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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Anoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anoy's entrance music is Massive Attack - Teardrop. A fine choice. Brian Welch struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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159 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ayo Anoy!
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, Brian Welch!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch shoots in for a takedown but Anoy shows good takedown defense.
Welch looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Anoy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Welch was covering up waiting for the punch and Anoy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anoy wants to pass the guard but Welch is keeping the position.
Anoy wants to control from the top but Welch keeps moving.
Anoy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Welch is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Anoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anoy wants to pass the guard but Welch is keeping the position.
Anoy drops back looking for a leg! Welch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Welch manages to kick Anoy off! Anoy jumps back into Welch's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anoy throws a series of punches but Welch avoids them all with ease.
Anoy lands a big shot that drops Welch! Can he finish him?
It looks like Brian Welch has been cut.
Anoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anoy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anoy has an Americana. Welch didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Anoy is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Anoy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ayo Anoy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between My Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Girl comes to the cage accompanied by My Girl. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, My Girl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein throws the left hand but Girl avoids the punch easily.
Goldstein throws an overhand right that lands on Girl's shoulder, as Girl tries to avoid the shot.
Girl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Girl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldstein.
Girl is looking to clinch but Goldstein is avoiding it.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the body.
Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girl.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein lands a really nice looking cross but Girl seems unphased.
Goldstein looks to land a combination but Girl avoids it well.
Girl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a series of wild punches.
Girl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goldstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Girl holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goldstein jumps guard but Girl stands there with Goldstein around his waist. Goldstein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goldstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Girl throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Girl.
Girl swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girl prevents Goldstein from breaking the clinch.
Goldstein is trying to break the clinch but Girl is controlling him.
Girl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Girl.
Goldstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Girl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goldstein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Girl pulls his leg out and moves away.
My Girl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Goldstein.
Girl avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Girl drives through and clinches with Goldstein against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Girl throws an elbow but misses.
Girl tries a knee to the head but Goldstein blocks it.
Girl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goldstein blocks the elbow strike.
Girl throws a knee to the head but misses.
Girl looking to throw knees to the head but Goldstein is blocking nicely.
Girl leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Goldstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Girl.
Girl throws an elbow but it misses.
Girl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Girl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein tries to pull guard but Girl holds him up against the cage and eventually Goldstein drops back down to his feet.
Girl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Girl throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Girl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goldstein tries to pull guard but Girl holds him up against the cage and eventually Goldstein drops back down to his feet.
Girl stalls.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Girl.
Goldstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Girl walks away with a smile on his face. Goldstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Girl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Girl throws a right hand that Goldstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldstein also avoids with ease.
Goldstein lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Girl doesn't seem bothered though.
Girl is breathing heavily.
Goldstein digs a good body shot into Girl's ribs.
Harry Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goldstein.
The crowd cheers as Goldstein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Girl doesn't seem phased though.
Goldstein punishes Girl's body with a nice straight punch.
Goldstein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Girl is rocked!
Goldstein cracks a nice hook into Girl's ribs.
Girl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Goldstein cracks Girl with a hook to the temple - Girl is on wobbly legs here! Goldstein swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Girl falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Goldstein wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Goldstein!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Christy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kebra Kabessa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Christy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Christy!
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, Kebra Kabessa!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabessa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kabessa lands a big uppercut and Christy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Christy looks OK. Kabessa waves Christy back to his feet!
It looks like Eric Christy has been cut.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kabessa! Christy is backing up but he can't get away as Kabessa lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Christy and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kebra Kabessa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Slipp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Slipp!
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, Jacob Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slipp.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slipp throws a hook but Tyler blocks it.
Tyler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Slipp avoids them all with ease.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Slipp moves out of range easily.
Tyler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Tyler. No joy for Slipp on that attempt.
Slipp shoots in for a double leg but Tyler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Slipp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tyler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slipp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyler is fending him off so far but Slipp persists. Nope, Tyler circles away and we're back to standing.
Slipp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyler tries to avoid it but Slipp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyler to the ground. Tyler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slipp shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyler sprawls well. He's pushed Slipp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyler misses with the combination.
Tyler throws a right hand that Slipp ducks under and follows up with a left that Slipp also avoids with ease.
Slipp closes the distance and clinches up with Tyler, looking for a takedown. Slipp pushes Tyler against the cage but Tyler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slipp is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is looking to land body kicks.
Tyler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slipp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyler wants to get back to his feet.
Slipp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyler pushes Slipp off and gets back to his feet.
Tyler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Slipp checks a leg kick.
Tyler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyler throws a head kick but Slipp moves out of range.
Slipp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slipp tries to pull guard but Tyler won't allow it.
Slipp prevents a body shot from Tyler.
Slipp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyler walks away with a smile on his face. Slipp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slipp is defended easily by Tyler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tyler does no damage.
Tyler swinging wilding here.
Slipp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tyler was covering up waiting for the punch and Slipp finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Slipp from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler wants to get back to his feet but Slipp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slipp postures up in Tyler's guard and throws a big left but Tyler blocks it.
Tyler being controlled here, momentarily.
Slipp trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is looking to stand up but Slipp 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.
Slipp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyler's waist but Tyler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slipp off to one side.
Slipp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyler sprawls well initially but Slipp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slipp trying to control the pace.
Slipp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slipp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slipp is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tyler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slipp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Still in half guard, Slipp seems content to control.
Tyler tries to kick Slipp off but Slipp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyler is staying active underneath Slipp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slipp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyler is just riding it out for now. Slipp eventually gives up the hold.
Slipp trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob Tyler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slipp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Slipp moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slipp is defended easily by Tyler.
Slipp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slipp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyler avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Slipp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
Slipp ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slipp no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Slipp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slipp working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slipp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyler wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyler stuffs the takedown attempt from Slipp. Slipp gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slipp.
Tyler cracks the inside of Slipp's front leg.
Tyler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slipp.
Tyler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Tyler thuds a left hand into Slipp's body.
Tyler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slipp.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Slipp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler is trying to stand back up but Slipp is controlling him
Slipp is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tyler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slipp is pressing down on Tyler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyler is holding on for now.
Slipp trying to control the action but Tyler is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is defending against the submission attempts here by Slipp.
Tyler is not content to let Slipp control the position.
Tyler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slipp.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyler rushes Slipp and presses him up against the cage.
Tyler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Slipp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Slipp shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slipp as Tyler tries to tie him up.
Tyler gets underhooks to prevent Slipp's takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slipp. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler stuffs the takedown attempt from Slipp. Slipp gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
Tyler is pressed up against the cage. Slipp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyler down to the mat. Tyler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slipp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James Slipp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slipp is defended easily by Tyler.
Slipp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyler but Tyler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler wants to clinch.
Tyler lands with a kick to the temple. Slipp shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Slipp clinches up with Tyler and pushes him back against the cage.
Slipp tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slipp is defending well for now.
Slipp tries to stall but Tyler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slipp tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Slipp drops back down to his feet.
Slipp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Slipp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slipp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slipp pulls guard effortlessly.
Slipp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slipp looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tyler passes into side control.
Tyler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tyler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jacob Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slipp shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slipp fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slipp drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler lands a good knee to the midsection. Slipp won't want to take too many of those.
Tyler throws an elbow that misses.
Tyler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tyler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyler.
Tyler lands an elbow that stopped Slipp in his tracks for a moment.
Tyler prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyler has Slipp pressed against the cage, preventing Slipp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tyler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slipp wants a takedown but no success here.
Slipp tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyler crunches a lovely knee into Slipp's ribcage.
Tyler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slipp backwards.
Slipp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slipp darts in trying to clinch
and Tyler counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick from Tyler lands but Slipp takes it in his stride.
Slipp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyler counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Slipp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyler wants to get back to his feet.
Slipp working over Tyler with some ground and pound. Tyler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tyler wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipp working Tyler over with strikes.
Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Slipp sits in half guard.
Slipp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slipp winds up and cracks Tyler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tyler tries to kick Slipp off but Slipp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slipp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyler tries to avoid it but Slipp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyler to the ground. Tyler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slipp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slipp lands in his opponent's guard.
Slipp trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Tyler scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tyler throws a body punch but Slipp moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slipp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slipp lands in his opponent's guard.
Slipp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James Slipp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slipp stands and throws Tyler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slipp trying to control the position but Tyler is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slipp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 James Slipp.
I think Tyler 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Tyler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rypien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Michalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michalski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Born to Run. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Rypien!
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, Maciej Michalski!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michalski has a takedown stuffed.
Rypien jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Maciej Michalski has been cut.
Michalski slips a jab from Rypien.
Michalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michalski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michalski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rypien.
Michalski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rypien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Rypien. No joy for Michalski on that attempt.
Rypien stuffs the takedown.
Rick Rypien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Michalski.
A cross from Rypien lands.
Rypien cracks Michalski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Michalski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michalski looks gassed!
Michalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Rypien - just one landing.
Rypien throws a monster overhand right that drops Michalski! Rypien follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Rypien!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Linne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linne comes to the cage accompanied by Arcturus - The Chaos Path. This should be fireworks!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastien Linne!
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, Juliano Rios!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios shoots in for a double leg but Linne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Linne lands a left and a right that sends Rios crashing to the canvas! Linne dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Juliano Rios has been cut.
Linne landing strikes from the mount.
Linne 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linne avoids the attempt from Rios to control.
Linne with good strikes from the mount here!
Rios takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Linne postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rios badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Linne around the waist but Linne pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Linne is the winner by TKO! Linne jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastien Linne!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Guavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javy Gandejos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guavo comes to the cage accompanied by Jizz In My Pants. Javy Gandejos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Guavo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Javy Gandejos!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guavo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Javy Gandejos has been cut.
Guavo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gandejos!
Guavo wants to take Gandejos's back here but Gandejos is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Guavo misses with a head shot.
Guavo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gandejos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guavo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guavo keeping moving, preventing Gandejos from controlling successfully.
Gandejos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guavo keeping moving, preventing Gandejos from controlling successfully.
Guavo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gandejos trying to control but Guavo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guavo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gandejos controls the pace.
Gandejos wants to pass the guard but Guavo is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Gandejos. No joy for Guavo on that attempt.
Guavo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gandejos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gandejos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gandejos lands in his opponent's guard.
Gandejos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gandejos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guavo dives on top into guard.
Gandejos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guavo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gandejos looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guavo wants to control from the top but Gandejos keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandejos has a closed guard, preventing Guavo from standing up.
Guavo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guavo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guavo wants to pass the guard but Gandejos is keeping the position.
Guavo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gandejos's guard.
Gandejos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gandejos working a defensive guard here.
Gandejos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gandejos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guavo is trying to get back to full guard.
Guavo wants to control but Gandejos is keeping busy.
Gandejos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Guavo!
Guavo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gandejos is looking to take a break and control but Guavo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gandejos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gandejos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guavo keeps working.
Gandejos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandejos wants to work for an arm triangle but Guavo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gandejos is thwarting Guavo's attempts to control the position.
Gandejos is looking for a kimura but Guavo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gandejos to get the leverage.
Guavo looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gandejos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gandejos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guavo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guavo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javy Gandejos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javy Gandejos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guavo thuds his right hand into Gandejos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gandejos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gandejos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Guavo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gandejos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guavo tries to hold on but Gandejos pushes him away.
Gandejos is working for a guillotine from mount but Guavo frees his head quite easily.
Guavo tries to reverse the position but Gandejos maintains control.
Gandejos is breathing heavily.
Gandejos fails to take his opponent's back.
Guavo working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guavo wants to hold on but Gandejos pushes him away.
Guavo is squirming around, avoiding Gandejos's attempts to control the action.
Guavo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guavo tries to lock up and control but Gandejos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gandejos looking for a guillotine from mount but Guavo is having none of it.
Guavo is squirming around, avoiding Gandejos's attempts to control the action.
Gandejos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Guavo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Guavo and Gandejos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Guavo throws Gandejos to one side and escapes!
Javy Gandejos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandejos shoots and misses
so Guavo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guavo wants to control from the top but Gandejos keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guavo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guavo looking to pass the guard.
Gandejos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gandejos prevents Guavo from getting the reversal.
Gandejos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gandejos wants to finish this one by submission but Guavo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gandejos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandejos forces the positional change into back control.
Gandejos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Guavo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Guavo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gandejos's guard. Nice work there by Guavo.
Guavo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guavo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gandejos's guard.
Guavo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gandejos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guavo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gandejos trying to hold on to Guavo's head to control him but Guavo postures up.
Javy Gandejos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gandejos wants to get back to full guard.
Guavo is looking for a kimura here.
Gandejos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gandejos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Guavo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javy Gandejos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guavo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gandejos circles away quickly and effectively.
Gandejos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gandejos moves nicely into side control.
Gandejos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Guavo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gandejos's guard! Nice work there by Guavo!
Gandejos is looking for a triangle but Guavo pushes his legs off easily.
Gandejos had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Guavo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gandejos Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Guavo's back instead.
Guavo holding both Gandejos 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gandejos looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandejos tries to keep control of the position but Guavo is staying busy.
Gandejos doesn't have the hooks in and Guavo manages to turn into his guard.
Guavo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gandejos keeping moving, preventing Guavo from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gandejos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gandejos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Guavo!
Guavo is trying desperately to improve position.
Guavo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Guavo has given up his back. Will we see Gandejos going for some submissions?
Gandejos tightening his grip on Guavo, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandejos looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Guavo is controlling Gandejos 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Guavo trying to control but Gandejos is working from the bottom.
Guavo tries to free his leg and advance position but Gandejos is retaining full guard.
Gandejos is trying to control the position but Guavo postures up.
Gandejos has Guavo pulled in close to control his posture.
Gandejos looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guavo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gandejos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gandejos has his hands on Guavo's head, controlling the position.
Gandejos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guavo is aware though and is defending well.
Guavo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gandejos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guavo has managed to get both his arms back between Gandejos's legs - danger averted.
Guavo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gandejos trying to control the position.
Gandejos keeping moving, preventing Guavo from controlling successfully.
Guavo wants to stand but Gandejos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guavo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gandejos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gandejos trying to control but Guavo is working from the bottom.
Gandejos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gandejos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Guavo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gandejos is trying to control the position but Guavo postures up.
Guavo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guavo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gandejos keeping moving, preventing Guavo from controlling successfully.
Gandejos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Guavo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gandejos has tightened it up now! Guavo 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 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Javy Gandejos! Javy Gandejos retains his lightweight title!
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