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DIV-E - Twentyone PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Pedrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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175 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Don Pedrosyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Silva!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pedrosyan fails with the takedown.
Joao Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Pedrosyan counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pedrosyan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pedrosyan is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pedrosyan to get the leverage.
Pedrosyan is looking for a kimura here.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pedrosyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pedrosyan is looking for a kimura here.
Pedrosyan prevents Silva from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosyan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pedrosyan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pedrosyan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Silva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Pedrosyan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. 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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243 lbs
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275 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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, Aleksandar Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Erikson which made him look bad.
Erikson lands a high kick!
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Erikson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Erikson moves out of range.
Kozlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erikson.
Erikson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kozlov to the canvas! Kozlov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Erikson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Erikson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Dalibor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branko Dalibor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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311 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Dalibor!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dalibor. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Dalibor misses with a low kick.
Dalibor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hughes won't allow Dalibor to pass to mount.
Hughes moves into full guard.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Dalibor from controlling successfully.
Dalibor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hughes throws a combination. Dalibor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dalibor tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Matt Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Dalibor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hughes's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes has a closed guard, preventing Dalibor from standing up.
Hughes is looking to stand up but Dalibor isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalibor wants to stand but Hughes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dalibor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalibor is one step ahead there.
Hughes wants to stand but Dalibor is controlling the position.
Dalibor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes is looking to stand up but Dalibor isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dalibor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to stand up but Dalibor isn't so interested in that idea.
Hughes wants to hit a switch here but Dalibor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hughes there!
Hughes wants to hold on but Dalibor pushes him away.
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hughes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalibor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hughes looks a forlorn figure.
Hughes can't escape the position.
Dalibor controlling from the full mount.
Hughes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dalibor wants to control the pace but Hughes is squirming around nicely.
Dalibor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hughes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dalibor trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor with shots to the head and body - Hughes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalibor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes tries to reverse the position but Dalibor maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalibor softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Hughes is out cold! Dalibor jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branko Dalibor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atarian Uksard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atarian Uksard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Backlund!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund takes a swing at Uksard's ribcage but misses.
Uksard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Backlund avoids it really well and circles away.
Uksard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Uksard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Uksard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Backlund is now in Uksard's guard. A big mistake from Uksard there, giving up the dominant position!
Backlund avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Backlund wanted to stand there but Uksard had control of the position.
Uksard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Backlund wants to stand but Uksard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uksard is looking for a triangle but Backlund pushes his legs off easily.
Uksard working for a triangle but Backlund defends it easily.
Uksard is looking for a triangle here but Backlund uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Uksard is trying to improve his position.
Uksard regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uksard wants to get back to full guard.
Uksard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Uksard is breathing heavily.
Uksard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Backlund has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Backlund controlling the pace for now.
Uksard is working to get back to half guard.
Uksard tries to lock up and control but Backlund gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uksard is desperately trying to improve his position but Backlund has a good base and remains in mount.
Backlund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uksard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uksard is working hard here to advance position.
Backlund looking to control but Uksard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Uksard is desperately trying to improve his position but Backlund has a good base and remains in mount.
Uksard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Uksard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Backlund perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atarian Uksard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uksard fails with a takedown attempt.
Uksard shoots for a double leg takedown but Backlund sprawls well. He's pushed Uksard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Backlund cracks Uksard with an open hand slap.
Uksard shoots for a double leg takedown but Backlund sprawls well. He's pushed Uksard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atarian Uksard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uksard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Backlund is fending him off so far but Uksard persists. Nope, Backlund circles away and we're back to standing.
Uksard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck for Uksard with that takedown attempt.
Atarian Uksard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backlund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uksard.
Uksard fails with the takedown.
Backlund scores with a body shot.
Atarian Uksard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Backlund throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backlund drops Uksard with a right and a left! Backlund comes rushing in but Uksard regains his composure and manages to keep Backlund in guard.
It looks like Atarian Uksard has been cut.
Backlund stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uksard ducks right into an uppercut from Backlund.
Backlund throws out a powerful jab.
Backlund scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to de liver by Backlund. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backlund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uksard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Backlund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Backlund digs a good hook to Uksard's body.
Uksard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Backlund.
Atarian Uksard's cut is getting worse.
Backlund cracks Uksard with a good jab.
Backlund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uksard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Backlund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Backlund has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uksard shoots for a double leg takedown but Backlund sprawls well. He's pushed Uksard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uksard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Backlund throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uksard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice combo by Backlund! Oh, that's hurt him - Uksard falls to the canvas and Backlund follows him into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uksard is trying to get back to half guard.
Backlund wants to stand but Uksard has his arm trapped.
Backlund is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Backlund is looking to take a break and control but Uksard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uksard is looking to regain half guard here but Backlund keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund tries to stand but Uksard is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uksard is trying to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Decent striking displayed by Backlund there.
Atarian Uksard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Backlund digs a good body shot into Uksard's ribs.
Backlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backlund connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uksard momentarily.
Backlund jabs Uksard right on the nose. Uksard blinks but takes it well.
Uksard moves in looking to clinch but Backlund pushes him off.
Bob Backlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Backlund scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Backlund connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uksard. Uksard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jeez, Atarian Uksard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Backlund stuffs the takedown attempt from Uksard. Uksard gets slowly back to his feet.
Uksard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Backlund looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Backlund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Backlund pushes Uksard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Uksard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Uksard tries for a kimura but Backlund is defending well.
Uksard is trying to get an arm triangle but Backlund is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Backlund wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Backlund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atarian Uksard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Uksard shoots in for a takedown but Backlund shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Backlund lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Uksard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backlund.
Backlund lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uksard.
Backlund jabs at Uksard's body.
Uksard fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atarian Uksard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uksard moves forwards but Backlund connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uksard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Backlund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Uksard somewhat.
Uksard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Backlund defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Backlund both land. Nice combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Atarian Uksard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Backlund!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam McNugget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zahib Groinbuster (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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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam McNugget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zahib Groinbuster!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groinbuster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McNugget trying to control the position from guard on top but Groinbuster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groinbuster looking to control.
McNugget missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McNugget throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Groinbuster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Groinbuster is adopting a defensive guard.
McNugget gets to his feet. Groinbuster looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McNugget feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Groinbuster working a defensive guard here.
Groinbuster 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.
Groinbuster seems keen to control McNugget's posture.
McNugget drops back looking for a leg! Groinbuster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Groinbuster manages to kick McNugget off! McNugget jumps back into Groinbuster's guard.
McNugget trying to control but Groinbuster is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groinbuster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Groinbuster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McNugget postures up.
McNugget thows a big elbow that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Groinbuster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McNugget counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McNugget.
Groinbuster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNugget.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNugget wants to control from the top but Groinbuster keeps moving.
Groinbuster trying to control the position.
McNugget trying to control the position from guard on top but Groinbuster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNugget stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Groinbuster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Groinbuster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNugget.
Groinbuster working a defensive guard here.
Groinbuster looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNugget is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McNugget shoots and misses
and Groinbuster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Groinbuster wants to control from the top but McNugget keeps moving.
Groinbuster stays in close to McNugget's body and controls the position.
McNugget wants to stand but Groinbuster is controlling the position.
McNugget is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster wants to pass the guard but McNugget is keeping the position.
McNugget has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Groinbuster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Groinbuster tries to free his leg and advance position but McNugget is retaining full guard.
Groinbuster slips nicely into half guard.
Groinbuster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McNugget does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Groinbuster trying to pass the guard but McNugget defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Groinbuster shoots and misses
and McNugget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McNugget wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNugget is thwarting Groinbuster's attempts to control the position.
Groinbuster manages to get to full guard.
Groinbuster looking to control.
Groinbuster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Groinbuster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Groinbuster is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groinbuster trying to control the position from guard on top but McNugget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Groinbuster forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam McNugget dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McNugget gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Groinbuster counters with a shoot takedown. McNugget fights it but they end up in guard.
Groinbuster tries to free his leg and advance position but McNugget is retaining full guard.
McNugget controls Groinbuster momentarily but Groinbuster frees himself.
Groinbuster stands and throws McNugget's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Groinbuster stalls from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Groinbuster wants to control but McNugget is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groinbuster is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McNugget will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McNugget is trying to improve his position.
Groinbuster taking a breather here.
Sam McNugget overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Despite being in the dominant position, Zahib Groinbuster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McNugget.
McNugget working away.
McNugget in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Groinbuster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Groinbuster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Groinbuster is looking for a sweep. McNugget is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Groinbuster regains full guard. Nicely done.
McNugget missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McNugget stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Groinbuster misses with a takedown attempt
and McNugget counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Groinbuster!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Groinbuster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Groinbuster is desperately trying to improve his position but McNugget has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster 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.
Groinbuster controlling the position well.
Groinbuster is pressing down on McNugget's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Groinbuster pulls McNugget in close to his closed guard and prevents McNugget from doing any damage or advancing position.
McNugget has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Groinbuster wants to sweep here but McNugget controlling him for the moment.
Groinbuster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McNugget wants to control from the top but Groinbuster keeps moving.
Groinbuster pulls McNugget in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McNugget wants to control but Groinbuster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Groinbuster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Groinbuster is keen to just control but McNugget is a slippery customer.
Groinbuster trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zahib Groinbuster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Groinbuster gets caught flat footed, as McNugget shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McNugget is fighting to break Groinbuster's control of his arms but Groinbuster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Zahib Groinbuster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McNugget shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Groinbuster napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Groinbuster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Groinbuster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McNugget not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Groinbuster wants to control but McNugget is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Groinbuster moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Groinbuster is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Groinbuster wants to control from the top but McNugget keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groinbuster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McNugget kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Groinbuster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNugget wants to stand up but Groinbuster is controlling him.
Groinbuster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McNugget tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McNugget being controlled here, momentarily.
Groinbuster trying to control the position from guard on top but McNugget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Despite being in the dominant position, Zahib Groinbuster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McNugget throws a right and a left that Groinbuster avoids nicely.
Sam McNugget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groinbuster fails with the takedown
and McNugget counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Groinbuster is on top in guard.
McNugget keeping moving, preventing Groinbuster from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster wants to pass the guard but McNugget is keeping the position.
Groinbuster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McNugget manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Groinbuster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Groinbuster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Groinbuster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Groinbuster controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster moves to back control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Will Groinbuster go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Despite being in the dominant position, Zahib Groinbuster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Groinbuster tries for a takedown but McNugget circles away easily
so McNugget counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam McNugget showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McNugget has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Sam McNugget!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Sam McNugget!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Sam McNugget!
Sam McNugget wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keeper Flame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman comes to the cage accompanied by La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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191 lbs
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman!
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, Keeper Flame!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flame fails with a takedown attempt.
Gusman throws a right and a left that Flame avoids nicely.
Gusman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flame is out of range and Gusman settles back down.
Flame shoots for a takedown but Gusman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gusman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flame has his takedown stuffed
and Gusman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodolfo Gusman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keeper Flame.
Flame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gusman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flame can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gusman is nestled in close to Flame, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flame is trying to stand back up but Gusman is controlling him
Flame has hold of Gusman's hands but Gusman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gusman stops Flame from getting back to his feet.
Flame has hold of Gusman's hands but Gusman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gusman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flame keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman drops an elbow to the side of Flame's head.
Gusman throwing shots but Flame is blocking nicely.
Flame has hold of Gusman's hands but Gusman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Flame is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gusman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gusman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gusman.
Flame 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.
Gusman wants to control but Flame is keeping him busy.
Flame pushes Gusman off looking to stand but Gusman dives back in and keeps control.
Gusman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gusman thows a huge punch but Flame dodges it nicely.
Gusman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Gusman connects with a nice short shot to Flame's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gusman prevents Flame from standing back up.
Gusman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gusman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gusman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gusman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flame defending well though.
Gusman drops an elbow to the side of Flame's head.
Gusman is nestled in close to Flame, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gusman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gusman thows a huge punch but Flame dodges it nicely.
Flame blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gusman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gusman there.
Flame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gusman.
Gusman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gusman is trying to control. Flame wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gusman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gusman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Flame is looking to escape.
Gusman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gusman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flame does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gusman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gusman is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gusman.
Flame closes the distance and clinches up with Gusman, looking for a takedown. Flame pushes Gusman against the cage but Gusman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flame gets caught flat footed, as Gusman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flame wants to stand but Gusman is controlling the position.
Gusman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flame's head.
Gusman wants to control from the top but Flame keeps moving.
Flame wants to stand and escape but Gusman is having none of it.
Gusman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gusman wants to control from the top but Flame keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Flame.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusman misses with a takedown attempt
and Flame decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gusman's guard.
Gusman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gusman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Gusman 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.
Gusman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flame!
Gusman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gusman raining down shots from the mount!
Gusman with the ground and pound from mount.
Flame is trying to stand up.
Flame takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gusman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gusman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flame really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gusman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gusman looking to finish Flame with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flame!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flame is trying to stand.
Rodolfo Gusman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flame is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Flame?
Gusman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gusman trying to control but Flame is having none of it.
Flame takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gusman scoring with strikes but Flame is staying in there.
Gusman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Keeper Flame has been cut.
Gusman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flame's face.
Gusman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gusman looking for a guillotine from mount but Flame is having none of it.
Flame wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Flame looks a forlorn figure.
Gusman looking to finish Flame with some ground and pound. This is bad for Flame!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gusman scoring with strikes but Flame is staying in there.
Gusman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gusman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gusman scoring with strikes but Flame is staying in there.
Flame is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flame is bucking up trying to escape but Gusman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Flame takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gusman raining down shots from the mount!
Flame squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gusman dominating with strikes here.
Gusman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flame's face.
Flame in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Flame taking shots to the head.
Gusman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Flame looks a forlorn figure.
Gusman raining down shots from the mount!
Flame trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusman working Flame over with strikes here.
Flame is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gusman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gusman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flame's face.
Gusman landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flame is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gusman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flame can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Gusman.
Gusman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flame is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Gusman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keeper Flame's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gusman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flame circles away quickly and effectively.
Gusman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flame's half guard.
Gusman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gusman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flame defending well though.
Gusman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Flame is trying to stand up here but Gusman is controlling him well.
Gusman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flame has hold of Gusman's hands but Gusman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flame wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gusman there.
Gusman drops an elbow to the side of Flame's head.
Gusman stops Flame from getting back to his feet.
Gusman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gusman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gusman wants to work for an arm triangle but Flame is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flame looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman lands strikes from half guard.
Gusman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flame has hold of Gusman's hands but Gusman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gusman throwing shots but Flame is blocking nicely.
Gusman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gusman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flame taking some punishment here, with Gusman in his half guard.
Gusman thows a huge punch but Flame dodges it nicely.
Gusman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gusman working the head and body with strikes.
Gusman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flame shoots in but Gusman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gusman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flame.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flame on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gusman. Gusman obviously looking to wear him down.
Flame displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gusman.
Horrible takedown by Flame or perhaps it was just good defense by Gusman which made him look bad.
Gusman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flame manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Keeper Flame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gusman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gusman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gusman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gusman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flame is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gusman is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gusman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gusman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A clash of legs there as Flame blocks the low kick.
Gusman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flame shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gusman but Gusman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodolfo Gusman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keeper Flame.
Gusman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flame counters with a two punch combo.
Gusman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gusman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodolfo Gusman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flame blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gusman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Gusman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gusman 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Rodolfo Gusman!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Rodolfo Gusman!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Rodolfo Gusman!
Rodolfo Gusman wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branko Popovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popovic comes into the arena with Funeral March by Frederic Chopin blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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221 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Popovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura wants to clinch.
Popovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Popovic.
A combination from Popovic does no damage.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch but Popovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popovic takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
Popovic misses with a looping right.
Popovic misses with a body shot.
Popovic tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ventura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ventura lands a knee to the head.
Popovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Popovic is trying to force a seperation but Ventura has the dominant position.
Popovic is working for takedown but Ventura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ventura scores with a knee to the head.
Ventura gets underhooks to prevent Popovic's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branko Popovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Branko Popovic has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ventura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ventura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ventura.
Popovic is breathing heavily.
Ventura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Popovic's face.
Ventura stalling.
Ventura with a knee to the head.
Ventura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ventura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Popovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Popovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ventura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Branko Popovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura darts in and clinches Popovic up against the cage.
Popovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ventura connects with a knee to the head.
Popovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Ventura avoiding damage.
Popovic fails to pull guard.
Ventura lands a good knee to the midsection. Popovic won't want to take too many of those.
Ventura stalling against the cage.
Ventura is pressed up against the cage. Popovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ventura down to the mat. Ventura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Popovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Popovic scores with a jab. Ventura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Popovic pushes him off.
Ventura moves out of range as Popovic strikes.
Popovic lands an overhand right.
Ventura clinches up against the cage.
Ventura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ventura is pressed up against the cage. Popovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ventura down to the mat. Ventura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ventura rushes Popovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ventura prevents the takedown attempt.
Ventura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Popovic's face.
Ventura connects with a knee to the head.
Ventura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ventura lands a nice knee to the body.
Ventura working Popovic over with knees to the body.
Popovic wants a takedown.
Ventura connects with a knee to the head.
Popovic tries to pull guard but Ventura won't allow it.
Ventura crunches a lovely knee into Popovic's ribcage.
Ventura gets underhooks to prevent Popovic's takedown attempt.
Popovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ventura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Popovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Popovic scores with a jab.
Popovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ventura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Popovic misses with a hook. Ventura ducked under it nicely.
Ventura darts in and clinches Popovic up against the cage.
Popovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ventura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ventura tries to clinch but Popovic is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Popovic is avoiding it.
Ventura tries to clinch but Popovic is having none of it.
Popovic misses with an uppercut.
Popovic misses with a straight right.
Ventura clinches up against the cage.
Ventura is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ventura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Popovic's face.
Ventura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popovic lands a head shot.
Popovic misses with an uppercut. Ventura saw that one coming.
Popovic misses with a double jab.
Ventura clinches with his opponent.
Popovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ventura tries a knee to the head but Popovic blocks it.
Popovic looking for a takedown.
Ventura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ventura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Popovic circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Popovic swinging wilding here.
Popovic misses with an uppercut.
Popovic throws a big shot that misses.
Popovic throws a hook but Ventura avoids it easily.
Ventura tries to clinch up.
Ventura tries to clinch but Popovic moves out of range.
Popovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ventura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ventura is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Popovic throws a series of punches but Ventura moves out of range.
Popovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popovic throws a nice looking combination but Ventura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ventura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Popovic is avoiding it.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Ventura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Branko Popovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Popovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Popovic drops Ventura with a right and a left! Popovic comes rushing in but Ventura regains his composure and manages to keep Popovic in guard.
Ventura is rocked!
It looks like Jesse Ventura has been cut.
Popovic stands and steps away. Ventura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ventura is still on wobbly legs! Can Popovic finish him?
Popovic darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ventura's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Popovic before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Branko Popovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabilondo Soler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buckley Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabilondo Soler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buckley Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong gets the takedown into side control.
Armstrong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soler is trying to get back to half guard.
Soler is working hard here to advance position.
Soler sneaks back into half guard.
Soler is looking to improve his position.
Soler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Soler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soler looking for subs off his back but Armstrong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Soler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Armstrong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Armstrong's back!
Armstrong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't.
Soler wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is defending well.
Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soler is looking to stall here but Armstrong recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soler wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soler passes into half guard.
Armstrong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Soler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soler is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Armstrong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soler seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Armstrong has recovered full guard.
Soler is breathing heavily.
Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soler working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Armstrong trying to hold on to Soler's head to control him but Soler postures up.
Soler seems to be looking for submissions.
Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armstrong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Soler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Soler looking to pass the guard.
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.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soler wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Soler tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Armstrong looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Soler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Armstrong trying to control here.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soler is looking for a kimura but Armstrong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soler to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buckley Armstrong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Soler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Soler showed some decent athleticism there.
Soler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armstrong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Soler.
Armstrong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Soler has control of the leg.
Armstrong gets back to full guard.
Armstrong throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armstrong is controlling Soler's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler stands and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Soler is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armstrong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Soler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Soler is going olschool here, as he tries to force Armstrong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Armstrong shrugs it off.
Soler jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Armstrong manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is refusing to be controlled, as Soler sits in half guard.
Soler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armstrong defends it well.
Soler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armstrong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Armstrong punching from the bottom.
Armstrong is pressing down on Soler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soler wants to work for an arm triangle but Armstrong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Armstrong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soler seems to be working for a kimura but Armstrong defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Soler keeps him under control.
Armstrong trying to control from the bottom.
Soler trying to mount his opponent but Armstrong defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Soler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Armstrong.
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Soler's legs - danger averted.
Soler keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong advances position into side control!
Armstrong tries to move to mount but Soler blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soler tries to bench press Armstrong off him but Armstrong keeps the position.
Armstrong advances to full mount.
Armstrong manages to capitalize on a mistake by Soler to take his back!
Armstrong is trying to stick to Soler's back but Soler is turning into Armstrong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Armstrong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soler.
Soler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soler passes Armstrong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Armstrong gets back to full guard.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buckley Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Soler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is defending against the submission attempts here by Soler.
Armstrong wants to control but Soler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soler blocks the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Armstrong sees it coming and defends easily.
Soler is working for a kimura but Armstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soler tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soler wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Soler is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Armstrong Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Soler's back instead.
Soler 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 Armstrong gets his way!
Soler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Armstrong's guard. Nice work there by Soler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soler is pushing down on Armstrong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Armstrong is fighting to maintain full guard but Soler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soler is looking for a kimura but Armstrong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soler to get the leverage.
Soler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armstrong is just riding it out for now. Soler eventually gives up the hold.
Soler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armstrong is just riding it out for now. Soler eventually gives up the hold.
Soler wants to pass to mount but Armstrong is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Soler pulls his head out easily.
Soler seems to be working for a kimura but Armstrong defends the submission attempt.
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Armstrong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Armstrong has his takedown stuffed
and Soler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Soler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Armstrong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soler, into his guard.
Soler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Soler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soler's guard.
Soler tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Soler is refusing to be controlled, as Armstrong sits in half guard.
Soler tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Soler gets full guard.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Soler blocks nicely.
Armstrong forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabilondo Soler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Buckley Armstrong!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Buckley Armstrong!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Buckley Armstrong!
Buckley Armstrong wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between alex fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beckring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckring is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Where Is My Mind. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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19
255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
225 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, alex fili!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Beckring!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fili gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
fili lands a decent punch to the body there.
Beckring passes fili's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckring wants to pass the guard but fili is defending well.
fili actively working from the bottom here.
Beckring is trying to work for a kimura but fili is defending well.
fili knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beckring on the ground.
fili is looking for a sweep. Beckring is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beckring wants to work for an arm triangle but fili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beckring is looking to advance position but fili won't allow it.
fili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if fili tries to get out of the position.
fili is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Beckring pulls his head out easily.
Beckring is sneakily working for an arm triangle but fili sees it coming and defends easily.
fili wants to get back to full guard.
Beckring is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
fili is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fili actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckring has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
fili can't escape the position.
fili stops Beckring from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Beckring looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
fili is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckring breaks from fili's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Beckring scoring with strikes but fili is staying in there.
Beckring unloading with bombs!
Beckring working for a submission but fili is keeping him at bay.
Beckring looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckring looking to secure an arm triangle but fili defends it well.
fili slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
fili gets back to full guard.
Beckring pushes down on fili's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beckring is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
fili is pressing down on Beckring's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
fili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckring drops back looking for a leg! fili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and fili manages to kick Beckring off! Beckring jumps back into fili's guard.
fili has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Beckring should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, fili has tightened it up now! Beckring should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). alex fili!
alex fili retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagdan Khmelnytsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and the goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
196 lbs
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23
185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bagdan Khmelnytsky !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, the goon!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by goon or perhaps it was just good defense by Khmelnytsky which made him look bad.
Khmelnytsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khmelnytsky looks for the body kick but goon saw that one coming.
goon ducks under a wild hook from Khmelnytsky .
goon dives in and grabs Khmelnytsky 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khmelnytsky pushes down on goon's head and hops out.
Khmelnytsky stuffs the takedown.
Bagdan Khmelnytsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of the goon.
Khmelnytsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
goon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khmelnytsky checks it well.
Khmelnytsky lands a left and a right that sends goon crashing to the canvas! Khmelnytsky dives into mount looking to finish!
goon is rocked!
It looks like the goon has been cut.
Khmelnytsky looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has goon covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagdan Khmelnytsky !
Bagdan Khmelnytsky retains his middleweight title!
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