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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zanch Boz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dave schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dave schneider will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zanch Boz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, dave schneider!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boz.
schneider is looking for a sweep.
Boz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt schneider will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
schneider regains half guard.
Boz is pressing down on schneider's thigh, looking to free his foot. schneider is holding on for now.
Boz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
schneider trying to hold on to Boz's head to control him but Boz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
schneider is staying active underneath Boz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boz drops an elbow to the side of schneider's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
schneider works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boz is looking to advance position but schneider has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
schneider has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boz's face.
schneider wants to finish this one by submission but Boz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from schneider.
schneider connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
schneider trying to control but Boz is having none of it.
Boz tries to hold on but schneider postures up.
schneider stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
schneider shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boz is breathing heavily.
schneider is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time schneider.
schneider seems to be working for a kimura but Boz defends the submission attempt.
Boz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boz wants to sweep here but schneider controlling him for the moment.
Boz working a defensive guard but schneider passes into half guard.
schneider is trying to control the action in half guard but Boz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boz trying to control here.
schneider is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time schneider.
schneider is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boz sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Boz is looking to control schneider's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boz avoid being mounted?
schneider trying to control from half guard but Boz is working away.
schneider is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boz is just riding it out for now. schneider eventually gives up the hold.
schneider is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dave schneider dominated that round.
That's time! Boz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boz lands with a thumping leg kick.
schneider tries for a takedown but Boz circles away easily
and Boz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
schneider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boz.
schneider slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
schneider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boz trying to control but schneider is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
schneider kicks Boz off and gets to his feet.
schneider doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boz counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
schneider is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
schneider is looking for a sweep.
schneider is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boz tries to move to full mount but schneider actually manages to regain half guard.
Boz wants to pass to mount but schneider is defending the position.
Boz is looking to take a break and control but schneider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
schneider is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boz's back!
dave schneider has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
schneider takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Boz manages to reverse the position and now he's in schneider's guard. Nice work there by Boz.
Boz trying to control but schneider is working from the bottom.
schneider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
schneider isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boz stacks schneider on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boz!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
schneider manages to get back to half guard.
Boz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
schneider gets full guard.
schneider isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boz stacks schneider on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boz!
Boz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
schneider is looking to reverse the 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.
schneider is trying to control Boz's posture but Boz avoids it.
schneider sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
schneider gets back to half guard.
Boz wants to take a breather but schneider is having none of it.
schneider trying to control but Boz postures up.
schneider avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zanch Boz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Boz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boz is trying to control the action in half guard but schneider is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boz wants to stand up but schneider is controlling the position.
schneider actively working from the bottom here.
Boz is tying to control. schneider wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
schneider is looking to control Boz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can schneider avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
schneider slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boz thows a big elbow that misses.
schneider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boz advances to half guard.
schneider gets back to full guard.
schneider working a defensive guard but Boz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boz stands up and beckons schneider to his feet.
schneider misses with a takedown attempt
and Boz counters with a nice double leg into side control. schneider won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boz tries to stand but schneider is controlling his head.
Boz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by schneider, who protects the arm well.
Boz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
schneider tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
schneider is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
schneider is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
schneider is positioning himself well to prevent Boz advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boz is keen to just control but schneider is a slippery customer.
schneider keeps control of the position for the meantime.
schneider is pressing down on Boz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boz looking to pass the guard.
Boz thows a big elbow that misses.
schneider has his feet on Boz's thighs here. He's pushed Boz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Boz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). dave schneider!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Karchinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daichi Killimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Karchinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daichi Killimo's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ken Karchinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daichi Killimo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killimo shoots in but no luck this time.
Karchinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karchinski is pressed up against the cage. Killimo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karchinski down to the mat. Karchinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karchinski jabs at Killimo's body.
Killimo looks gassed!
Karchinski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Karchinski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Karchinski.
Karchinski misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Karchinski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Karchinski breaks from Killimo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Killimo is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karchinski is looking to stand but Karchinski has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Karchinski wants to control the pace but Killimo is squirming around nicely.
Killimo tries to reverse the position but Karchinski maintains control.
Karchinski looking to control but Killimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Killimo is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Karchinski wants to control the pace but Killimo is squirming around nicely.
Killimo is looking to get to half guard.
Karchinski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Killimo hang on?
Killimo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karchinski looking to control but Killimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Killimo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karchinski looking to control but Killimo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killimo working to try and regain half guard.
Karchinski controlling from mount.
Killimo is looking to improve his position but Karchinski isn't that keen on the idea.
Karchinski landing shots from mount.
Karchinski landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karchinski trying to control but Killimo is having none of it.
Killimo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karchinski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Killimo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Killimo is squirming around, avoiding Karchinski's attempts to control the action.
Karchinski is looking to stand but Karchinski has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killimo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Karchinski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Killimo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karchinski.
Killimo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karchinski counters with a right hand to the body.
Karchinski takes a swing at Killimo's ribcage but misses.
Daichi Killimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killimo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karchinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karchinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killimo backwards.
Killimo takes a shot to the head.
Karchinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karchinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Karchinski.
A short right from Karchinski on the inside.
Karchinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karchinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Karchinski.
Karchinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karchinski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killimo.
Karchinski with a knee to the head.
Karchinski has hold of one of Killimo's legs. Killimo is fighting the takedown attempt but Karchinski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Karchinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karchinski wants to stand but Killimo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Karchinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karchinski lands a couple of digs.
Killimo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Killimo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killimo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killimo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karchinski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killimo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karchinski is one step ahead there.
Killimo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Killimo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Karchinski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Killimo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Karchinski's back instead.
Karchinski trying to get back to his feet but Killimo is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karchinski 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 Killimo gets his way!
Karchinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Killimo on the ground.
Karchinski is trying to get back to his feet but Killimo has full control of the position and if anything, Karchinski has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Killimo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Karchinski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Killimo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karchinski showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karchinski preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Killimo.
Killimo is looking for the choke from the back position but Karchinski is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killimo 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, Karchinski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Killimo looking to break Karchinski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Karchinski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Killimo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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 Ken Karchinski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Killimo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karchinski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karchinski cracks a nice hook into Killimo's ribs.
Karchinski lands a with a good body shot.
Killimo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karchinski scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karchinski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killimo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Killimo is looking for a sweep.
Karchinski is looking to take a break and control but Killimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karchinski wants to stand but Killimo is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killimo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Killimo wants to get back to full guard.
Killimo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karchinski prevents Killimo from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karchinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killimo tries for a takedown but Karchinski circles away easily
and Karchinski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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.
Killimo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karchinski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ken Karchinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daichi Killimo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karchinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karchinski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Killimo up against the cage.
Karchinski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Killimo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karchinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Karchinski.
A short right from Karchinski on the inside.
Karchinski lands a nice elbow.
Killimo takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karchinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killimo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karchinski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killimo has had enough of the clinch but Karchinski keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Karchinski.
Killimo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karchinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Killimo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Karchinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Karchinski takes a swing at Killimo's ribcage but misses.
Daichi Killimo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karchinski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ken Karchinski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killimo is looking for a triangle here but Karchinski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Killimo wants to control but Karchinski postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killimo tries to improve position but can't.
Killimo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Karchinski lands a slapping body shot.
Killimo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Killimo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ken Karchinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karchinski tries to buck Killimo off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Karchinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karchinski 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Karchinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen Little Red Rooster by Rolling Stones as his entrance music. Jack Savage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 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 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, Rico Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Savage!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
Swagger wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.
Savage wants to clinch but Swagger slips to the side
and Swagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage wants to clinch
and Swagger counters with a series of strikes. Savage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swagger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savage misses with a combination
and Swagger moves into the clinch.
Savage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swagger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swagger has had enough of the clinch but Savage keeps him there for the moment.
Swagger could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
Savage lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swagger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swagger counters with a one-two to the body.
Savage tries to clinch
and Swagger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Swagger from controlling successfully.
Swagger stands and throws Savage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage can't do much from the bottom here.
Swagger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savage is looking for a sweep.
Swagger wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy.
Savage is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swagger trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Swagger landing strikes from the mount and Savage is in trouble!
Savage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage looks gassed!
Savage is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The referee warns Savage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Swagger stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Savage tries to clinch
and Swagger counters by moving into the clinch.
Swagger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Savage is trying to control the position but Swagger postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savage's guard.
Savage has hold of Swagger's hands but Swagger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Swagger is tying to control. Savage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swagger winds up and cracks Savage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Swagger is thwarting Savage's attempts to control the position.
Savage is in trouble now - Swagger has advanced to mount!
Swagger looking to control but Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savage is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Savage is squirming around, avoiding Swagger's attempts to control the action.
Swagger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Savage looks a forlorn figure.
Swagger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Swagger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Savage turns into him and now he's in Swagger's guard.
Savage preventing the sweep.
Savage wants to get up but he can't break Swagger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Swagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swagger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Savage!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage is in a horrible position here. Swagger smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Swagger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savage with a poor takedown
and Swagger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savage's guard.
Savage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swagger stands up over Savage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Swagger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Swagger trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Swagger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Savage wants to stand but Swagger is controlling the position.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swagger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Swagger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Swagger connects with a couple of short punches.
Swagger drops back looking for a leg! Savage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savage manages to kick Swagger off! Swagger jumps back into Savage's guard.
Savage wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Swagger manages to pass to side control.
Swagger stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swagger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Swagger drops an elbow to the side of Savage's head.
Swagger is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Savage is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Swagger!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Volkanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Volkanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Brown!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Volkanov persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Volkanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brown tries for a kimura but Volkanov is defending well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Volkanov is defending well.
Volkanov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Volkanov is trying to improve his position.
Volkanov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volkanov wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanov kicks Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volkanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volkanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown thows a huge punch but Volkanov dodges it nicely.
Volkanov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Volkanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkanov managing to control the position.
Brown stops Volkanov from standing up.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volkanov managing to control the position.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanov wants to stand but Brown is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Volkanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volkanov's guard.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Volkanov wants to get back to his feet.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkanov defending well though.
Volkanov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Volkanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Volkanov wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
Volkanov stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanov is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown with a poor takedown
and Volkanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volkanov stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Volkanov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yuri Volkanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Brown.
Volkanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Volkanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to drag Volkanov to the mat but Volkanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Volkanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Volkanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura but Volkanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage.
Volkanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Volkanov tries to get out of the position.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown prevents Volkanov from standing back up.
Volkanov kicks Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Volkanov counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has his foot on Volkanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Volkanov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown working for a triangle but Volkanov defends it easily.
Brown working for a triangle but Volkanov defends it easily.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volkanov 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.
Volkanov wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volkanov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Volkanov is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Volkanov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Volkanov has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Brown!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Savelyevich Onopko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Scully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Viktor Savelyevich Onopko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Scully!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scully shoots in but Onopko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scully looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Scully won't allow Onopko to get back to his feet.
Scully postures up in Onopko's guard and throws a big left but Onopko blocks it.
Onopko wants to stand up but Scully is controlling him.
Onopko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Onopko tries to get out of the position.
Onopko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scully wants to pass the guard but Onopko is keeping the position.
Onopko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scully pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Onopko is keeping the position for now.
Onopko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scully on the ground.
Onopko wants to stand but Scully is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scully tries for a takedown but Onopko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scully misses with a takedown attempt - Onopko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Scully.
Scully misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scully slips a straight right by Onopko.
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.
Onopko throws the left hand but Scully avoids the punch easily.
Scully gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Onopko thuds his right hand into Scully's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Onopko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scully's head.
Scully closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scully lands in his opponent's guard.
Scully looks gassed!
Scully trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onopko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onopko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scully trying to control the position from guard on top but Onopko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scully is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Onopko wants to get back to his feet but Scully is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Onopko looks to land a right hand but Scully moved out of range.
Scully changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Onopko tries to avoid it but Scully manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Onopko to the ground. Onopko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scully walks into a left hand.
Onopko lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scully takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Onopko's corner calls for a 1-2. Onopko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Scully dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Scully fails with a takedown attempt.
Scully walks into a left hand.
Scully takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scully takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scully throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Onopko's waist but Onopko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scully off to one side.
Scully is breathing heavily.
Onopko missing with a left hand there. Scully was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scully.
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Scully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scully takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scully is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Onopko.
No luck for Scully with that takedown attempt.
Scully looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Onopko thows a left - swing and a miss!
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.
Scully takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Onopko jabs Scully right on the nose. Scully blinks but takes it well.
Scully with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Onopko to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Onopko finds it's target.
Onopko lands a jab to the nose.
Onopko throws a hook but Scully avoids it easily.
Onopko lands with a cross.
Scully takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Onopko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onopko misses with a looping left.
Onopko cracks Scully with a right hand to the side of the head.
Onopko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Onopko misses with an uppercut.
Scully shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Onopko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dan Scully is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scully shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Onopko as he jumps to the side.
Scully blocks a jab.
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.
Onopko loads up on a big right hand but Scully slips the punch.
Onopko jabs Scully right on the nose. Scully blinks but takes it well.
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Onopko.
Onopko lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Onopko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onopko throws the left hand but Scully avoids the punch easily.
Onopko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scully takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko dominated that second round.
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!
Onopko sizes up Scully with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scully closes the distance and clinches up with Onopko, looking for a takedown. Scully pushes Onopko against the cage but Onopko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Onopko throws a jab but it's blocked by Scully.
Onopko looks to land a left hand but Scully moved out of range nicely.
Onopko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Onopko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Onopko finds it's target.
Horrible takedown by Scully or perhaps it was just good defense by Onopko which made him look bad.
Onopko lands a head shot.
Scully takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onopko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scully on the side of the head.
Onopko loads up on a big right hand but Scully slips the punch.
Onopko lands a head shot.
Scully slips under a jab.
Onopko stuffs the takedown.
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Scully.
Onopko lands the left hand.
Onopko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scully in his tracks.
Scully has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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.
Onopko throws a jab when Scully was well out of range.
Onopko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Onopko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scully displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Onopko throws out the jab.
Onopko throws a big shot that misses.
Onopko connects with a nice looking jab.
Onopko throws a hook but Scully avoids it easily.
Scully slips under a jab.
Scully takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onopko dips to his left and cracks Scully with an uppercut!
Onopko misses the jab.
Scully shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onopko but Onopko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scully takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scully displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Onopko throws out the jab.
Scully avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Onopko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scully moves out of range as Onopko strikes.
Onopko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scully shoots in looking for a takedown. Onopko tries to sprawl out of it but Scully keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Onopko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Onopko lands with a straight right. Scully didn't see that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Onopko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scully.
Onopko misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Onopko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Savelyevich Onopko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xue Sheng James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xue Sheng James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Goode!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goode is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Goode circles away and we're back to standing.
James misses with a head kick.
Goode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Goode shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goode keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Goode to stand up.
Goode gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James preventing the sweep.
Goode wants to hit a switch here but James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Goode there!
Goode tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
Goode is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Goode regains half guard.
James is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James working Goode over with strikes.
Goode makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goode.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goode had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. James is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Goode Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take James's back instead.
Goode looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James 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 Goode gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to escape the position.
James is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Goode's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
James turns into Goode and is now in his guard.
Goode has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goode can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
James sitting and controlling from the half guard.
James prevents Goode from improving his position.
James is keen to just control but Goode is a slippery customer.
Goode wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
Goode is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
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.
James not doing much here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goode shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Xue Sheng James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Goode.
James tries to stand but Goode is controlling from the bottom.
James preventing the sweep.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xue Sheng James dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goode but Goode pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goode will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James fails to land the takedown.
Goode closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goode lands in his opponent's guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Goode from controlling successfully.
Goode won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Goode slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goode is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xue Sheng James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is defending against the submission attempts here by Goode.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goode is working away from the top position though.
James is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goode's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goode's back!
James punishes Goode with strikes from the back mount.
Goode looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
James scores with punches from the back.
James is trying to stick to Goode's back but Goode is turning into James. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in James's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goode.
Goode stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Goode drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Goode off! Goode jumps back into James's guard.
James wants to stand and escape but Goode is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goode shoots and misses
and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Goode!
James lands a nice shot to the head.
Goode is trying desperately to improve position.
Goode 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.
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goode moves into full guard.
James decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode throws a head kick that misses.
Goode misses with a head kick.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
Goode tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goode tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Goode drops back down to his feet.
Xue Sheng James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Goode.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goode tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
Goode tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James wants a takedown.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goode is keeping busy.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goode gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Goode will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
James moves into the clinch.
Goode drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
James rushes Goode and presses him up against the cage.
James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
James lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James breaks from the clinch.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goode counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goode.
Goode is trying to drag James to the mat but James just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goode tries to score a body lock takedown but James shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xue Sheng James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Goode.
James has clasped his hands together around Goode's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Goode's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James gets to mount! Goode was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Goode is desperately trying to improve his position but James has a good base and remains in mount.
James controlling from mount.
Goode regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Goode is doing well to control the position and prevent James from advancing to side control.
Goode won't allow James to pass to mount.
James prevents Goode from improving his position.
Goode slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James throwing strikes but missing.
Goode is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James postures up in Goode's guard and throws a big left but Goode blocks it.
Goode manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
Goode postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! James is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Goode, into his guard.
Goode looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode wants to hit a switch here but James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Goode there!
Goode is in all sorts of trouble here.
James with the ground and pound from mount.
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 Xue Sheng James.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xue Sheng James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Ernst has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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138 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Kelly!
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, Carl Ernst!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly throws a series of punches but Ernst moves out of range.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Ernst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Kelly.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Ernst bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carl Ernst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ernst shoots for a double leg takedown but Kelly sprawls well. He's pushed Ernst's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ernst decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kelly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ernst is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ernst working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ernst connects with a nice short shot to Kelly's temple.
Ernst looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ernst is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ernst to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ernst scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kelly tries to kick Ernst off but Ernst keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst drops an elbow to the side of Kelly's head.
Ernst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ernst.
Ernst looks gassed!
Ernst looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ernst is working for a submission of some sort.
Kelly is trying to stand back up but Ernst is controlling him
Ernst is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ernst to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to get back to full guard.
Ernst trying to mount his opponent but Kelly defends it.
Ernst stops Kelly from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ernst fails with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a one-two to the body.
Kelly shoots for a takedown but Ernst saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ernst shoots and misses
and Kelly counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ernst's guard now.
Joe Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Ernst.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly stands up and waves to Ernst to follow him.
Ernst closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kelly circles away.
Kelly stalks Ernst and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ernst's face. Ernst staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ernst is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Kelly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kelly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kelly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ernst tries for a takedown but Kelly circles away easily
and Kelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ernst at a distance.
Ernst is breathing heavily.
Kelly looks to land a combination. Ernst sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kelly duly obliges.
Kelly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Carl Ernst has been cut.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Kelly connects with a looping right hand.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Ernst circles away easily
and Ernst counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kelly's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ernst throws and elbow that misses. Kelly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ernst's guard. Nice move by Kelly!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kelly gets to his feet. Ernst looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A nice combination there by Kelly.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ernst.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ernst closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kelly is looking to escape.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Ernst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ernst has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ernst is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ernst.
Kelly avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ernst.
Ernst not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ernst is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kelly throws a combination. Ernst tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joe Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly shoots and misses
and Ernst counters with a single leg into guard. Kelly didn't expect that.
Ernst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ernst wants to get up but he can't break Kelly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ernst thows a big elbow that misses.
Ernst missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kelly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ernst is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernst chips away with some ground and pound.
Kelly trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Kelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carl Ernst's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ernst slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Kelly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kelly wants to stand and escape but Ernst is having none of it.
Kelly trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Carl Ernst has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ernst wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Ernst stands up from Kelly's guard - Ernst perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kelly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ernst counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kelly's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ernst gets to his feet - Kelly follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernst throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kelly counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ernst avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ernst escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kelly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ernst tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ernst throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ernst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ernst's head.
Ernst is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ernst throws a strike but Kelly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kelly is looking to stand up but Ernst isn't so interested in that idea.
Ernst throws a big right hand that misses.
Ernst drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kelly dives on top into guard.
Kelly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly gets caught flat footed, as Ernst shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ernst is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kelly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kelly has escaped and now he's on top!
Ernst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ernst has a closed guard, preventing Kelly from standing up.
Ernst working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kelly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kelly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Ernst.
Ernst avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelly.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ernst manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ernst looking for a guillotine here but Kelly defends easily.
Kelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly won't allow Ernst to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Ernst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kelly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Kelly!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gentle Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herman Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gentle Giant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herman Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giant misses with a straight left.
Gentle Giant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giant closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Giant pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Giant throws a left that rocks Thompson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Giant dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Thompson regain composure!
Thompson is rocked!
It looks like Herman Thompson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Giant's best efforts.
Thompson is still in real trouble! Can Giant finish him?
Giant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Giant.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Giant's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giant wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson stays in close to Giant's body and controls the position.
Thompson trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Giant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thompson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Thompson decides to return to a standing position.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Giant darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thompson pulls Giant into guard.
Giant wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Giant postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Giant trying to move into half guard but instead Thompson has managed to sweep!
Thompson wants to control from the top but Giant keeps moving.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thompson working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Thompson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thompson blocks the strikes from Giant.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Giant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giant looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gentle Giant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herman Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Giant misses with a takedown
and Thompson moves into the clinch.
Giant wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Giant is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thompson.
Giant wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Giant's head.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Giant is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giant backwards.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Giant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giant is trying to break free.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Giant up against the cage.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is working for takedown but Giant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gentle Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Thompson.
Thompson is trying to stall.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Giant holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Giant is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Giant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Giant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Giant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gentle Giant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giant paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Giant digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Giant, as that shot connected.
Gentle Giant is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Giant connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Giant catches Thompson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Giant digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.
Giant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Giant back into the cage.
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Giant uses from the top position.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Giant's guard.
Giant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Giant is working from the bottom.
Giant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson stands up from Giant's guard - Thompson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Giant misses the shot to the body.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Giant keeps it at a distance.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Giant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Giant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Giant uses from the top position.
Thompson kicks Giant off and gets to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Giant as Thompson shoots in.
Giant tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Giant throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson shoots in but Giant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Giant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Giant scores with a nice strike.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gentle Giant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herman Thompson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Giant throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thompson lands in his opponent's guard.
Giant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Thompson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Giant is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Giant is trying to stand.
Thompson is stalling here. Giant is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thompson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Giant has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Giant waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Giant fails to land with a series of punches.
Giant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Giant working for submissions but it's allowed Thompson to get to half guard.
Giant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant is looking to improve his position.
Thompson working Giant over with strikes.
Thompson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Giant is just riding it out for now. Thompson eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson not doing much here.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Giant is having none of it.
Gentle Giant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Giant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Giant is looking to escape.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Giant is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herman Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Giant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gentle Giant!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between methos lage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenni Salonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, methos lage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jenni Salonen!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but lage swivels and escapes.
lage pushes Salonen up against the cage in a clinch.
lage breaks the clinch.
Salonen closes the distance and clinches up with lage, looking for a takedown. Salonen pushes lage against the cage but lage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but lage swivels and escapes.
methos lage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenni Salonen.
Salonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
lage has managed to clinch.
Salonen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but lage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salonen looks gassed!
lage scores with a shot to the side of Salonen's head.
lage pulls Salonen into guard.
Salonen is looking to work some ground and pound but lage has wrist control.
lage controls Salonen momentarily but Salonen frees himself.
Salonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
lage trying to keep a closed guard but Salonen is proving a slippery customer.
Salonen is looking to work some ground and pound but lage has wrist control.
lage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lage keeping full guard, as Salonen tries to pass.
lage has his foot on Salonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Salonen throwing strikes but missing.
lage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salonen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lage drops back looking for a leg! Salonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salonen manages to kick lage off! lage jumps back into Salonen's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salonen is on top in guard.
lage pushes Salonen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Salonen clinches.
lage lands a nice elbow.
Salonen lands a takedown into guard.
lage wants to sweep here but Salonen controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lage controls Salonen momentarily but Salonen frees himself.
lage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salonen with a nice head shot there.
Salonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Salonen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but lage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Salonen is looking to defend but lage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Salonen! lage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Salonen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). methos lage!
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