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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloyoshenka Kosmachevskai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aloyoshenka Kosmachevskai!
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, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosmachevskai tries to land a front kick but Hughes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kosmachevskai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kosmachevskai fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Kosmachevskai looks to clinch
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crunch! Hughes slams his shin into Kosmachevskai's torso.
Kosmachevskai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kosmachevskai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aloyoshenka Kosmachevskai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kosmachevskai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kosmachevskai darts in trying to clinch
and Hughes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosmachevskai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes scores with a head kick.
Kosmachevskai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
Hughes rushes Kosmachevskai and presses him up against the cage.
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matt Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosmachevskai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kosmachevskai is breathing heavily.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hughes pushes Kosmachevskai up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Hughes.
Hughes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kosmachevskai misses the body punch
and Hughes counters with a head kick that drops Kosmachevskai to the mat! Kosmachevskai scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kosmachevskai is rocked!
It looks like Aloyoshenka Kosmachevskai has been cut.
Hughes connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kosmachevskai - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Hughes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keeper Flame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Numero Uno enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keeper Flame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Uno!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno tries to close the distance and clinch but Flame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flame, pushing him back against the cage.
Flame blocking some punches.
Flame jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uno walks away with a smile on his face. Flame gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flame tries to clinch up but Uno circles away and keeps his distance.
Uno tries to clinch but Flame moves away
and Flame holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flame tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uno just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keeper Flame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uno digs a right hand underneath Flame's ribcage. Flame let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uno lands with a short shot to the head.
Uno misses with a punch to the body.
Flame tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uno smiles and moves away.
Uno keeps the fight on the outside.
Uno has closed the distance and engaged Flame in a clinch.
Flame jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uno walks away with a smile on his face. Flame gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flame tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flame doesn't manage to clinch there - Uno circles away.
Uno tries to clinch
and Flame moves into the clinch.
Flame jumps guard but Uno stands there with Flame around his waist. Flame gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Flame jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uno walks away with a smile on his face. Flame gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uno closes the distance and pushes Flame back into the cage.
Flame blocking some punches.
Flame jumps guard but Uno stands there with Flame around his waist. Flame gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uno. Flame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uno clinches with his opponent.
Flame tries to pull guard but Uno holds him up against the cage and eventually Flame drops back down to his feet.
Flame ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flame no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Uno wants to stand but Flame is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flame on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flame tries to get out of the position.
Flame trying to control the position.
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.
Flame has a closed guard, preventing Uno from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flame counters by moving into the clinch.
Uno lands a right hand.
Uno is leaning against Flame and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uno.
Flame tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flame blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flame is breathing heavily.
Flame tries to pull guard but Uno won't allow it.
Uno works on Flame's body with a couple of short punches.
Uno digs a right hand underneath Flame's ribcage. Flame let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uno digs a right hand underneath Flame's ribcage. Flame let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flame backwards.
Uno lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Uno.
Uno lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Uno.
Uno swings wildly with an uppercut but Flame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flame blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Uno.
Uno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Uno.
A right hand to the body from Uno.
Uno is working Flame over against the cage.
Uno lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Uno as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Uno.
Uno presses Flame against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uno lands a shot to the body.
Uno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uno scores with a hook to the body.
Uno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Flame's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Uno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Uno.
Uno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flame tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uno cracks Flame with a nice body shot.
Uno tries a body shot but Flame blocks it.
Uno lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Uno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uno closes the distance and clinches.
Uno tries a body shot but Flame blocks it.
Uno pushes Flame back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Numero Uno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uno working aggressively here.
Flame jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uno walks away with a smile on his face. Flame gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uno closes the distance and pushes Flame back into the cage.
Uno misses with some punches.
Flame fails to pull guard.
Flame tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uno smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keeper Flame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uno tries to clinch
and Flame holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flame tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uno digs a right hand into Flame's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flame's gas tank.
Uno misses with a punch to the body.
Flame gets control of Uno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Flame will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Uno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flame's guard.
Uno gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flame tries to keep at a distance but Uno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flame jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uno walks away with a smile on his face. Flame gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flame circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flame moves into the clinch.
Flame blocks a body shot from Uno.
A short uppercut from Uno.
Flame tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flame blocks a body shot from Uno.
Flame jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uno walks away with a smile on his face. Flame gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uno clinches up with Flame and pushes him back against the cage.
Flame fails to pull guard.
Uno lands a hook that snaps the head of Flame backwards.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uno is working Flame over against the cage.
Flame tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flame fails to pull guard.
Flame jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uno walks away with a smile on his face. Flame gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Flame moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Uno on the inside.
Uno scores with a hook to the body.
Flame blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uno presses Flame against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
Uno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uno can't find room to land a body shot as Flame controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uno.
Uno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uno lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uno.
Uno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uno lands an uppercut.
Uno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uno gets through Flame's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uno.
Uno lands a hook that snaps the head of Flame backwards.
Flame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Uno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Uno.
Uno swings wildly with an uppercut but Flame uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uno can't find room to land a body shot as Flame controls the action.
Uno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Uno - that landed with a thud.
Uno can't find room to land a body shot as Flame controls the action.
Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Flame.
Uno cracks Flame with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Uno.
Flame blocks a body shot from Uno.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uno lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flame.
A short right from Uno on the inside.
Uno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Uno.
Uno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uno lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Uno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uno tries a body shot but Flame blocks it.
Uno cracks Flame with a nice body shot.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
Uno lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flame jumps guard but Uno stands there with Flame around his waist. Flame gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uno can't find room to land a body shot as Flame controls the action.
Uno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uno scores with a hook to the body.
Uno cracks Flame with a nice body shot.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uno scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flame.
Uno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Flame.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Flame.
Uno working aggressively here.
Flame tries to pull guard but Uno holds him up against the cage and eventually Flame drops back down to his feet.
Flame tries to pull guard but Uno holds him up against the cage and eventually Flame drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uno misses with a body punch.
Flame fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Uno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Uno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flame holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uno misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Uno.
Uno presses Flame against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Uno.
Uno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Uno on the inside.
Uno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uno.
Uno misses with a punch to the body.
Uno misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Uno as the two fighters clinch.
Uno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flame backwards.
Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Flame.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
Uno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Uno digs a right hand into Flame's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flame's gas tank.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by Flame.
Flame jumps guard but Uno stands there with Flame around his waist. Flame gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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!
Uno tries a body shot but Flame blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uno tries to work over Flame's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno misses with the head strike.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uno digs a right hand underneath Flame's ribcage. Flame let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Uno.
Uno scores with a shoulder strike.
Uno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flame backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Uno.
Uno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uno lands a shot to the body.
Uno scores with a shot to the side of Flame's head.
Uno presses Flame against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Uno.
Uno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flame backwards.
Uno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flame takes a shot to the head.
Flame tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flame or not.
Nice body punch from Uno - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uno scores with a hook to the body.
Uno is working Flame over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Uno.
Uno misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno is leaning against Flame and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uno lands with a short shot to the head.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
Uno is working Flame over against the cage.
Uno lands a shot to the body.
Well,Flame is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Uno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flame backwards.
Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Flame.
A right hook to the body lands for Uno.
Uno cracks Flame with a nice body shot.
Uno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uno gets through Flame's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Flame tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keeper Flame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uno misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Uno.
Uno cracks Flame with a nice body shot.
Uno lands a shoulder strike.
Uno tries to work over Flame's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flame jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uno walks away with a smile on his face. Flame gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uno lands with a light punch inside.
Uno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Uno misses with a body punch.
Uno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by Flame.
Uno misses with a body punch.
A short left from Uno.
Uno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uno struggles to land a body shot inside as Flame controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Uno.
Uno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Uno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Uno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flame tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uno smiles and moves away.
Keeper Flame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Numero Uno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uno moves into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uno. Flame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uno rushes Flame and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flame fails to pull guard.
Flame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flame tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uno smiles and moves away.
Uno tries to clinch up
and Flame counters by clinching up.
Flame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flame jumps guard but Uno stands there with Flame around his waist. Flame gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Flame fails to pull guard.
Flame tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uno just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uno.
Flame tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uno avoids it.
Flame misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uno.
Flame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Numero Uno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uno 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Numero Uno!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Numero Uno!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Numero Uno!
Numero Uno wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Vikstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Anderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Vikstrom!
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, Will Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vikstrom scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Vikstrom is stalling in the full guard.
Vikstrom wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vikstrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vikstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vikstrom 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.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Vikstrom tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vikstrom is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vikstrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vikstrom swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Vikstrom gets the takedown into side control.
Vikstrom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
Vikstrom works his way into full mount!
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to hold on but Vikstrom pushes him away.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vikstrom controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikstrom swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anderson is now in Vikstrom's guard. A big mistake from Vikstrom there, giving up the dominant position!
Vikstrom is breathing heavily.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Vikstrom keeps moving.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vikstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vikstrom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Vikstrom is working away.
Vikstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vikstrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vikstrom is not content to let Anderson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Vikstrom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.
Vikstrom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anderson did well to prevent Vikstrom getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson tries to roll over but Vikstrom keeps him under control.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Vikstrom wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vikstrom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vikstrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vikstrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vikstrom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Vikstrom postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vikstrom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
Vikstrom tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vikstrom goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vikstrom's guard! Nice work there by Anderson!
Vikstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson is pushing down on Vikstrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vikstrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vikstrom won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control. Vikstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vikstrom looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vikstrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Vikstrom wants to control the action here but instead Anderson manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vikstrom looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Anderson wants to control but Vikstrom is keeping busy.
Vikstrom manages to reverse the position and now he's in Anderson's guard. Nice work there by Vikstrom.
Anderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vikstrom throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson takes a swing at Vikstrom's ribcage but misses.
Will Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vikstrom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vikstrom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson tries to improve his position but Vikstrom has taken his back! Vikstrom has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Anderson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Vikstrom pushes Anderson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Vikstrom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Volchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Crushinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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286 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Volchenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Crushinski!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volchenkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volchenkov throws a body punch but Crushinski moves out of range.
Volchenkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crushinski sprawls well. Crushinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volchenkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Crushinski lands a big head kick that sends Volchenkov tumbling to the mat! Crushinski takes a step backwards and waves Volchenkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Vladmir Volchenkov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volchenkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Volchenkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crushinski.
Crushinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volchenkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crushinski lands a jab to Volchenkov's midsection.
Crushinski lands a big uppercut and Volchenkov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Volchenkov looks OK. Crushinski waves Volchenkov back to his feet!
Volchenkov is breathing heavily.
Crushinski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crushinski misses with a series of wild punches.
Crushinski clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Crushinski.
Crushinski lands a knee to the body.
Crushinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crushinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Volchenkov won't want to take too many of those.
Crushinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crushinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Volchenkov won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crushinski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crushinski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Crushinski.
Vladmir Volchenkov's cut is getting worse.
Crushinski avoiding damage.
Nice elbow from Crushinski.
Crushinski stalling in the clinch.
Crushinski scores with a knee to the head.
Crushinski crunches a lovely knee into Volchenkov's ribcage.
Crushinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crushinski has Volchenkov pressed against the cage.
Crushinski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushinski lands a nice elbow.
Crushinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Volchenkov looking to stall.
Crushinski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crushinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crushinski.
Volchenkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Crushinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crushinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crushinski connects with a knee to the head.
Vladmir Volchenkov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crushinski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Volchenkov's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crushinski.
Crushinski lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crushinski digs a right hand into Volchenkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volchenkov's gas tank.
Crushinski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Volchenkov backwards.
Crushinski is pressed up against the cage. Volchenkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crushinski down to the mat. Crushinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladmir Volchenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crushinski is looking to clinch.
Crushinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volchenkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivan Crushinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crushinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crushinski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volchenkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crushinski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crushinski drives through and clinches with Volchenkov against the cage.
Volchenkov looking to slow down the pace here.
Crushinski scores with a shot to the side of Volchenkov's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Volchenkov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Volchenkov takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushinski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Crushinski.
Crushinski works on Volchenkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Crushinski lands a damaging elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Crushinski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crushinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crushinski.
Crushinski crunches a lovely knee into Volchenkov's ribcage.
Crushinski just leaning against Volchenkov, taking a breather.
Crushinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crushinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Crushinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Crushinski lands a nice elbow.
Crushinski taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Crushinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladmir Volchenkov's cut.
That's time! Volchenkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volchenkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crushinski connects with a high kick.
Volchenkov slips a jab and a cross from Crushinski.
Volchenkov closes the distance but Crushinski moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Volchenkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Volchenkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volchenkov prevents Crushinski from standing back up.
Crushinski tries to roll over but Volchenkov keeps him under control.
Volchenkov thows a huge punch but Crushinski dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushinski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Volchenkov throws a lazy head kick
and Crushinski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Volchenkov stalling in the clinch but Crushinski improves position.
Crushinski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Volchenkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Volchenkov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crushinski lands a knee to the body.
Crushinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volchenkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volchenkov misses with some punches.
Volchenkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crushinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Volchenkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Crushinski lands a good knee to the midsection. Volchenkov won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov jumps guard but Crushinski stands there with Volchenkov around his waist. Volchenkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladmir Volchenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crushinski lands an elbow just above Volchenkov 's eye.
Crushinski prevents the takedown attempt.
Crushinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volchenkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crushinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Volchenkov trying to control the position but instead, Crushinski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Volchenkov into the cage.
Crushinski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crushinski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crushinski lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Crushinski.
Crushinski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Volchenkov's efforts to push away.
Crushinski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crushinski working Volchenkov over with knees to the body.
Crushinski works on Volchenkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Crushinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Volchenkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crushinski lands a nice elbow.
Crushinski crunches a lovely knee into Volchenkov's ribcage.
Crushinski is pushing Volchenkov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crushinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Crushinski to work.
Volchenkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crushinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crushinski stalling against the cage.
Volchenkov tries to circle away but Crushinski has him pinned against the cage.
Crushinski is pushing Volchenkov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Crushinski's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Crushinski.
Crushinski tries to clinch but Volchenkov is having none of it.
Ivan Crushinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crushinski has closed the distance and engaged Volchenkov in a clinch.
Volchenkov is trying to drag Crushinski to the mat but Crushinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crushinski stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Crushinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladmir Volchenkov's cut.
That's time! Volchenkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Volchenkov misses with a double jab.
Crushinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crushinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volchenkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volchenkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crushinski pinned against the cage. Crushinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volchenkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladmir Volchenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crushinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Crushinski as he connects with a hook.
Volchenkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crushinski counters with a good, hard body kick but Volchenkov shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crushinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volchenkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Crushinski lands an elbow that stopped Volchenkov in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushinski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Volchenkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crushinski.
Crushinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Crushinski.
Jeez, Vladmir Volchenkov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Come on Crushinski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volchenkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Crushinski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crushinski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crushinski lands a knee to the head.
Crushinski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Crushinski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crushinski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volchenkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crushinski is keeping busy.
Volchenkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crushinski with a knee to the head.
Volchenkov is looking to control Crushinski's arms but Crushinski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volchenkov has his back to the cage.
Crushinski gets through Volchenkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volchenkov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crushinski smiles and moves away.
Crushinski rushes Volchenkov and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volchenkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crushinski walks away with a smile on his face. Volchenkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Volchenkov fails to land the takedown.
Crushinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volchenkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crushinski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volchenkov counters with a two punch combo.
No luck for Volchenkov with that takedown attempt.
Volchenkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Crushinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volchenkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vladmir Volchenkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Crushinski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Matos!
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, Aleksandar Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov misses with a double jab.
Kozlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozlov somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matos which made him look bad.
Kozlov tries to clinch up but Matos circles away and keeps his distance.
Matos shoots in for a double leg but Kozlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Kozlov misses.
Matos motions for Kozlov to come forward. Matos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.
Kozlov misses with a wild combination.
Matos slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luis Matos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Kozlov.
Horrible takedown by Kozlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matos which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matos.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Kozlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aleksandar Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Aleksandar Kozlov has been cut.
Kozlov looks gassed!
Matos stuns Kozlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlov moves out of range as Matos throws a body kick.
Kozlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matos.
Matos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kozlov misses with a hook.
Matos shoots in and drives through. Kozlov sprawls well.
Kozlov misses with a double jab
and Matos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kozlov, up you get!
Matos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kozlov swivels and escapes.
Matos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kozlov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matos counters by moving into the clinch.
Matos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kozlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matos pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos pulls Kozlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kozlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kozlov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kozlov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matos keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Kozlov wants to pass the guard but Matos is keeping the position.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Matos keeps moving.
Matos has his feet on Kozlov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matos has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Matos keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Kozlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kozlov has managed to get both his arms back between Matos's legs - danger averted.
Matos wants to stand up but Kozlov is controlling him.
Kozlov looking to sit in guard and control but Matos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kozlov wants to stand and escape but Matos is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kozlov is trying to control the position but Matos postures up.
Matos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kozlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kozlov wants to stand but Matos is controlling the position.
Matos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kozlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kozlov scores with a one two! Matos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Luis Matos has been cut.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matos on the side of the head.
Kozlov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kozlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kozlov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Matos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Kozlov scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Matos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Matos checks a low kick from Kozlov.
Matos slips a straight right by Kozlov.
Kozlov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kozlov!
Kozlov is working to get back to half guard.
Matos landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kozlov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kozlov's face.
Matos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Matos with good strikes from the mount here!
Kozlov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Matos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matos scoring with strikes but Kozlov is staying in there.
Matos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matos is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matos dives in and grabs Kozlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes down on Matos's head and hops out.
A lazy left from Kozlov finds it's target.
Luis Matos's cut is getting worse.
Kozlov misses with a double jab.
Matos moves into range and clinches up with Kozlov.
Matos wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Matos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matos fails to pull guard.
Kozlov has had enough of the clinch but Matos keeps him there for the moment.
Matos wants a takedown.
Matos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kozlov tries to break the clinch but Matos is controlling the position.
Kozlov has Matos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matos tries to pull guard but Kozlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Matos drops back down to his feet.
Matos pulls guard successfully.
Matos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kozlov trying to control but Matos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matos trying to control the position here.
Kozlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matos is keeping the position for now.
Kozlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matos working for a triangle but Kozlov defends it easily.
Matos 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.
Matos is trying to control the position but Kozlov postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kozlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luis Matos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov looks to land a combination but Matos avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Kozlov as Matos shoots in.
Matos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Matos dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Matos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kozlov throws a series of strikes that have Matos backpedaling.
Kozlov throws a head kick that misses.
Matos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matos drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
Kozlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Matos stalling the fight.
Kozlov is looking to break free of the clinch but Matos has double underhooks.
Matos wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kozlov's efforts to push away.
Matos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kozlov wants a takedown.
Luis Matos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandar Kozlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov stops a takedown attempt from Matos.
Matos prevents Kozlov from breaking the clinch.
Kozlov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matos prevents it.
Matos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matos throws a head kick but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Matos moves out of range.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Matos. Matos gets slowly back to his feet.
Matos has Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Matos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kozlov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matos tries to pull guard but Kozlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Matos drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matos gets underhooks to prevent Kozlov's takedown attempt.
Kozlov wants to break free but Matos has control.
Kozlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kozlov wants to get up but he can't break Matos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kozlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kozlov has managed to get both his arms back between Matos's legs - danger averted.
Kozlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matos's guard.
Kozlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos is trying to keep Kozlov in close.
Kozlov is looking to stand up but Matos won't let him.
Matos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matos controls Kozlov momentarily but Kozlov frees himself.
Matos being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matos working for a triangle but Kozlov defends it easily.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Matos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matos is trying to control the position but Kozlov postures up.
Matos keeping full guard, as Kozlov tries to pass.
Kozlov trying to control but Matos is working from the bottom.
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 Luis Matos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Luis Matos!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Luis Matos!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Luis Matos!
Luis Matos wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jiet Siet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Smolarek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smolarek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by False Pretense. Jiu Jiet Siet had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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242 lbs
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270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jiu Jiet Siet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Smolarek!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smolarek lands a jab-cross combination.
Siet shoots in for a takedown but Smolarek shows good takedown defense.
Siet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smolarek's waist but Smolarek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Siet off to one side.
Siet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Siet is defended easily by Smolarek.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiu Jiet Siet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smolarek throws a sloppy head kick and Siet moves out of range easily.
Smolarek cracks Siet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siet shoots in for a double leg but Smolarek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smolarek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Siet shoots in for a takedown but Smolarek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smolarek lands a nice hook to Siet's body. Siet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Siet is breathing heavily.
Smolarek drops Siet with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smolarek follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Smolarek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Sigmunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sigmunt's choice of entrance music: Mein Teil. Jesse Ventura had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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221 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otto Sigmunt!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Jesse Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura misses with a low kick.
Sigmunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ventura throws a nice looking combination but Sigmunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ventura stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ventura.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ventura throws a head kick but Sigmunt moves out of range.
Sigmunt blocks a head kick by Ventura.
Ventura lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sigmunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sigmunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ventura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sigmunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ventura clinches up with Sigmunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Sigmunt breaks the clinch.
Ventura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sigmunt looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura rushes Sigmunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ventura landing knees to the head.
Ventura lands a good knee to the midsection. Sigmunt won't want to take too many of those.
Ventura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ventura scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura connects with a knee to the head.
Ventura crunches a lovely knee into Sigmunt's ribcage.
Ventura is pushing Sigmunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ventura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Ventura.
Ventura connects with a knee to the head.
Sigmunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jesse Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Sigmunt.
Ventura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ventura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sigmunt's face.
Ventura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ventura connects with a knee to the head.
Ventura trying to land knees to the body.
Sigmunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ventura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sigmunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the head but Sigmunt blocks with his arms.
Sigmunt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ventura prevents it.
Ventura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sigmunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sigmunt can't get the takedown.
Ventura connects with a knee to the head.
Ventura landing knees to the body.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sigmunt avoids it.
Sigmunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Ventura.
Sigmunt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sigmunt is working for takedown but Ventura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ventura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sigmunt wants a takedown.
Ventura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sigmunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ventura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sigmunt is defending well for now.
Sigmunt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sigmunt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ventura landing knees to the body.
Ventura with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sigmunt jumps guard but Ventura stands there with Sigmunt around his waist. Sigmunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sigmunt missing with knees to the body.
Ventura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sigmunt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ventura working Sigmunt over with knees to the body.
Sigmunt tries to pull guard but Ventura won't allow it.
Ventura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sigmunt jumps guard but Ventura stands there with Sigmunt around his waist. Sigmunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ventura misses with a knee to the head.
Sigmunt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sigmunt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ventura won't allow Sigmunt to sweep him here.
Sigmunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Sigmunt wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is looking to stand up but Sigmunt won't let him.
Sigmunt is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Ventura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sigmunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ventura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sigmunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ventura as he avoids it easily.
Sigmunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ventura.
Ventura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sigmunt pushes Ventura up against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sigmunt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ventura regains guard.
Sigmunt postures up and lands a big shot to Ventura's brow.
Ventura wants to stand and escape but Sigmunt is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ventura is trying to control the position but Sigmunt postures up.
Sigmunt is in close to Ventura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sigmunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sigmunt working the body and head with strikes.
Ventura wants to control but Sigmunt postures up.
Ventura gets back to half guard.
Sigmunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ventura!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ventura is looking to escape.
Sigmunt controlling the pace for now.
Ventura takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sigmunt misses with a head shot.
Sigmunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ventura is looking to escape.
Sigmunt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ventura hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura is desperately trying to improve his position but Sigmunt has a good base and remains in mount.
Ventura taking shots to the head.
Ventura wants to hold on but Sigmunt pushes him away.
Ventura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sigmunt is pressing down on Ventura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ventura is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt is trying to control. Ventura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sigmunt trying to mount his opponent but Ventura defends it.
Ventura trying to hold on to Sigmunt's head to control him but Sigmunt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Sigmunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ventura connects with a solid leg kick.
Sigmunt shoots in but no luck this time.
Ventura moves into the clinch.
Sigmunt has Ventura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ventura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ventura connects with a knee to the head.
Ventura stalls.
Ventura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ventura has Sigmunt pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ventura.
Ventura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ventura misses with a knee strike.
Ventura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on Ventura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sigmunt tries to break the clinch but Ventura is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ventura scores a nice knee to the body.
Sigmunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jesse Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Sigmunt.
Sigmunt has Ventura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ventura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ventura obliges.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sigmunt avoids it.
Sigmunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Ventura tries a knee to the head but Sigmunt blocks it.
Ventura gets underhooks to prevent Sigmunt's takedown attempt.
Ventura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Ventura.
Ventura pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Sigmunt to work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sigmunt. Ventura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sigmunt darts in trying to clinch
and Ventura counters with a head kick.
Sigmunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ventura as he jumps to the side.
Ventura clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ventura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sigmunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ventura smiles and moves away.
Sigmunt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ventura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ventura tries to land a front kick but Sigmunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ventura rushes Sigmunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sigmunt avoids it.
Sigmunt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sigmunt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sigmunt controls Ventura momentarily but Ventura frees himself.
Sigmunt wants to sweep here but Ventura controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmunt keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Sigmunt working a defensive guard but Ventura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ventura controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ventura working away.
Otto Sigmunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ventura stands up.
Sigmunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ventura throws a sloppy head kick and Sigmunt moves out of range easily.
Sigmunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ventura has Sigmunt up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Ventura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ventura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Jesse Ventura!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Jesse Ventura!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Jesse Ventura!
Jesse Ventura wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Condor Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruiz comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LrHfxW4XOg. Katsu Yamamoto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Condor Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Katsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruiz looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yamamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch combination from Yamamoto misses.
Yamamoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamamoto lands a left and a right that send Ruiz crashing to the mat, dazed. Yamamoto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ruiz is rocked!
It looks like El Condor Ruiz has been cut.
Ruiz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Yamamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Ruiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamamoto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Yamamoto.
Ruiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz looks up at the clock. Bad move! Yamamoto lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ruiz. Yamamoto pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsu Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Raton Vaquero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Scully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Raton Vaquero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Scully!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaquero feints and as Scully raises his hands in defense, Vaquero changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scully looking for a guillotine here but Vaquero defends easily.
Vaquero 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.
Scully is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vaquero trying to control the position from guard on top but Scully is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaquero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scully is keeping the position for now.
Vaquero stays in close to Scully's body and controls the position.
Vaquero looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vaquero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaquero throwing shots but Scully is blocking nicely.
Vaquero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scully does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scully is trying to control but can't.
Vaquero wants to free his trapped foot but Scully is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scully is looking to control Vaquero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scully avoid being mounted?
Vaquero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scully is just riding it out for now. Vaquero eventually gives up the hold.
Vaquero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scully does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scully dives in and grabs Vaquero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaquero pushes down on Scully's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scully.
Scully looks gassed!
Vaquero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Scully!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vaquero looking for a guillotine from mount but Scully is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scully is looking to escape.
Vaquero looking for a guillotine from mount but Scully is having none of it.
Vaquero looking for a guillotine from mount but Scully is having none of it.
Scully working to try and regain half guard.
Scully is squirming around, avoiding Vaquero's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero working for a guillotine from mount but Scully is in no mood to give up.
Vaquero looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vaquero controlling the pace for now.
Vaquero looking to isolate an arm here. Scully doesn't see it coming and as Vaquero extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vaquero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Raton Vaquero!
El Raton Vaquero retains his bantamweight title!
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