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kavelin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakano wants to take the fight to the mat but Kavelin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kavelin pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kavelin breaks from the clinch.
Kavelin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kavelin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kavelin counters with a nice uppercut.
Kavelin lunges at Nakano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakano's hand.
Kavelin wants to clinch.
Nakano closes the distance but Kavelin moves to the side
and Kavelin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kavelin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kavelin moves into the clinch.
Nakano tries to pull guard but Kavelin won't allow it.
Kavelin breaks the clinch.
Kavelin moves into the clinch.
Kavelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kavelin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nakano after a bit of a struggle.
Nakano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kavelin lands a good knee to the midsection. Nakano won't want to take too many of those.
Kavelin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nakano up against the cage.
Nakano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kavelin walks away with a smile on his face. Nakano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavelin with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kavelin throws a head kick but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kavelin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kavelin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kavelin counters with an outside leg kick.
Kavelin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakano is looking to clinch.
Kavelin misses with a wild combination.
Kavelin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrej Kavelin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kavelin throws a chopping leg kick but Nakano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakano checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kavelin.
Nakano closes the distance but Kavelin moves to the side
enabling Kavelin to counter with a crisp jab.
Kavelin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kavelin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakano gets tackled into the cage by Kavelin. Kavelin maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kavelin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakano's brow.
Kavelin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kavelin tries for a takedown but Nakano manages to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nakano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kavelin to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakano tries to pull guard but Kavelin holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakano drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuo Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kavelin stalling the fight.
Kavelin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakano is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Kavelin fails to land.
Kavelin breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Nakano as Kavelin shoots in.
Kavelin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrej Kavelin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kavelin closes the distance and clinches.
Kavelin looking to slow down the pace here.
Kavelin lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavelin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kavelin is pushing Nakano up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kavelin looking to throw knees to the head but Nakano is blocking nicely.
Nakano has Kavelin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kavelin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano tries to pull guard but Kavelin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kavelin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kavelin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nakano tries to clinch up.
Kavelin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kavelin wants to clinch up but Nakano keeps it at a distance.
Tatsuo Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kavelin wants to clinch.
Kavelin scores with a punch to the head.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kavelin finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakano's head.
Kavelin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakano instigates a clinch.
Nakano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakano is working for takedown but Kavelin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano tries to pull guard but Kavelin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakano tries to pull guard but Kavelin won't allow it.
Kavelin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakano's elbow.
Nakano has Kavelin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kavelin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kavelin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kavelin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakano's elbow.
Andrej Kavelin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakano tries to score a body lock takedown but Kavelin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kavelin throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Kavelin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kavelin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nakano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kavelin tries to land a knee to the head but Nakano blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrej Kavelin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kavelin 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrej Kavelin!
Andrej Kavelin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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