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GFC Fight Night 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bert Beryllium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bert Beryllium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beryllium looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Beryllium trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beryllium wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Beryllium from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Bert Beryllium wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Beryllium with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beryllium has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz works over Beryllium's head and body with a nice combination.
Beryllium is rocked!
Beryllium tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a crisp right that sends Beryllium to the canvas! Diaz follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Beck will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Beck!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karelin gets a takedown into half guard.
Beck wants to get back to his feet.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beck keeping hold of Karelin's head, controlling as best he can.
Karelin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Beck is trying desperately to improve position.
Karelin looking for a guillotine from mount but Beck is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beck stops Karelin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Beck is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Beck is surviving well by controlling Karelin's body position as best he can.
Beck is working to get back to half guard.
Karelin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beck has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Beck tries to improve his position but instead Karelin has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beck is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Beck is doing well to defend. Karelin seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Beck is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Karelin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuo Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disturbed - Decadance. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hart's choice of entrance music: headstrong. Jared Hart has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tatsuo Nakano's chin.
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
3 - 3 - 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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jared Hart!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakano tries to clinch
and Hart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakano is looking to clinch.
Tatsuo Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakano.
Nakano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hart defends it nicely.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakano closes the distance and clinches up with Hart, looking for a takedown. Nakano pushes Hart against the cage but Hart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuo Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakano.
Nakano 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nakano, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart wants to get up but he can't break Nakano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nakano pushes a forearm under Hart's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hart is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatsuo Nakano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Aleksander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andi Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander comes into the arena with Backbone - Gojira blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Aleksander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andi Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Aleksander.
Sharp moves away from the strike by Aleksander.
Sharp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Sharp with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Aleksander.
Aleksander throws a hook but Sharp avoids it easily.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Aleksander.
Aleksander swings widly with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a good, hard body kick but Aleksander shrugs it off.
Aleksander throws a hook but Sharp blocks it.
Aleksander misses with the combination.
Aleksander lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksander misses with a straight right.
Aleksander misses with a few strikes there.
Sharp moves in looking to clinch but Aleksander pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Aleksander. Those never looked like landing.
Ivan Aleksander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksander scores with a one two! Sharp had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aleksander thows a body shot but no joy.
Sharp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sharp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sharp takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aleksander throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Sharp misses with a series of wild punches.
Aleksander misses with a looping right.
Aleksander missing with a left hand there. Sharp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sharp.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sharp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp lands a front kick.
Aleksander loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
Aleksander swinging wildly here.
Aleksander lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aleksander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sharp shoots for a double leg takedown but Aleksander sprawls well. He's pushed Sharp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivan Aleksander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andi Sharp.
Aleksander throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharp on the side of the head.
Sharp is trying desperately to land a takedown but Aleksander is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sharp.
Aleksander lands a big right hand that sends Sharp crashing to the mat! Aleksander stays standing though and waves Sharp back to his feet!
Sharp is rocked!
Sharp shoots in for a double leg but Aleksander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sharp is still on wobbly legs! Can Aleksander finish him?
Aleksander looks to land a combination but Sharp avoids it well.
Sharp seems to have recovered his senses.
Sharp defending well as Aleksander loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Aleksander does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aleksander.
Aleksander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sharp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksander controls Sharp momentarily but Sharp frees himself.
Aleksander is breathing heavily.
Aleksander keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass.
Aleksander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aleksander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aleksander's guard.
Sharp wants to free his trapped foot but Aleksander is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aleksander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sharp on the ground.
Sharp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aleksander taking some punishment here, with Sharp in his half guard.
Aleksander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharp is working away from the top position though.
Aleksander wants to improve his position but Sharp is controlling well.
Sharp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aleksander keeps working.
Aleksander is looking to escape.
Aleksander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aleksander tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharp lands strikes from half guard.
Sharp is trying to work for a kimura but Aleksander is defending well.
Sharp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aleksander defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Aleksander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danga de danga de dang - Sharp scores with a four punch combination!
Aleksander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharp momentarily.
No joy there for Sharp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharp misses with the combination.
Oooooh!!! Aleksander has knocked Sharp down with a huge combo! Aleksander steps away and waves a wobbly Sharp back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A swing and a miss from Aleksander.
A telegraphed right hand from Aleksander misses the target.
Aleksander throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Ivan Aleksander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aleksander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aleksander swinging wildly here.
Aleksander throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Sharp slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksander misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp counters with a good, hard body kick but Aleksander shrugs it off.
Sharp looks to land a body kick but Aleksander moved away.
Aleksander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharp avoids the body shot from Aleksander.
Aleksander scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aleksander. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aleksander looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.
Aleksander lands with a right hand.
Aleksander misses with an uppercut. Sharp saw that one coming.
Sharp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aleksander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aleksander throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Sharp takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sharp slips a jab and a cross from Aleksander.
Sharp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivan Aleksander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aleksander takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from Sharp.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Aleksander moves out of range easily.
Aleksander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
Aleksander looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Aleksander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Sharp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sharp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Aleksander connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharp momentarily.
Aleksander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sharp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Aleksander checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ivan Aleksander is winning the standup battle so far.
Aleksander moves out of range of the body kick from Sharp.
Aleksander will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sharp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aleksander.
Aleksander scores with the left hand. Sharp knows he should have avoided that one.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Aleksander shows good takedown defense.
Aleksander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sharp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aleksander lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sharp backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Aleksander.
Ivan Aleksander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andi Sharp.
Aleksander connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sharp - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Aleksander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between ditte gaetan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramond Lizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ditte gaetan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramond Lizard!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gaetan shoots for a double leg takedown but Lizard sprawls well. He's pushed gaetan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
gaetan scores with a takedown into Lizard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lizard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
gaetan drops back looking for a leg! Lizard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lizard manages to kick gaetan off! gaetan jumps back into Lizard's guard.
gaetan wanted to stand there but Lizard had control of the position.
gaetan stops Lizard from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gaetan has gone for a leg lock! Lizard slips out almost immediately though and dives into gaetan's guard.
gaetan pushes Lizard off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lizard moves into range and clinches up with gaetan.
gaetan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lizard regains guard immediately.
gaetan is looking to stand up but Lizard won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard wants to sweep but no luck.
gaetan 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.
gaetan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lizard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now gaetan has Lizard in his guard.
gaetan has his feet on Lizard's thighs here. He's pushed Lizard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lizard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ditte gaetan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred DiBiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff John Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred DiBiase has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred DiBiase!
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, Jeff John Gailfus!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gailfus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DiBiase is trying to defend but Gailfus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DiBiase won't allow Gailfus to pass to mount.
Gailfus stalling away here and it's allowed DiBiase to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gailfus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DiBiase. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DiBiase keeping full guard, as Gailfus tries to pass.
Gailfus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DiBiase wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
DiBiase keeping moving, preventing Gailfus from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DiBiase kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
DiBiase manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gailfus wants to control but DiBiase is having none of it.
Gailfus is in a horrible position here. DiBiase smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
DiBiase sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DiBiase is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gailfus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gailfus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus tries to reverse the position but DiBiase maintains control.
DiBiase lands a heavy elbow.
Gailfus is trying to escape the mount.
DiBiase landing strikes from the mount and Gailfus is in trouble!
Gailfus wants to hold on but DiBiase pushes him away.
DiBiase pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
DiBiase lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gailfus hang on?
Gailfus is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DiBiase working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gailfus is still in real trouble! Can DiBiase finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gailfus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gailfus looks gassed!
DiBiase drops a big elbow. That's hurt Gailfus! More shots from DiBiase and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred DiBiase!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yamamoto Drukato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bidlo Gasparyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto Drukato had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yamamoto Drukato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bidlo Gasparyan!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gasparyan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gasparyan lands in his opponent's guard.
Gasparyan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Gasparyan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gasparyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drukato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gasparyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drukato's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bidlo Gasparyan.
Drukato forces Gasparyan back against the cage and clinches.
Drukato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gasparyan uses from the top position.
Gasparyan looking to sit in guard and control but Drukato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Drukato controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drukato trying to control the position from guard on top but Gasparyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gasparyan managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drukato postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gasparyan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drukato, into his guard.
Gasparyan 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.
Drukato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gasparyan defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drukato shoots in for a takedown but Gasparyan shows good takedown defense.
Drukato is breathing heavily.
Drukato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gasparyan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gasparyan struggling a bit here.
Drukato goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gasparyan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Drukato's guard! Nice work there by Gasparyan!
Gasparyan stands up and waves to Drukato to follow him.
Gasparyan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gasparyan slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasparyan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drukato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gasparyan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Drukato will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gasparyan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drukato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gasparyan controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bidlo Gasparyan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drukato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gasparyan's waist but Gasparyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drukato off to one side.
Gasparyan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Drukato is letting Gasparyan control him for a moment.
Gasparyan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drukato has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gasparyan but great work by Drukato.
Gasparyan is trying to improve his position.
Gasparyan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drukato's best efforts.
Gasparyan is looking for a sweep. Drukato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gasparyan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Drukato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drukato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gasparyan defends it well.
Drukato wants to take a breather but Gasparyan is having none of it.
Gasparyan is controlling Drukato's trapped leg to prevent Drukato from advancing to side control.
Drukato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gasparyan defends it well.
Drukato is trying to work for a kimura but Gasparyan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gasparyan is defending against the submission attempts here by Drukato.
Bidlo Gasparyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drukato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gasparyan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drukato.
Drukato trying to work for an americana but Gasparyan has managed to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drukato wants to control from the top but Gasparyan keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gasparyan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drukato drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gasparyan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Drukato has Gasparyan in his guard.
Gasparyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bidlo Gasparyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gasparyan shoots in and bounces Drukato off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gasparyan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gasparyan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Drukato screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gasparyan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bidlo Gasparyan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulson has chosen Pantera - Cowboys from Hell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
160 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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22
165 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Paulson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Devil.
Devil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Devil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paulson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paulson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paulson looks gassed!
Paulson misses with a looping left.
Devil tries to clinch up but Paulson circles away and keeps his distance.
Devil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paulson swats away the attempt to clinch by Devil.
Devil stuffs the takedown.
Paulson blocks a head kick by Devil.
Devil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Paulson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Devil throws a body punch but Paulson moves out of range.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devil wants to clinch.
Paulson digs a good hook to Devil's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Devil makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paulson really felt that one!
Devil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paulson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Devil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paulson looking to sit in guard and control but Devil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson is trying to control the position but Devil postures up.
Paulson 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.
Paulson pulls Devil in close to prevent any damage.
Devil has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paulson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil wants to get up but he can't break Paulson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paulson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Robert Paulson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Paulson misses with a double jab
and Devil counters with a nice body kick.
Devil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Devil lands a front kick.
Paulson blocks a jab.
Paulson avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Devil misses the target.
Devil closes the distance but Paulson moves to the side
and Paulson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulson looks to score with a jab to the body but Devil is just out of range.
Paulson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devil.
Devil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Devil working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Devil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Devil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Devil lands a damaging elbow.
Devil lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Devil lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Robert Paulson has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Paulson fails to land.
Devil is looking to break free of the clinch but Paulson has double underhooks.
Devil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devil breaks from the clinch.
Devil throws out a loose jab but Paulson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devil misses the body punch
and Paulson counters with a nice body shot.
Paulson works over Devil's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Devil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Paulson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Devil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Paulson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paulson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Devil.
Paulson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devil.
Devil lands with a nice body kick.
Devil misses with an uppercut
and Paulson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Devil moves to clinch but Paulson breaks away
letting Paulson counter with a right hand.
Paulson throws a combination that misses
and Devil counters with a nice leg kick.
Devil wants to clinch.
Devil wants to clinch.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paulson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paulson walks into a straight right hand from Devil.
Paulson avoids a kick to the body.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devil looks to clinch
and Paulson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Devil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Devil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Devil misses with a shot to the body
letting Paulson counter with a right hand.
Devil misses with a right hand
and Paulson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paulson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil breaks the clinch.
Paulson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paulson shoots in but Devil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devil wants to clinch but Paulson slips to the side
and Paulson counters with a two punch combo.
Devil misses with the body kick
and Paulson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Devil won't be happy with that.
Paulson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Devil sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Paulson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Paulson is looking to take a break and control but Devil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Devil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson trying to control the action but Devil is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paulson is staying tight to Devil's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Paulson is looking to take a break and control but Devil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Paulson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robert Paulson'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!
Devil moves to clinch but Paulson breaks away
and Paulson counters with a single leg into guard. Devil didn't expect that.
Paulson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Devil keeping moving, preventing Paulson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil wants to get back to his feet but Paulson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paulson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Devil is keeping the position for now.
Paulson trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robert Paulson.
Devil lands with a hook. Paulson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taz Devil is winning the standup battle so far.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paulson connects with a crisp jab.
Paulson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paulson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Devil throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Paulson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paulson takes a swing at Devil's ribcage but misses.
Devil swings for the body but Paulson moves out of range.
Paulson looks to score with a jab to the body but Devil is just out of range.
Taz Devil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulson throws out a powerful jab.
Paulson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Devil counters by clinching up.
Devil breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson tries to clinch up
and Devil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulson.
Paulson moves out of range as Devil throws a body kick.
Paulson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paulson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Devil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paulson lands a jab.
Devil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jab by Paulson.
Devil misses with a lunging right hand
and Paulson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Devil's guard now.
Paulson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulson trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil pushes Paulson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Devil throws a hook to the side of Paulson's head but Paulson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Devil will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Devil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paulson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Devil thinking.
Devil scores with a hook to the body. Paulson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick and Paulson moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Paulson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Paulson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paulson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Paulson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herold Hassium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diggin Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sack has chosen TUF Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herold Hassium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diggin Sack!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassium shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hassium showed some decent athleticism there.
Hassium is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hassium is working for a submission of some sort.
Hassium is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sack sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hassium's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hassium's back!
Sack looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Sack doesn't have the hooks in and Hassium manages to turn into his guard.
Hassium trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sack manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassium has momentary wrist control but Sack slips an elbow through the middle.
Sack scoring with some ground and pound.
Hassium preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sack stands up over Hassium, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sack distracts Hassium with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sack works over Hassium with some ground and pound from guard.
Sack trying to control but Hassium is working from the bottom.
Sack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hassium is on top in guard.
Hassium postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sack is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hassium, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hassium looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hassium's head.
Sack distracts Hassium with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hassium can't keep his opponent in guard - Sack advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassium looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hassium wants to get back to full guard.
Hassium is breathing heavily.
Sack slows the pace down in half guard.
Sack frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassium working to try and regain half guard.
Sack postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hassium looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Sack connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sack with a couple of short strikes.
Hassium is rocked!
Sack cracks Hassium with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diggin Sack!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas More has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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27
145 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Raven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas More!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
More throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raven counters with a straight right hand.
Raven misses with a takedown attempt
and More connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Diego Raven has been cut.
More throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raven.
More throws a poor cross that misses
and Raven counters with a single leg into guard. More didn't expect that.
Raven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed More's guard.
Raven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. More doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raven.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, More has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so More is just riding it out for now. Raven eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven works his way into full mount!
Raven works his way to his opponent's back.
More defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Raven's arms.
Raven is looking for the choke from the back position but More is controlling his hands well.
Raven working for a choke but More is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raven is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. More knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften More for a finish.
Raven looking to break More's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. More remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Raven will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Raven looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but More has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raven tightening his grip on More, looking for the choke.
More is in a bad position with Raven working for a choke. More manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
More got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, More has managed to get both his arms back between Raven's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven wants to sweep but no luck.
More wants to stand but Raven is controlling his posture from full guard.
Raven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Raven wants to free his trapped foot but More is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if More can do anything to dispel that myth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raven is looking for a kimura but More is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raven to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Raven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Raven's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
More misses with a straight left.
More is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raven.
Raven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming More to the mat! More manages to get full guard.
Raven slips nicely into half guard.
Raven working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on More's thigh. More counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Raven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. More swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raven is working hard here to advance position.
More is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven stands and throws More's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Raven tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Raven goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, More has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raven but great work by More.
Raven manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Raven makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raven.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raven is on top in guard.
Raven stands and throws More's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raven has hold of More's arm. He's looking for a kimura. More seems comfortable defending it but Raven has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! More is real pain and he's forced to tap out! More is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Raven couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Raven!
Diego Raven retains his featherweight title!
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