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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robb MacKenzie (ranked 25395 p4p, 649 weight class) and Isaac Neuton (ranked 25330 p4p, 688 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robb MacKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isaac Neuton!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacKenzie forces Neuton back against the cage and clinches.
MacKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacKenzie tries to work over Neuton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Neuton.
Neuton keeps control of MacKenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacKenzie wants to get back to striking at distance but Neuton won't allow it.
MacKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Neuton avoids it by throwing MacKenzie back against the cage.
MacKenzie stalling in the clinch but Neuton improves position.
Neuton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacKenzie's efforts to push away.
MacKenzie is trying to trip Neuton. He has hold of a leg but Neuton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MacKenzie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Neuton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. MacKenzie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Neuton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
A frustrated look appears on MacKenzie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacKenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neuton blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacKenzie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacKenzie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacKenzie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacKenzie wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacKenzie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neuton backwards.
Neuton goes for a takedown attempt but MacKenzie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacKenzie has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neuton can't get the takedown.
MacKenzie slows down the pace here.
Neuton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. MacKenzie catches Neuton right on the button with a cross.
MacKenzie looks to throw a body kick
and Neuton counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacKenzie darts in and clinches Neuton up against the cage.
MacKenzie has Neuton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. MacKenzie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Neuton tumbling to the mat - MacKenzie dives into Neuton's guard.
Neuton managing to control the position.
Neuton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! MacKenzie has his hands clasped together but Neuton extends and breaks MacKenzie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Neuton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Neuton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabrizio Rossi (ranked 24305 p4p, 629 weight class) and Jonathan Denker (ranked 6788 p4p, 544 weight class). Jonathan Denker 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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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabrizio Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Denker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rossi darts in looking for a takedown but Denker gets double underhooks and turns Rossi into the cage.
Denker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Denker is in Rossi's guard.
Denker 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.
Denker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Denker from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Denker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denker staying calm.
Denker trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Denker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rossi, who protects the arm well.
Denker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denker trying to control the position but Rossi is working away.
Rossi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Denker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rossi wants to control but Denker is keeping busy.
Denker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rossi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denker.
Denker is looking for a kimura but Rossi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Denker to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denker is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rossi is trying to stand back up but Denker is controlling him
Denker is looking for a kimura here.
Denker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Denker 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. Rossi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Denker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Denker!
In his post fight interview, Jonathan Denker 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Thompson Iv (ranked 25363 p4p, 583 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 6992 p4p, 506 weight class). Thompson Iv comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of fame swoope christian no cursing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William Thompson Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Lashley !
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lashley tries to keep at a distance but Thompson Iv has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lashley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lashley breaks the clinch.
Thompson Iv lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lashley sprawling to the canvas. Thompson Iv follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lashley hang on?
It looks like Bobby Lashley has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson Iv is stalling here. Lashley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thompson Iv seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lashley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lashley is putting a hurting on Thompson Iv here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lashley cracks Thompson Iv with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thompson Iv is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson Iv bucks up and tries to throw Lashley off but instead Lashley has got his back!
Thompson Iv is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lashley .
Thompson Iv is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson Iv is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lashley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson Iv covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Thompson Iv knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lashley on the ground.
Lashley slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lashley . Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lashley lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lashley .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson Iv covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Thompson Iv is trying to stand back up.
Lashley is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lashley gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lashley gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lashley apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lashley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson Iv sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lashley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson Iv avoids it really well and circles away.
William Thompson Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley .
Thompson Iv shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lashley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lashley pushes Thompson Iv off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson Iv clinches with his opponent.
Lashley keeps control of Thompson Iv as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lashley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson Iv drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lashley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thompson Iv off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thompson Iv swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lashley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lashley 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lashley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thompson Iv closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lashley to the mat! Lashley manages to get full guard.
Lashley has his feet on Thompson Iv's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lashley gets caught flat footed, as Thompson Iv shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lashley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lashley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Lashley there.
Well, if Lashley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson Iv scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lashley manages to mount him!
Lashley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lashley working the ground and pound effectively.
Thompson Iv is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thompson Iv takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley controlling the pace for now.
Lashley landing punches.
Lashley dominating with strikes here.
Lashley controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobby Lashley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson Iv is bucking up trying to escape but Lashley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson Iv wants to try and get back to his feet.
Thompson Iv bucks Lashley off and manages to get back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lashley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lashley lands a couple of digs.
Lashley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lashley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lashley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lashley 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lashley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lashley lands with a punch from half guard.
Thompson Iv taking some punishment here, with Lashley in his half guard.
Thompson Iv is trying to stand.
Lashley slips a nice elbow through Thompson Iv's hands, connecting with Thompson Iv's forehead.
Lashley passes to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lashley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lashley 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson Iv gets a takedown into half guard.
Lashley has one foot on Thompson Iv's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thompson Iv gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lashley breaks from the clinch.
Thompson Iv drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lashley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson Iv shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thompson Iv was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lashley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson Iv stuffs the takedown attempt from Lashley . Lashley gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson Iv clinches.
Lashley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson Iv shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thompson Iv was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lashley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson Iv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson Iv pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lashley ! But no joy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson Iv.
Lashley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Thompson Iv looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Lashley with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Thompson Iv tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lashley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
William Thompson Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson Iv as Lashley shoots in.
William Thompson Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lashley .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson Iv throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lashley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thompson Iv takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lashley scores with punches from side control.
Lashley working the ground and pound from side control.
Lashley cracks Thompson Iv with a big elbow.
Thompson Iv pushes Lashley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lashley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thompson Iv takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson Iv taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lashley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Thompson Iv takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
William Thompson Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Lashley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lashley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lashley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Lashley !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 5298 p4p, 548 weight class) and Ibo Dalamekov (ranked 5281 p4p, 545 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dalamekov's choice of entrance music: Chechen Mob Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 Helsinki, Ace Ventura!
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, Ibo Dalamekov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalamekov lands a right hook to the body.
Dalamekov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ventura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalamekov winds up and cracks Ventura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dalamekov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dalamekov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dalamekov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dalamekov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dalamekov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dalamekov has eaten all the pies!
Ventura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov working Ventura over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov working over Ventura with some ground and pound. Ventura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dalamekov working over Ventura with some ground and pound. Ventura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ventura pushes Dalamekov off looking to stand but Dalamekov dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Dalamekov there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalamekov stands up out of the half guard.
Dalamekov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Dalamekov.
Ventura has Dalamekov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dalamekov up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dalamekov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ventura prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalamekov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ventura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibo Dalamekov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dalamekov fails to pull guard.
Ventura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ventura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dalamekov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ventura can't fight it off and eventually Dalamekov manages to take the fight to the floor. Ventura looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dalamekov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dalamekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ventura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dalamekov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dalamekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov throwing strikes from guard but Ventura blocks nicely.
Ventura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dalamekov is working Ventura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ventura pulls Dalamekov in to control the position.
Dalamekov connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dalamekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ventura is retaining full guard.
Ventura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ventura rushes Dalamekov and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ventura to keep the fight standing.
Ventura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dalamekov has him pressed against the cage.
Ventura misses with a knee strike.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but Ventura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ventura.
Dalamekov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalamekov wants the takedown. Ventura is fighting it off but Dalamekov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ventura's guard against the cage.
Dalamekov throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ventura has his feet on Dalamekov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibo Dalamekov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dalamekov lands a really nice looking cross but Ventura seems unphased.
Ventura clinches with his opponent.
Ventura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dalamekov is defending well for now.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ventura to keep the fight standing.
Dalamekov goes for a takedown attempt but Ventura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Dalamekov is avoiding it.
Ventura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ventura is looking to clinch.
Dalamekov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalamekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalamekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalamekov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Dalamekov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ventura doesn't seem phased though.
Dalamekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalamekov misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura tries to clinch up.
Dalamekov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
Dalamekov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ventura darts in and clinches Dalamekov up against the cage.
Dalamekov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ventura kicks Dalamekov off and gets back to his feet.
Dalamekov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Dalamekov misses the shot to the body.
Dalamekov is breathing heavily.
Ventura moves into the clinch.
A short right from Ventura on the inside.
Ventura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dalamekov up against the cage.
Ventura digs a right hand underneath Dalamekov's ribcage. Dalamekov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ace Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibo Dalamekov.
Dalamekov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dalamekov wants a takedown.
Ventura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalamekov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ventura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ventura is stalling here.
Dalamekov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ventura slowing the pace effectively.
Dalamekov can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but Ventura has him pressed against the cage.
Ventura looking to slow down the pace here.
Ventura tries to land knees in the clinch but Dalamekov avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Ventura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dalamekov fails to pull guard.
Ventura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dalamekov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dalamekov is trying to pull guard but Ventura has him pressed against the cage.
Dalamekov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ventura.
Dalamekov is working for takedown but Ventura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dalamekov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ventura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dalamekov takes a shot to the head.
Ventura manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Dalamekov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dalamekov.
Ventura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dalamekov throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Ventura tenderised Dalamekov's leg. Dalamekov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalamekov throws a hook to the side of Ventura's head but Ventura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ventura doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalamekov circles away.
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 Ace Ventura will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalamekov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dalamekov misses the shot to the body.
Ventura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ventura tries to clinch but Dalamekov moves out of range.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalamekov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalamekov.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalamekov missing with a left hand there. Ventura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalamekov throws a combination that misses
and Ventura counters with an outside leg kick.
Dalamekov misses with an uppercut
and Ventura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dalamekov thinking.
Ventura darts in trying to clinch
and Dalamekov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dalamekov defends well and Ventura ends up having to push Dalamekov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Dalamekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ventura shoots in for a double leg but Dalamekov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalamekov as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalamekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ventura defends it nicely.
Dalamekov fails to land the takedown.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalamekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Dalamekov is avoiding it.
Ventura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dalamekov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ventura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ibo Dalamekov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dalamekov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries to clinch but Dalamekov moves away
and Dalamekov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalamekov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ventura.
Ibo Dalamekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura tries to clinch but Dalamekov is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Ventura. Those never looked like landing.
Ventura moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ventura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dalamekov is defending well for now.
Dalamekov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ventura uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalamekov controls Ventura momentarily but Ventura frees himself.
Dalamekov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ventura escapes and throws Dalamekov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ventura stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura connects with the punch.
Ventura pushes Dalamekov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalamekov.
Ventura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalamekov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Dalamekov misses with a shot to the body
and Ventura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dalamekov misses with a straight right.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Dalamekov is avoiding it.
Dalamekov moves forwards but Ventura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dalamekov lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura instigates a clinch.
Dalamekov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dalamekov avoids it.
Ventura manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Dalamekov from controlling successfully.
Ventura is looking to stand up but Dalamekov isn't so interested in that idea.
Dalamekov throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Ventura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ventura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Ventura!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Temirlan Ashimov (ranked 3410 p4p, 371 weight class) and Kamil Reljic (ranked 7662 p4p, 572 weight class). Ashimov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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168 lbs
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154 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Temirlan Ashimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamil Reljic!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashimov connects with a body shot that sends Reljic's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Ashimov coming out on top.
Ashimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ashimov jabs at Reljic's body.
Ashimov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Ashimov finds it's target.
Reljic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ashimov to score with a decent uppercut.
Ashimov lands a right hook to the body.
Ashimov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reljic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ashimov connects with a body shot.
Ashimov is looking to wear down Reljic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reljic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reljic tries to clinch up but Ashimov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ashimov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reljic.
Reljic closes the distance but Ashimov moves to the side
and Ashimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashimov steps into range and cracks Reljic with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Reljic flops backwards and Ashimov dives into his guard looking to finish!
Reljic is rocked!
Ashimov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reljic is still in real trouble! Can Ashimov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reljic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Reljic seems to have recovered his senses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ashimov holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reljic wanted to stand there but Ashimov had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashimov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reljic trying to hold on to Ashimov's head to control him but Ashimov postures up.
Ashimov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ashimov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ashimov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reljic on the ground.
Reljic trying to control here.
Ashimov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashimov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reljic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ashimov is thwarting Reljic's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ashimov lands a nice short elbow.
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. Ashimov connects with a nice short shot to Reljic's temple.
Ashimov is trying to control. Reljic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashimov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reljic is refusing to be controlled, as Ashimov sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reljic won't allow Ashimov to pass to mount.
Ashimov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ashimov is nestled in close to Reljic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reljic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ashimov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ashimov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Reljic as he works his way to full guard.
Ashimov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reljic dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temirlan Ashimov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ashimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ashimov scores with a hook to the body. Reljic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good shot there by Ashimov.
Ashimov drops Reljic with a right and a left! Ashimov comes rushing in but Reljic regains his composure and manages to keep Ashimov in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashimov loads up on a big left hand. Reljic felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ashimov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Reljic can't hide his disappointment, as Ashimov celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temirlan Ashimov!
Temirlan Ashimov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Romart (ranked 3277 p4p, 341 weight class) and Joseph Parker (ranked 4164 p4p, 420 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Romart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Parker!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker tries to pull guard but Romart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romart tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body.
Parker working hard to break the clinch.
Parker tries for a takedown but Romart manages to get underhooks.
Romart lands a knee to the head.
Parker jumps guard.
Romart is stalling in the full guard.
Romart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Parker, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Romart.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Romart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romart. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romart slaps away a takedown attempt from Parker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Jeff Romart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Parker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Romart. That's going to slow Parker down.
Parker tries for a takedown but Romart circles away easily
and Romart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parker shoots in but Romart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romart defends it nicely.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romart as he avoids it easily.
Romart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker tries to clinch up but Romart circles away and keeps his distance.
Romart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Joseph Parker has been cut.
Romart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parker in his tracks.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romart swivels and escapes.
Romart throws a big counter combination but Parker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Parker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Romart defends well and Parker ends up having to push Romart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Romart.
Parker looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Romart. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Romart.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Romart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romart scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parker. Parker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Romart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker is rocked!
Romart lands a slapping body shot.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Romart finish him?
Romart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romart lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Parker out cold! Parker is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff Romart!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Allen (ranked 2833 p4p, 243 weight class) and Oleg Razor (ranked 4214 p4p, 322 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Razor!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen drives through with a takedown into Razor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Razor blocks nicely.
Razor working a defensive guard here.
Razor has momentary wrist control but Allen slips an elbow through the middle.
Allen trying to control but Razor is working from the bottom.
Razor looking for a sweep. Not yet Razor, not yet.
Allen cracks Razor with a solid left hand.
Allen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Allen postures up in Razor's guard and throws a big left but Razor blocks it.
Razor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen works over Razor with some ground and pound from guard.
Razor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Razor throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Allen to regain full guard.
Allen is pulling down on Razor's head. It's preventing any offense from Razor, at least for the moment.
Razor stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Allen throws up his legs and catches Razor in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Razor tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Allen! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruce Allen!
An out of breath Bruce Allen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Oleg Razor stepped up to the mic, saying 'One Razor down, many more to come.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Grechov (ranked 2160 p4p, 315 weight class) and Lando Nallo (ranked 1463 p4p, 227 weight class). Nallo has chosen Fort Battle - Trevor Jones as his entrance music. Lando Nallo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trenton Grechov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lando Nallo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grechov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nallo as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Nallo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Grechov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grechov lands in his opponent's guard.
Nallo keeping moving, preventing Grechov from controlling successfully.
Grechov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grechov throws a big elbow that misses.
Grechov trying to control but Nallo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nallo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grechov's guard.
Grechov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grechov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grechov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nallo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grechov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grechov controls Nallo momentarily but Nallo frees himself.
Nallo is looking to work some ground and pound but Grechov has wrist control.
Nallo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grechov controls Nallo momentarily but Nallo frees himself.
Grechov 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.
Grechov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nallo defends it easily.
Grechov controls Nallo momentarily but Nallo frees himself.
Grechov striking off his back but it's not causing Nallo any problems.
Grechov trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grechov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nallo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nallo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nallo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grechov regains half guard.
Grechov tries to roll over but Nallo keeps him under control.
Grechov trying to hold on to Nallo's head to control him but Nallo postures up.
Nallo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grechov is trying to maintain the position but Nallo is very close to passing his half guard.
Grechov is positioning himself well to prevent Nallo advancing to mount.
Grechov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grechov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nallo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grechov looking to control.
Grechov is controlling Nallo's posture.
Grechov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nallo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grechov is looking for a triangle here but Nallo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nallo lands an elbow.
Nallo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grechov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grechov is trying to control Nallo's posture but Nallo avoids it.
Grechov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Grechov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nallo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grechov is positioning himself well to prevent Nallo advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nallo prevents Grechov from improving his position.
Nallo is working for a kimura but Grechov is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lando Nallo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grechov gets caught flat footed, as Nallo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grechov is trying to control the position but Nallo postures up.
Grechov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nallo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grechov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grechov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nallo defends well.
Nallo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nallo stands up over Grechov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grechov controls Nallo momentarily but Nallo frees himself.
Grechov working for a triangle but Nallo defends it easily.
Nallo lands a couple of elbows.
Nallo trying to control but Grechov is working from the bottom.
Grechov looking to control.
Grechov trying to strike off his back.
Nallo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grechov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grechov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nallo wants to control from the top but Grechov keeps moving.
Grechov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grechov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nallo trying to control but Grechov is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grechov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grechov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nallo's waist but Nallo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grechov off to one side.
Grechov has his takedown stuffed
so Nallo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grechov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nallo tries to free his leg and advance position but Grechov is retaining full guard.
Nallo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nallo wants to control from the top but Grechov keeps moving.
Nallo stands up over Grechov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nallo postures up.
Nallo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grechov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nallo has managed to get both his arms back between Grechov's legs - danger averted.
Grechov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grechov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grechov being controlled here, momentarily.
Grechov has his foot on Nallo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nallo works his way back into a safe position though.
Nallo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grechov's head.
Nallo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nallo chips away with some ground and pound.
Grechov looking for a guillotine here but Nallo defends easily.
Nallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grechov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lando Nallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Grechov doesn't manage to clinch there - Nallo circles away.
Trenton Grechov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nallo moves into the clinch.
Nallo misses with a punch on the inside.
Nallo has hold of one of Grechov's legs. Grechov is fighting the takedown attempt but Nallo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Grechov is trying to keep Nallo in close.
Lando Nallo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grechov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nallo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nallo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grechov controlling Nallo's posture.
Grechov is trying to keep Nallo in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grechov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nallo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nallo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nallo stands and throws Grechov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nallo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grechov tries to bench press Nallo off him but Nallo keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Grechov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grechov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Nallo looks up at the clock and then as Grechov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nallo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Grechov tries to buck Nallo off but Nallo is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nallo lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nallo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grechov's legs.
Grechov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nallo working away.
Grechov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nallo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grechov defends it well.
Nallo is trying to work for a kimura but Grechov is defending well.
Grechov trying to control but Nallo postures up.
Grechov is looking for a sweep. Nallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grechov trying to control from the bottom.
Nallo is trying to control the action in half guard but Grechov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grechov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grechov manages to get to full guard.
Grechov is trying to control the position but Nallo postures up.
Nallo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nallo passes Grechov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nallo slows the pace down in half guard.
Nallo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grechov manages to get to full guard.
Nallo connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grechov managing to control the position.
Nallo postures up and lands a big shot to Grechov's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nallo trying to control but Grechov is working from the bottom.
Grechov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lando Nallo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nallo 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lando Nallo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lando Nallo thanked Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roadman Shaq (ranked 1642 p4p, 196 weight class) and Roy McDavid (ranked 961 p4p, 114 weight class). Shaq comes to the cage accompanied by Mans Not Hot. Roy McDavid 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, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roadman Shaq!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy McDavid!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaq throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shaq looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shaq lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDavid blocks the body kick.
McDavid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shaq fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shaq gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDavid.
That kick from Shaq tenderised McDavid's leg. McDavid is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDavid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shaq on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaq takes one to the side of the head.
Shaq gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaq throws an elbow but it misses.
McDavid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shaq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shaq throws an elbow but it misses.
Shaq throws an elbow that misses.
McDavid dodges an elbow strike from Shaq.
McDavid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaq lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaq.
McDavid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shaq misses with an elbow strike.
Shaq throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDavid scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDavid wants to break free but Shaq has control.
McDavid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaq throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDavid misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shaq as McDavid tries to tie him up.
Shaq pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shaq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shaq misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shaq just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDavid's brow.
McDavid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaq backwards.
Shaq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McDavid avoids the elbow strike from Shaq, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shaq throws an elbow but misses.
McDavid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDavid's coach down at Russian Bears Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McDavid's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDavid is trying to force a seperation but Shaq has the dominant position.
Shaq throws an elbow but it misses.
Shaq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McDavid.
Shaq lands a damaging elbow.
Shaq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDavid.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shaq just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDavid's brow.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaq dodges the punch combination from McDavid.
Shaq feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDavid's calf.
Shaq slips a jab and a cross from McDavid.
Roy McDavid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from McDavid.
Shaq pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDavid misses with a few strikes there.
Shaq shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Roadman Shaq has been cut.
No joy there for McDavid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaq throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shaq feints and then cracks McDavid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDavid down.
McDavid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDavid misses with an uppercut. Shaq saw that one coming.
McDavid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shaq.
McDavid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDavid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDavid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDavid goes for a double leg but Shaq avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaq continues to drive forward.
Roadman Shaq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy McDavid.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaq.
McDavid throws a hook but Shaq avoids it easily.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaq fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDavid is out of range.
McDavid throws a hook to the side of Shaq's head but Shaq sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaq fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDavid, pushing him back against the cage.
McDavid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shaq throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shaq.
McDavid throws a jab when Shaq was well out of range.
McDavid swings for the body but Shaq moves out of range.
McDavid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDavid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDavid misses with a looping left.
Shaq wants to land a leg kick but McDavid is out of range.
Shaq clinches.
McDavid misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDavid takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDavid avoids the elbow strike from Shaq, against the cage.
McDavid avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaq.
Shaq lands a damaging elbow.
McDavid is trying to maintain a safe position but Shaq gets an underhook and turns McDavid into the cage.
Shaq misses with an elbow strike.
Shaq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shaq just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDavid's brow.
Shaq misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaq throws an elbow but it misses.
McDavid misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDavid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDavid throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaq.
McDavid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaq backwards.
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 Roadman Shaq will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roadman Shaq's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good work by McDavid as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from McDavid misses.
Shaq connects with a leg kick. McDavid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDavid misses with a hook.
McDavid lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaq's head.
Shaq connects with a solid leg kick.
Shaq throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDavid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shaq scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shaq.
McDavid misses with a body shot.
McDavid gets tackled into the cage by Shaq. Shaq maintains the clinch.
Shaq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from McDavid.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid working aggressively here.
McDavid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDavid blocks the elbow strike.
Shaq creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shaq blocks an uppercut.
McDavid avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaq.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaq blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roadman Shaq has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaq pushes off an throws an elbow but McDavid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McDavid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDavid scores with a jab to the head.
Roy McDavid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDavid throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Shaq.
Roadman Shaq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDavid lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaq's head.
Shaq has McDavid up against the cage in a clinch.
McDavid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDavid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shaq backwards.
Shaq pushes off an throws an elbow but McDavid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McDavid wants to break free but Shaq has control.
McDavid lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDavid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaq is rocked!
McDavid avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaq.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDavid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDavid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaq throws a low kick but McDavid avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaq throws out a leg kick but McDavid moves out of range and Shaq only half commits.
Shaq throws a low kick but McDavid moves out of range easily.
Shaq tries to land a front kick but McDavid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDavid jabs Shaq to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDavid blocks the body kick.
Shaq chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDavid throws a body shot but no joy.
McDavid closes the distance and clinches up with Shaq, looking for a takedown. McDavid pushes Shaq against the cage but Shaq circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shaq looks to land a body kick but McDavid moved away.
Shaq instigates a clinch.
McDavid avoids the elbow strike from Shaq, against the cage.
Shaq throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McDavid blocks an elbow strike from Shaq.
McDavid blocks an elbow strike from Shaq.
Shaq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDavid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaq backwards.
McDavid swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaq uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDavid dodges an elbow strike from Shaq.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDavid dodges an elbow strike from Shaq.
McDavid has a couple of punches blocked by Shaq.
Shaq looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from McDavid - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from McDavid fails to land.
McDavid is trying to stall.
Shaq misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaq.
McDavid dodges an elbow strike from Shaq.
McDavid dodges an elbow strike from Shaq.
McDavid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDavid tries to break free but Shaq pushes him back against the cage.
McDavid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDavid blocks the elbow strike.
The referee calls for McDavid to work.
McDavid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDavid looks to throw the jab but Shaq is out of range.
McDavid moves out of range as Shaq throws a body kick.
McDavid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaq is looking to counter the offense by McDavid and move into the clinch.
McDavid shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaq is staying active underneath McDavid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDavid is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDavid is trying to work for a kimura but Shaq is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy McDavid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roadman Shaq's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shaq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDavid.
McDavid misses with a jab to the body
and Shaq counters with a solid body kick.
McDavid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaq tries to clinch but McDavid moves out of range.
Shaq scores with a leg kick.
McDavid throws a body punch but Shaq moves out of range.
As McDavid backs away, Shaq returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDavid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDavid throws an overhand right that lands on Shaq's shoulder, as Shaq tries to avoid the shot.
McDavid misses with a combination
and Shaq counters with a nice kick to the body.
McDavid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaq moves away.
McDavid lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDavid loads up on a big right hand but Shaq slips the punch.
Shaq slips a jab and a cross from McDavid.
Shaq takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shaq closes the distance and pushes McDavid back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDavid breaks the clinch.
Shaq attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaq gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDavid to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McDavid looking to pass the guard.
McDavid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDavid being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDavid looking to sit in guard and control but Shaq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shaq makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaq lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shaq is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shaq has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDavid wants to control the position but Shaq says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McDavid taking some punishment here, with Shaq in his half guard.
McDavid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDavid.
Shaq missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaq postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDavid being controlled here, momentarily.
McDavid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaq is looking to work some ground and pound but McDavid has wrist control.
Shaq trying to control but McDavid is working from the bottom.
Shaq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roadman Shaq overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaq with a nice head shot there.
Shaq working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDavid looking for a sweep. Not yet McDavid, not yet.
Shaq lands a couple of digs.
McDavid wants to sweep here but Shaq controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaq scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shaq postures up.
Shaq makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaq landing some decent shots from guard.
Shaq stopping the sweep attempt from McDavid.
Shaq wants to stand but McDavid is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shaq trying to control the position from guard on top but McDavid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaq scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roadman Shaq showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaq has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roadman Shaq!
Roadman Shaq is the new lightweight champion!
Roadman Shaq gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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