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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pacman Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the ring accompanied by Pulse of the Maggots. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent elbows
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lincoln Thomas!
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, Pacman Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the ropes.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thomas is keeping busy.
Thomas lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Barnes fails to land.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Thomas lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Barnes shrugs off.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas has Barnes pressed against the ropes, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnes blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barnes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Thomas.
Barnes looks gassed!
Thomas pushes Barnes back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Barnes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thomas lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
Thomas landing knees to the body.
Thomas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas working Barnes over with knees to the body.
Thomas lands a knee to the body.
Thomas lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas pushes Barnes back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Thomas with a knee to the head.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Thomas has the dominant position.
Thomas lands a good knee to the midsection. Barnes won't want to take too many of those.
Thomas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Thomas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Thomas slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Lincoln Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes checks a low kick from Thomas.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
A short left from Thomas.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Thomas.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas taking a breather.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Thomas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Barnes.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes jabs at Thomas's body.
Barnes tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the ropes.
Barnes lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the ropes.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Barnes scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes swinging wilding here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Thomas looks to clinch
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacman Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barnes sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes motions for Thomas to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lincoln Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes misses the jab.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a right hand.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes.
Pacman Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Thomas down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes jabs at Thomas's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pacman Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pacman Barnes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaban Demidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulov Nalimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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297 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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295 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaban Demidov!
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, Ulov Nalimov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nalimov throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Kaban Demidov has been cut.
Nalimov drives through and clinches with Demidov against the ropes.
Nalimov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Demidov connects with a knee to the head.
Nalimov is trying to force a seperation but Demidov has the dominant position.
Demidov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nalimov's efforts to push away.
Nalimov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nalimov working hard to break the clinch.
Nalimov has had enough of the clinch but Demidov keeps him there for the moment.
Demidov missing with knees to the body.
Demidov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Demidov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Demidov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nalimov avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Demidov.
Demidov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nalimov blocks it with crossed arms.
Nalimov working hard to break the clinch.
Demidov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ulov Nalimov has been cut.
Demidov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Demidov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demidov tries a knee to the head but Nalimov blocks it.
Demidov lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demidov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nalimov looks gassed!
Demidov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Demidov - that landed with a thud.
Demidov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demidov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demidov lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demidov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demidov landing knees to the head.
Demidov landing knees to the body.
Demidov landing knees to the body.
Demidov lands a knee to the body.
Nalimov has had enough of the clinch but Demidov keeps him there for the moment.
Demidov jerks Nalimov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Nalimov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Demidov goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Demidov because Nalimov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Kaban Demidov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarek Dobromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoff Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarek Dobromir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geoff Deal!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal misses with a head kick.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deal stuffs the takedown attempt from Dobromir. Dobromir gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Deal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dobromir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deal.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dobromir checks a leg kick.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Dobromir moves out of range easily.
Deal dips to his left and cracks Dobromir with an uppercut!
Geoff Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobromir takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dobromir's sensitive parts.
Deal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dobromir.
Dobromir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deal has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Dobromir passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Deal!
Deal working to try and regain half guard.
Dobromir swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Deal is now in Dobromir's guard. A big mistake from Dobromir there, giving up the dominant position!
Dobromir keeping full guard, as Deal tries to pass.
Dobromir looking for a guillotine here but Deal defends easily.
Deal wants to control from the top but Dobromir keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Deal is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dobromir Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Deal's back instead.
Deal showing good submission defense here.
Dobromir avoiding Deal 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Deal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir misses with an elbow to the head.
Dobromir is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Deal knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Deal for a finish.
Deal showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobromir is trying to stick to Deal's back but Deal is turning into Dobromir. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dobromir's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Deal.
Deal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dobromir kicks Deal off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deal misses with a straight right.
A jab from Deal misses.
Dobromir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deal.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dobromir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Deal misses the target.
Dobromir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dobromir throws a big right hand that misses.
Dobromir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deal keeping full guard, as Dobromir tries to pass.
Dobromir is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deal has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jarek Dobromir will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dobromir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deal as he avoids it easily.
Deal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dobromir checks it well.
Deal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dobromir walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deal misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobromir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Deal.
Dobromir checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal looks to land a body kick but Dobromir moved away.
Deal scores with a push kick.
Deal lands a nice hook to Dobromir's body. Dobromir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dobromir defending well as Deal loads up on a big left hand.
Deal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dobromir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dobromir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dobromir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dobromir lands a nice short elbow.
Dobromir with the ground and pound but Deal uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dobromir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deal is trying to control the position but Dobromir postures up.
Deal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dobromir manages to get himself to full guard.
Deal tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobromir is retaining full guard.
Dobromir wants to sweep but no luck.
Deal wants to stand but Dobromir has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dobromir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Deal tries to stand but Dobromir is controlling from the bottom.
Deal stopping the sweep attempt from Dobromir.
Deal trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobromir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobromir 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dobromir.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Dobromir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobromir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deal is defending against the submission attempts here by Dobromir.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dobromir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir is working for a submission of some sort.
Deal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dobromir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dobromir's back!
Dobromir breaks Deal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dobromir is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deal has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Deal 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. And we move into the final round!
Deal feints and then cracks Dobromir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dobromir down.
Dobromir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deal's waist but Deal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dobromir off to one side.
Dobromir defending well as Deal loads up on a big left hand.
Deal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dobromir slips under a jab from Deal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal throws a body punch but Dobromir moves out of range.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Dobromir's shoulder, as Dobromir tries to avoid the shot.
Deal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deal swings for the body but Dobromir moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal throws a leg kick but Dobromir moved away.
Dobromir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deal sprawls well. Deal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobromir gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobromir misses with a takedown attempt - Deal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarek Dobromir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Dobromir moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Deal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Dobromir's shoulder, as Dobromir tries to avoid the shot.
Deal throws a front kick aimed at Dobromir's knee but Dobromir avoids it well.
Dobromir blocks a leg kick.
Dobromir tries for a takedown but Deal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dobromir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dobromir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dobromir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dobromir swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Deal is now in Dobromir's guard. A big mistake from Dobromir there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dobromir wants to sweep here but Deal controlling him for the moment.
Deal wants to control from the top but Dobromir keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobromir looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Deal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Deal moves nicely into side control.
Dobromir manages to get back to half guard.
Dobromir tries to roll over but Deal keeps him under control.
Deal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dobromir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dobromir tries to get to full guard but Deal has control of the leg.
Deal is keen to just control but Dobromir is a slippery customer.
Dobromir trying to control here.
Deal wants to pass to mount but Dobromir is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobromir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dobromir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
Deal swinging wilding here.
Deal scores with a head kick.
Deal throws a leg kick that misses.
Dobromir avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deal with a jab.
Geoff Deal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobromir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dobromir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dobromir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoff Deal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deal 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoff Deal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Ovaltine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Hansseen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovaltine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rammstein - Sonne. Jokke Hansseen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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23
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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24
140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harrison Ovaltine!
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, Jokke Hansseen!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovaltine has closed the distance and engaged Hansseen in a clinch.
Ovaltine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hansseen avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Ovaltine.
Ovaltine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hansseen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ovaltine lands a nice knee to the body.
Hansseen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ovaltine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ovaltine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ovaltine tries a knee to the head but Hansseen blocks it.
Hansseen pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovaltine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hansseen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hansseen looks gassed!
Ovaltine wants to stand but Hansseen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ovaltine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hansseen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ovaltine has Hansseen in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovaltine keeping moving, preventing Hansseen from controlling successfully.
Ovaltine trying to keep a closed guard but Hansseen is proving a slippery customer.
Hansseen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ovaltine has wrist control.
Hansseen passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hansseen working the head and body with strikes.
Ovaltine is trying to stand back up but Hansseen is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hansseen wants to take a breather but Ovaltine is having none of it.
Ovaltine trying to hold on to Hansseen's head to control him but Hansseen postures up.
Ovaltine is staying active underneath Hansseen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ovaltine has hold of Hansseen's hands but Hansseen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ovaltine is looking for a sweep. Hansseen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hansseen wants to work for an arm triangle but Ovaltine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hansseen is looking for a kimura here.
Ovaltine is trying to stand up here but Hansseen is controlling him well.
Hansseen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansseen prevents Ovaltine from standing back up.
Hansseen passes to full mount!
Hansseen wants to control the pace but Ovaltine is squirming around nicely.
Hansseen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ovaltine can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hansseen lands a heavy elbow.
Hansseen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ovaltine tries to lock up and control but Hansseen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hansseen prevents Ovaltine from getting the reversal.
Ovaltine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ovaltine is looking to improve his position but Hansseen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansseen working the ground and pound effectively.
Hansseen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ovaltine is on top in guard.
Hansseen trying to control the position.
Hansseen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ovaltine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ovaltine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hansseen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Ovaltine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Hansseen with that takedown attempt.
Ovaltine keeps Hansseen at a distance using the push kick.
Ovaltine fails with the takedown
and Hansseen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ovaltine's guard now.
Hansseen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansseen is looking to advance position but Ovaltine has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hansseen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hansseen is squirming around, avoiding Ovaltine's attempts to control the action.
Ovaltine jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hansseen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hansseen and Ovaltine has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hansseen is trying to improve his position.
Hansseen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansseen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hansseen wants to improve his position but Ovaltine is controlling well.
Hansseen moves into full guard.
Hansseen 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.
Hansseen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hansseen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ovaltine!
Hansseen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ovaltine wants to control but Hansseen is having none of it.
Ovaltine is trying to escape the mount.
Ovaltine tries to hold on but Hansseen pushes him away.
Hansseen trying to control but Ovaltine is having none of it.
Hansseen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hansseen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ovaltine tries to buck Hansseen off but Hansseen takes his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansseen trying to control momentarily.
Ovaltine looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ovaltine grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hansseen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hansseen is landing with strikes from the back.
Hansseen is not going to allow Ovaltine to sit and survive in this position.
Ovaltine showing good submission defense here.
Ovaltine defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Hansseen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ovaltine's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansseen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ovaltine is retaining full guard.
Hansseen won't allow Ovaltine to get back to his feet.
Jokke Hansseen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ovaltine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hansseen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hansseen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ovaltine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hansseen.
Ovaltine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hansseen is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jokke Hansseen 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!
Hansseen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hansseen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ovaltine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hansseen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ovaltine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hansseen fails to pull guard.
Ovaltine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hansseen avoids it.
Ovaltine tries to land a knee to the head but Hansseen blocks with his arms.
Hansseen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ovaltine walks away with a smile on his face. Hansseen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harrison Ovaltine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jokke Hansseen.
Hansseen has managed to clinch.
Hansseen ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hansseen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hansseen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hansseen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ovaltine wants to get up but he can't break Hansseen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hansseen working for a triangle but Ovaltine defends it easily.
Hansseen looking for a guillotine here but Ovaltine defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansseen looking for a guillotine here but Ovaltine defends easily.
Ovaltine stands up from Hansseen's guard - Ovaltine perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ovaltine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hansseen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ovaltine is in trouble now - Hansseen has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovaltine is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hansseen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hansseen working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ovaltine is doing well to defend. Hansseen seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ovaltine is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jokke Hansseen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuomari Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolls Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wu-Tang Clan - The Mystery Of Chessboxin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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22
182 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tuomari Stapelstaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolls Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stapelstaden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stapelstaden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Stapelstaden circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stapelstaden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stapelstaden wants to clinch
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stapelstaden wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stapelstaden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie avoids the attempt from Stapelstaden to control.
Stapelstaden wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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.
Stapelstaden is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie trying to control but Stapelstaden is having none of it.
Stapelstaden tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Stapelstaden to control.
Stapelstaden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stapelstaden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stapelstaden turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Stapelstaden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stapelstaden wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stapelstaden's guard.
Stapelstaden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stapelstaden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stapelstaden trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolls Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Stapelstaden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Stapelstaden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stapelstaden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stapelstaden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Stapelstaden circles away.
Stapelstaden throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stapelstaden, pushing him back against the ropes.
Stapelstaden turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gracie wants to control but Stapelstaden postures up.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stapelstaden's best efforts.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stapelstaden trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Stapelstaden wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stapelstaden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stapelstaden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stapelstaden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stapelstaden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Stapelstaden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gracie is trying to drag Stapelstaden to the mat but Stapelstaden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden working aggressively here.
Stapelstaden lands a body punch.
Stapelstaden throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Stapelstaden has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stapelstaden connects with a decent elbow.
Stapelstaden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stapelstaden throwing strikes but Gracie manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stapelstaden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stapelstaden wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Stapelstaden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stapelstaden keeps working.
Stapelstaden looks to move to half guard but instead Gracie has passed into mount! Damn!
Stapelstaden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie prevents Stapelstaden from getting the reversal.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stapelstaden turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomari Stapelstaden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stapelstaden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stapelstaden misses with a body shot.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stapelstaden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stapelstaden tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden misses with a few strikes there.
Stapelstaden is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stapelstaden tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Stapelstaden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stapelstaden tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stapelstaden wants to clinch.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stapelstaden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stapelstaden's head.
Stapelstaden is trying is best to control the position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Stapelstaden's temple.
Stapelstaden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Stapelstaden trying to control momentarily.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rolls Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has hold of Stapelstaden's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Stapelstaden trying to control momentarily.
Stapelstaden throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stapelstaden's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie pushing down on Stapelstaden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stapelstaden wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Stapelstaden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Stapelstaden keeps moving.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Stapelstaden tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolls Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolls Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JB Say (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Federov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Say comes to the ring accompanied by You're the Best Around. Federov has chosen Back in Black as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
221 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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22
212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, JB Say!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Federov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Say fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Federov.
Say tests Federov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Viktor Federov has been cut.
JB Say seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Federov shoots for a double leg takedown but Say sprawls well. He's pushed Federov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Say fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Federov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Federov looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Say feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Federov's calf.
A good leg kick by Say.
Say scores with a leg kick.
Say dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Federov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Say can pounce on him.
Say lands a big head kick that sends Federov tumbling to the mat! Say takes a step backwards and waves Federov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Federov is rocked!
Say throws an overhand right that has Federov reeling! Say follows up with more punches and Federov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JB Say!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yago Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BeeJay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez comes into the arena with Justified by AMEN blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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191 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yago Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BeeJay Penn!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Gutierrez or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn which made him look bad.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gutierrez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Yago Gutierrez has been cut.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutierrez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yago Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gutierrez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
BeeJay Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries for a takedown but Penn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gutierrez slips a jab from Penn.
Penn waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gutierrez.
Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn misses with a hook.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Gutierrez swinging wilding here.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it.
Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gutierrez dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Gutierrez's head and hops out.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gutierrez counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Gutierrez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gutierrez trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Gutierrez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gutierrez postures up.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Gutierrez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Penn has his foot on Gutierrez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gutierrez works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Penn wants to stand and escape but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Gutierrez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gutierrez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gutierrez, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but BeeJay Penn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yago Gutierrez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Gutierrez slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gutierrez.
Penn misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn misses with a hook. Gutierrez ducked under it nicely.
Gutierrez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Gutierrez defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez clinches.
A short body shot lands from Gutierrez as the two fighters clinch.
Gutierrez prevents Penn from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gutierrez.
Penn is trying to force a seperation but Gutierrez has the dominant position.
Penn tries to land a knee to the head but Gutierrez blocks with his arms.
Penn tries to break free but Gutierrez pushes him back against the ropes.
Gutierrez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands an uppercut.
Penn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gutierrez has him pressed against the ropes.
Penn is trying to break free.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Gutierrez has double underhooks.
Penn breaks from the clinch.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gutierrez manages to avoid it.
Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yago Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn throws a series of punches but Gutierrez avoids them all with ease.
Gutierrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gutierrez slips a straight right by Penn.
Penn waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gutierrez.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Gutierrez on that attempt.
Gutierrez scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Gutierrez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gutierrez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gutierrez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Penn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Penn and Gutierrez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control Gutierrez's posture but Gutierrez avoids it.
Penn tries to buck Gutierrez off but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Penn is trying to control Gutierrez's posture but Gutierrez avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn is not content to let Gutierrez control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Gutierrez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yago Gutierrez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Gutierrez moved out of range nicely.
Penn throws a leg kick but Gutierrez moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gutierrez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Gutierrez pushes Penn against the ropes but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yago Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gutierrez.
A jab from Penn misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn with a nice cross.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gutierrez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gutierrez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gutierrez's head.
Gutierrez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gutierrez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gutierrez.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gutierrez has Penn in his guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Penn wants to stand but Gutierrez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gutierrez wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
BeeJay Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... BeeJay Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damian Laboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Bakharev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakharev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hatebreed - Live For This kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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21
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Laboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Bakharev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laboy moves out of range of the body kick from Bakharev.
Laboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakharev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laboy misses with the combination.
Bakharev misses with a wild body shot.
Bakharev tries to clinch up but Laboy circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Laboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakharev doesn't manage to clinch there - Laboy circles away.
Bakharev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laboy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Laboy.
A left and a right from Laboy both land. Nice combination.
Bakharev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakharev wants to clinch up but Laboy keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laboy tries to keep at a distance but Bakharev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakharev lands an elbow inside that Laboy shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Laboy fails to land.
Bakharev looking to stall.
Laboy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bakharev is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Bakharev to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Laboy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexey Bakharev.
Laboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakharev.
No joy there for Laboy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laboy looks to throw the jab but Bakharev is out of range.
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.
Laboy tries to bum rush Bakharev with a series of wild strikes but Bakharev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laboy misses with a straight left.
Bakharev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laboy looks to land a combination but Bakharev avoids it well.
Laboy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakharev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakharev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Laboy misses.
Bakharev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laboy misses with a hook.
Laboy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laboy stalks Bakharev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bakharev's face. Bakharev staggers backwards, shaken.
Bakharev forces Laboy back against the ropes and clinches.
Bakharev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laboy's efforts to push away.
Laboy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakharev's elbow.
Laboy tries to circle away but Bakharev has him pinned against the ropes.
Laboy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laboy is leaning against Bakharev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bakharev trying to stall but Laboy improves his position.
Bakharev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakharev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Laboy up against the ropes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laboy. Bakharev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laboy throws a body punch but Bakharev moves out of range.
Laboy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bakharev needs to keep his hands up - Laboy had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Laboy misses.
Laboy takes a swing at Bakharev's ribcage but misses.
Bakharev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Laboy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bakharev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laboy tries to land a knee to the head but Bakharev blocks with his arms.
Laboy misses with some punches.
Laboy wants to break free but Bakharev has control.
Bakharev leaning against his opponent.
Laboy misses with the head strike.
Bakharev has Laboy pushed against the ropes.
Laboy leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakharev just leaning against Laboy, taking a breather.
Bakharev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laboy working aggressively here.
Bakharev looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Laboy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laboy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bakharev clinches up against the ropes.
Laboy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bakharev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laboy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laboy working aggressively here.
Laboy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bakharev blocking some punches.
Bakharev blocks an uppercut.
Laboy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakharev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laboy tries a body shot but Bakharev blocks it.
Laboy misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laboy misses with an elbow strike.
Laboy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bakharev is keeping busy.
Bakharev dodges an elbow strike from Laboy.
Laboy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laboy.
Laboy trying to stall but Bakharev improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Laboy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bakharev's brow.
Laboy tries to stall but Bakharev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laboy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laboy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bakharev has clasped his hands together around Laboy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Laboy is not content to let Bakharev control the position.
Laboy can't do much from the bottom here.
Bakharev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laboy regains half guard.
Laboy is looking for a sweep. Bakharev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laboy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laboy.
Laboy 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.
Bakharev wants to control from the top but Laboy keeps moving.
Bakharev stays in close to Laboy's body and controls the position.
Bakharev won't allow Laboy to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakharev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Laboy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bakharev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laboy is looking for a sweep. Bakharev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laboy is pressing down on Bakharev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bakharev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laboy trying to control the position here.
Bakharev trying to control but Laboy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakharev pushes down on Laboy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laboy tries to roll over but Bakharev keeps him under control.
Laboy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakharev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakharev's back!
Bakharev is in bad spot here.
Laboy throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laboy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Laboy trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexey Bakharev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bakharev misses with a shot to the body
and Laboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laboy misses with a body shot
and Bakharev counters with a nice leg kick.
Laboy throws a right hand that Bakharev ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakharev also avoids with ease.
Laboy moves out of range as Bakharev throws a body kick.
Laboy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bakharev counters with a shoot takedown. Laboy fights it but they end up in guard.
Bakharev wants to pass the guard but Laboy is keeping the position.
Bakharev wants to control from the top but Laboy keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Laboy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakharev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laboy keeping moving, preventing Bakharev from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laboy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakharev is one step ahead there.
Laboy is working hard here to advance position.
Laboy keeping moving, preventing Bakharev from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bakharev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laboy.
Bakharev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Laboy sprawls well initially but Bakharev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bakharev is taking a breather. Laboy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Laboy moves into full guard.
Bakharev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laboy wants to hit a switch here but Bakharev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Laboy there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laboy is trying desperately to improve position.
Bakharev controlling from mount.
Laboy is looking to improve his position but Bakharev isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bakharev content just to control the position here.
Bakharev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Laboy to take his back!
Laboy can't escape the position.
Laboy wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laboy prevents Bakharev from getting a body triangle.
Bakharev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laboy.
Bakharev is hanging on to Laboy's back as he tries to escape.
Bakharev has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Laboy's body.
Laboy breaks Bakharev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bakharev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laboy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bakharev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Laboy, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Laboy wants to stand and escape but Bakharev is having none of it.
Bakharev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bakharev trying to control the position from guard on top but Laboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakharev won't allow Laboy to sweep him here.
Laboy keeping moving, preventing Bakharev from controlling successfully.
Bakharev content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Bakharev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bakharev 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexey Bakharev!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payao Kamsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamsing has chosen Dead Can Dance - Toward the Within as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Hunt!
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, Payao Kamsing!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Payao Kamsing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kamsing throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
Kamsing throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kamsing rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Kamsing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamsing won't allow it.
Kamsing trying to stall but Hunt improves his position.
Hunt avoiding damage as Kamsing throws knees to the body.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamsing gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt avoiding damage as Kamsing throws knees to the body.
Kamsing landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kamsing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.
Hunt wants a takedown.
Kamsing misses with a knee strike.
Kamsing is stalling here.
Hunt avoiding damage as Kamsing throws knees to the body.
Kamsing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.
Hunt letting Kamsing take a breather here.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamsing fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body.
Kamsing tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Kamsing moves away from the strike by Hunt.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt throws a right hand that Kamsing ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamsing also avoids with ease.
Hunt moves out of range as Kamsing throws a body kick.
Payao Kamsing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kamsing.
Kamsing clinches up against the ropes.
Kamsing tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kamsing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hunt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kamsing using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hunt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kamsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Kamsing.
Kamsing motions for Hunt to come forward. Kamsing throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamsing wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Kamsing moves into the clinch.
Kamsing tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Kamsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Kamsing missing with knees to the body.
Kamsing with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Kamsing is pressed up against the ropes. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamsing down to the mat. Kamsing avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamsing which made him look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kamsing.
Hunt throws a body kick the misses
and Kamsing counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Kamsing scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Payao Kamsing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kamsing throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamsing makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Hunt throws a body punch but Kamsing moves out of range.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamsing.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kamsing counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt works over Kamsing's head and body with a nice combination.
Mike Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kamsing. Hunt shrugs it off though.
Kamsing scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamsing.
Kamsing slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Kamsing delivers a nice body kick.
Kamsing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamsing throws a front kick that sends Hunt stumbling back into the ropes.
Kamsing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kamsing.
Hunt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kamsing connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamsing is looking to land body kicks.
Kamsing moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamsing.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kamsing.
Kamsing looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Kamsing wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Kamsing lands a high kick!
Kamsing tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kamsing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamsing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamsing throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Kamsing moves out of range.
Kamsing moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Payao Kamsing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamsing fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks the body kick.
Kamsing tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Kamsing throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Kamsing only half commits.
Kamsing walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamsing has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Kamsing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
Kamsing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamsing landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kamsing landing knees to the head.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Kamsing counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Kamsing counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kamsing. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Kamsing moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamsing throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Kamsing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kamsing throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Kamsing misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamsing lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamsing tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Kamsing tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Payao Kamsing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kamsing connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamsing tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Kamsing will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kamsing misses with a leg kick.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body
and Kamsing counters with a leg kick.
Kamsing moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamsing wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamsing.
Kamsing throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamsing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamsing lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Kamsing.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.
Kamsing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamsing is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kamsing misses with a knee to the head.
Kamsing content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the head but Hunt blocks with his arms.
Kamsing missing with knees to the body.
Kamsing lands a good knee to the midsection. Hunt won't want to take too many of those.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kamsing, right into the meat.
Hunt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Kamsing.
Kamsing walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Kamsing misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamsing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kamsing, right into the meat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A left and a right from Hunt both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamsing misses with a body kick.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamsing is just out of range.
Kamsing tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt throws a push kick but Kamsing slaps the foot to one side.
Kamsing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamsing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Kamsing counters with a thumping low kick.
Kamsing tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamsing tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
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.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamsing throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamsing ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Kamsing with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kamsing counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Payao Kamsing really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kamsing connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kamsing connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamsing is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamsing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamsing.
Hunt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kamsing counters with an inside leg kick.
Kamsing avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kamsing throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt is looking to wear down Kamsing with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hunt avoiding damage as Kamsing throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamsing obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hunt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt avoiding damage as Kamsing throws knees to the body.
Kamsing scores with a knee to the head.
Kamsing stalls.
Kamsing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamsing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kamsing looking to stall.
Kamsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.
Kamsing misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kamsing has Hunt pressed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Payao Kamsing.
Kamsing misses with a body kick.
Kamsing throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamsing.
Hunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kamsing counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Kamsing counters with a solid body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kamsing.
Hunt misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamsing.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Kamsing counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kamsing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kamsing - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kamsing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.
Kamsing missing with knees to the body.
Kamsing lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamsing holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Kamsing trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamsing feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Kamsing counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Payao Kamsing dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamsing is just out of range.
Kamsing tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamsing checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamsing.
Hunt misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Kamsing has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamsing is struggling to control the position.
Kamsing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kamsing lands a knee to the body.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Kamsing.
Kamsing lands a knee to the body.
Kamsing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kamsing lands a good knee to the midsection. Hunt won't want to take too many of those.
Kamsing lands a knee to the body.
Kamsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamsing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Payao Kamsing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kamsing is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hunt's face.
Kamsing tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Kamsing stalling the fight.
Kamsing lands a knee to the body.
Kamsing slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Kamsing's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kamsing wants to stall.
Kamsing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
Kamsing trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kamsing into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Payao Kamsing.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamsing tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kamsing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamsing is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Kamsing takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamsing throws a head kick that half lands.
Hunt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kamsing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Kamsing moves out of range.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kamsing counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Kamsing's head but Kamsing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Kamsing lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Payao Kamsing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamsing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamsing tries to clinch up.
Kamsing is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamsing is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Payao Kamsing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kamsing has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 44:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 44:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Payao Kamsing! Payao Kamsing retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sing Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Rovanpera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the ring accompanied by Prince Ali - Reprise. Rovanpera has chosen Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja as his entrance music. Sing Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seppo Rovanpera's chin.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sing Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Rovanpera!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovanpera looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Rovanpera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rovanpera misses with a wild combination.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Rovanpera had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rovanpera.
A big right from Rovanpera misses.
Rovanpera misses with a looping right.
Rovanpera takes one to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Ali.
It looks like Seppo Rovanpera has been cut.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Rovanpera throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Rovanpera throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Rovanpera misses its intended target.
Rovanpera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rovanpera keeps the fight on the outside.
Ali slips a straight right by Rovanpera.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Rovanpera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Rovanpera's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rovanpera duly obliges.
Rovanpera has managed to clinch.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Rovanpera has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Rovanpera blocking some punches.
Rovanpera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali is rocked!
Rovanpera misses with the head strike.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Ali.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Rovanpera misses with some punches.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Rovanpera gets an underhook and turns Ali into the ropes.
Rovanpera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ali stalling in the clinch but Rovanpera improves position.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rovanpera tries to score a body lock takedown but Ali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rovanpera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ali cracks Rovanpera with a nice body shot.
Rovanpera is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rovanpera blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Rovanpera.
Rovanpera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ali working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rovanpera prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Rovanpera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Rovanpera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Rovanpera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rovanpera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ali is trying to keep an underhook but Rovanpera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rovanpera trying to pass the guard but Ali defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera is working for a kimura but Ali is defending it quite comfortably.
Rovanpera trying to control from Ali's half guard. Ali has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rovanpera trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rovanpera misses with a hook to the body
and Ali moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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.
Ali is trying to maintain a safe position but Rovanpera gets an underhook and turns Ali into the ropes.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rovanpera's elbow.
Rovanpera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sing Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Rovanpera.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Rovanpera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Rovanpera controls his hands.
Rovanpera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rovanpera throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rovanpera.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rovanpera.
Ali stalling in the clinch.
Rovanpera throws a head punch that misses.
Rovanpera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rovanpera looking to stall.
Rovanpera has Ali pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as Rovanpera controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Rovanpera misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Ali.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sing Ali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Rovanpera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ali takes a swing at Rovanpera's ribcage but misses.
Ali moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rovanpera at a distance.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rovanpera.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Ali swings for the body but Rovanpera moves out of range.
Rovanpera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
Rovanpera misses with a looping left.
Rovanpera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rovanpera swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali.
Rovanpera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ali is trying to defend but Rovanpera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rovanpera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanpera is trying to work for a kimura but Ali is defending well.
Rovanpera throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
Rovanpera wants to take a breather but Ali is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rovanpera working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ali's thigh. Ali counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rovanpera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rovanpera is stalling in the full guard.
Rovanpera wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rovanpera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Rovanpera looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rovanpera takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Rovanpera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rovanpera scores with a shoulder strike.
Rovanpera lands with a right to the head.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali tries a body shot but Rovanpera blocks it.
Ali tries a body shot but Rovanpera blocks it.
Ali blocking some punches.
Rovanpera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rovanpera.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali wants to break free but Rovanpera has control.
A short body shot lands from Rovanpera as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rovanpera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera pushes Ali back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rovanpera wants to stall.
Ali works on Rovanpera's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Rovanpera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rovanpera looking to stall.
Ali prevents a body shot from Rovanpera.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rovanpera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rovanpera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Rovanpera prevents a body shot from Ali.
Rovanpera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rovanpera backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali tries a body shot but Rovanpera blocks it.
Ali digs a right hand into Rovanpera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rovanpera's gas tank.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rovanpera taking a breather.
Rovanpera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rovanpera working aggressively here.
Rovanpera prevents a body shot from Ali.
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 Sing Ali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seppo Rovanpera's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rovanpera.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Rovanpera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Rovanpera does no damage.
Rovanpera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rovanpera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
Rovanpera loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Rovanpera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Rovanpera misses with a straight left.
Rovanpera throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Rovanpera misses with a looping left.
Rovanpera loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanpera slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Rovanpera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rovanpera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rovanpera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rovanpera trying to control the position but Ali is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovanpera wants to take a breather but Ali manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rovanpera.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Rovanpera from controlling successfully.
Seppo Rovanpera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rovanpera wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Rovanpera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sing Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rovanpera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ali dives on top into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rovanpera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ali escapes and throws Rovanpera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera struggling a bit here.
Ali stands up and beckons Rovanpera 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.
Rovanpera blocks a jab.
Ali throws a body punch but Rovanpera moves out of range.
Rovanpera throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
Ali moves away from the strike by Rovanpera.
Rovanpera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rovanpera connects with the punch.
Rovanpera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali's hands.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rovanpera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Rovanpera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rovanpera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rovanpera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ali tries to clinch up
and Rovanpera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seppo Rovanpera.
I think Ali 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sing Ali!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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