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DIV-E - Twentytwo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chapulin Colorado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chapulin Colorado!
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, Maxwell Smart!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smart slips a straight right by Colorado.
Colorado scores with a nice head shot.
Smart moves away from the strike by Colorado.
Smart connects with a body shot.
Colorado swinging wilding here.
Smart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Colorado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smart.
Colorado wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smart moves into full mount!
Colorado really wants to buck Smart off and get back to his feet.
Smart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Colorado is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colorado is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smart trying to control but Colorado is having none of it.
Smart might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Colorado kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Colorado wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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.
Smart wants to control the pace but Colorado is squirming around nicely.
Colorado is trying to stand.
Smart trying to control but Colorado is having none of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Maxwell Smart just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Colorado misses.
Colorado avoids the body shot from Smart.
Colorado tries to bum rush Smart with a series of wild strikes but Smart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Colorado throws a series of punches but Smart moves out of range.
Colorado is breathing heavily.
Colorado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smart circles away quickly and effectively.
Colorado misses with a combination
and Smart counters with a left to the body.
Smart tries to clinch but Colorado moves out of range.
Smart moves in looking to clinch but Colorado pushes him off.
Smart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colorado manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Smart decides to stand back up.
Smart lands a nice hook to Colorado's body. Colorado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colorado blocks a head kick by Smart.
Colorado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Colorado throws a right and a left that Smart avoids nicely.
Smart takes a swing at Colorado's ribcage but misses.
Smart tries to bum rush Colorado with a series of wild strikes but Colorado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smart lands a right hook to the body.
Smart throws a body punch but Colorado moves out of range.
Smart moves out of range as Colorado throws a body kick.
Smart shoots for a double leg takedown but Colorado sprawls well. He's pushed Smart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Colorado swats away the attempt to clinch by Smart.
Colorado throws a jab when Smart was well out of range.
Chapulin Colorado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart misses the shot to the body.
Colorado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Colorado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Smart finds it's way through Colorado's defenses.
Colorado slips a jab and a cross from Smart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colorado throws a nice looking combination but Smart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colorado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Smart.
Chapulin Colorado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smart swings for the body but Colorado moves out of range.
Smart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smart misses with a series of wild punches.
Colorado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Colorado misses with an uppercut.
Smart slips under a jab from Colorado.
Smart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Colorado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smart lands a slapping body shot.
Smart looks to land a combination but Colorado avoids it well.
Smart throws a wild body kick that Colorado sees coming a mile off.
Colorado dodges the punch combination from Smart.
Smart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Colorado rather than just go for the knockout.
Smart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colorado manages to avoid it.
Smart misses with a two punch combination.
Smart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Smart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colorado.
Smart moves in looking to clinch but Colorado pushes him off.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colorado misses with a straight right.
Colorado throws a jab when Smart was well out of range.
Colorado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colorado on the side of the head.
Donk. Smart catches Colorado right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Colorado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colorado is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Colorado's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Colorado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Smart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smart misses with the combination.
Smart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colorado misses with a jab to the body
and Smart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colorado avoids a kick to the body.
Colorado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colorado misses with a double jab.
Smart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colorado was well out of range. Poor timing from Smart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smart lands a body shot.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colorado.
A telegraphed right hand from Colorado misses the target.
Nice body punch from Smart.
Colorado misses with a series of wild punches.
Smart tries to clinch but Colorado moves out of range.
Smart looks to land a combination. Colorado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smart scores with a shot to the body.
Smart gets a clinch.
Colorado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colorado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Colorado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Colorado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smart.
Chapulin Colorado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Smart.
Colorado is trying to force a seperation but Smart has the dominant position.
Smart tries to pull guard but Colorado holds him up against the cage and eventually Smart drops back down to his feet.
Colorado is trying to break free.
Smart wants a takedown.
Smart wants to get back to striking at distance but Colorado won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colorado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Colorado wants to get back to striking at distance but Smart won't allow it.
Smart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colorado scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Colorado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colorado is trying to escape back to his feet but Smart uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Smart decides to stand up, so the ref orders Colorado to his feet.
Chapulin Colorado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colorado misses with the combination.
Smart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart misses with a body kick.
Colorado looks to land a left hand but Smart moved out of range nicely.
Smart lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Colorado misses.
Smart digs a good hook to Colorado's body.
Smart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colorado is working an open guard so Smart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smart jabs at Colorado's body.
Smart misses with a body kick.
Colorado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smart jabs at Colorado's body.
Smart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Colorado is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Colorado's guard.
Smart gets to his feet - Colorado follows without any prompting.
Smart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Colorado throws a nice looking combination but Smart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colorado tries to kick Smart off but Smart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Colorado 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.
Smart decides to stand and escape the position.
Smart throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to de liver by Smart. Beautiful body shot.
Colorado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Colorado takes one to the chin there.
Smart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colorado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Smart 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. This is the final round!
A jab from Colorado misses.
Colorado throws a series of punches but Smart avoids them all with ease.
Colorado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smart.
Colorado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smart scores with a hook to the body. Colorado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colorado.
Colorado throws a head kick that misses.
Smart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Colorado tries to buck Smart off but he can't manage it.
Smart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Colorado is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colorado is trying to stand.
Colorado is squirming around, avoiding Smart's attempts to control the action.
Smart content just to control the position here.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Maxwell Smart just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colorado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smart circles away quickly and effectively.
Colorado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Colorado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smart.
Colorado throws a head kick that misses.
Smart stalks Colorado and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Colorado's face. Colorado staggers backwards, shaken.
Smart avoids the body shot from Colorado.
Smart doesn't manage to clinch there - Colorado circles away.
Colorado misses the jab.
Colorado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smart.
Smart misses with a low kick.
Smart swings for the body but Colorado moves out of range.
Well,Colorado is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Smart thuds a left hand into Colorado's body.
Smart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Colorado misses with a double jab
and Smart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colorado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colorado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smart dodges the punch combination from Colorado.
Smart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smart thows a body shot but no joy.
Colorado moves out of range of the body kick from Smart.
Colorado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chapulin Colorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Smart.
Smart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colorado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smart decides to stand back up. Smart steps back and let's Colorado get back to his feet.
Colorado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colorado misses with a combination
and Smart counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smart slips a jab and a cross from Colorado.
Smart misses with a body shot.
Smart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colorado was well out of range. Poor timing from Smart.
Nice shot lands for Colorado.
Smart shoots in but Colorado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Colorado lands an overhand right.
Smart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colorado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colorado looks to score with a jab to the body but Smart is just out of range.
Smart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Colorado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smart on the ground.
Smart tries to advance to mount but Colorado denies him.
Colorado throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Smart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Maxwell Smart!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Maxwell Smart!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Maxwell Smart!
Maxwell Smart wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tural Zangiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tural Zangiev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zangiev misses with a takedown attempt - Maia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zangiev shoots for a double leg takedown but Maia sprawls well. He's pushed Zangiev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maia lands with a nice combination. Zangiev backs away looking to recover.
Maia connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Zangiev! He's out on his feet! Maia rushes in and drops Zangiev with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damien Maia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Owain Gruffydd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dropkick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gruffydd comes to the cage accompanied by International Velvet. Dropkick Murphy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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151 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Owain Gruffydd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dropkick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruffydd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gruffydd looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Gruffydd ducks down to avoid it.
Owain Gruffydd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruffydd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Gruffydd slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruffydd.
Gruffydd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Gruffydd throws a combination. Murphy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruffydd lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gruffydd walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Gruffydd moves away and avoids it.
Gruffydd throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gruffydd.
Gruffydd is breathing heavily.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Gruffydd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Owain Gruffydd has been cut.
Gruffydd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy jabs at Gruffydd's body.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gruffydd is rocked!
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy stalks Gruffydd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gruffydd's face. Gruffydd staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Gruffydd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy feints a jab and as Gruffydd dips his head, Murphy unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Gruffydd right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Gruffydd falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Murphy smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dropkick Murphy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida has chosen 24 theme song as his entrance music. Sandro Filcic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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159 lbs
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163 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandro Filcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filcic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Almeida.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filcic but Filcic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Almeida wants to clinch up but Filcic keeps it at a distance.
Almeida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Almeida showed some decent athleticism there.
Almeida tries to stand and escape but Filcic is controlling the position.
Filcic actively working from the bottom here.
Almeida wants to stand up but Filcic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Filcic tries to roll over but Almeida keeps him under control.
Almeida seems to be working for a kimura but Filcic defends the submission attempt.
Almeida tries to stand and escape but Filcic is controlling the position.
Filcic is trying to get back to full guard.
Almeida passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filcic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Filcic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Filcic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Filcic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Almeida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida striking off his back but it's not causing Filcic any problems.
Almeida has his foot on Filcic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filcic works his way back into a safe position though.
Almeida working for a triangle but Filcic defends it easily.
Filcic stands up from Almeida's guard - Filcic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Almeida looks gassed!
Almeida looks for a takedown but Filcic sprawls well.
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Almeida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filcic's waist but Filcic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeida off to one side.
Filcic gets a takedown into half guard.
Almeida moves into full guard.
Filcic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Filcic passes into half guard.
Almeida tries to roll over but Filcic keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida pushes Filcic off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Almeida to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Almeida stopping the sweep attempt from Filcic.
Almeida tries to free his leg and advance position but Filcic is retaining full guard.
Filcic pushes Almeida off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Almeida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filcic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Almeida's guard.
Almeida is working an open guard so Filcic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anthony Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Filcic counters with a single leg into guard. Almeida didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filcic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filcic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Filcic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeida advances position into side control!
Filcic defending against the ground and pound.
Almeida sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Filcic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Filcic defending against the ground and pound.
Filcic tries to improve position but can't.
Filcic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Almeida is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almeida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Almeida gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Filcic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Almeida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Filcic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Almeida shoots and misses
and Filcic counters with a single leg into guard. Almeida didn't expect that.
Almeida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filcic defends well.
Filcic stands up from Almeida's guard - Filcic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Filcic gets the takedown into side control.
Almeida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Filcic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Filcic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sandro Filcic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filcic is trying to get an arm triangle but Almeida is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to improve his position.
Almeida manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Filcic manages to get to full guard.
Almeida slips nicely into half guard.
Almeida is trying to control the action in half guard but Filcic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Filcic wants to get back to full guard.
Filcic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Filcic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida gets to his feet - Filcic follows without any prompting.
Almeida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filcic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Filcic prevents Almeida from standing back up.
Filcic is working for a submission of some sort.
Filcic wants to pass the guard but Almeida is defending well.
Almeida kicks off Filcic and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida fails with the takedown
and Filcic counters with a takedown into side control.
Filcic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet.
Filcic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Almeida, who protects the arm well.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
Filcic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Almeida is trying to stand back up but Filcic is controlling him
Filcic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Almeida bucks up and throws Filcic to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Almeida tries for a takedown but Filcic circles away easily
and Filcic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Almeida!
Sandro Filcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Almeida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filcic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Almeida is surviving well by controlling Filcic's body position as best he can.
Filcic fails to move to back control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almeida tries to reverse the position but Filcic maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Filcic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Almeida fails with the takedown
and Filcic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Filcic passes Almeida's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Almeida tries to get to full guard but Filcic has control of the leg.
Filcic works his way into side control.
Almeida tries to buck Filcic off but Filcic is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filcic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Almeida, who protects the arm well.
Almeida is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Filcic is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filcic tries for a kimura but Almeida is defending well.
Almeida is trying to get back to half guard.
Filcic stands up and beckons Almeida to his feet.
Almeida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filcic sprawls well initially but Almeida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Almeida seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Almeida is working for a submission of some sort.
Filcic gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Almeida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Filcic has his foot on Almeida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Almeida works his way back into a safe position though.
Filcic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Almeida trying to control but Filcic is working from the bottom.
Almeida stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Almeida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Filcic tries to roll over but Almeida keeps him under control.
Almeida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Filcic's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Filcic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida stands and steps away. Filcic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Almeida wants to clinch but Filcic slips to the side
and Filcic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Filcic is thwarting Almeida's attempts to control the position.
Almeida is trying to stand.
Filcic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Almeida is trying to control but can't.
Almeida makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Almeida gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Filcic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Almeida keeping full guard, as Filcic tries to pass.
Almeida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filcic defends well.
Anthony Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Filcic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Filcic stops Almeida from getting back to his feet.
Filcic has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Almeida defend it? Filcic steps over the head and cranks it - Almeida is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Filcic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandro Filcic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between snoork bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bananasplits comes to the cage accompanied by On a boat -. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, snoork bananasplits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bananasplits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but bananasplits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustavsson ducks right into an uppercut from bananasplits.
Gustavsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
bananasplits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
bananasplits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
bananasplits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustavsson moves in looking to clinch but bananasplits pushes him off.
bananasplits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustavsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustavsson is looking to clinch but bananasplits is avoiding it.
bananasplits scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
bananasplits fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gustavsson sprawls well initially but bananasplits persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
bananasplits trying to control the action but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.
bananasplits is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gustavsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gustavsson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
bananasplits pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
bananasplits looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bananasplits pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
bananasplits landing strikes from the mount and Gustavsson is in trouble!
Gustavsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustavsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
bananasplits lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
bananasplits working away from the top, dropping strikes.
bananasplits tries to control but Gustavsson wriggling away.
bananasplits looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gustavsson is working to get back to half guard.
bananasplits tries to control but Gustavsson wriggling away.
bananasplits scoring with strikes but Gustavsson is staying in there.
bananasplits working for a submission but Gustavsson is keeping him at bay.
bananasplits manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gustavsson to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson manages to reverse the position and now he's in bananasplits's guard. Nice work there by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustavsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! bananasplits looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. bananasplits looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from bananasplits!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bananasplits is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustavsson is defending well.
bananasplits is breathing heavily.
Gustavsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
bananasplits working the head and body with strikes.
Gustavsson looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bananasplits wants to take a breather but Gustavsson is having none of it.
bananasplits wants to pass the guard but Gustavsson is defending well.
Gustavsson actively working from the bottom here.
Gustavsson is looking to escape.
bananasplits is working for a kimura but Gustavsson is defending it quite comfortably.
bananasplits trying to control the action but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.
bananasplits has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gustavsson wants to clinch up but bananasplits keeps it at a distance.
bananasplits pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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.
bananasplits closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gustavsson did well to prevent bananasplits getting side control.
Gustavsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gustavsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustavsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
bananasplits 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.
Gustavsson has his foot on bananasplits's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. bananasplits works his way back into a safe position though.
bananasplits cracks Gustavsson with a solid left hand.
bananasplits trying to control but Gustavsson is working from the bottom.
Gustavsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
snoork bananasplits dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gustavsson drops his hands momentarily and bananasplits takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gustavsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bananasplits swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustavsson.
bananasplits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
bananasplits scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
bananasplits circles away from the clinch attempt.
bananasplits bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gustavsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
bananasplits misses with a few strikes there.
Gustavsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
bananasplits drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
bananasplits is looking to take a break and control but Gustavsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustavsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bananasplits cracks Gustavsson with a big elbow.
Gustavsson is trying to get back to his feet.
bananasplits tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gustavsson sneaks back into half guard.
Gustavsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
bananasplits controlling the action here.
Gustavsson is not content to let bananasplits control the position.
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.
Gustavsson is looking for a sweep. bananasplits is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
bananasplits is working for a kimura but Gustavsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustavsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustavsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustavsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bananasplits fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gustavsson sprawls well initially but bananasplits persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is staying active underneath bananasplits, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustavsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of bananasplits's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take bananasplits's back!
Gustavsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but bananasplits has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
bananasplits rolls, trying to escape but Gustavsson keeps control of the position.
bananasplits is working hard here to advance position.
bananasplits is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
bananasplits showing good submission defense here.
snoork bananasplits overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson 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, bananasplits has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
bananasplits rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gustavsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
bananasplits makes his way to full guard. A much better position for bananasplits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Gustavsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but bananasplits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustavsson needs to keep his hands up - bananasplits had a free shot at his head there.
bananasplits lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gustavsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
bananasplits throws a shot to the body.
Gustavsson doesn't manage to clinch there - bananasplits circles away.
bananasplits goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
bananasplits stuns Gustavsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as bananasplits lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustavsson doesn't seem phased though.
bananasplits shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gustavsson is trying to defend but bananasplits finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
bananasplits uses his free foot to push down on Gustavsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gustavsson.
bananasplits cracks Gustavsson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
bananasplits landing strikes from the mount.
bananasplits wants to take his opponent's back but Gustavsson doesn't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
bananasplits lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
bananasplits breaks from Gustavsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, bananasplits cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gustavsson working to try and regain half guard.
Gustavsson is trying to escape the mount but bananasplits keeps good control and instead manages to take Gustavsson's back.
bananasplits working for the choke.
Gustavsson trying to get back to his feet but bananasplits is in full control for now.
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.
Gustavsson breaks bananasplits's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gustavsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
bananasplits wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustavsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustavsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
bananasplits looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustavsson is one step ahead there.
Gustavsson tries to free his leg and advance position but bananasplits is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustavsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
bananasplits lands with an uppercut that bounces Gustavsson off the cage and back into rage.
bananasplits looks to land a combination but Gustavsson avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
bananasplits keeps the fight on the outside.
bananasplits tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustavsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten bananasplits somewhat.
Gustavsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson scores a takedown into full mount!
bananasplits tries to lock up and control but Gustavsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gustavsson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
bananasplits keeps the fight on the outside.
bananasplits lands a nice shot that snaps Gustavsson's head back.
bananasplits takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gustavsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustavsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gustavsson wants to clinch up but bananasplits keeps it at a distance.
bananasplits swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustavsson.
bananasplits swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gustavsson.
bananasplits lands with a shot to the body.
bananasplits slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gustavsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with bananasplits, pushing him back against the cage.
bananasplits drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gustavsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bananasplits paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustavsson is looking to clinch but bananasplits is avoiding it.
bananasplits misses with a takedown attempt - Gustavsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for snoork bananasplits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson wants to clinch up but bananasplits keeps it at a distance.
bananasplits keeps the fight on the outside.
Gustavsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from bananasplits finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustavsson's head.
Gustavsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gustavsson moves in looking to clinch but bananasplits pushes him off.
Gustavsson avoids a kick to the body.
Gustavsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gustavsson wants to clinch up but bananasplits keeps it at a distance.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but bananasplits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bananasplits paws at him with a jab and circles away.
bananasplits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bananasplits paws at him with a jab and circles away.
bananasplits lunges at Gustavsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustavsson's hand.
bananasplits punishes Gustavsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Gustavsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 snoork bananasplits.
I think bananasplits 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for snoork bananasplits!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for snoork bananasplits!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for snoork bananasplits!
snoork bananasplits wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Busmalis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Busmalis comes into the arena with Pink - Fun House blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fedor's choice of entrance music: Hate me now - Nas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Busmalis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mac Fedor!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busmalis shoots in for a double leg but Fedor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oooh a lovely combination from Busmalis sends Fedor down but not out. Busmalis dives into side control looking to finish.
Fedor is rocked!
It looks like Mac Fedor has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Busmalis lands a huge shot from side control! Fedor is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Igor Busmalis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lepinakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siuta comes to the cage accompanied by "Rise" by The Flobots. Luke Lepinakov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Siuta!
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, Luke Lepinakov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lepinakov.
Siuta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Siuta as Lepinakov shoots in.
Siuta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Luke Lepinakov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siuta is looking to chop away at Lepinakov's legs.
Siuta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Siuta scores with the left hand. Lepinakov knows he should have avoided that one.
Siuta thuds his shin into the meat of Lepinakov's side.
Siuta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Siuta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lepinakov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lepinakov looks gassed!
Lepinakov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Siuta.
Siuta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lepinakov's calf.
Siuta connects with a crisp jab.
Lepinakov walks into a stiff left hand from Siuta.
Whack! Siuta lands a heavy head kick that drops Lepinakov. The ref tackles Siuta to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lepinakov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jay Siuta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Inemko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Laffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inemko comes to the cage accompanied by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. 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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280 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Inemko!
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, Larry Laffer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laffer is looking to score with low kicks.
Inemko feints and as Laffer raises his hands in defense, Inemko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laffer keeping moving, preventing Inemko from controlling successfully.
Laffer is looking to sinch up a triangle. Inemko throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Laffer's body to avoid the submission. Laffer has instead reached around Inemko's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Laffer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Larry Laffer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between denali fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Pollard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for denali fili has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, denali fili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ty Pollard!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollard throws a series of punches but fili avoids them all with ease.
Pollard misses with a series of wild punches.
Pollard misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Pollard with that takedown attempt.
fili is looking to clinch but Pollard is avoiding it.
Pollard shoots for a double leg takedown but fili sprawls well. He's pushed Pollard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
fili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pollard.
denali fili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Pollard.
fili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
fili lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Pollard misses.
Pollard looks to clinch
and fili counters with a nice right hand that sends Pollard toppling to the canvas! Pollard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can fili finish him?!
Pollard is rocked!
Pollard looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollard bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! fili comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Pollard falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Pollard was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). denali fili!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Raton Vaquero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG's entrance music is The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare. A fine choice. Glen DANZIG could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to El Raton Vaquero's chin.
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen DANZIG!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Raton Vaquero!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vaquero is defended easily by DANZIG.
DANZIG throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vaquero was covering up waiting for the punch and DANZIG finishes the takedown easily into guard.
DANZIG stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaquero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaquero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vaquero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DANZIG tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaquero is retaining full guard.
Vaquero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DANZIG sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vaquero trying to control the position.
Vaquero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vaquero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DANZIG can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vaquero trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DANZIG trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaquero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaquero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DANZIG manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaquero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DANZIG is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vaquero, into his guard.
DANZIG sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vaquero's guard.
Vaquero is trying to get back to full guard.
DANZIG tries to stand and escape but Vaquero is controlling the position.
Vaquero is trying to control but DANZIG passes into side control!
Vaquero regains half guard.
Vaquero is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vaquero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DANZIG.
Vaquero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DANZIG is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vaquero defends it well.
Vaquero regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vaquero can't keep his opponent in guard - DANZIG advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vaquero tries to get to full guard but DANZIG has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DANZIG has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vaquero is working to get back to half guard.
DANZIG wants to get back to his feet but Vaquero is holding on tight.
Vaquero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DANZIG has control of Vaquero's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vaquero regains control of the situation pretty easily.
DANZIG is breathing heavily.
Vaquero can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DANZIG stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Vaquero scores a takedown into full mount!
Vaquero wants to control the pace but DANZIG is squirming around nicely.
Vaquero controlling his opponent.
Vaquero is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but DANZIG is surviving well by controlling Vaquero's body position as best he can.
DANZIG bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vaquero looking for a sweep. Not yet Vaquero, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen DANZIG dominated that round.
That's time! DANZIG's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from DANZIG misses.
Glen DANZIG is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaquero has his takedown stuffed
and DANZIG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DANZIG dips to his left and cracks Vaquero with an uppercut!
Vaquero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DANZIG finds it's way round the side to connect with Vaquero's head.
Vaquero has his takedown stuffed
and DANZIG counters with a takedown into side control.
Vaquero manages to get back to half guard.
Vaquero tries to roll over but DANZIG keeps him under control.
Vaquero blocking the ground and pound attempt from DANZIG.
Vaquero is defending against the submission attempts here by DANZIG.
Vaquero looking for submissions off his back.
Vaquero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaquero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DANZIG can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DANZIG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaquero is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vaquero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
DANZIG throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaquero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DANZIG trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaquero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaquero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DANZIG defends well.
DANZIG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DANZIG is looking to get to half guard.
Vaquero fails to move to back control.
DANZIG wants to control but Vaquero is having none of it.
Vaquero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DANZIG has given up his back. Will we see Vaquero going for some submissions?
DANZIG tries to escape but Vaquero has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vaquero looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged DANZIG with him. DANZIG is trying to defend but Vaquero has an arm under the chin now! DANZIG grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). El Raton Vaquero!
El Raton Vaquero is the new bantamweight champion!
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