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RC 10 - Tilthammer vs. Silev PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsar Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buket Levkoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tsar Bomba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buket Levkoev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levkoev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Levkoev avoids the head kick by Bomba.
Levkoev slips under a jab.
Levkoev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bomba tries to avoid it but Levkoev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bomba to the ground. Bomba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Levkoev moves in looking to clinch but Bomba pushes him off.
Levkoev fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsar Bomba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buket Levkoev.
Bomba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levkoev.
Bomba has a takedown stuffed.
Levkoev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Levkoev lands in his opponent's guard.
Bomba has his feet on Levkoev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Levkoev clinches up with Bomba and pushes him back against the cage.
Bomba could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bomba wants to break free but Levkoev has control.
Levkoev prevents Bomba from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levkoev is trying to break the clinch but Bomba has him pressed against the cage.
Bomba breaks the clinch.
Levkoev is looking to clinch but Bomba is avoiding it.
Levkoev scores a takedown into full mount!
Bomba wants to hold on but Levkoev pushes him away.
Bomba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Levkoev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bomba is trying to escape the mount.
Bomba is breathing heavily.
Levkoev tries to control but Bomba wriggling away.
Bomba is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levkoev controlling from the full mount.
Bomba tries to hold on but Levkoev postures up.
Bomba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bomba wants to control but Levkoev is having none of it.
Levkoev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bomba is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levkoev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Levkoev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bomba is controlling an arm, preventing Levkoev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Levkoev content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Levkoev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Levkoev controlling the pace for now.
Levkoev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bomba throws a series of punches but Levkoev moves out of range.
Levkoev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bomba.
Levkoev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Levkoev advances position into side control!
Bomba is looking for a sweep.
Bomba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Levkoev off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buket Levkoev 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.
Bomba lands a big shot that drops Levkoev! Can he finish him?
Levkoev is rocked!
It looks like Buket Levkoev has been cut.
Levkoev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bomba controls the pace.
Levkoev is still in real trouble! Can Bomba finish him?
Bomba is pushing down on Levkoev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Levkoev is fighting to maintain full guard but Bomba has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Levkoev seems to have recovered his senses.
Levkoev trying to hold on to Bomba's head to control him but Bomba postures up.
Bomba wants to free his trapped foot but Levkoev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bomba stalling.
Bomba trying to control from half guard but Levkoev is working away.
Levkoev is breathing heavily.
Levkoev wants to control but Bomba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Levkoev wants to control but Bomba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bomba is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Levkoev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bomba working Levkoev over with strikes.
Bomba stands up and beckons Levkoev to join him on the feet.
Bomba tries to close the distance and clinch but Levkoev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Levkoev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bomba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bomba wants to control from the top but Levkoev keeps moving.
Levkoev seems keen to control Bomba's posture.
Bomba trying to control but Levkoev is working from the bottom.
Levkoev is trying to keep Bomba in close.
Levkoev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bomba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Levkoev keeping moving, preventing Bomba from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bomba throws a hook but Levkoev avoids it easily.
Levkoev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomba.
Bomba misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Bomba as Levkoev shoots in.
Bomba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Levkoev counters with a head kick. That will keep Bomba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bomba throws a jab when Levkoev was well out of range.
Bomba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Levkoev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bomba is fending him off so far but Levkoev persists. Nope, Bomba circles away and we're back to standing.
Bomba is looking to slow Levkoev down with leg kicks.
Bomba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomba has control of Levkoev's left arm, preventing Levkoev from doing any damage.
Bomba trying to control the position.
Buket Levkoev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomba 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.
Bomba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levkoev stands up from Bomba's guard - Levkoev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bomba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bomba sizes up Levkoev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomba throws out a loose jab but Levkoev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bomba looks to land a left hand but Levkoev moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bomba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bomba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Levkoev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsar Bomba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buket Levkoev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bomba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Levkoev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bomba throws a lazy uppercut
and Levkoev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Levkoev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bomba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bomba is trying to stand.
Bomba working to try and regain half guard.
Levkoev get's back to his feet.
Levkoev shoots in and drives through. Bomba sprawls well.
Bomba misses with a takedown
and Levkoev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bomba's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Bomba keeping moving, preventing Levkoev from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba keeping full guard, as Levkoev tries to pass.
Bomba looking to control.
Levkoev forces his way into half guard.
Bomba is looking to get back to full guard here but Levkoev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Levkoev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bomba working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bomba really wants to buck Levkoev off and get back to his feet.
Bomba regains half guard.
Bomba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bomba manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Levkoev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bomba actively working from the bottom here.
Bomba is trying to get back to full guard.
Levkoev is trying to control the action in half guard but Bomba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bomba landing a few short strikes.
Bomba wants to sweep but Levkoev has passed to side control!
Bomba tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba regains half guard.
Levkoev wants to pass the guard but Bomba is defending well.
Levkoev stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Levkoev gets a takedown into half guard.
Bomba is trying to control but can't.
Levkoev is looking to take a break and control but Bomba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomba is trying to control but can't.
Levkoev wants to pass to mount but Bomba is defending the position.
Bomba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomba is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bomba swats away the attempt to clinch by Levkoev.
Bomba has Levkoev up against the cage in a clinch.
Bomba goes for a takedown attempt but Levkoev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tsar Bomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levkoev tries for a takedown but Bomba circles away easily
enabling Bomba to counter with a crisp jab.
Bomba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buket Levkoev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Levkoev 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buket Levkoev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ricky haper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Maskiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maskiev has chosen Berzerker as his entrance music. ricky haper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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, ricky haper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Maskiev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maskiev keeps the fight on the outside.
haper tries to clinch but Maskiev is having none of it.
Maskiev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maskiev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maskiev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
haper looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maskiev content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
haper is looking to escape.
Maskiev trying to mount his opponent but haper defends it.
Maskiev decides to stand and escape the position.
haper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
haper looks to clinch
and Maskiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maskiev throws a sloppy head kick and haper moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
haper lands with a slapping head kick.
Maskiev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maskiev managing to block the knees to the body from haper.
haper misses with a knee strike.
haper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
haper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
haper missing with knees to the body.
haper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maskiev.
Maskiev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. haper smiles and moves away.
Maskiev fails with a takedown attempt.
haper tries to clinch but Maskiev moves away
and Maskiev counters with a nice double leg into side control. haper won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maskiev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
haper pushes Maskiev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maskiev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Maskiev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Maskiev prefers to stall for the moment though.
haper is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maskiev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Maskiev controls the position from side control.
Maskiev has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
haper closes the distance but Maskiev moves to the side
and Maskiev counters by moving into the clinch.
haper stops a takedown attempt from Maskiev.
ricky haper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Maskiev.
Knees in the clinch landing for haper.
haper tries to land knees in the clinch but Maskiev avoids the damage to the body.
haper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
haper tries to land knees in the clinch but Maskiev avoids the damage to the body.
haper is breathing heavily.
Maskiev blocks the elbow strike.
haper landing knees to the head.
Maskiev wants to get back to striking at distance but haper won't allow it.
haper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maskiev avoiding damage as haper throws knees to the body.
Maskiev has haper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. haper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maskiev avoiding damage as haper throws knees to the body.
haper tries to land a knee to the head but Maskiev blocks with his arms.
Maskiev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maskiev wants a takedown.
Maskiev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maskiev takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Maskiev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maskiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
haper circles away from the clinch attempt.
haper tries to clinch up
and Maskiev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from haper.
Maskiev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maskiev 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.
haper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maskiev is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maskiev pushes haper off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maskiev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maskiev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maskiev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maskiev stands up and waves to haper to follow him.
haper throws a nice looking combination but Maskiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
haper feints and then cracks Maskiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maskiev down.
Maskiev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maskiev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
haper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maskiev on the ground.
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!
Maskiev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maskiev throws a right and a left that haper avoids nicely.
ricky haper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
haper scores with a push kick.
haper tries to clinch but Maskiev moves away
so Maskiev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maskiev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maskiev advances to half guard.
haper is trying to stand.
Well, if Maskiev 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Maskiev seems to be working for a kimura but haper defends the submission attempt.
haper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maskiev.
Maskiev moves into full mount! haper won't be happy about that!
That's four 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.
Maskiev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vlad Maskiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
haper holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maskiev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
haper holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maskiev tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maskiev controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Maskiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
haper tries to clinch but Maskiev moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - haper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
haper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
haper is looking to clinch but Maskiev is avoiding it.
haper fails in his attempt to clinch.
haper throws a right and a left that Maskiev avoids nicely.
ricky haper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
haper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maskiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Maskiev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with haper but haper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
haper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskiev fails in his attempt to clinch.
haper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maskiev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for haper!
That's one minute gone in the round.
haper is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Maskiev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
haper wants to try and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maskiev looking to ground and pound but haper is blocking nicely.
haper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maskiev controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maskiev lands a big shot there that rocks haper but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maskiev landing punches.
Maskiev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Maskiev 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.
Maskiev looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maskiev lands with some strikes.
Maskiev content just to control the position here.
haper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Maskiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maskiev 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Maskiev!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Di Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miikka Kumpulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lose Yourself. Miikka Kumpulainen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Di Mario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miikka Kumpulainen!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumpulainen closes the distance and clinches.
Mario changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kumpulainen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kumpulainen rushes Mario and presses him up against the cage.
Kumpulainen decides to pull guard.
Mario is fighting to break Kumpulainen's control of his arms but Kumpulainen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kumpulainen's head.
Kumpulainen looking to control.
Kumpulainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kumpulainen controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mario is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumpulainen looking to control but Mario is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kumpulainen with shots to the head and body - Mario looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kumpulainen tries to control but Mario wriggling away.
Kumpulainen takes Mario's back.
Mario controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kumpulainen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mario can't escape the position.
Kumpulainen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mario defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kumpulainen looking for the choke from the back.
Kumpulainen looking to break Mario's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mario remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kumpulainen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kumpulainen lands punches and elbows.
Mario looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
You can see the frustration on Mario's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mario tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mario is working to get back to half guard.
Kumpulainen controlling from mount.
Mario wants to hold on but Kumpulainen pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mario is looking to escape.
Mario tries to control the position but Kumpulainen now has his back.
What can Mario do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kumpulainen tightening his grip on Mario, looking for the choke.
Kumpulainen biding his time, looking for the opening.
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.
Mario is having to fend off submission attempts from Kumpulainen, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kumpulainen doesn't have the hooks in though and Mario manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Kumpulainen working a defensive guard but Mario manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kumpulainen is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kumpulainen is trying to buck Mario off.
Mario working away.
Kumpulainen is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miikka Kumpulainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mario gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kumpulainen pushing down on Mario's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kumpulainen is tying to control. Mario wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mario is trying to control but can't.
Mario manages to get to full guard.
Kumpulainen won't allow Mario to get back to his feet.
Mario looking for a guillotine here but Kumpulainen defends easily.
Mario trying to keep a closed guard but Kumpulainen is proving a slippery customer.
Kumpulainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario has his hands on Kumpulainen's head, controlling the position.
Mario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumpulainen trying to control but Mario is working from the bottom.
Mario lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kumpulainen!
Mario avoids the attempt from Kumpulainen to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kumpulainen gets back to half guard.
Kumpulainen trying to hold on to Mario's head to control him but Mario postures up.
Despite being in the dominant position, Miikka Kumpulainen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kumpulainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kumpulainen instigates a clinch.
Kumpulainen tries to pull guard but Mario holds him up against the cage and eventually Kumpulainen drops back down to his feet.
Kumpulainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mario has his takedown stuffed
and Kumpulainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kumpulainen rushes Mario and presses him up against the cage.
Kumpulainen breaks from the clinch.
Kumpulainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kumpulainen won't allow Mario to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumpulainen wanted to stand there but Mario had control of the position.
Mario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kumpulainen looking to sit in guard and control but Mario gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mario will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kumpulainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kumpulainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mario is controlling him.
Mario gets to his feet - Kumpulainen follows without any prompting.
Kumpulainen throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Kumpulainen.
Mario moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mario misses with a takedown attempt
so Kumpulainen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kumpulainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mario working a defensive guard but Kumpulainen passes into half guard.
Kumpulainen slips a nice elbow through Mario's hands, connecting with Mario's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mario really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kumpulainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kumpulainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mario does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kumpulainen trying to control from Mario's half guard. Mario has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mario not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kumpulainen is posturing up here but Mario has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kumpulainen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kumpulainen has to tap! Slick submission there by Mario!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Di Mario!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valeri Bosjakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haralahti hirmuinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valeri Bosjakin had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.5lbs, 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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeri Bosjakin!
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, Haralahti hirmuinen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hirmuinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bosjakin misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by hirmuinen.
Bosjakin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bosjakin slips a jab and a cross from hirmuinen.
Bosjakin walks into a left hand.
Bosjakin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bosjakin misses with an uppercut
and hirmuinen counters with a left and a right that stings Bosjakin.
Bosjakin throws a poor cross that misses
and hirmuinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bosjakin is rocked!
hirmuinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bosjakin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Bosjakin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bosjakin misses with a hook
and hirmuinen counters with a left hand that sends Bosjakin to the canvas!
Bosjakin wants to stand but hirmuinen is controlling the position.
hirmuinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
hirmuinen won't allow Bosjakin to get back to his feet.
Bosjakin seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hirmuinen pushing down on Bosjakin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hirmuinen controlling the pace.
hirmuinen passes to side control.
hirmuinen decides to stand back up. hirmuinen steps back and let's Bosjakin get back to his feet.
Bosjakin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosjakin throws a poor cross that misses
and hirmuinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Bosjakin looks to clinch
and hirmuinen counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Bosjakin has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Haralahti hirmuinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Vilatki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dag Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladamir Vilatki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladamir Vilatki!
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, Dag Guti!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti throws a right hand that Vilatki ducks under and follows up with a left that Vilatki also avoids with ease.
Guti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vilatki swivels and escapes.
Guti throws a right and a left that Vilatki avoids nicely.
Vilatki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vilatki darts in and clinches Guti up against the cage.
Vilatki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vilatki manages to end up in side control.
Vilatki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Guti misses with a few strikes there.
Guti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vilatki's waist but Vilatki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guti off to one side.
Vilatki misses with the combination.
Guti swinging wilding here.
Vilatki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guti looks gassed!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vilatki scoring with punches from side control.
Guti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vilatki stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vilatki jumps guard and drags Guti to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Guti is looking to stand up but Vilatki won't let him.
Guti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vilatki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vilatki pulls Guti in close to his closed guard and prevents Guti from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guti wants to pass the guard but Vilatki is keeping the position.
Vilatki seems keen to control Guti's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vilatki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guti passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guti wants to get back to his feet.
Guti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guti prevents Vilatki from standing back up.
Guti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vilatki trying to control here.
Vilatki tries to get to full guard but Guti has control of the leg.
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.
Guti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vilatki is just riding it out for now. Guti eventually gives up the hold.
Vilatki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guti on the ground.
Vilatki gets full guard.
Guti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vilatki wants to control but Guti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vilatki is trying to get back to full guard.
Guti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vilatki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Vilatki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vilatki rushes Guti and presses him up against the cage.
Vilatki jumps guard but Guti stands there with Vilatki around his waist. Vilatki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Guti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vilatki wants the takedown. Guti is fighting it off but Vilatki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Guti's guard against the cage.
Guti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Guti working a defensive guard here.
Vilatki wants to pass the guard but Guti is keeping the position.
Vilatki gets to his feet - Guti follows without any prompting.
Guti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Vladamir Vilatki has been cut.
Guti is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilatki rushes Guti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guti goes for a takedown attempt but Vilatki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vilatki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vladamir Vilatki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vilatki rushes Guti and presses him up against the cage.
Vilatki breaks the clinch.
Vilatki misses with a wild body shot.
Vilatki gets a takedown into half guard.
Guti is trying to escape back to his feet but Vilatki uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Vilatki decides to stand back up.
Guti has his takedown stuffed
and Vilatki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vladamir Vilatki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Guti.
Guti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vilatki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vilatki or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vilatki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vilatki lands a nice knee to the body.
Guti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vilatki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vilatki scores with a three punch combo!
Dag Guti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilatki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guti.
Vilatki has managed to clinch.
Vilatki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Guti uses from the top position.
Guti being controlled here momentarily.
Vilatki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vilatki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Vilatki.
Vilatki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guti sprawls well initially but Vilatki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guti manages to get to full guard.
Guti is looking to stand up but Vilatki isn't so interested in that idea.
Guti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Guti seems to be looking for submissions.
Vilatki tries to get to full guard but Guti has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vilatki is just riding it out for now. Guti eventually gives up the hold.
Guti passes to side control.
Guti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vilatki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vilatki, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vilatki struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Vilatki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladamir Vilatki'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!
Guti throws a combination that misses
and Vilatki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vilatki uses it to pass to side control.
Vladamir Vilatki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Guti's face as Vilatki controls the position.
Vilatki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Guti is looking to reverse the position.
Vilatki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vilatki feints and as Guti raises his hands in defense, Vilatki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vilatki 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.
Guti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilatki with a nice head shot there.
Vilatki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vilatki connects with a couple of short punches.
Vilatki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vilatki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vilatki gets to his feet. Guti looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Guti misses with a takedown
so Vilatki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vilatki trying to control the position from guard on top but Guti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vilatki's guard.
Guti throwing strikes from guard but Vilatki blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilatki keeping moving, preventing Guti from controlling successfully.
Guti looking to sit in guard and control but Vilatki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vilatki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guti keeping busy on the bottom but Vilatki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Guti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilatki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vilatki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Guti!
Vilatki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guti is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vilatki controlling from mount.
Vilatki unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilatki controlling from mount.
Vilatki landing strikes from the mount.
Dag Guti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilatki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guti is surviving well by controlling Vilatki's body position as best he can.
Guti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vilatki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vilatki has control of Guti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Guti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guti throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladamir Vilatki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vilatki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladamir Vilatki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trader Stiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leatherface Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer has chosen Lamb of God - Walk with me in Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trader Stiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leatherface Killer!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stiga as he avoids it easily.
Leatherface Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice combination there by Killer.
It looks like Trader Stiga has been cut.
Stiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trader Stiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leatherface Killer.
Stiga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Killer if he has to take too many more of those.
Stiga swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Killer tries for a takedown but Stiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killer looks for a takedown but Stiga sprawls well.
Killer looks gassed!
Stiga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stiga throws a front kick that sends Killer stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Stiga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stiga's waist but Stiga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
Stiga feints and then cracks Killer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Killer down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiga thuds his shin into the meat of Killer's side.
Stiga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Stiga.
Stiga scores with a leg kick.
Stiga drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
Killer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stiga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stiga is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Killer.
Killer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Stiga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Leatherface Killer has been cut.
Stiga stops a takedown attempt from Killer.
Stiga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stiga misses with a knee strike.
Killer blocks an elbow strike from Stiga.
Stiga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stiga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Killer throws a big right hand that misses.
Killer wants to stand but Stiga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stiga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stiga wants to sweep but no luck.
Stiga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killer manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Killer has his foot on Stiga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stiga works his way back into a safe position though.
Stiga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Killer is working an open guard so Stiga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Killer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stiga's waist but Stiga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killer off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killer blocks a leg kick.
Stiga rushes Killer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stiga manages to break the clinch.
Stiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Stiga tries to score with a low kick but Killer moves his leg out of the way.
Stiga tries to bum rush Killer with a series of wild strikes but Killer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stiga misses with a body kick.
No luck for Killer with that takedown attempt.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stiga as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiga has managed to clinch.
Killer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stiga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stiga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Stiga gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Killer regains guard.
Killer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stiga trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Killer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stiga keeping full guard, as Killer tries to pass.
Killer stands and throws Stiga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stiga is looking for a sweep.
Stiga tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Killer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiga is working hard here to advance position.
Killer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stiga has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stiga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stiga has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Killer is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stiga trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Killer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stiga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stiga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trader Stiga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stiga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.
Trader Stiga is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stiga as he avoids it easily.
Stiga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stiga.
Stiga misses the shot to the body.
Stiga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stiga wants to clinch.
No luck for Killer with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiga stuffs the takedown.
Trader Stiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leatherface Killer.
Stiga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killer shoots in but Stiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiga drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
Stiga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stiga turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stiga working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Killer tries to improve position but can't.
Stiga decides to stand back up.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stiga as he jumps to the side.
Stiga throws a head kick but Killer moves out of range.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt - Stiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killer shoots in for a double leg but Stiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stiga lands with a slapping head kick.
Stiga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Killer takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stiga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stiga gets underhooks to prevent Killer's takedown attempt.
Stiga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stiga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stiga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stiga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Stiga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Stiga.
Stiga moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Stiga.
Stiga lands a knee to the head.
Killer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stiga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stiga landing knees to the head.
Killer is working for takedown but Stiga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stiga is pressed up against the cage. Killer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stiga down to the mat. Stiga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Killer shoots for a takedown but Stiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stiga sizes up Killer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stiga closes the distance and clinches.
Stiga breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Stiga.
Stiga connects with a high kick.
Killer is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stiga.
Killer is still on wobbly legs! Can Stiga finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer avoids the head kick by Stiga.
Stiga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Killer seems to have recovered his senses.
Stiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killer can do to turn this around?
Killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killer slips a straight right by Stiga.
Trader Stiga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Killer with that takedown attempt.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
Stiga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stiga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killer's calf.
Stiga has closed the distance and engaged Killer in a clinch.
Killer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stiga.
Stiga tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Stiga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killer.
Stiga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Stiga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stiga breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Killer misses
and Stiga counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stiga is pressed up against the cage. Killer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stiga down to the mat. Stiga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Killer shoots and misses
and Stiga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stiga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Stiga.
Killer shoots and misses
and Stiga counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stiga.
Killer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stiga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stiga's back!
Stiga rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stiga wants to get back to his feet.
Killer is looking for a kimura here.
Stiga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Killer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Killer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stiga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killer is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trader Stiga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stiga thuds his shin into the meat of Killer's side.
Stiga instigates a clinch.
Stiga goes for a takedown attempt but Killer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Killer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Killer prevents Stiga from improving his position.
Stiga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stiga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Killer 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.
Killer preventing the sweep.
Killer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Killer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stiga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer is working for a kimura but Stiga is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is working for a kimura but Stiga is defending it quite comfortably.
Stiga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trader Stiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stiga trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Killer landing some decent shots from guard.
Stiga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stiga wants to stand but Killer is controlling the position.
Stiga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killer's guard.
Stiga distracts Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stiga passes into half guard.
Stiga lands strikes from half guard.
Killer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stiga preventing the sweep.
Stiga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stiga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stiga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stiga throws a big right hand that misses.
Killer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Killer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stiga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stiga tries to get out of the position.
Stiga manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stiga flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stiga is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Killer jumps into side control!
Stiga tries to buck Killer off but Killer is having none of it.
Killer works to advance to full mount. Stiga defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stiga is controlling an arm, preventing Killer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Stiga regains half guard.
Stiga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stiga.
Killer stands and steps away. Stiga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer fails with the takedown
and Stiga counters with a solid body kick.
Killer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stiga counters with an outside leg kick.
Killer tries for a takedown but Stiga circles away easily
and Stiga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Killer!
Stiga unloading with bombs!
Killer is trying to escape the mount.
Killer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Killer has one foot on Stiga's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Killer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stiga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Trader Stiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leatherface Killer.
Killer with a poor takedown
and Stiga counters with a nice leg kick.
Stiga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stiga lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer has managed to clinch.
Killer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stiga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killer is working for takedown but Stiga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Killer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stiga breaks the clinch.
Stiga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Killer checks it well.
Stiga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Killer to the mat! Killer manages to get full guard.
Killer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Killer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stiga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Killer is working an open guard so Stiga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Killer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stiga counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stiga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Killer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stiga just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leatherface Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stiga with a knee to the head.
Stiga avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trader Stiga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stiga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trader Stiga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Silev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer comes to the cage accompanied by Autumn - Suffer the wild dogs. Felix Tilthammer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Tilthammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Silev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tilthammer misses with a wild combination.
Tilthammer lands a really nice looking cross but Silev seems unphased.
Tilthammer avoids the head kick by Silev.
Silev tries a head kick but it misses.
Tilthammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tilthammer cracks Silev with a good jab.
Silev is rocked!
A combination from Tilthammer does no damage.
Silev is still on wobbly legs! Can Tilthammer finish him?
Silev throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Tilthammer stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Silev follows into mount!
Silev seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Felix Tilthammer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silev tries to control but Tilthammer wriggling away.
Silev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tilthammer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tilthammer and Silev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tilthammer is looking for a sweep.
Tilthammer is not content to let Silev control the position.
Tilthammer struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tilthammer!
Silev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tilthammer is holding on tight.
Tilthammer is squirming around, avoiding Silev's attempts to control the action.
Silev won't let Tilthammer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tilthammer tries to lock up and control but Silev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tilthammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silev tries to control but Tilthammer wriggling away.
Silev forces the positional change into back control.
Silev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tilthammer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tilthammer for a finish.
Tilthammer is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silev.
Silev doesn't have the hooks in and Tilthammer manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tilthammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silev working a defensive guard but Tilthammer passes into half guard.
Tilthammer tries to stand and escape but Silev is controlling the position.
Tilthammer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silev on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silev trying to control but Tilthammer postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big left from Tilthammer misses.
A punch combination from Tilthammer misses.
Silev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tilthammer.
Silev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tilthammer tries to lock up and control but Silev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silev wants to take Tilthammer's back but he can't do it this time.
Tilthammer is squirming around, avoiding Silev's attempts to control the action.
Silev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tilthammer is on top in guard.
Silev is trying to keep Tilthammer in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tilthammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silev wants to sweep but no luck.
Silev keeping full guard, as Tilthammer tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tilthammer won't allow Silev to sweep him here.
Silev working for a triangle but Tilthammer defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Silev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Tilthammer's cut.
That's time! Tilthammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tilthammer throws a jab when Silev was well out of range.
Tilthammer dips to his left and cracks Silev with an uppercut!
Tilthammer lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Silev sprawling to the canvas. Tilthammer follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Silev hang on?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tilthammer in particular looking to stall.
Silev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silev actively working from the bottom here.
Tilthammer stalling.
Silev is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silev is trying to get back to full guard.
Tilthammer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silev wants to control but Tilthammer is keeping busy.
Tilthammer prevents Silev from improving his position.
Silev wants to control but Tilthammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tilthammer stands up from Silev's guard - Tilthammer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tilthammer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Silev digs a good hook to Tilthammer's body.
Silev staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Tilthammer scores with a four punch combination!
Felix Tilthammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Silev or perhaps it was just good defense by Tilthammer which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silev moves forwards but Tilthammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tilthammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tilthammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silev checks the leg kick.
Tilthammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tilthammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Tilthammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silev misses with a wild body shot.
Felix Tilthammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Silev does it's job there.
Silev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silev dodges the punch combination from Tilthammer.
Felix Tilthammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Silev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tilthammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tilthammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silev counters with an inside leg kick.
Tilthammer avoids the head kick by Silev.
Tilthammer throws a sloppy head kick and Silev moves out of range easily.
Silev shoots in and drives through. Tilthammer sprawls well.
Silev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tilthammer throws a lazy uppercut
and Silev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tilthammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer blocks a head kick by Silev.
Tilthammer misses with a double jab.
Tilthammer dips to his left and cracks Silev with an uppercut!
Tilthammer throws a right hand that Silev ducks under and follows up with a left that Silev also avoids with ease.
Tilthammer cracks Silev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tilthammer finish him?
Tilthammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silev.
Silev throws a big shot that misses.
Tilthammer misses with a double jab
and Silev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tilthammer throws a combination that misses
and Silev counters with a big head kick but Tilthammer shrugs it off.
Silev ducks under a wild hook from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tilthammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tilthammer misses with an uppercut. Silev saw that one coming.
Silev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tilthammer.
Silev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tilthammer feints and then cracks Silev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silev down.
Silev looks for the body kick but Tilthammer saw that one coming.
Tilthammer scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Tilthammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tilthammer cracks Silev with an uppercut from hell and Silev crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Tilthammer's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Silev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silev wants to improve his position but instead Tilthammer has moved into half guard.
Silev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silev is pressing down on Tilthammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tilthammer pushes down on Silev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tilthammer is working away from the top position though.
Silev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silev trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Tilthammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Tilthammer'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.
A combination from Tilthammer does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silev.
Tilthammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silev lands a jab to the head.
Silev 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.
Silev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tilthammer has time to react.
Tilthammer stuffs the takedown.
Tilthammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silev.
Tilthammer moves away from the strike by Silev.
Silev throws a head kick that Tilthammer semi-blocks.
Silev ducks under a wild hook from Tilthammer.
Silev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tilthammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silev.
Tilthammer avoids the head kick by Silev.
Tilthammer misses with a double jab.
Tilthammer lands a nice looking body kick.
Silev dodges the punch combination from Tilthammer.
Nice shot by Tilthammer.
Silev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tilthammer wants to slow Silev down by chopping away at his legs.
Tilthammer misses with a leg kick
and Silev counters with a nice leg kick.
Tilthammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silev has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silev throws a hook but Tilthammer avoids it easily.
Tilthammer throws a poor cross that misses
and Silev counters with a nice body kick.
Silev throws a sloppy head kick and Tilthammer moves out of range easily.
Tilthammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silev.
A head kick misses from Silev.
Tilthammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silev counters with a big head kick but Tilthammer shrugs it off.
Silev knocks Tilthammer to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Tilthammer is rocked!
Silev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tilthammer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silev but great work by Tilthammer.
Oh Tilthammer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silev tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Silev is desperately trying to improve his position but Tilthammer has a good base and remains in mount.
Tilthammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Tilthammer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tilthammer controlling from mount.
Silev is looking to get to half guard.
Tilthammer looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silev is working to get back to half guard.
Tilthammer controlling from mount.
Silev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silev wants to control but Tilthammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tilthammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silev.
Silev wants to sweep here but Tilthammer controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tilthammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tilthammer escapes and throws Silev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jack Silev just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Felix Tilthammer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silev moves out of range of the body kick from Tilthammer.
Silev ducks under a wild hook from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silev throws a head kick that misses.
Silev takes one to the side of the head.
Silev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy left from Tilthammer finds it's target.
Tilthammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer misses with an uppercut.
Silev misses with a head kick.
Tilthammer thuds his right hand into Silev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silev walks straight into a right hand from Tilthammer - that's dropped him! Tilthammer jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Silev from any more punishment! Silev complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Felix Tilthammer!
Felix Tilthammer retains his light heavyweight title!
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