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RC 31 - Beware vs. Hugs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Kalezievitch (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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenny Cohen!
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, Armando Kalezievitch!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cohen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kalezievitch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cohen as he jumps to the side.
Cohen closes the distance and clinches.
Cohen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalezievitch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kalezievitch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cohen drives through and clinches with Kalezievitch against the cage.
A short left from Cohen.
Cohen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armando Kalezievitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalezievitch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cohen throws a sloppy head kick and Kalezievitch moves out of range easily.
Kalezievitch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cohen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kalezievitch looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cohen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cohen moves into the clinch.
Cohen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cohen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cohen breaks the clinch.
Cohen throws a head kick that misses.
Cohen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cohen is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kalezievitch hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenny Cohen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Hartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Mack struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Hartman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Mack!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hartman is thwarting Mack's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Hartman 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.
Hartman wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy.
Hartman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mack defends it well.
Hartman wants to take a breather but Mack is having none of it.
Mack won't allow Hartman to pass to mount.
Mack has hold of Hartman's hands but Hartman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartman is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mack clinches.
Hartman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hartman stops a takedown attempt from Mack.
Hartman scores with a shot to the side of Mack's head.
Hartman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
Hartman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hartman tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Mack with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Mack or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartman which made him look bad.
Teddy Hartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Mack.
Mack looks gassed!
Hartman throws a right hand that Mack ducks under and follows up with a left that Mack also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hartman.
Hartman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hartman misses with a few strikes there.
Hartman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hartman shoots in and bounces Mack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hartman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Hartman from controlling successfully.
Hartman landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartman wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Hartman postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartman.
Hartman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hartman stopping the sweep attempt from Mack.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hartman shoots in but Mack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mack throws a combination. Hartman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mack.
Teddy Hartman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack slips a jab and a cross from Hartman.
Mack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mack showed some decent athleticism there.
Mack is looking to advance position but Hartman won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Hartman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hartman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hartman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mack is avoiding damage well.
Hartman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working.
Hartman is trying to move to mount but Mack reverses beautifully and ends up in Hartman's guard.
Hartman wants to control the position but Mack says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mack stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hartman to get to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hartman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mack - the referee stops the clock and Hartman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mack. Hartman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hartman misses with a double jab
and Mack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hartman won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mack is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mack pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hartman working to try and regain half guard.
Mack with shots to the head and body - Hartman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mack lands with some strikes.
Mack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hartman is trying to escape the mount.
Mack wants to control the pace but Hartman is squirming around nicely.
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.
Mack landing shots from mount.
Mack fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hartman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mack postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hartman looks a forlorn figure.
Mack is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hartman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mack working for a submission but Hartman is keeping him at bay.
Mack tries to control but Hartman wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack avoids the attempt from Hartman to control.
Hartman holds on for dear life.
Hartman is looking to get to half guard.
Mack looking to control but Hartman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Mack lands a big elbow.
Hartman is desperately trying to improve his position but Mack has a good base and remains in mount.
Mack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hartman is desperately trying to improve his position but Mack has a good base and remains in mount.
Mack controlling from the full mount.
Hartman wants to hold on but Mack pushes him away.
Mack controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Mack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hartman stuffs the takedown attempt from Mack. Mack gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartman tries to bum rush Mack with a series of wild strikes but Mack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hartman swinging wilding here.
Hartman stalks Mack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mack's face. Mack staggers backwards, shaken.
Mack takes one to the chin there.
Hartman tries to keep at a distance but Mack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hartman lands a hook that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mack keeps control of Hartman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is looking to break free of the clinch but Hartman has double underhooks.
Hartman is trying to break the clinch but Mack has him pressed against the cage.
Mack letting Hartman take a breather here.
Hartman tries to break the clinch but Mack is controlling the position.
Hartman can't break the clinch.
Mack has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hartman uses from the top position.
Hartman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mack is keeping the position for now.
Mack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hartman is fighting to break Mack's control of his arms but Mack is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two 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.
Hartman wants to stand and escape but instead Mack has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hartman keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hartman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hartman throws a series of punches but Mack moves out of range.
Mack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mack misses with a takedown attempt - Hartman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hartman throws a combination that misses
and Mack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to control from the top but Hartman keeps moving.
Mack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartman is retaining full guard.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Hartman.
Hartman is working an open guard so Mack takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hartman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mack tries to avoid it but Hartman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mack to the ground. Mack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Teddy Hartman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teddy Hartman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Mack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hartman tries to clinch but Mack moves away
and Mack counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hartman's guard now.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartman is retaining full guard.
Hartman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hartman wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack wants to pass the guard but Hartman is keeping the position.
Hartman keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Mack throwing strikes but missing.
Hartman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Mack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mack 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Mack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Pavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dag Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Pavel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dag Guti!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavel misses with a two punch combination.
Guti throws a combination that misses
and Pavel counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Guti down! Pavel is looking to finish but Guti is intelligently defending himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guti's guard.
Guti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavel tries to stand but Guti is controlling from the bottom.
Guti had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pavel is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Guti Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pavel's back instead.
Guti looking for the choke from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Guti's arms.
Guti working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Guti looks gassed!
Pavel holding both Guti 's hands and preventing any damage.
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.
Guti seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Pavel's chin but Pavel turns very nicely into Guti's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Pavel.
Pavel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Guti misses with a takedown attempt - Pavel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pavel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pavel lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Dag Guti has been cut.
Pavel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pavel's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pavel duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Pavel there.
Pavel throws an overhand right that has Guti reeling! Pavel follows up with more punches and Guti is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roman Pavel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fraklin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fraklin Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Stan Macnturf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fraklin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith digs a good body shot into Macnturf's ribs.
A combination from Macnturf does no damage.
Macnturf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Macnturf tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Macnturf manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macnturf misses with a wild body shot.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Macnturf.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macnturf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macnturf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macnturf is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Macnturf is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Macnturf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Macnturf swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Macnturf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Macnturf tries to get out of the position.
Macnturf has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Macnturf controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Smith working for a choke but Macnturf is defending well.
Macnturf is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working for the choke.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith looking to break Macnturf's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Macnturf remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Macnturf is trying to break free.
Smith sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Macnturf taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fraklin Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Largius Fistius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Freeman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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203 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Largius Fistius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fistius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freeman to the mat! Freeman manages to get full guard.
Fistius works over Freeman with some ground and pound from guard.
Freeman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Freeman wants to stand but Fistius is controlling the position.
Fistius working some strikes from top position.
Fistius prevents Freeman from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fistius drops back looking for a leg! Freeman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freeman manages to kick Fistius off! Fistius jumps back into Freeman's guard.
Fistius trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fistius.
Fistius stands and throws Freeman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Freeman pushes Fistius away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fistius gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Freeman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freeman is trying to get back to his feet.
Fistius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fistius is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Freeman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fistius gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Freeman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fistius lets go of the hold and Freeman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Largius Fistius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Seltzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Boudewijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudewijn has chosen The Streets - Blinded by the Lights as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Seltzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xander Boudewijn!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudewijn throws a hook but Seltzer avoids it easily.
Boudewijn lands with a nice combination. Seltzer backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Tom Seltzer has been cut.
Seltzer tries a head kick but it misses.
Seltzer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seltzer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudewijn avoids the head kick by Seltzer.
Boudewijn lands a big shot that drops Seltzer! Can he finish him?
Seltzer is rocked!
Boudewijn gets to his feet. Seltzer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Seltzer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudewijn throws a looping overhand right but Seltzer ducks down to avoid it.
Boudewijn misses the jab.
Seltzer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boudewijn.
Seltzer seems to have got his legs back now.
Boudewijn misses with an uppercut. Seltzer saw that one coming.
Boudewijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seltzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seltzer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seltzer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Seltzer stalling against the cage.
Seltzer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seltzer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seltzer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seltzer throws an elbow but it misses.
Seltzer looking for a takedown.
Seltzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seltzer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seltzer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seltzer throws a head kick but Boudewijn moves out of range.
Boudewijn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boudewijn throws a lazy right hand but Seltzer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Boudewijn misses.
Boudewijn throws a jab when Seltzer was well out of range.
Seltzer avoids a kick to the body.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Boudewijn! Seltzer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xander Boudewijn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Nalfiah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deiter Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nalfiah comes to the cage accompanied by Who You Talking To. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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235 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Nalfiah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deiter Myers!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers closes the distance and clinches up with Nalfiah, looking for a takedown. Myers pushes Nalfiah against the cage but Nalfiah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nalfiah digs a good hook to Myers's body.
Nalfiah tries to clinch but Myers moves out of range.
Myers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Josh Nalfiah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nalfiah lands with a cross.
It looks like Deiter Myers has been cut.
Nalfiah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nalfiah throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Myers tumbling to the canvas!
Myers is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nalfiah tries to free his leg and advance position but Myers is retaining full guard.
Nalfiah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Nalfiah from controlling successfully.
Myers has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nalfiah has passed into side control.
Nalfiah in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Myers is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Nalfiah!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Bruzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruzinski's entrance music is Hello. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Bruzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaakko Paukku!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruzinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruzinski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vladimir Bruzinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruzinski lands with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Paukku blocks the leg kick.
Bruzinski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paukku as he jumps to the side.
Bruzinski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paukku's waist but Paukku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruzinski off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Bruzinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruzinski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paukku's waist but Paukku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bruzinski off to one side.
No joy there for Paukku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruzinski scores with a jab. Paukku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruzinski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paukku checks it well.
Jaakko Paukku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruzinski misses with a takedown attempt - Paukku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bruzinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Paukku misses with a double jab.
Paukku tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruzinski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paukku to the mat! Paukku manages to get full guard.
Bruzinski looking to sit in guard and control but Paukku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bruzinski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruzinski looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Paukku is defending well. Bruzinski quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Paukku has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bruzinski celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Bruzinski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leffe Fotled (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Foka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leffe Fotled has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22
265 lbs
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242 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leffe Fotled!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miroslav Foka!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fotled moves in looking to clinch but Foka pushes him off.
Fotled is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foka checks a low kick from Fotled.
Fotled throws and low kick but Foka moves out of range easily.
A jab from Fotled does it's job there.
It looks like Miroslav Foka has been cut.
Fotled misses with a double jab.
Fotled with a nice cross.
Foka has Fotled up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fotled avoiding damage.
Foka manages to pull guard.
Fotled has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Foka is proving hard to escape from.
Fotled trying to control the position from guard on top but Foka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fotled is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fotled postures up in Foka's guard and throws a big left but Foka blocks it.
Fotled wants to stand but Foka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Foka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fotled misses with a hook. Foka ducked under it nicely.
Fotled lands a really nice looking cross but Foka seems unphased.
Fotled closes the distance but Foka moves to the side
and Foka counters with a good low kick that Fotled was not able to check.
Leffe Fotled seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fotled counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foka misses with a series of wild punches.
Foka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foka slips a jab from Fotled.
Fotled misses with a looping left.
Fotled moves out of range as Foka throws a body kick.
Fotled swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fotled is looking to clinch but Foka is avoiding it.
Fotled tries to clinch but Foka moves out of range.
Foka slips a jab from Fotled.
Fotled connects with a body shot.
Fotled closes the distance but Foka moves to the side
and Foka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fotled is breathing heavily.
Foka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fotled fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Foka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fotled connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fotled tries to clinch but Foka moves away
and Foka counters with a single leg into guard. Fotled didn't expect that.
Fotled is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fotled striking off his back but it's not causing Foka any problems.
Fotled is trying to keep Foka in close.
Fotled has his foot on Foka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foka works his way back into a safe position though.
Fotled wants to sweep but no luck.
Foka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fotled. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fotled is working hard here to advance position.
Foka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Foka preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foka stands and steps away. Fotled gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Foka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fotled regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fotled is pressing down on Foka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fotled looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fotled is trying to control the position but Foka postures up.
Foka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foka trying to control but Fotled is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leffe Fotled dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miroslav Foka'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.
Foka keeps the fight on the outside.
Fotled throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fotled misses with a looping left.
Fotled listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Foka blocks the body kick.
Foka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fotled scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fotled wants to land a leg kick but Foka is out of range.
Foka closes the distance and clinches.
Foka has Fotled pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fotled manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fotled wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fotled wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fotled wants to get back to striking at distance but Foka won't allow it.
Foka can't get the takedown.
Foka tries for a takedown but Fotled manages to get underhooks.
Leffe Fotled has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Foka.
Fotled manages to break the clinch.
Foka slips a jab and a cross from Fotled.
Fotled drives through and clinches with Foka against the cage.
Foka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fotled prevents it.
Fotled lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fotled is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fotled is looking to control Foka's arms but Foka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fotled has his back to the cage.
Foka can't get the takedown.
Fotled wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fotled wants to break free but Foka has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Foka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foka can't get the takedown.
Fotled is trying to break the clinch but Foka has him pressed against the cage.
Fotled is looking to break free of the clinch but Foka has double underhooks.
Fotled lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fotled breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Fotled catches Foka right on the button with a cross.
A jab lands there for Fotled.
That has opened up Miroslav Foka's cut even more.
Fotled rushes Foka and presses him up against the cage.
Fotled lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foka backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fotled scores with a shot to the side of Foka's head.
Fotled misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fotled content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fotled throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fokas head.
Fotled is trying to break the clinch but Foka has him pressed against the cage.
Fotled lands with a left to the head.
Fotled fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leffe Fotled dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miroslav Foka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fotled attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Foka has Fotled up against the cage in a clinch.
Foka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fotled looking to slow down the pace here.
Fotled wants to get back to striking at distance but Foka won't allow it.
Foka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fotled looking to stall.
Fotled wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fotled gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fotled is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fotled working aggressively here.
Foka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fotled avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leffe Fotled has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Foka.
That's two 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.
Fotled wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fotled is working Foka over against the cage.
Fotled stops a takedown attempt from Foka.
Fotled lands a hook that snaps the head of Foka backwards.
Fotled has Foka pressed against the cage.
Fotled lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foka or not.
Fotled misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fotled throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fokas head.
Fotled wants to break free but Foka has control.
Fotled lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fotled throws a punch but it's blocked by Foka.
Fotled content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Foka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fotled pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fotled breaks from the clinch.
Miroslav Foka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fotled smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fotled connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fotled clobbers Foka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fotled tries to clinch but Foka moves out of range.
Fotled clinches up with Foka and pushes him back against the cage.
Fotled lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Fotled.
Good body shot from Fotled.
Fotled pushes Foka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fotled tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fotled lands a hook that snaps the head of Foka backwards.
Fotled controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leffe Fotled showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fotled, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leffe Fotled!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koko Beware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurtis Hugs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugs has chosen Ready to Die- Andrew W.K. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koko Beware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kurtis Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Beware blocks the leg kick.
Hugs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hugs stuffs the takedown.
Hugs swings for the body but Beware moves out of range.
Hugs gets caught flat footed, as Beware shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beware drops back looking for a leg! Hugs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hugs manages to kick Beware off! Beware jumps back into Hugs's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beware slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hugs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beware.
Beware thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beware is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hugs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hugs is looking to reverse the position.
Hugs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beware. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beware is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hugs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs is looking to regain half guard here but Beware keeps moving and retains side control.
Beware working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beware is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hugs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beware is breathing heavily.
Hugs struggling a bit here.
Hugs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beware kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Beware tries for a kimura but Hugs is defending well.
Hugs tries to buck Beware off but Beware is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hugs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beware is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hugs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hugs tries to buck Beware off but Beware is having none of it.
Hugs is pushing Beware's head away, looking to escape. Beware manages to hold on to the position though.
Beware is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hugs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beware is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hugs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hugs can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Hugs going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Hugs is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs can't do much from the bottom here.
Beware wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hugs, who protects the arm well.
Hugs is looking for a sweep.
Hugs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beware works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beware preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hugs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beware is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beware is looking for a triangle but Hugs pushes his legs off easily.
Beware had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hugs is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Beware Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hugs's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs manages to reverse the position and now he's in Beware's guard. Nice work there by Hugs.
Hugs 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.
Hugs prevents Beware from getting back to his feet.
Beware is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hugs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beware swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beware is looking for a triangle but Hugs pushes his legs off easily.
Hugs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beware keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Beware looking for a guillotine here but Hugs defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Beware dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hugs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beware moves into the clinch.
Hugs is trying to break free.
Beware has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hugs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hugs throws an elbow but misses.
Hugs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beware has him pressed against the cage.
Beware can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs is trying to break free.
Beware fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koko Beware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugs is trying to break the clinch but Beware has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs struggles to land a body shot inside as Beware controls his hands.
Hugs can't find room to land a body shot as Beware controls the action.
Hugs is trying to maintain a safe position but Beware gets an underhook and turns Hugs into the cage.
Beware gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hugs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hugs is breathing heavily.
Beware is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beware is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hugs is just riding it out for now. Beware eventually gives up the hold.
Hugs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beware drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beware jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beware drops back looking for a leg! Hugs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hugs manages to kick Beware off! Beware jumps back into Hugs's guard.
Hugs tries to strike from the bottom.
Beware drops back looking for a leg! Hugs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hugs manages to kick Beware off! Beware jumps back into Hugs's guard.
Beware postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hugs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beware, into his guard.
Hugs advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware tries to buck Hugs off but Hugs is having none of it.
Hugs tries to advance to mount but Beware denies him.
Beware is looking to regain half guard here but Hugs keeps moving and retains side control.
Hugs wants to stand but Beware has his arm trapped.
Hugs is looking to take a break and control but Beware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beware is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beware is looking to improve his position.
Beware makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beware.
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.
Beware looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Beware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugs wants to pass the guard but Beware is keeping the position.
Beware has his foot on Hugs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hugs works his way back into a safe position though.
Hugs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hugs preventing the sweep.
Beware keeping full guard, as Hugs tries to pass.
Beware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beware bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hugs's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koko Beware dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hugs throws a right hand that Beware ducks under and follows up with a left that Beware also avoids with ease.
Hugs fails to land with a series of punches.
Beware keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beware gets the takedown into side control.
Beware working away.
Beware is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hugs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hugs is trying to control Beware's posture but Beware avoids it.
Beware has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hugs is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Beware yanks on the arm and Hugs is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Beware.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Koko Beware!
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