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King of the Ring Finals! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Shalbek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lev Melnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Melnikov's choice of entrance music: Korn - Freak on a Leash. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Shalbek!
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, Lev Melnikov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melnikov misses with a double jab.
Melnikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Melnikov misses.
Shalbek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melnikov.
Shalbek clinches up with Melnikov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shalbek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalbek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Melnikov tries to break the clinch but Shalbek is controlling the position.
Shalbek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shalbek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shalbek dodges the punch combination from Melnikov.
Nice combo by Melnikov! Oh, that's hurt him - Shalbek falls to the canvas and Melnikov follows him into side control.
Shalbek is rocked!
It looks like Vladimir Shalbek has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Oh Shalbek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shalbek is looking to regain half guard here but Melnikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Shalbek seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melnikov wants to stand but Shalbek is controlling his arm.
Shalbek is looking to reverse the position.
Melnikov prevents Shalbek from escaping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shalbek gets back to half guard.
Melnikov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shalbek is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Melnikov misses with a looping left.
Melnikov throws a hook but Shalbek avoids it easily.
Shalbek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shalbek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melnikov misses with a few strikes there.
Melnikov looks gassed!
Melnikov tries to clinch
and Shalbek counters with a takedown into side control.
Shalbek decides to stand up, so the ref orders Melnikov to his feet.
Melnikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shalbek moves into range and clinches up with Melnikov.
Shalbek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Melnikov does no damage.
Shalbek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shalbek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shalbek rushes Melnikov and presses him up against the ropes.
Shalbek lands a nice knee to the body.
Shalbek tries to land a knee to the head but Melnikov blocks with his arms.
Shalbek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shalbek lands a nice elbow.
Shalbek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shalbek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shalbek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shalbek counters with a single leg into guard. Melnikov didn't expect that.
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!
Shalbek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalbek stops Melnikov from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shalbek wants to pass the guard but Melnikov is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Shalbek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Shalbek's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shalbek connects with a high kick.
Melnikov lands a left and a right that sends Shalbek crashing to the canvas! Melnikov dives into mount looking to finish!
Melnikov trying to control but Shalbek is having none of it.
Shalbek working to try and regain half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shalbek here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shalbek wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melnikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalbek is looking to escape.
Shalbek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Melnikov trying to control but Shalbek is having none of it.
Shalbek is desperately trying to improve his position but Melnikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Melnikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalbek is looking to escape.
Melnikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shalbek kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shalbek is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Melnikov content just to control the position here.
Shalbek tries to reverse the position but Melnikov maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalbek tries to hold on but Melnikov pushes him away.
Melnikov trying to control but Shalbek is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lev Melnikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Shalbek's cut.
That's time! Shalbek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Melnikov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Shalbek.
Melnikov misses with a combination
and Shalbek counters by clinching up.
Melnikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shalbek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Shalbek.
Shalbek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shalbek forces Melnikov back against the ropes and clinches.
Shalbek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lev Melnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Melnikov.
Shalbek has closed the distance and engaged Melnikov in a clinch.
Shalbek slowing the pace effectively.
Shalbek scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalbek lands an elbow just above Melnikov 's eye.
It looks like Lev Melnikov has been cut.
Shalbek manages to break the clinch.
Melnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shalbek manages to avoid it.
Shalbek lands a with a good body shot.
Melnikov misses with a looping left.
Shalbek keeps Melnikov at a distance using the push kick.
Shalbek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shalbek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shalbek clinches up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalbek lands an elbow inside that Melnikov shrugs off.
Shalbek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Melnikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Melnikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melnikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shalbek counters with a right hand to the body.
Shalbek clinches up against the ropes.
Shalbek breaks from the clinch.
Melnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Melnikov is trying to break free.
Shalbek is working for takedown but Melnikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Shalbek throws an elbow but misses.
Shalbek can't break the clinch.
Melnikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Melnikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shalbek trying to land knees to the body.
Melnikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Shalbek won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melnikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Shalbek has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shalbek.
Melnikov prevents Shalbek from breaking the clinch.
Melnikov is trying to break the clinch but Shalbek has him pressed against the ropes.
Melnikov has had enough of the clinch but Shalbek keeps him there for the moment.
Shalbek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shalbek slips a jab and a cross from Melnikov.
Melnikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shalbek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melnikov misses with a combination
and Shalbek counters with a left to the body.
Shalbek walks into a straight right hand from Melnikov.
Shalbek forces Melnikov back against the ropes and clinches.
Shalbek manages to break the 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.
Melnikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shalbek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shalbek lands a jab to Melnikov's midsection.
Shalbek takes a swing at Melnikov's ribcage but misses.
Melnikov looks to land a combination. Shalbek sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Melnikov misses with a combination
and Shalbek counters with a nice double leg into side control. Melnikov won't be happy with that.
Melnikov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shalbek.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melnikov is not content to let Shalbek control the position.
Shalbek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Shalbek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shalbek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Shalbek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ange fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Mcloed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ange fili had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ange fili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conner Mcloed!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcloed moves in looking to clinch but fili pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Mcloed or perhaps it was just good defense by fili which made him look bad.
Mcloed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcloed wants to clinch up but fili keeps it at a distance.
Mcloed avoids a kick to the body.
Mcloed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mcloed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed fili's head.
fili has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcloed is working away from the top position though.
fili wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcloed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. fili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcloed.
fili trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
fili is looking to control Mcloed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can fili avoid being mounted?
Mcloed misses with a head shot. fili uses the momentum to regain guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcloed tries to close the distance and clinch but fili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
fili tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mcloed counters by clinching up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mcloed tries to land knees in the clinch but fili avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mcloed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
fili wants to clinch but Mcloed slips to the side
and Mcloed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcloed.
fili tries to pull guard but Mcloed holds him up against the ropes and eventually fili drops back down to his feet.
Mcloed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but fili blocks it with crossed arms.
fili looking for a takedown.
fili takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like ange fili has been cut.
fili is breathing heavily.
Mcloed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from fili.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ange fili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcloed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Mcloed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
fili is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mcloed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcloed successfully pulls guard.
Mcloed working a defensive guard here.
Mcloed doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
fili wants to control from the top but Mcloed keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcloed trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
fili preventing the sweep.
Mcloed wants to improve his position but instead fili has moved into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcloed trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
fili frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
fili wants to control the pace but Mcloed is squirming around nicely.
Mcloed sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
fili is taking a breather. Mcloed 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.
fili stops Mcloed from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcloed wants to get back to full guard.
Mcloed trying to get back to full guard but fili takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mcloed tries to hold on but fili postures up.
fili works his way to his opponent's back.
fili looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
fili is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mcloed is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). ange fili!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaka Mababa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mababa's entrance music is Street Fighting Man. A fine choice. Emelianenko has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fedor Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chaka Mababa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mababa as he avoids it easily.
Chaka Mababa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Mababa shows good takedown defense.
Mababa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Mababa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mababa connects with a nice cross there... Emelianenko is looking wobbly and Mababa recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Emelianenko to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Mababa jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chaka Mababa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dostoevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott McDanial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDanial is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Goldberg Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dostoevsky!
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, Scott McDanial!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostoevsky ducks under a wild hook from McDanial.
Dostoevsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McDanial tries to lock up and control but Dostoevsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDanial can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDanial is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dostoevsky has control of McDanial's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McDanial regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McDanial is squirming around, avoiding Dostoevsky's attempts to control the action.
Dostoevsky takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Dostoevsky throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dostoevsky has got one arm under McDanial's chin. This could be trouble... McDanial trying to control the other hand but Dostoevsky gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, McDanial has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Dostoevsky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Uaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uaz comes to the ring accompanied by Velvet Revolver - Psycho Killer. Igor Uaz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Uaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dante Fuego!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Fuego.
Uaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuego as he avoids it easily.
Uaz tries for a takedown but Fuego sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fuego sizes up Uaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uaz. That's going to slow Fuego down.
Fuego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Uaz is breathing heavily.
Fuego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fuego utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uaz trying to control but Fuego is working from the bottom.
Fuego wants to stand but Uaz is controlling the position.
Uaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuego's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fuego duly obliges.
Fuego gets a clinch.
Uaz tries for a takedown but Fuego manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Uaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuego wants to get back to striking at distance but Uaz won't allow it.
Fuego wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uaz has him pressed against the ropes.
Fuego wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uaz has him pressed against the ropes.
Fuego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Uaz with that takedown attempt.
Fuego throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uaz's waist but Uaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fuego off to one side.
Fuego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uaz is rocked!
Uaz tries to keep at a distance but Fuego has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuego can't break the clinch.
Fuego manages to break the clinch.
Uaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Uaz wants to clinch but Fuego slips to the side
and Fuego counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Uaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuego takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Fuego shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Uaz can't escape the position.
Fuego looking to control but Uaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Uaz 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.
Uaz can't escape the position.
Fuego wants to control the pace but Uaz is squirming around nicely.
Uaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fuego looking to control but Uaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uaz can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uaz tries to hold on but Fuego postures up.
Uaz working to try and regain half guard.
Uaz tries to lock up and control but Fuego gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Uaz is working to get back to half guard.
Uaz throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Uaz tries to reverse the position but Fuego maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fuego tries to control but Uaz wriggling away.
Uaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uaz tries to lock up and control but Fuego gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fuego tries to control but Uaz wriggling away.
Uaz is looking to get to half guard.
Uaz wants to hold on but Fuego pushes him away.
Fuego tries to control but Uaz wriggling away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Fuego has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Fuego dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fuego will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uaz tries to clinch up
and Fuego counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Fuego.
Uaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Uaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fuego counters with a head kick. That will keep Uaz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fuego Rushes Uaz and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Uaz is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Fuego Piles on the pressure and Uaz crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Fuego!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderlei Noguieranenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mountin Yoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderlei Noguieranenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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273 lbs
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262 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderlei Noguieranenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mountin Yoo!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noguieranenko tries to bum rush Yoo with a series of wild strikes but Yoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noguieranenko throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Yoo crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderlei Noguieranenko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zo Hyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarek Dobromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarek Dobromir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zo Hyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarek Dobromir!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobromir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hyde tries to roll over but Dobromir keeps him under control.
Hyde has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dobromir is working away from the top position though.
Dobromir wants to work for an arm triangle but Hyde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hyde is defending against the submission attempts here by Dobromir.
Dobromir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hyde is looking to improve his position.
Hyde is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobromir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hyde defends it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hyde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dobromir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dobromir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hyde tries to avoid it but Dobromir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hyde to the ground. Hyde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dobromir looks for a takedown but Hyde sprawls well.
Zo Hyde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarek Dobromir.
Hyde misses with a series of wild punches.
Hyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hyde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hyde swinging wilding here.
Hyde misses with a looping left.
Hyde shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dobromir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dobromir.
Dobromir prevents Hyde from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hyde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dobromir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dobromir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dobromir looks gassed!
Dobromir 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.
Hyde is looking to stand up but Dobromir isn't so interested in that idea.
Dobromir wants to pass the guard but Hyde is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dobromir postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hyde misses with a combination
and Dobromir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hyde won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde is trying to get back to his feet.
Dobromir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hyde, who protects the arm well.
Dobromir trying to control the position but Hyde is working away.
Dobromir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hyde pushes Dobromir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dobromir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dobromir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hyde, who protects the arm well.
Hyde wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Dobromir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hyde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dobromir tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hyde shoots in and bounces Dobromir off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Hyde wants to stand and escape but instead Dobromir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarek Dobromir 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.
Hyde gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Dobromir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dobromir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dobromir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dobromir is fighting to break Hyde's control of his arms but Hyde is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hyde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hyde is working hard here to advance position.
Hyde keeping full guard, as Dobromir tries to pass.
Hyde keeping moving, preventing Dobromir from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dobromir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hyde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobromir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dobromir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dobromir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dobromir has his takedown stuffed
and Hyde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hyde slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dobromir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hyde trying to control the action but Dobromir is working from the bottom.
Dobromir regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobromir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.
Hyde wants to take a breather but Dobromir is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dobromir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dobromir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dobromir uses his free foot to push down on Hyde's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hyde.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hyde is trying to escape the mount but Dobromir keeps good control and instead manages to take Hyde's back.
Dobromir trying to control momentarily.
Dobromir tightening his grip on Hyde, looking for the choke.
Hyde is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dobromir gets his way!
Hyde trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dobromir.
Hyde is trying to get back to his feet but Dobromir has full control of the position and if anything, Hyde has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dobromir looking for the RNC.
Dobromir is looking for a choke. Hyde gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hyde manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarek Dobromir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hyde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dobromir looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hyde is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dobromir trying to move into half guard but instead Hyde has managed to sweep!
Dobromir wants to sweep but no luck.
Dobromir working for a triangle but Hyde defends it easily.
Dobromir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hyde's guard.
Hyde keeping moving, preventing Dobromir from controlling successfully.
Hyde has his feet on Dobromir's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobromir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyde counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dobromir's guard now.
Dobromir keeping moving, preventing Hyde from controlling successfully.
Hyde tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobromir is retaining full guard.
Dobromir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hyde gets to his feet - Dobromir follows without any prompting.
Dobromir misses with a takedown
and Hyde counters with a single leg into guard. Dobromir didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyde wants to stand but Dobromir is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hyde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hyde controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hyde trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobromir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hyde stands and throws Dobromir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dobromir is trying to control Hyde's posture but Hyde avoids it.
Hyde is looking to take a break and control but Dobromir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hyde's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dobromir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dobromir.
Dobromir is trying to control the position but Hyde postures up.
Hyde trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dobromir's guard.
Hyde trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobromir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Dobromir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zo Hyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyde tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobromir is retaining full guard.
Hyde preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dobromir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dobromir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hyde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dobromir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hyde has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jarek Dobromir 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.
Dobromir working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zo Hyde.
I think Dobromir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarek Dobromir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnstone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hardrock Hallelujah by Lordi. Karelin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Russian National Anthem. Hank Johnstone had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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272 lbs
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265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hank Johnstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin slips a jab and a cross from Johnstone.
A swing and a miss from Johnstone.
Johnstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
A combination from Johnstone does no damage.
Hank Johnstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnstone takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Johnstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnstone misses with a few strikes there.
Karelin shoots in but Johnstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karelin avoids the body shot from Johnstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnstone tries to keep at a distance but Karelin has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Karelin to work.
Karelin is working Johnstone over against the ropes.
Karelin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnstone.
Karelin moves out of range of the body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Alex Karelin has been cut.
Karelin dodges the punch combination from Johnstone.
Johnstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Johnstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnstone swivels and escapes.
Johnstone is looking to wear down Karelin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnstone looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Johnstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin.
Johnstone misses with a wild body shot.
Johnstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Johnstone throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hank Johnstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karelin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnstone throws a hook but Karelin avoids it easily.
Johnstone lands a jab to Karelin's midsection.
Karelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnstone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnstone throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range.
Johnstone throws a body punch but Karelin moves out of range.
Johnstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnstone.
Johnstone thows a body shot but no joy.
Karelin gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnstone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karelin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnstone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnstone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karelin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Johnstone trying to control but Karelin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnstone tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnstone looks to land a combination but Karelin avoids it well.
A jab from Johnstone misses.
Karelin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnstone tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
It looks like Karelin is going to stand back up.
Johnstone tries to kick Karelin off but Karelin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Johnstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Karelin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Johnstone throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnstone in the body.
Johnstone swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Johnstone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karelin shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnstone sprawls well. He's pushed Karelin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Johnstone misses.
Johnstone tries to bum rush Karelin with a series of wild strikes but Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnstone misses with a body shot.
Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnstone throws a nice looking combination but Karelin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karelin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnstone.
Johnstone misses with a straight left.
Johnstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnstone throws a shot to the body.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Johnstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hank Johnstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Karelin drops his hands momentarily and Johnstone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin shoots for a takedown but Johnstone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Johnstone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karelin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hank Johnstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnstone tries to avoid it but Karelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnstone to the ground. Johnstone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hank Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Karelin.
A shot to de liver by Johnstone. Beautiful body shot.
Johnstone misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karelin.
Johnstone misses the shot to the body.
Johnstone misses with a body shot.
Johnstone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnstone looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely.
Johnstone misses with a wild body shot.
Johnstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
Karelin moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karelin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Johnstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnstone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnstone working a defensive guard here.
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.
Johnstone has his foot on Karelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karelin works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin won't allow Johnstone to sweep him here.
Johnstone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karelin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karelin has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Johnstone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Karelin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnstone lands a right hook to the body.
Johnstone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karelin's head backwards.
That has opened up Alex Karelin's cut even more.
Karelin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnstone tests Karelin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karelin dodges the punch combination from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karelin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnstone throws a one two combo.
The cut above Alex Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnstone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone misses with a body shot.
Johnstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Karelin throws a series of punches but Johnstone moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Johnstone. No joy for Karelin on that attempt.
Johnstone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnstone waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Karelin.
Johnstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karelin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnstone!
Johnstone tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnstone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karelin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnstone regains half guard.
Karelin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnstone wants to get back to full guard.
Johnstone actively working from the bottom here.
Johnstone is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnstone avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin passes to full mount!
Johnstone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Karelin is tying to control. Johnstone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnstone wants to get back to his feet.
Johnstone is pressing down on Karelin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnstone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin postures up.
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Johnstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnstone, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Johnstone!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lenerd Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zakhar Zbruyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lenerd Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zakhar Zbruyev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zbruyev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zbruyev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zbruyev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zbruyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Zbruyev pushes his legs off easily.
Zbruyev 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.
Zbruyev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zbruyev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zbruyev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Zbruyev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zbruyev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zbruyev 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.
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Zbruyev pushes his legs off easily.
Zbruyev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zbruyev drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Zbruyev off! Zbruyev jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
Zbruyev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zbruyev postures up.
Lawrence has his foot on Zbruyev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zbruyev works his way back into a safe position though.
Zbruyev 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.
Lawrence is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zbruyev has his hands clasped together but Lawrence extends an breaks Zbruyev's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lawrence.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenerd Lawrence!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sing Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the ring accompanied by Prince Ali - Reprise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sing Ali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thiago Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mendes is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendes looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
Mendes moves in looking to clinch but Ali pushes him off.
A cross from Ali lands.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Ali.
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ali stuns Mendes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mendes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Mendes persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendes gets a clinch.
Mendes is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali is trying to break free.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Ali is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ali can't break the clinch.
Mendes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sing Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Mendes.
Ali wants to get back to striking at distance but Mendes won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes can't get the takedown.
Ali is looking to break free of the clinch but Mendes has double underhooks.
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Ali.
Mendes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mendes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ali tries to avoid it but Mendes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ali to the ground. Ali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thiago Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes looks gassed!
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ali drops Mendes with a nice combination! Ali dives into Mendes's guard, looking to finish!
Mendes is rocked!
Ali is stalling in the full guard.
Mendes is still in real trouble! Can Ali finish him?
Ali's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ali throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendes seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Ali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ali sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
Ali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ali scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
Ali is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ali looking to pass the guard.
Ali is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Ali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Mendes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ali escapes and throws Mendes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ali takes a little break here. Mendes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sing Ali just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mendes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ali throws out a powerful jab.
Ali cracks Mendes with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sing Ali dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mendes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mendes is rocked!
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendes seems to have recovered his senses.
A left and a right from Ali both land. Nice combination.
Ali moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mendes goes down! Can Ali finish him!?
Ali stays in close to Mendes's body and controls the position.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Ali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ali connects with a couple of short punches.
Ali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Ali controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali forces his way into half guard.
Mendes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ali.
Ali sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mendes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ali scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ali stalling.
Ali frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ali controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ali.
Ali controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mendes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ali looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sing Ali just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ali goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mendes looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Ali lands with a shot to the body.
Ali cracks Mendes with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ali tests Mendes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Mendes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sing Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Ali.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ali connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Mendes! He's out on his feet! Ali rushes in and drops Mendes with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sing Ali!
Sing Ali retains his bantamweight title!
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