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DIV-E - Ten PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romanov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden - Alexander the Great. Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Black!
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, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Romanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black dodges the punch combination from Romanov.
Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Romanov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Black stalks Romanov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Romanov's face. Romanov staggers backwards, shaken.
Romanov throws a combination that misses
and Black counters with a takedown into side control.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanov keeps working.
Romanov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Romanov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Black tries to control but Romanov wriggling away.
Black won't let Romanov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to control the pace but Romanov is squirming around nicely.
Romanov'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.
Romanov looks gassed!
Black throwing strikes here but Romanov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Black swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Romanov is now in Black's guard. A big mistake from Black there, giving up the dominant position!
Romanov wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position.
Black is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Romanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Black's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black working for a triangle but Romanov defends it easily.
Romanov wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position.
Romanov stands and steps away. Black gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Black is just content to waste time from the top position. Romanov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Romanov wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Romanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black thows a big elbow that misses.
Black stands up and waves to Romanov to follow him.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romanov misses with a combination
and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Romanov fights it but they end up in guard.
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romanov!
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanov stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Black dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romanov swinging wilding here.
Romanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Black prevents Romanov from getting back to his feet.
Black has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Romanov is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Romanov, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Romanov against the cage but Romanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romanov is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Romanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Black lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Romanov swinging wilding here.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Romanov shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Black unloads with some shots from mount but Romanov bucks and avoids them well.
Romanov is trying to stand.
Romanov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Black tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Black trying to control but Romanov is having none of it.
Romanov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Black is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romanov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Romanov is trying to stand up.
Black misses with a head shot.
Romanov really wants to buck Black off and get back to his feet.
Black wants to control the pace but Romanov is squirming around nicely.
Black working for a guillotine from mount but Romanov is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black prevents Romanov from getting the reversal.
Black throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Romanov bucks Black off and manages to get back to his feet!
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
Romanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Romanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Romanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black moves out of range as Romanov strikes.
Black looks for a takedown but Romanov sprawls well.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Romanov as Black shoots in.
Romanov looks to land a combination. Black sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Romanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Romanov which made him look bad.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Romanov's guard.
Black wanted to stand there but Romanov had control of the position.
Romanov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Black will probably get the nod.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Romanov misses the body punch
and Black decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Romanov's guard.
Black wants to get up but he can't break Romanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Black prevents Romanov from getting back to his feet.
Romanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Black is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black lands with a nice combination. Romanov backs away looking to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Romanov as Black shoots in.
Romanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Romanov, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Romanov against the cage but Romanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Black looks for a takedown but Romanov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov lands the left hand.
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Black counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Black gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looks for a takedown but Romanov sprawls well.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Romanov lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand.
Romanov tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romanov lands the left hand.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Romanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Black should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Romanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Romanov!
Romanov wants to get back to his feet.
Romanov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Romanov is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romanov to the ground. Romanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Romanov.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Romanov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black controlling the action here.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Black!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Milhouse Van Houten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourdakov has chosen Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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134 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Milhouse Van Houten!
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, Sergei Kourdakov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kourdakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Houten circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kourdakov.
Van Houten tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kourdakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kourdakov trying to control the position but Van Houten is working away.
Kourdakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Van Houten kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Van Houten's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kourdakov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van Houten is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kourdakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Houten keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Houten tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kourdakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van Houten throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Van Houten struggling a bit here.
Kourdakov controlling the position from side mount.
Kourdakov working the ground and pound but Van Houten is defending the strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Houten stuffs the takedown.
Kourdakov feints and as Van Houten raises his hands in defense, Kourdakov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kourdakov passes Van Houten's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kourdakov is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Houten is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Houten is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Houten moves into full guard.
Van Houten keeping moving, preventing Kourdakov from controlling successfully.
Kourdakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Houten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Houten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kourdakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kourdakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Houten is retaining full guard.
Kourdakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kourdakov wants to control from the top but Van Houten keeps moving.
Van Houten keeping full guard, as Kourdakov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov trying to control but Van Houten is working from the bottom.
Van Houten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kourdakov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kourdakov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kourdakov striking off his back but it's not causing Van Houten any problems.
Kourdakov wants to sweep here but Van Houten controlling him for the moment.
Kourdakov trying to strike off his back.
Van Houten wanted to stand there but Kourdakov had control of the position.
Van Houten stands and throws Kourdakov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Van Houten is breathing heavily.
Van Houten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kourdakov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kourdakov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Houten thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kourdakov is looking for a sweep.
Van Houten trying to control the position but Kourdakov is working away.
Kourdakov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Houten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kourdakov dominated that 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov wants to control but Van Houten is keeping him busy.
Van Houten is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Houten is not content to let Kourdakov control the position.
Van Houten tries to bench press Kourdakov off him but Kourdakov keeps the position.
Kourdakov is looking to take a break and control but Van Houten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Houten is looking for a sweep.
Kourdakov scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Houten taking a bit of punishment here - Kourdakov scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kourdakov landing punches.
Van Houten is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Houten is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kourdakov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Van Houten is working to get back to half guard.
Kourdakov with a couple of short strikes.
Kourdakov dominating with strikes here.
Van Houten in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kourdakov cracks Van Houten with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Van Houten is squirming around, avoiding Kourdakov's attempts to control the action.
Kourdakov controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Houten?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kourdakov unloading with bombs!
Van Houten is bucking up trying to escape but Kourdakov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kourdakov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kourdakov with good strikes from the mount here!
Van Houten squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Van Houten really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kourdakov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Van Houten wants to control but Kourdakov is having none of it.
Kourdakov tries to control but Van Houten wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sergei Kourdakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kourdakov looking to control but Van Houten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov trying to control but Van Houten is having none of it.
Kourdakov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Houten?
Van Houten in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kourdakov wants to control the pace but Van Houten is squirming around nicely.
Kourdakov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Houten?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Van Houten really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kourdakov looking to control but Van Houten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kourdakov landing shots from mount.
Kourdakov scoring with strikes but Van Houten is staying in there.
Kourdakov landing shots from mount.
Van Houten is squirming around, avoiding Kourdakov's attempts to control the action.
Kourdakov avoids the attempt from Van Houten to control.
Kourdakov looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Houten defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kourdakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kourdakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Houten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kourdakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kourdakov distracts Van Houten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Houten working for submissions but it's allowed Kourdakov to get to half guard.
Kourdakov trying to control from half guard but Van Houten is working away.
Kourdakov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Houten is trying to get back to full guard.
Kourdakov is tying to control. Van Houten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Houten taking some punishment here, with Kourdakov in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov wants to take a breather but Van Houten is having none of it.
Kourdakov working Van Houten over with strikes.
Van Houten is trying to get back to full guard.
Kourdakov working over Van Houten with some ground and pound. Van Houten looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kourdakov trying to control from half guard but Van Houten is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kourdakov shoots in and bounces Van Houten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kourdakov lands a couple of digs.
Kourdakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kourdakov lands a couple of elbows.
Kourdakov wants to control from the top but Van Houten keeps moving.
Kourdakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kourdakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Houten keeping moving, preventing Kourdakov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Houten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kourdakov won't allow Van Houten to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kourdakov.
Van Houten is trying to improve his position.
Van Houten is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kourdakov connects with a decent elbow.
Kourdakov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kourdakov controls the position.
Kourdakov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Van Houten down.
Kourdakov landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov grinds an elbow into Van Houten's temple.
Van Houten is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Houten is not content to let Kourdakov control the position.
Van Houten is trying to get back to half guard.
Milhouse Van Houten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kourdakov moves into full mount!
The referee warns Van Houten that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sergei Kourdakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kourdakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Houten is looking to escape.
Van Houten keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Kourdakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kourdakov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Kourdakov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Laffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and alex fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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, Larry Laffer!
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, alex fili!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laffer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Laffer with that takedown attempt.
Laffer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laffer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and fili reverses the position - he's now on top in Laffer's guard.
Laffer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
fili stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Laffer misses with a takedown attempt - fili sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Laffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laffer shoots for a double leg takedown but fili sprawls well. He's pushed Laffer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laffer fails with the takedown.
Laffer shoots in for a double leg but fili sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laffer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
fili has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Laffer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, fili has tightened it up now! Laffer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). alex fili!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhea Mouawad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid comes into the arena with Stratovarius - Hunting High and Low blaring out of the sound system. Ninja Kid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ninja Kid!
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, Rhea Mouawad!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mouawad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mouawad should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mouawad is looking for a sweep.
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mouawad, who protects the arm well.
Mouawad struggling a bit here.
Kid wants to control but Mouawad is keeping him busy.
Kid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid has hold of Mouawad's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mouawad seems comfortable defending it but Kid has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mouawad is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mouawad is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kid couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ninja Kid!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Bach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Tetriakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bach comes to the cage accompanied by care bears countdown. Tetriakov has chosen Arsonist's Prayer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Boris Tetriakov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Bach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Tetriakov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tetriakov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bach looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tetriakov scores with punches from side control.
Bach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tetriakov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bach looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tetriakov missing with punches from the bottom.
Bach is keen to just control but Tetriakov is a slippery customer.
Bach prevents Tetriakov from standing back up.
Bach winds up and cracks Tetriakov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bach stops Tetriakov from getting back to his feet.
Tetriakov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tetriakov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tetriakov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bach looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bach feints and as Tetriakov raises his hands in defense, Bach changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bach might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tetriakov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tetriakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bach gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bach trying to control but Tetriakov is working from the bottom.
Bach controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tetriakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov punching from the bottom - just letting Bach know he's still in a fight.
Tetriakov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tetriakov looking to control.
Bach with a nice head shot there.
Bach working some strikes from top position.
Bach trying to control but Tetriakov is working from the bottom.
Tetriakov wants to get back to his feet but Bach is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tetriakov looks gassed!
Bach trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetriakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetriakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bach cracks Tetriakov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tetriakov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bach's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tetriakov is trying to control but Bach manages to pass to mount!
Tetriakov taking shots to the head.
Bach with shots to the head and body - Tetriakov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tetriakov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Bach shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tetriakov wants to stand and escape but Bach is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bach makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bach postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bach trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetriakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bach postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bach wants to control from the top but Tetriakov keeps moving.
Bach has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tetriakov wants to stand up but Bach is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetriakov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Bach dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bach moves into range and clinches up with Tetriakov.
Bach tries to score a body lock takedown but Tetriakov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bach breaks the clinch.
Tetriakov with a poor takedown
and Bach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bach shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tetriakov punching from the bottom.
Bach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tetriakov is refusing to be controlled, as Bach sits in half guard.
Tetriakov pushes Bach off but Bach dives into side control.
Bach in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bach lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bach tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bach has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetriakov is looking to get back to his feet here but Bach is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tetriakov's back.
Tetriakov tries to roll but Bach sticks to his back.
Bach lands a shot to the head.
Bach connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tetriakov to escape the position.
Bach has the hooks in. Tetriakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bach looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tetriakov is trapped and Bach is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bach scores with punches from the back.
Tetriakov trying to get back to his feet but Bach is in full control for now.
Bach connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Tetriakov to escape the position.
Bach has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Tetriakov.
Bach doesn't have the hooks in and Tetriakov manages to turn into his guard.
Bach controls Tetriakov momentarily but Tetriakov frees himself.
Bach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tetriakov's guard.
Bach with a nice head shot there.
Bach stands and throws Tetriakov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bach stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bach fails with a takedown attempt.
Bach thows a body shot but no joy.
Tetriakov tries to bum rush Bach with a series of wild strikes but Bach uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bach shoots in but Tetriakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Bach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Tetriakov as he connects with a hook.
Bach looks for a takedown but Tetriakov sprawls well.
Tetriakov tries to clinch
and Bach counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karl Bach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tetriakov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bach slips a nice elbow through Tetriakov's hands, connecting with Tetriakov's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tetriakov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bach is working Tetriakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bach trying to control but Tetriakov is working from the bottom.
Tetriakov wriggles free and stands up.
Bach shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bach showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tetriakov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bach scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bach trying to control from half guard but Tetriakov is working away.
Bach trying to pass the guard but Tetriakov defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Bach dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bach with a poor takedown
and Tetriakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tetriakov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tetriakov.
Tetriakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bach controls his hands.
Bach is trying to drag Tetriakov to the mat but Tetriakov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tetriakov connects with a knee to the head.
Tetriakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tetriakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bach backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tetriakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Tetriakov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tetriakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tetriakov lands a nice uppercut.
Bach tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Bach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Tetriakov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetriakov stalling in the clinch but Bach improves position.
Tetriakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Bach backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bach as Tetriakov tries to tie him up.
Tetriakov misses with some punches.
Bach has had enough of the clinch but Tetriakov keeps him there for the moment.
Tetriakov has Bach pressed against the cage.
Tetriakov throws a head punch that misses.
Tetriakov working aggressively here.
Tetriakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bach.
Tetriakov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tetriakov misses with the head strike.
Bach turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bach manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov is not content to let Bach control the position.
Bach working the body and head with strikes.
Tetriakov is trying to buck Bach off.
Bach wants to control but Tetriakov is keeping him busy.
Bach working the head with strikes.
Bach lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tetriakov down.
Tetriakov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bach has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bach decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tetriakov to his feet.
Karl Bach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bach gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetriakov is trying to stand back up but Bach is controlling him
Bach wants to control but Tetriakov is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bach in particular looking to stall.
Tetriakov is trying to maintain the position but Bach is very close to passing his half guard.
Tetriakov is trying to stand up here but Bach is controlling him well.
Bach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tetriakov punching from the bottom.
Bach lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bach lands a nice short elbow.
Karl Bach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tetriakov is looking for a sweep. Bach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bach seems to be working for a kimura but Tetriakov defends the submission attempt.
Tetriakov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bach.
Bach controlling the pace.
Tetriakov punching from the bottom.
Tetriakov trying to control from the bottom.
Tetriakov throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bach manages to pass to side control.
Boris Tetriakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tetriakov struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Bach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bach, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Bach!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagdan Khmelnytsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stomp Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bagdan Khmelnytsky !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stomp Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khmelnytsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Bunga.
Khmelnytsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stomp Bunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khmelnytsky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bunga managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bunga gets back to half guard.
Bunga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khmelnytsky 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khmelnytsky 's back!
Khmelnytsky breaks Bunga's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Khmelnytsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khmelnytsky trying to control but Bunga is working from the bottom.
Khmelnytsky thows a big elbow that misses.
Khmelnytsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khmelnytsky trying to control but Bunga is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bunga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khmelnytsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khmelnytsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bunga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunga misses with a two punch combination.
Khmelnytsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bunga tries to clinch up but Khmelnytsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunga shoots and misses
and Khmelnytsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bunga looks gassed!
Bunga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Khmelnytsky .
Bunga tries to clinch but Khmelnytsky moves away
and Khmelnytsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunga thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khmelnytsky connects with a looping right hand.
Bunga slips under a jab from Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khmelnytsky connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bunga - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bagdan Khmelnytsky !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between snoork bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Riddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bananasplits comes to the cage accompanied by On a boat -. This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, snoork bananasplits!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Riddell!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bananasplits will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
bananasplits closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riddell circles away.
Good exchange - bananasplits coming out on top.
bananasplits fails to land the takedown.
bananasplits throws a series of punches but Riddell moves out of range.
snoork bananasplits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for bananasplits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. bananasplits darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck for bananasplits with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for snoork bananasplits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bananasplits scores with a takedown into Riddell's guard.
Riddell keeping full guard, as bananasplits tries to pass.
bananasplits trying to move into half guard but instead Riddell has managed to sweep!
Riddell preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bananasplits not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
bananasplits throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
bananasplits looking for a guillotine here but Riddell defends easily.
bananasplits is breathing heavily.
Riddell wants to stand but bananasplits is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riddell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riddell advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on bananasplits's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
bananasplits is looking for a sweep.
Riddell decides to stand up, so the ref orders bananasplits to his feet.
bananasplits shoots in and drives through. Riddell sprawls well.
Riddell blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits connects with a nice looking jab.
Riddell slips a jab and a cross from bananasplits.
No luck for Riddell with that takedown attempt.
bananasplits keeps the fight on the outside.
bananasplits shoots and misses
and Riddell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riddell.
Riddell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Riddell tries to clinch but bananasplits is having none of it.
bananasplits throws a big shot that misses.
Riddell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riddell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riddell unloads a knee to the mid-section. bananasplits lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riddell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riddell breaks the clinch.
bananasplits with a poor takedown
and Riddell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
bananasplits is looking for a triangle but Riddell pushes his legs off easily.
bananasplits looking for a guillotine here but Riddell defends easily.
Riddell works over bananasplits with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddell stands up and waves to bananasplits to follow him.
Riddell clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Riddell dominated that 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.
bananasplits circles away from the clinch attempt.
bananasplits ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddell moves away.
bananasplits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
bananasplits lands with an uppercut that bounces Riddell off the cage and back into rage.
bananasplits fails with the takedown
and Riddell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riddell.
Riddell scores a nice knee to the body.
bananasplits managing to block the knees to the body from Riddell.
bananasplits on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
bananasplits on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
bananasplits on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Riddell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
bananasplits slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riddell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of bananasplits's head.
Riddell wants to stand but bananasplits is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riddell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Riddell stands up and waves to bananasplits to follow him.
Riddell clinches.
Riddell just leaning against bananasplits, taking a breather.
Riddell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Riddell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Riddell manages to end up in side control.
bananasplits tries to improve position but can't.
bananasplits is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits tries to improve position but can't.
Riddell controlling from side mount.
bananasplits is looking to reverse the position.
bananasplits is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
bananasplits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riddell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
bananasplits doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
bananasplits has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Riddell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for bananasplits.
bananasplits is letting Riddell control him for a moment.
bananasplits tries to bench press Riddell off him but Riddell keeps the position.
Riddell decides to stand up, so the ref orders bananasplits to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Riddell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! bananasplits's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
bananasplits misses with a takedown attempt
and Riddell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddell wants to get up but he can't break bananasplits's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
bananasplits escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riddell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riddell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on bananasplits, up you get!
Riddell scores with a kick to the body.
bananasplits takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riddell wants to slow bananasplits down by chopping away at his legs.
Riddell doesn't manage to clinch there - bananasplits circles away.
bananasplits will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
snoork bananasplits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddell scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
bananasplits is wriggling around trying to escape.
Riddell controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
bananasplits is trying desperately to improve position.
Riddell controlling from the full mount.
bananasplits is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riddell tries to control but bananasplits wriggling away.
bananasplits is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
snoork bananasplits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddell controlling from the full mount.
Mike Riddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
bananasplits is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Riddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riddell 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Riddell!
Mike Riddell is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dimitry Slova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG has chosen The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare as his entrance music. 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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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitry Slova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen DANZIG!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DANZIG scores a takedown into full mount!
Slova gets back to half guard.
Slova lands with a few short shots to the body.
DANZIG thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slova's head.
DANZIG is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slova tries to get to full guard but DANZIG has control of the leg.
DANZIG trying to pass the guard but Slova defending well.
Slova is looking to improve his position.
Slova missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slova stuffs the takedown attempt from DANZIG. DANZIG gets slowly back to his feet.
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slova trying to control the position.
Slova looking to control but DANZIG passes into half guard.
DANZIG prevents Slova from improving his position.
Slova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DANZIG's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DANZIG's back!
Slova gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Slova lands strikes to the head.
Slova is working the ground and pound. Can DANZIG escape?
DANZIG is really stuck here.
Slova has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, DANZIG has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
DANZIG wants to escape the position.
Slova looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slova is working the ground and pound. Can DANZIG escape?
Slova is trying to stick to DANZIG's back but DANZIG is turning into Slova. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Slova's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by DANZIG.
Slova lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DANZIG!
Slova putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
DANZIG is trying desperately to improve position.
DANZIG looks gassed!
Slova connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Slova landing strikes from the mount.
Slova landing strikes, looking to finish!
Slova postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. DANZIG looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slova working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Slova is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DANZIG can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slova lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Slova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DANZIG hang on?
Slova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DANZIG hang on?
Slova landing strikes, looking to finish!
Slova with good strikes from the mount here!
Slova putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Slova looking to control but DANZIG is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DANZIG tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slova lands a big elbow.
Slova lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DANZIG hang on?
DANZIG is trying desperately to improve position.
Slova with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Slova.
Slova is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but DANZIG is surviving well by controlling Slova's body position as best he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slova is landing with some decent strikes but DANZIG is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slova is working for a guillotine from mount but DANZIG frees his head quite easily.
Slova raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitry Slova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DANZIG scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slova tries to get to full guard but DANZIG has control of the leg.
Slova regains full guard. Nicely done.
DANZIG has gone for a leg lock! Slova slips out almost immediately though and dives into DANZIG's guard.
Slova pushes down on DANZIG's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slova 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.
Slova wants to take a breather but DANZIG is having none of it.
DANZIG is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slova lands strikes from half guard.
DANZIG is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Slova scores with a couple of nice shots.
DANZIG is looking to improve his position.
Slova works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slova pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slova raining down shots from the mount!
Slova content just to control the position here.
DANZIG regains half guard.
Slova is taking a breather. DANZIG 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slova winds up and cracks DANZIG with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DANZIG is in trouble now - Slova has advanced to mount!
Slova pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slova tries to control but DANZIG wriggling away.
Slova landing strikes from the mount and DANZIG is in trouble!
Slova tries to control but DANZIG wriggling away.
DANZIG is looking to improve his position but Slova isn't that keen on the idea.
Slova has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of DANZIG's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slova tries to control but DANZIG wriggling away.
Slova prevents DANZIG from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slova working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Slova unloading with bombs!
Slova scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DANZIG?
Slova lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slova raining down shots from the mount!
Slova landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns DANZIG that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slova wants to finish this one by submission but DANZIG is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slova.
BOOM! Slova connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slova landing strikes, looking to finish!
DANZIG is bucking up trying to escape but Slova cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slova scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DANZIG?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DANZIG taking shots to the head.
Slova scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Slova working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Slova landing punches.
DANZIG tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slova lands a big elbow.
DANZIG is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slova with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitry Slova dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DANZIG tries to keep at a distance but Slova has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slova pulls guard.
Slova throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Slova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DANZIG postures up in Slova's guard and throws a big left but Slova blocks it.
Slova escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DANZIG gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slova looking for a guillotine here but DANZIG defends easily.
Slova is trying to keep DANZIG in close.
DANZIG missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DANZIG takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DANZIG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slova is keeping the position for now.
Slova looking to hit a scissor sweep but DANZIG is one step ahead there.
Slova has his foot on DANZIG's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DANZIG works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slova throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DANZIG stopping the sweep attempt from Slova.
DANZIG 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.
Slova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slova lands an upkick as DANZIG stands over him.
Slova trying to keep a closed guard but DANZIG is proving a slippery customer.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
DANZIG stopping the sweep attempt from Slova.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DANZIG shoots in but no luck this time.
Dimitry Slova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DANZIG shoots in but no luck this time.
Slova takes the fight into the clinch.
DANZIG wants a takedown.
Dimitry Slova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen DANZIG.
Slova decides to pull guard.
DANZIG tries to free his leg and advance position but Slova is retaining full guard.
Slova is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! DANZIG has his hands clasped together but Slova extends an breaks DANZIG's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Slova.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitry Slova!
Dimitry Slova retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lepinakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Popovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Funeral March by Frederic Chopin . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Lepinakov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Popovic!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lepinakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Popovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Popovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popovic breaks from the clinch.
Lepinakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Popovic - just one landing.
It looks like Luke Lepinakov has been cut.
Popovic gets a clinch.
Popovic wants to break free but Lepinakov has control.
Popovic breaks the clinch.
Popovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Popovic breaks from the clinch.
Lepinakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Lepinakov or perhaps it was just good defense by Popovic which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lepinakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popovic looks to clinch
and Lepinakov counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Popovic lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lepinakov is looking to close the distance but Popovic sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lepinakov crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lepinakov is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Branko Popovic!
Branko Popovic is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tazar Keegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dougie Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tazar Keegan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dougie Acton!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keegan tries to clinch up but Acton circles away and keeps his distance.
Keegan misses with a head kick.
Keegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acton avoids the head kick by Keegan.
Acton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Acton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keegan is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keegan is breathing heavily.
Acton has a closed guard, preventing Keegan from standing up.
Keegan won't allow Acton to get back to his feet.
Keegan wanted to stand there but Acton had control of the position.
Acton wants to get back to his feet but Keegan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keegan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dougie Acton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acton takes the fight into the clinch.
Acton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Keegan regains guard immediately.
Acton stands and steps away. Keegan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Acton pushes Keegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Acton gets control of Keegan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Acton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Acton is looking to stand up but Keegan isn't so interested in that idea.
Acton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acton is looking to stand up but Keegan isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Acton pushes Keegan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Keegan forces Acton back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keegan is trying to drag Acton to the mat but Acton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Acton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keegan backwards.
Nice body punch from Acton - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Acton.
Acton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keegan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keegan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazar Keegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acton stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Acton.
Acton lands an elbow inside that Keegan shrugs off.
Keegan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Acton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keegan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Acton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Acton is trying to drag Keegan to the mat but Keegan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Keegan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Acton prevents it.
Keegan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Acton prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Keegan can't fight it off and eventually Acton manages to take the fight to the floor. Keegan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Keegan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Acton prevents Keegan from getting back to his feet.
Acton is standing up over Keegan. Keegan looks to escape but Acton dives into side control.
Acton decides to stand back up. Acton steps back and let's Keegan get back to his feet.
Acton clinches up with Keegan and pushes him back against the cage.
Acton stops a takedown attempt from Keegan.
Acton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keegan goes for a takedown attempt but Acton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Acton tries to clinch there but Keegan circles away.
Keegan clinches up against the cage.
Acton lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton wants to stall.
Acton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Keegan regains guard immediately.
Keegan has a closed guard, preventing Acton from standing up.
Keegan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Acton is controlling him.
Acton stands up and waves to Keegan to follow him.
Acton forces Keegan back against the cage and clinches.
Keegan jumps guard but Acton stands there with Keegan around his waist. Keegan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acton lands an elbow inside.
Acton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Keegan takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougie Acton dominated that 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.
Acton tries to clinch up.
Acton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keegan counters by moving into the clinch.
Acton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Acton scores a nice knee to the body.
Acton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keegan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Acton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Acton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keegan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazar Keegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keegan takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Tazar Keegan has been cut.
Acton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Keegan regains guard immediately.
Keegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Acton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acton tries to clinch there but Keegan circles away.
Dougie Acton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acton darts in trying to clinch
and Keegan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Acton's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton is working an open guard so Keegan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Keegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Acton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Acton as he avoids it easily.
Acton tries to clinch up but Keegan circles away and keeps his distance.
Keegan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keegan gets the takedown into side control.
Dougie Acton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keegan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keegan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Acton darts in and clinches Keegan up against the cage.
Keegan wants the takedown. Acton is fighting it off but Keegan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Acton's guard against the cage.
Acton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton keeping full guard, as Keegan tries to pass.
Acton is looking to stand up but Keegan isn't so interested in that idea.
Keegan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Acton wants to stand and escape but Keegan is having none of it.
Keegan working some strikes from top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Keegan tries to clinch up.
Keegan wants to clinch up but Acton keeps it at a distance.
Tazar Keegan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Acton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Acton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keegan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Keegan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keegan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Acton counters by moving into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Acton.
Keegan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Acton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Acton lands a takedown into guard.
Keegan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Acton wants to stand and escape but instead Keegan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Keegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Acton is retaining full guard.
Keegan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Keegan prevents Acton from getting back to his feet.
Acton pushes Keegan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Keegan throws a right hand that Acton ducks under and follows up with a left that Acton also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keegan is controlling him.
Keegan throws a strike but Acton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Keegan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Acton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Acton rushes Keegan and presses him up against the cage.
Keegan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Keegan goes for a takedown attempt but Acton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keegan. Keegan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tazar Keegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tazar Keegan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Acton tries to clinch up
and Keegan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Acton wants to get back to his feet.
Keegan drops an elbow to the side of Acton's head.
Keegan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Acton doesn't manage to clinch there - Keegan circles away.
Keegan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Acton stuffs the takedown.
Keegan tries to clinch
and Acton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acton lands a knee to the body.
Acton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keegan's defenses.
Keegan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Acton scores a nice knee to the body.
Acton stops a takedown attempt from Keegan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazar Keegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton lands a damaging elbow.
Acton lands an elbow just above Keegan 's eye.
Acton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Acton lands with a light punch inside.
Acton stops a takedown attempt from Keegan.
Acton crunches a lovely knee into Keegan's ribcage.
Acton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Acton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Keegan is working for takedown but Acton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Acton.
Keegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keegan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Acton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Keegan tries to score a body lock takedown but Acton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Acton lands a takedown into guard.
Keegan trying to strike off his back.
Acton gets to his feet - Keegan follows without any prompting.
Decent striking displayed by Acton there.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Acton as he avoids it easily.
Acton stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton clinches up with Keegan and pushes him back against the cage.
Acton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keegan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Acton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Acton is looking to clinch but Keegan is avoiding it.
Acton wants to clinch.
Keegan misses with a two punch combination.
Keegan wants to clinch
and Acton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Acton.
Acton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Keegan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Acton prevents Keegan from improving his position.
Keegan pushes Acton off looking to stand but Acton dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan missing with punches from the bottom.
Keegan is trying to stand up here but Acton is controlling him well.
Keegan is pressing down on Acton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keegan trying to keep a closed guard but Acton is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Acton doesn't manage to clinch there - Keegan circles away.
Acton defending well as Keegan loads up on a big left hand.
Keegan keeps the fight on the outside.
Acton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Keegan throws a right hand that Acton ducks under and follows up with a left that Acton also avoids with ease.
Keegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Acton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keegan fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Keegan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Keegan keeps the fight on the outside.
Keegan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Acton prevents Keegan from moving into mount.
Keegan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Acton on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Keegan trying to control the position but Acton is working away.
Acton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Keegan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Keegan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Acton to see if he's OK.
Keegan decides to stand back up.
Acton tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keegan misses with a double jab
and Acton counters with a one-two to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Keegan.
Acton wants to get back to his feet but Keegan drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tazar Keegan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tazar Keegan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Acton is looking to clinch.
Acton has Keegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Acton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keegan.
Acton lands a knee to the body.
Acton lands a nice knee to the body.
Acton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Keegan is pushing Acton's head away, looking to escape. Acton manages to hold on to the position though.
Acton stands up and beckons Keegan to his feet.
Acton clinches.
Acton lands an elbow that stopped Keegan in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Acton scores with a nice short uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Acton slowing the pace effectively.
Acton lands with a left to the head.
Acton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Acton taking a breather.
Dougie Acton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Acton tightens his grip and picks Keegan up, before dumping him to the ground. Keegan manages to land in guard.
Acton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keegan is proving hard to escape from.
Acton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keegan gets the takedown into side control.
Acton is pushing Keegan's head away, looking to escape. Keegan manages to hold on to the position though.
Keegan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Keegan scores with punches from side control.
Keegan cracks Acton with a big elbow.
Keegan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Acton swats away the attempt to clinch by Keegan.
Acton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keegan. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Acton is pressed up against the cage. Keegan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Acton down to the mat. Acton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Keegan throws a head kick that misses
and Acton moves into the clinch.
Acton is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Acton.
Acton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Acton just leaning against Keegan, taking a breather.
Keegan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Acton just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazar Keegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Keegan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Acton wants to stand but Keegan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Keegan pushes Acton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keegan backs up against the cage.
Acton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keegan lands with a nice combination. Acton backs away looking to recover.
Keegan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acton counters by moving into the clinch.
Keegan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Keegan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Acton pulls guard.
Keegan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keegan keeps the fight on the outside.
Acton has closed the distance and engaged Keegan in a clinch.
Keegan is trying to drag Acton to the mat but Acton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Acton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Acton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Acton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keegan wants a takedown.
Keegan drags the fight down to the ground.
Keegan pushes Acton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Acton tries to clinch but Keegan moves out of range.
Acton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Acton tries to clinch there but Keegan circles away.
Acton tries to clinch up.
Acton clinches but Keegan breaks the clinch
so Keegan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Keegan lands a with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Acton looks to clinch
and Keegan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keegan lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dougie Acton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tazar Keegan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Keegan misses with a wild body shot.
Keegan throws a right and a left that Acton avoids nicely.
Acton takes the fight into the clinch.
Acton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Acton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Acton pulls guard.
Acton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan with a nice head shot there.
Acton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keegan is controlling him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Keegan stands up from Acton's guard - Keegan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Acton wants to clinch but Keegan slips to the side
and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Acton won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton pushes Keegan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Keegan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Acton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Keegan scores with punches from side control.
Keegan grinds an elbow into Acton's temple.
Acton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Acton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Keegan is controlling him well.
Keegan landing a few strikes.
Keegan looks up at the clock and then as Acton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Keegan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Acton tries to clinch
and Keegan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Acton!
Keegan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Acton is trying to stand.
Keegan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Keegan.
Keegan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Acton is in a horrible position here. Keegan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Acton is trying to stand.
Keegan is landing with some decent strikes but Acton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Acton somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Acton darts in trying to clinch
and Keegan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keegan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acton is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Keegan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Acton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Acton lands a knee to the body.
Keegan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Acton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Keegan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Acton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tazar Keegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keegan's head.
Nice sprawl there from Acton as Keegan shoots in.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Keegan raining down shots from the mount!
Keegan cracks Acton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Keegan lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Acton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Keegan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Acton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Keegan dominating with strikes here.
Acton bucks up and throws Keegan to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Acton moves into range and clinches up with Keegan.
Acton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Acton gets underhooks to prevent Keegan's takedown attempt.
Keegan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Acton prevents it.
Acton scores with a shot to the side of Keegan's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keegan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Acton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Acton goes for a takedown attempt but Keegan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Acton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tazar Keegan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keegan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:47
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tazar Keegan!
Tazar Keegan retains his heavyweight title!
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