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KOTR Heavyweights - Round 2! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce The Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daichi Killimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hulk comes to the ring accompanied by Intro Song. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce The Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daichi Killimo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hulk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Hulk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killimo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Hulk's guard.
The Hulk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Killimo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Hulk dives on top into guard.
Killimo working for submissions but it's allowed The Hulk to get to half guard.
Killimo wants to improve his position but The Hulk is controlling well.
Killimo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killimo wants to improve his position but The Hulk is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Hulk tries to stand but can't do so whilst Killimo controls his leg.
The Hulk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killimo on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killimo wants to sweep but The Hulk has passed to side control!
The Hulk wants to stand but Killimo is controlling his arm.
The Hulk is looking to take a break and control but Killimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killimo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Hulk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Killimo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killimo looks gassed!
Killimo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Hulk misses with a wild combination.
The Hulk instigates a clinch.
Killimo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Hulk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Hulk wants to get back to striking at distance but Killimo won't allow it.
Killimo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. The Hulk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hulk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Hulk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killimo.
The Hulk tries to clinch up.
The Hulk is looking to clinch but Killimo is avoiding it.
The Hulk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Hulk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killimo is trying to drag The Hulk to the mat but The Hulk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bruce The Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Killimo.
The Hulk tries to break the clinch but Killimo is controlling the position.
Killimo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Hulk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Hulk wants to break free but Killimo has control.
The Hulk wants to break free but Killimo has control.
Killimo has The Hulk pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. The Hulk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Hulk has had enough of the clinch but Killimo keeps him there for the moment.
The Hulk has clasped his hands together around Killimo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Killimo is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Hulk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killimo keeps working.
The Hulk gets to mount! Killimo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The Hulk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Killimo working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Hulk is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The Hulk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce The Hulk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Hulk throws a series of punches but Killimo moves out of range.
The Hulk tries to bum rush Killimo with a series of wild strikes but Killimo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killimo closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Hulk circles away.
The Hulk tries to bum rush Killimo with a series of wild strikes but Killimo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Hulk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Hulk tries to bum rush Killimo with a series of wild strikes but Killimo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Hulk misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by The Hulk.
The Hulk swinging wilding here.
Killimo scores with a takedown into The Hulk's guard.
Killimo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Hulk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Killimo, into his guard.
Killimo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Hulk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killimo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Hulk escapes and throws Killimo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Killimo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Hulk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Hulk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killimo keeps working.
Killimo is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Hulk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The Hulk misses with a two punch combination.
The Hulk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killimo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Hulk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killimo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Killimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Hulk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Killimo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Killimo wants to control from the top but The Hulk keeps moving.
Killimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Hulk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killimo prevents The Hulk from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killimo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Hulk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Killimo looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killimo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Hulk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruce The Hulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Hulk shoots in and bounces Killimo off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Killimo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killimo has hold of The Hulk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Hulk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Killimo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Killimo avoids the attempt from The Hulk to control.
Killimo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now The Hulk is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce The Hulk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Hulk throws a series of punches but Killimo avoids them all with ease.
Killimo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Hulk.
The Hulk throws a sloppy head kick and Killimo moves out of range easily.
Killimo scores with a takedown into The Hulk's guard.
Killimo looking to pass the guard.
Killimo wants to control from the top but The Hulk keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killimo has gone for a leg lock! The Hulk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Killimo's guard.
Killimo working for submissions but it's allowed The Hulk to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killimo wants to sweep but The Hulk has passed to side control!
Killimo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Hulk off and has taken his back!
Killimo looking for the choke but no joy.
The Hulk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Hulk prevents Killimo from taking his back.
The Hulk'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.
Killimo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… The Hulk turns into him and now he's in Killimo's guard.
The Hulk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hulk won't allow Killimo to sweep him here.
Killimo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Hulk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Killimo wants to improve his position but instead The Hulk has moved into half guard.
Daichi Killimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Hulk wants to free his trapped foot but Killimo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Killimo wants to get back to full guard but The Hulk has passed into side control.
Killimo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
The Hulk controlling the pace for now.
Killimo is working to get back to half guard.
Bruce The Hulk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce The Hulk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Hulk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce The Hulk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Travis Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Travis Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruben Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hunter moves to the back.
Hunter has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gunn! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hunter gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Hunter!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Scully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Elvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Scully had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Scully!
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, Diego Elvis!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scully shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elvis as he jumps to the side.
Scully moves out of range as Elvis strikes.
Scully shoots for a takedown but Elvis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scully steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elvis.
Elvis is looking to score with low kicks.
Elvis jabs at Scully's body.
Good shot there by Elvis.
Elvis throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Scully stumbling backwards into the ropes! Scully bounces back off the ropes towards Elvis, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Elvis lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Elvis celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diego Elvis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenni Salonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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130 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Johnny Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jenni Salonen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goode stuffs the takedown.
Goode looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goode fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goode tries to avoid it but Salonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goode to the ground. Goode escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salonen.
Goode is working to avoid the ground and pound but Salonen connects with a decent elbow.
Goode sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goode wants to improve his position but Salonen is controlling well.
Salonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salonen is trying to work for a kimura but Goode is defending well.
Salonen wants to pass the guard but Goode is defending well.
Salonen is working for a kimura but Goode is defending it quite comfortably.
Goode is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Salonen pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonen winds up and cracks Goode with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Goode on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goode is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Salonen pulls his head out easily.
Goode is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Salonen there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salonen lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Salonen.
Goode on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Salonen there.
Ground and pound from Salonen.
Goode is looking for a sweep. Salonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Salonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goode looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goode with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Salonen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Goode defend it? Salonen steps over the head and cranks it - Goode is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Salonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jenni Salonen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Hasselhoff (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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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adolf Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Tank finds it's target.
It looks like Adolf Hasselhoff has been cut.
Tank swinging wilding here.
Hasselhoff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alex Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasselhoff moves into the clinch successfully.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position but instead, Tank has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hasselhoff into the ropes.
Hasselhoff breaks the clinch.
Hasselhoff connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tank finds it's way through Hasselhoff's defenses.
Hasselhoff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Alex Tank has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hasselhoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Hasselhoff.
Tank keeps Hasselhoff at a distance using the push kick.
Tank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hasselhoff scores with a sloppy right hand. Tank should have avoided that one.
Tank tries to bum rush Hasselhoff with a series of wild strikes but Hasselhoff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tank lands with a straight right. Hasselhoff didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Hasselhoff.
Tank lands with a nice body punch.
Hasselhoff looks gassed!
Tank misses with a combination
and Hasselhoff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tank misses with a two punch combination.
Tank scores with a body shot.
Tank lands a jab-cross combination.
Hasselhoff dodges the punch combination from Tank.
Tank lunges at Hasselhoff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hasselhoff's hand.
Tank swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tank does no damage.
A punch combination from Tank misses.
Tank scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hasselhoff is rocked!
That has opened up Adolf Hasselhoff's cut even more.
Tank lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hasselhoff falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Tank!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Krystzowf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Juusto (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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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Krystzowf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaakko Juusto!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krystzowf throws a body kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Juusto.
Krystzowf doesn't manage to clinch there - Juusto circles away.
Juusto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Juusto lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juusto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krystzowf.
Juusto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Juusto clinches.
Juusto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruslan Krystzowf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juusto scores a takedown into full mount!
Juusto wants to control but Krystzowf has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Krystzowf tries to get to full guard but Juusto has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juusto wants to stand but Krystzowf has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juusto is looking to take a break and control but Krystzowf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juusto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Krystzowf kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Juusto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Juusto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krystzowf shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Juusto's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juusto looking to control.
Krystzowf wanted to stand there but Juusto had control of the position.
Krystzowf is breathing heavily.
Juusto seems keen to control Krystzowf's posture.
Juusto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juusto is trying to keep Krystzowf in close.
Juusto keeping moving, preventing Krystzowf from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krystzowf stops Juusto from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Krystzowf tries to clinch up
and Juusto counters with a big head kick but Krystzowf shrugs it off.
Krystzowf keeps the fight on the outside.
Krystzowf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Juusto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krystzowf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Juusto counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krystzowf looking for a sweep but Juusto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juusto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juusto controlling from mount.
Juusto wants to finish this one by submission but Krystzowf is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Juusto.
A nice elbow there by Juusto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juusto moves to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Juusto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Juusto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Juusto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krystzowf has his takedown stuffed
and Juusto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Krystzowf!
Krystzowf is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Krystzowf is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juusto controlling from mount.
Juusto tries to control but Krystzowf wriggling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Juusto. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Juusto dominating with strikes here.
Juusto controlling from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krystzowf reaches up to try and control the position but Juusto seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Krystzowf rolls and tries to escape and now Juusto has his back!
Juusto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Krystzowf knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Krystzowf for a finish.
Krystzowf can't escape the position.
Krystzowf rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Juusto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Krystzowf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juusto is taking a breather. Krystzowf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Juusto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krystzowf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juusto controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Krystzowf that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krystzowf is squirming around, avoiding Juusto's attempts to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jaakko Juusto just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Juusto scores with a four punch combination!
Juusto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krystzowf is fending him off so far but Juusto persists. Nope, Krystzowf circles away and we're back to standing.
Juusto clinches up with Krystzowf and pushes him back against the ropes.
Juusto successfully pulls guard.
Juusto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jaakko Juusto has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juusto is on top in guard.
Juusto wants to control from the top but Krystzowf keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Juusto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Juusto moves into range and clinches up with Krystzowf.
Krystzowf trying to stall but Juusto improves his position.
Juusto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krystzowf works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Krystzowf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krystzowf postures up.
Juusto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juusto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Krystzowf is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Juusto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Krystzowf's back instead.
Juusto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Krystzowf doesn't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krystzowf wants to control his opponent's hands but Juusto gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juusto working for a choke but Krystzowf is defending well.
Juusto wants to control but Krystzowf is keeping busy.
Krystzowf rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Krystzowf is staying active underneath Juusto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Krystzowf wants to control the action here but instead Juusto manages to pass to full mount!
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.
Juusto looking to control but Krystzowf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juusto lands a nice shot to the head.
Juusto avoids the attempt from Krystzowf to control.
Juusto lands a nice shot to the head.
Juusto landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Juusto.
Juusto working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juusto with shots to the head and body - Krystzowf looks very uncomfortable down there.
Juusto controlling from mount.
Juusto working the ground and pound effectively.
Juusto looking to control but Krystzowf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juusto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krystzowf?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juusto with a couple of short strikes.
Juusto trying to control but Krystzowf is having none of it.
Juusto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Krystzowf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Krystzowf flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jaakko Juusto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juusto stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Juusto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Juusto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Juusto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Zhitnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhitnik comes to the ring accompanied by Metallica - Leper Messiah. Guerrero has chosen I Lie I Cheat I Steal! as his entrance music. Igor Zhitnik 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Zhitnik!
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, Eddie Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero throws a right and a left that Zhitnik avoids nicely.
Zhitnik blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guerrero.
Guerrero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhitnik. Zhitnik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guerrero scores with a hook to the body. Zhitnik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhitnik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guerrero to the mat! Guerrero manages to get full guard.
Guerrero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Zhitnik from controlling successfully.
Zhitnik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guerrero is looking to stand up but Zhitnik isn't so interested in that idea.
Zhitnik throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to stand and escape but Zhitnik is having none of it.
Guerrero looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhitnik.
Zhitnik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhitnik is breathing heavily.
Guerrero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhitnik doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhitnik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Guerrero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Zhitnik blocks the low kick.
Guerrero throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Zhitnik colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Guerrero as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Zhitnik is left battered and dazed whilst Guerrero and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Guerrero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko's entrance music is Казаки - Ой да . A fine choice. King is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: God of Thunder. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason King!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Emelianenko moves nicely into side control.
King trying to remain calm as Emelianenko controls from the top position.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Emelianenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Emelianenko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
King wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Emelianenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
King struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control the position but King is working away.
Emelianenko is working to tighten is grip on King's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. King has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Emelianenko is really squeezing tight and eventually King passes out! Emelianenko breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gamlet Loktekrutko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Gillete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Gamlet Loktekrutko!
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, Richard Gillete!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillete tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loktekrutko swivels and escapes.
Gillete will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gillete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gillete fails to land the takedown.
Gamlet Loktekrutko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Gillete.
Gillete looks for a takedown but Loktekrutko sprawls well.
Gillete darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Loktekrutko is looking for a sweep. Gillete is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loktekrutko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gillete's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gillete's back!
Gillete can't escape the position.
Loktekrutko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gillete defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillete turns into Loktekrutko and is now in his guard.
Loktekrutko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gillete gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loktekrutko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gillete gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loktekrutko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loktekrutko keeping moving, preventing Gillete from controlling successfully.
Gillete keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Loktekrutko's head.
Loktekrutko is looking for a triangle here but Gillete uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Loktekrutko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillete trying to hold on to Loktekrutko's head to control him but Loktekrutko postures up.
Loktekrutko trying to control from half guard but Gillete is working away.
Loktekrutko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gillete defends it well.
Loktekrutko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loktekrutko controlling the action here.
Loktekrutko trying to control the action but Gillete is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillete is pressing down on Loktekrutko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Loktekrutko drops back looking for a leg! Gillete is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gillete manages to kick Loktekrutko off! Loktekrutko jumps back into Gillete's guard.
Loktekrutko wants to control from the top but Gillete keeps moving.
Gillete is trying to keep Loktekrutko in close.
Loktekrutko wants to control from the top but Gillete keeps moving.
Loktekrutko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's 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.
Gillete lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Loktekrutko!
Gillete looking to finish with strikes here!
Loktekrutko tries to reverse the position but Gillete maintains control.
Gillete throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gillete wants to control the pace but Loktekrutko is squirming around nicely.
Loktekrutko is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gillete is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Loktekrutko is surviving well by controlling Gillete's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Gillete will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loktekrutko stuffs the takedown.
Loktekrutko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gillete counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gillete.
Loktekrutko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gillete.
Loktekrutko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loktekrutko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gillete manages to get himself to full guard.
Loktekrutko pushes down on Gillete's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Loktekrutko prevents Gillete from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loktekrutko is looking to take a break and control but Gillete is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loktekrutko is working for a kimura but Gillete is defending it quite comfortably.
Loktekrutko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gillete trying to control from the bottom.
Loktekrutko controlling the pace.
Gillete punching from the bottom.
Gillete regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loktekrutko wants to control from the top but Gillete keeps moving.
Gillete striking off his back but it's not causing Loktekrutko any problems.
Gillete avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loktekrutko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gillete is proving hard to escape from.
Gillete is trying to control the position but Loktekrutko postures up.
Loktekrutko tries to free his leg and advance position but Gillete is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Loktekrutko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gillete.
Loktekrutko drives through and clinches with Gillete against the ropes.
Loktekrutko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gillete clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Loktekrutko is persistently looking for the submission but Gillete is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loktekrutko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gillete defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gillete tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gillete flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gillete regains half guard.
Gillete is looking for a sweep. Loktekrutko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gillete is trying to control but can't.
Gillete is not content to let Loktekrutko control the position.
Loktekrutko tries to pass to full mount but Gillete defends it.
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.
Loktekrutko with the ground and pound but Gillete uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Loktekrutko tries to free his leg and advance position but Gillete is retaining full guard.
Gillete looking to control.
Gillete throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loktekrutko feints and as Gillete raises his hands in defense, Loktekrutko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loktekrutko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Loktekrutko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gillete looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loktekrutko is one step ahead there.
Loktekrutko postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gamlet Loktekrutko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gillete gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loktekrutko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gillete's guard now.
Loktekrutko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Loktekrutko tries to advance to mount but Gillete denies him.
Loktekrutko working away.
Gillete is trying to improve his position.
Gamlet Loktekrutko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loktekrutko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gillete, who protects the arm well.
Gillete tries to bench press Loktekrutko off him but Loktekrutko keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillete regains half guard.
Gillete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Loktekrutko.
Loktekrutko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gillete actively working from the bottom here.
Loktekrutko moves into full mount! Gillete won't be happy about that!
Loktekrutko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Loktekrutko has control of Gillete's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gillete regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Loktekrutko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loktekrutko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gillete is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gillete and Loktekrutko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gillete manages to get back to half guard.
Loktekrutko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loktekrutko wants to work for an arm triangle but Gillete is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gillete is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Loktekrutko pulls his head out easily.
Loktekrutko passes to side control.
Loktekrutko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gillete, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loktekrutko has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gillete is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Loktekrutko yanks on the arm and Gillete is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Loktekrutko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gamlet Loktekrutko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Avent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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235 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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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 London, Phil Avent!
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, Ralph Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avent gets the takedown into side control.
Avent advances to full mount.
Bunga gets back to half guard.
Avent passes into side control, despite Bunga's attempt to control the position.
Bunga is trying to improve his position.
Bunga is not content to let Avent control the position.
Bunga can't do much from the bottom here.
Avent laying and praying for a moment but Bunga takes advantage and regains half guard.
It looks like Avent is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga is staying active underneath Avent, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Avent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunga circles away.
Avent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunga's waist but Bunga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avent off to one side.
Avent keeps the fight on the outside.
Bunga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avent counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Avent is thwarting Bunga's attempts to control the position.
Avent tries to pass to full mount but Bunga defends it.
Bunga is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga wants to control the action here but instead Avent manages to pass to full mount!
Bunga gets back to half guard.
Avent is thwarting Bunga's attempts to control the position.
Bunga looks gassed!
Avent is working for a kimura but Bunga is defending it quite comfortably.
Avent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bunga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bunga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avent's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avent's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga doesn't have the hooks in and Avent manages to turn into his guard.
Avent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunga is keeping the position for now.
Bunga looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunga, not yet.
Avent sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bunga's guard.
Avent is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bunga reverses the position - he's now on top in Avent's guard.
Bunga throws and elbow that misses. Avent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunga's guard. Nice move by Avent!
Bunga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bunga trying to control the position here.
Avent trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunga pulls Avent in to control the position.
Bunga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bunga wants to control but Avent passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Avent wants to pass to mount but Bunga is defending the position.
Bunga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunga wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Avent dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Avent drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bunga looking to control.
Avent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunga is keeping the position for now.
Avent is looking to stand up but Bunga won't let him.
Avent wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
Avent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunga trying to keep a closed guard but Avent is proving a slippery customer.
Avent wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunga pulls Avent in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunga closes the distance and clinches.
Bunga pulls Avent into guard.
Avent is looking to advance position but Bunga has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bunga wants to control the pace but Avent is squirming around nicely.
Avent is looking to get to half guard.
Bunga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avent is looking to escape.
Avent is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bunga tries to control but Avent wriggling away.
Bunga controlling from mount.
Avent is looking to improve his position but Bunga isn't that keen on the idea.
Bunga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avent is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunga has a good base and remains in mount.
Avent manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bunga in particular looking to stall.
Avent is looking for a sweep. Bunga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Avent is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bunga pulls his head out easily.
Bunga is keen to just control but Avent is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bunga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ralph Bunga just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunga wants to clinch but Avent slips to the side
and Avent counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunga has his takedown stuffed
and Avent counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bunga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunga is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Avent rolls with it to try and escape but Bunga cranks on the arm and Avent is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Bunga!
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