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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Titov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Pesina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Titov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Pesina!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesina fails to land the takedown.
Pesina shoots for a double leg takedown but Titov sprawls well. He's pushed Pesina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Titov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aleksander Titov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Pesina.
Pesina misses with a takedown attempt - Titov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pesina is looking to clinch.
No luck for Pesina with that takedown attempt.
Titov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pesina!
Pesina looks gassed!
Pesina holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Titov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Titov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Titov wants to finish this one by submission but Pesina is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Titov.
Titov thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titov misses with a head shot.
A nice elbow there by Titov.
Titov lands a big elbow.
Pesina avoids a series of strikes thrown by Titov.
Titov landing punches.
Titov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pesina has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pesina!
Pesina preventing the sweep.
Pesina postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pesina is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Titov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pesina's back instead.
Titov punches the canvas rather than the man.
Titov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pesina is looking for a way out.
Titov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pesina tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pesina is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titov lands a heavy elbow.
Pesina is working to get back to half guard.
Titov lands a big shot there that rocks Pesina but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pesina is looking to get to half guard.
Pesina tries to hold on but Titov postures up.
Pesina is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pesina can't escape the position.
Titov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pesina is on top in guard.
Pesina wants to get up but he can't break Titov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pesina has passed into half guard!
Pesina seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pesina is looking to take a break and control but Titov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Titov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pesina shoots in but Titov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Titov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pesina sprawls well initially but Titov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Titov with the ground and pound but Pesina uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pesina lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Titov!
Titov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pesina breaks from Titov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pesina prevents Titov from getting the reversal.
Titov tries to improve his position but instead Pesina has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pesina. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Titov can't escape the position.
Titov breaks Pesina's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Titov forces his way into half guard.
Titov lands strikes from half guard.
Pesina regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Titov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pesina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titov.
Titov won't allow Pesina to get back to his feet.
Titov is pushing down on Pesina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pesina is fighting to maintain full guard but Titov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Titov is looking to advance position but Pesina won't allow it.
Titov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pesina pushes Titov off looking to stand but Titov dives back in and keeps control.
Pesina is staying active underneath Titov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Titov is pressing down on Pesina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pesina is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pesina's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pesina duly obliges.
It looks like Aleksander Titov has been cut.
Pesina gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Titov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pesina wants to get back to his feet but Titov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Titov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pesina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titov is one step ahead there.
Titov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Titov works over Pesina with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titov wants to pass the guard but Pesina is keeping the position.
Titov stopping the sweep attempt from Pesina.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Titov drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesina controls Titov momentarily but Titov frees himself.
Titov pushing down on Pesina's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Titov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Titov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Titov throws a strike but Pesina avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pesina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Titov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Titov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pesina shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Titov is trying desperately to improve position.
Titov srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Pesina has the hooks in. Titov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pesina scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Titov is looking for a way out.
Titov breaks Pesina's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Titov throws and elbow that misses. Pesina uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Titov's guard. Nice move by Pesina!
Pesina is looking to stand up but Titov won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titov controls Pesina momentarily but Pesina frees himself.
Titov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Titov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pesina is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Titov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pesina's guard.
Titov landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesina is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Titov is controlling him.
Titov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pesina is retaining full guard.
Titov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Titov prevents Pesina from getting back to his feet.
Titov has gone for a leg lock! Pesina slips out almost immediately though and dives into Titov's guard.
Titov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pesina is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Titov unloads with some shots from mount but Pesina bucks and avoids them well.
Titov working the ground and pound effectively.
Titov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pesina is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pesina wants to stand but Titov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesina gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Titov has Pesina up against the cage in a clinch.
Pesina wants to get back to striking at distance but Titov won't allow it.
Pesina is looking to break free of the clinch but Titov has double underhooks.
Titov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pesina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pesina tries to clinch
and Titov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pesina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Titov throwing shots but Pesina is blocking nicely.
Pesina is trying to stand.
Titov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Titov misses with a head shot. Pesina uses the momentum to regain guard.
Titov throwing strikes from guard but Pesina blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Titov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Titov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Aleksander Titov!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Aleksander Titov!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Aleksander Titov!
Aleksander Titov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignas Panavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Illicenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ignas Panavas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Piotr Illicenko's chin.
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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, Ignas Panavas!
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, Piotr Illicenko!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panavas throws a one two combo.
Panavas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panavas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Illicenko ducks under a wild hook from Panavas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Panavas looks to score with a jab to the body but Illicenko is just out of range.
Illicenko moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Panavas goes down! Can Illicenko finish him!?
Panavas is rocked!
Illicenko prevents Panavas from getting back to his feet.
Oh Panavas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panavas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Illicenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Illicenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panavas counters with a series of strikes. Illicenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Illicenko as Panavas shoots in.
Panavas seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Illicenko tries to clinch but Panavas moves out of range.
Illicenko swinging wilding here.
Panavas throws a series of punches but Illicenko moves out of range.
Illicenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panavas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panavas fails with a takedown attempt.
Panavas motions for Illicenko to come forward. Panavas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Panavas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Illicenko loads up on a big right hand but Panavas slips the punch.
Illicenko misses with the combination.
Panavas scores a takedown into full mount!
Illicenko tries to hold on but Panavas pushes him away.
Illicenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panavas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illicenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Panavas looking to finish with strikes here!
Illicenko tries to hold on but Panavas pushes him away.
Panavas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Panavas throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Illicenko because Panavas loaded up on that one.
Panavas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Illicenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Illicenko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Panavas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Panavas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Panavas.
A nice elbow there by Panavas.
Illicenko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Panavas is breathing heavily.
Panavas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panavas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illicenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Panavas landing shots from mount.
Illicenko is squirming around, avoiding Panavas's attempts to control the action.
Illicenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panavas tries to control but Illicenko wriggling away.
Panavas scoring with strikes but Illicenko is staying in there.
Illicenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Panavas has a good base and remains in mount.
Panavas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Panavas looking to control but Illicenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Illicenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Panavas lands with some strikes.
Panavas controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illicenko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Panavas trying to control but Illicenko is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panavas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Illicenko is looking to improve his position but Panavas isn't that keen on the idea.
Panavas avoids the attempt from Illicenko to control.
Panavas throwing strikes here but Illicenko is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
You get the feeling that Illicenko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Illicenko tries to reverse the position but Panavas maintains control.
Illicenko trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Panavas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Illicenko?
Illicenko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Illicenko tries to hold on but Panavas postures up.
Illicenko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Illicenko wants to control but Panavas is having none of it.
Illicenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Panavas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Illicenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Illicenko tries to lock up and control but Panavas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Illicenko is working to get back to half guard.
Illicenko wants to hold on but Panavas pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignas Panavas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Panavas fails with the takedown.
Panavas throws a right and a left that Illicenko avoids nicely.
Illicenko seems to be stalking Panavas here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Panavas drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Piotr Illicenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Andrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Rock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Kyle Andrew!
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, Jay Rock!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock misses with a takedown attempt - Andrew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Andrew is avoiding damage well.
Andrew is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Andrew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andrew.
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andrew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Andrew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rock postures up and lands a big shot to Andrew's brow.
Rock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrew had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rock is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Andrew Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rock's back instead.
Rock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Andrew is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Andrew is breathing heavily.
Rock manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
Andrew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andrew!
Rock dominating with strikes here.
Rock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rock landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Rock.
Rock dominating with strikes here.
Andrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rock lands a big shot there that rocks Andrew but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rock landing strikes from the mount and Andrew is in trouble!
Rock landing punches.
Rock landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rock dominating with strikes here.
Andrew working to try and regain half guard.
Andrew manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andrew gets full guard.
Rock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock won't allow Andrew to get back to his feet.
Andrew really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andrew striking from his own guard.
Andrew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rock manages to get himself to full guard.
Andrew stands up from Rock's guard - Andrew perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrew fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rock sprawls well initially but Andrew persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrew seems to be looking for submissions.
Andrew thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andrew seems to be working for a kimura but Rock defends the submission attempt.
Rock wants to get back to his feet.
Rock is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Andrew dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Rock as Andrew shoots in.
Rock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Andrew has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rock lands with a punch from half guard.
Rock is nestled in close to Andrew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rock is working for a kimura but Andrew is defending it quite comfortably.
Rock lands strikes from half guard.
Rock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rock.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rock passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Rock.
Rock lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Andrew is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rock landing strikes from the mount and Andrew is in trouble!
Rock lands a big elbow.
Rock scoring with strikes but Andrew is staying in there.
Andrew is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrew's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Andrew keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jay Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrew slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andrew actively working from the bottom here.
Andrew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andrew.
Rock preventing the sweep.
Andrew had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rock is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Andrew Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rock's back instead.
Rock breaks Andrew's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andrew will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andrew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andrew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andrew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rock's guard.
Andrew drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Andrew seems to have locked his on tight now - Rock screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Andrew, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kyle Andrew!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Kaikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaikkonen comes to the cage accompanied by Duran Duran - WIld Boys. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Kaikkonen!
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, Stan Engrle!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engrle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaikkonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Engrle but Engrle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Engrle gets a clinch.
Kaikkonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Engrle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Engrle cracks Kaikkonen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Engrle has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kaikkonen to stand back up!
Kaikkonen is rocked!
Engrle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaikkonen blocks a head kick by Engrle.
Kaikkonen drives through and clinches with Engrle against the cage.
Kaikkonen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Kaikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engrle taking a breather.
Engrle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Engrle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaikkonen backwards.
Engrle manages to break the clinch.
Engrle tries to clinch up.
Kaikkonen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Kaikkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaikkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Engrle looking for a sweep. Not yet Engrle, not yet.
Engrle wants to stand and escape but Kaikkonen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engrle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaikkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaikkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaikkonen looking to pass the guard.
Kaikkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Engrle has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaikkonen scores a takedown into full mount!
Engrle is in a horrible position here. Kaikkonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Engrle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Engrle working to try and regain half guard.
Engrle tries to hold on but Kaikkonen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engrle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Engrle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaikkonen with shots to the head and body - Engrle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kaikkonen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaikkonen landing strikes from the mount.
Kaikkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engrle is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaikkonen prevents Engrle from getting the reversal.
Engrle looks gassed!
Kaikkonen landing strikes from the mount and Engrle is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen avoids the attempt from Engrle to control.
Kaikkonen has control of Engrle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Engrle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kaikkonen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Engrle has worked his arm free - good work by Engrle!
Engrle is pushing Kaikkonen's head away, looking to escape. Kaikkonen manages to hold on to the position though.
Kaikkonen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kaikkonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engrle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaikkonen with a nice head shot there.
Kaikkonen stops Engrle from standing up.
Engrle is trying to keep Kaikkonen in close.
Kaikkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Engrle has wrist control.
Kaikkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaikkonen is pushing down on Engrle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Engrle is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaikkonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaikkonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaikkonen lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Kaikkonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Engrle is looking to clinch.
Kaikkonen tries for a takedown but Engrle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaikkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Engrle, looking for a takedown. Kaikkonen pushes Engrle against the cage but Engrle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaikkonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaikkonen tries for a takedown but Engrle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Kaikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaikkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engrle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaikkonen moves in looking to clinch but Engrle pushes him off.
Engrle darts in trying to clinch
and Kaikkonen counters by clinching up.
Engrle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Engrle throws an elbow that misses.
Engrle lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Engrle.
Engrle lands with a short shot to the head.
Engrle scores with a knee to the head.
Kaikkonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Engrle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Engrle lands an elbow inside.
Kaikkonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Engrle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Engrle tries a knee to the head but Kaikkonen blocks it.
Kaikkonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Engrle is trying to break the clinch but Kaikkonen has him pressed against the cage.
Engrle is breathing heavily.
Engrle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Engrle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaikkonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Engrle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Engrle fails to land.
Kaikkonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Engrle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaikkonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Engrle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stan Engrle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaikkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Engrle has closed the distance and engaged Kaikkonen in a clinch.
Engrle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Engrle.
Kaikkonen misses with a knee to the head.
Engrle stalling against the cage.
Kaikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaikkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Engrle scores with a four punch combination!
Kaikkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaikkonen tries a knee to the head but Engrle blocks it.
Engrle prevents the takedown attempt.
Engrle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otto Kaikkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Engrle moves into the clinch successfully.
Engrle blocks an elbow strike.
Kaikkonen keeps control of Engrle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaikkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaikkonen is working for takedown but Engrle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Engrle lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaikkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaikkonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Engrle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Engrle throws a nice looking combination but Kaikkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Engrle throws a head kick that misses.
Kaikkonen clinches up against the cage.
Kaikkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Engrle tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaikkonen avoids the damage to the body.
Kaikkonen is working for takedown but Engrle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaikkonen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Engrle's guard.
Kaikkonen lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Engrle wants to sweep here but Kaikkonen controlling him for the moment.
Kaikkonen throwing strikes but missing.
Engrle looking for a sweep. Not yet Engrle, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engrle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kaikkonen stops Engrle from standing up.
Kaikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Engrle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engrle seems keen to control Kaikkonen's posture.
Kaikkonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Engrle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaikkonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Engrle is trying to stand back up but Kaikkonen is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engrle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Engrle clinches.
Engrle scores with a knee to the head.
Engrle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Engrle stops a takedown attempt from Kaikkonen.
Engrle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaikkonen breaks the clinch.
Kaikkonen tries to clinch but Engrle moves out of range.
Engrle forces Kaikkonen back against the cage and clinches.
Engrle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Engrle.
Kaikkonen with a knee to the head.
Kaikkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Engrle blocks with his arms.
Engrle lands a body punch.
Kaikkonen lands a shoulder strike.
Engrle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Engrle blocks an uppercut.
Kaikkonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Engrle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaikkonen managing to block the knees to the body from Engrle.
Kaikkonen breaks the clinch.
Kaikkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engrle is looking to clinch but Kaikkonen is avoiding it.
Engrle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Engrle has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Engrle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Engrle uses from the top position.
Otto Kaikkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaikkonen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stan Engrle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kaikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Kaikkonen pushes Engrle up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaikkonen wants the takedown. Engrle is fighting it off but Kaikkonen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Engrle's guard against the cage.
Kaikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Engrle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaikkonen throwing strikes from guard but Engrle blocks nicely.
Kaikkonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaikkonen trying to control but Engrle is working from the bottom.
Engrle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Engrle wants to improve his position but instead Kaikkonen has moved into half guard.
Engrle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Engrle trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engrle moves into full guard.
Kaikkonen stands up from Engrle's guard - Kaikkonen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kaikkonen has closed the distance and engaged Engrle in a clinch.
Engrle gets underhooks to prevent Kaikkonen's takedown attempt.
Kaikkonen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Kaikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Engrle gets through Kaikkonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaikkonen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Engrle regains guard.
Kaikkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engrle is keeping the position for now.
Engrle striking off his back.
Kaikkonen thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaikkonen advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaikkonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Engrle is staying active underneath Kaikkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaikkonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Engrle's head.
Kaikkonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaikkonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaikkonen uses his free foot to push down on Engrle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Engrle.
Kaikkonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kaikkonen is landing with some decent strikes but Engrle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Engrle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaikkonen won't let Engrle get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaikkonen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kaikkonen lands a heavy elbow.
Engrle is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Engrle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaikkonen is landing with some decent strikes but Engrle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kaikkonen unloading with bombs!
Kaikkonen punching from mount but Engrle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kaikkonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Engrle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Engrle tries to hold on but Kaikkonen postures up.
Kaikkonen breaks from Engrle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engrle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kaikkonen.
Engrle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kaikkonen.
Kaikkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Engrle is looking to escape.
Kaikkonen punching from mount but Engrle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kaikkonen trying to control but Engrle is having none of it.
Engrle tries to reverse the position but Kaikkonen maintains control.
Kaikkonen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Kaikkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaikkonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Otto Kaikkonen!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Otto Kaikkonen!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Otto Kaikkonen!
Otto Kaikkonen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Per Umer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Per Umer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Dank!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Umer shoots in for a takedown but Dank shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Per Umer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dank looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dank struggling a bit here.
Umer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dank can't do much from the bottom here.
Dank tries to bench press Umer off him but Umer keeps the position.
Dank manages to work his way to half guard, despite Umer's best efforts.
Umer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dank is just riding it out for now. Umer eventually gives up the hold.
Umer is breathing heavily.
Dank is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Umer is tapping! Great win for Dank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Dank!
Frank Dank is the new bantamweight champion!
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FIGHT
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