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DIV-E Forty-one PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lepinakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvaro Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Lepinakov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Perez.
Lepinakov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perez.
Lepinakov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lepinakov showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lepinakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lepinakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perez controlling the action here.
Lepinakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lepinakov keeps working.
Perez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lepinakov on the ground.
Lepinakov looking for submissions off his back.
Lepinakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez content to control rather than advance.
Lepinakov tries to get to full guard but Perez has control of the leg.
Lepinakov controlling the position well.
Lepinakov is looking for a sweep. Perez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Lepinakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lepinakov tries to roll over but Perez keeps him under control.
Well, if Perez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Perez is keen to just control but Lepinakov is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lepinakov momentarily.
Perez scores with a jab. Lepinakov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lepinakov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lepinakov is able to avoid easily.
Perez lands a jab to Lepinakov's midsection.
Lepinakov looks gassed!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Perez!
Perez works Lepinakov's body with a nice hook.
Perez connects with a jab.
Perez with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a combination. Lepinakov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perez lands the left hand.
Perez drops Lepinakov with a big left hand! Lepinakov is injured, injured bad! Perez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Perez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between curtis enis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). enis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, lostprophets - shinobi vs dragon ninja. Kvasov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. davay za kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! curtis enis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, curtis enis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kvasov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasov cracks a nice hook into enis's ribs.
Kvasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvasov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roman Kvasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
enis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kvasov.
enis is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
enis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kvasov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kvasov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like curtis enis has been cut.
Kvasov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kvasov thuds a left hand into enis's body.
Kvasov lands a big uppercut and enis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but enis looks OK. Kvasov waves enis back to his feet!
enis drops his hands momentarily and Kvasov needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips enis just on the top of the head. enis drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in enis - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roman Kvasov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atarian Uksard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Sirminov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirminov has chosen Raining Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Atarian Uksard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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167 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atarian Uksard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Sirminov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uksard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uksard avoids the head kick by Sirminov.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sirminov.
Uksard is trying to control Sirminov's posture but Sirminov avoids it.
Uksard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sirminov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uksard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Uksard looking for submissions off his back.
Uksard moves into full guard.
Uksard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uksard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Uksard has his foot on Sirminov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sirminov works his way back into a safe position though.
Sirminov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirminov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uksard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uksard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uksard has his foot on Sirminov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sirminov works his way back into a safe position though.
Uksard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sirminov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uksard is breathing heavily.
Uksard working for a triangle but Sirminov defends it easily.
Uksard working for a triangle but Sirminov defends it easily.
Sirminov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirminov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sirminov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Uksard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sirminov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sirminov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirminov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uksard is looking for a triangle but Sirminov pushes his legs off easily.
Uksard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uksard moves to the back position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirminov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Uksard.
Sirminov turns into Uksard and is now in his guard.
Uksard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sirminov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uksard working for a triangle but Sirminov defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uksard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sirminov's guard.
Uksard wants to control from the top but Sirminov keeps moving.
Uksard wants to pass the guard but Sirminov is keeping the position.
Uksard is working hard here to advance position.
That's four 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.
Uksard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uksard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Uksard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sirminov is looking to clinch but Uksard is avoiding it.
Sirminov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Uksard actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uksard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sirminov pulls his head out easily.
Sirminov is trying to work for a kimura but Uksard is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atarian Uksard dominated that round.
That's time! Uksard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Sirminov or perhaps it was just good defense by Uksard which made him look bad.
Uksard blocks a head kick by Sirminov.
Vladimir Sirminov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uksard shoots in and bounces Sirminov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Uksard wants to control from the top but Sirminov keeps moving.
Uksard is pushing down on Sirminov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sirminov is fighting to maintain full guard but Uksard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Uksard is working for a submission of some sort.
Sirminov is breathing heavily.
Uksard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uksard is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sirminov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Uksard wants to pass the guard but Sirminov is defending well.
Uksard is looking for a kimura here.
Uksard is looking for a kimura here.
Sirminov tries to roll over but Uksard keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sirminov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uksard drops back looking for a leg! Sirminov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sirminov manages to kick Uksard off! Uksard jumps back into Sirminov's guard.
Sirminov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirminov, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sirminov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uksard is aware though and is defending well.
Uksard drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Uksard as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sirminov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Uksard! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Atarian Uksard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Vippera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saku Vippera!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vippera fails to land with a series of punches.
Vippera connects with a looping right hand.
Vippera misses with a head kick.
Vippera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vippera is looking to stall here but Graf recovers full guard.
Graf looking for a sweep. Not yet Graf, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graf is trying to control the position but Vippera postures up.
Vippera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graf keeping moving, preventing Vippera from controlling successfully.
Graf wants to control the position but Vippera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vippera is looking to advance position but Graf won't allow it.
Graf is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Graf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vippera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Graf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vippera looking to sit in guard and control but Graf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Graf throwing strikes from guard but Vippera blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vippera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vippera pulls Graf in to control the position.
Vippera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graf is aware though and is defending well.
Graf wants to pass the guard but Vippera is keeping the position.
Vippera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graf is one step ahead there.
Vippera looks gassed!
Graf postures up.
Graf wants to control from the top but Vippera keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Graf cracks Vippera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vippera moves in looking to clinch but Graf pushes him off.
Graf scores with a jab to the head.
Graf throws a right hand that Vippera ducks under and follows up with a left that Vippera also avoids with ease.
Graf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Graf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vippera tries to hold on but Graf postures up.
Vippera is trying to stand but he's just given Graf his back.
Vippera preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Graf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vippera is taking damage to the body and head.
Vippera trying to control the action but Graf just sinks the hooks in.
Graf trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Graf lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Graf is persistently looking for the submission but Vippera is defending it well.
Graf is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vippera has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
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 Artem Graf will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Graf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vippera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artem Graf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vippera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Graf's guard now.
Vippera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graf is keeping the position for now.
Graf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vippera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Graf, up you get!
Vippera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vippera is breathing heavily.
Graf wants to control but Vippera postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf taking a bit of punishment here - Vippera scoring with strikes.
Vippera wants to control but Graf is keeping him busy.
Saku Vippera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vippera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vippera stands up and beckons Graf to his feet.
Vippera shoots in looking for a takedown. Graf tries to sprawl out of it but Vippera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Graf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Graf tries to clinch but Vippera moves away
and Vippera counters by clinching up.
Graf is working for takedown but Vippera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Graf throws a punch but it's blocked by Vippera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graf wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Graf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vippera keeps control of Graf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Graf jumps guard but Vippera stands there with Graf around his waist. Graf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vippera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Graf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graf fails to pull guard.
Graf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vippera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graf uses from the top position.
Vippera working a defensive guard but Graf manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vippera can't do much from the bottom here.
Vippera is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vippera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vippera is trying to improve his position.
Graf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vippera!
Graf in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Graf lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vippera has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Graf looking to control but Vippera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Graf stands up from mount. Strange move.
Graf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vippera but Vippera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vippera misses with a takedown attempt
and Graf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graf is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vippera is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saku Vippera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vippera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vippera with a poor takedown
and Graf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graf.
Graf preventing the sweep.
Graf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graf wants to control from the top but Vippera keeps moving.
Graf gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graf lands with a nice combination. Vippera backs away looking to recover.
Graf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graf wants to take a breather but Vippera is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf is really struggling to control Vippera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graf working over Vippera with some ground and pound. Vippera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vippera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vippera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vippera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vippera keeping moving, preventing Graf from controlling successfully.
Vippera 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.
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.
Graf connects with a couple of short punches.
Graf sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Graf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graf trying to control but Vippera is working from the bottom.
Graf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vippera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vippera has escaped and now he's on top!
Graf keeping moving, preventing Vippera from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vippera trying to control but Graf is working from the bottom.
Graf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vippera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vippera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vippera wants to control from the top but Graf keeps moving.
Graf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vippera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vippera passes Graf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Graf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graf 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Graf!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Rob Kelly feat.Slaine - Dropkicked as his entrance music. Numero Nueve has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Nueve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Silva!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nueve is defended easily by Silva.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Nueve misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Nueve is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Silva cracks Nueve with a big elbow.
Nueve tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nueve defending against the ground and pound.
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nueve is working to avoid the ground and pound but Silva connects with a decent elbow.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Nueve controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nueve is looking for a sweep.
Nueve is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nueve looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve actively working from the bottom here.
Nueve moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nueve wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nueve's head.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nueve 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.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nueve looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Nueve utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nueve looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Nueve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nueve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nueve looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nueve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nueve escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nueve is breathing heavily.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nueve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nueve is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva postures up in Nueve's guard and throws a big left but Nueve blocks it.
Nueve wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Nueve might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nueve throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nueve has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Nueve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nueve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nueve with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numero Nueve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nueve working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nueve is tightening it up a little... Silva has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Silva reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Silva taps out! nice BJJ there by Nueve!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Numero Nueve!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chapulin Colorado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapulin Colorado acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Katsu Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chapulin Colorado!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto lands a high kick!
Yamamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yamamoto connects with a body shot.
Yamamoto lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Colorado is defended easily by Yamamoto.
A head kick by Colorado misses
and Yamamoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yamamoto breaks from the clinch.
Yamamoto clinches with his opponent.
Colorado tries to break the clinch but Yamamoto is controlling the position.
Colorado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colorado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Colorado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colorado.
Chapulin Colorado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colorado, pushing him back against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Colorado or not.
Colorado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamamoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Colorado is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
Yamamoto pushes Colorado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Yamamoto stalling.
Yamamoto lands a body punch.
Colorado looks gassed!
Yamamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Yamamoto with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto connects with a knee to the head.
Colorado wants a takedown.
Yamamoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Colorado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Yamamoto breaks from the clinch.
A head kick from Yamamoto lands but Colorado takes it in his stride.
Yamamoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yamamoto throws a combination. Colorado tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Yamamoto misses.
Crunch! Yamamoto slams his shin into Colorado's torso.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab.
Yamamoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Colorado.
Colorado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto has closed the distance and engaged Colorado in a clinch.
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colorado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colorado misses with a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Colorado's knee momentarily.
Yamamoto lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colorado takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yamamoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Yamamoto throws a series of strikes that have Colorado backpedaling.
Yamamoto scores with a three punch combo!
Colorado blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yamamoto lands a head kick. Colorado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Colorado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamamoto - the referee stops the clock and Colorado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamamoto. Colorado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamamoto connects with a high kick.
Colorado misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto rushes Colorado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Colorado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Yamamoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Colorado tightens his grip and picks Yamamoto up, before dumping him to the ground. Yamamoto manages to land in guard.
Yamamoto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colorado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colorado has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yamamoto is proving hard to escape from.
Colorado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Colorado decides to stand back up.
Yamamoto works Colorado's body with a nice hook.
Colorado falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body kick.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Colorado moves out of range.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Colorado.
Yamamoto jabs Colorado right on the nose. Colorado blinks but takes it well.
Yamamoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Colorado.
Yamamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colorado.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Yamamoto.
Colorado takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yamamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yamamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colorado.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Colorado strikes.
Yamamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Colorado. That did some damage!
Yamamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamamoto connects with a high kick.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Colorado tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Katsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chapulin Colorado.
Yamamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Colorado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto sizes up Colorado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Colorado.
Yamamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Colorado throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto wants to clinch up but Colorado keeps it at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colorado.
Colorado tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Colorado's head.
Colorado misses with a shot to the body
and Yamamoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yamamoto misses with a wild combination.
Yamamoto misses with a series of wild punches.
Colorado throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Katsu Yamamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colorado shoots in but no luck this time.
Katsu Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamamoto scores with a one two! Colorado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Colorado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Colorado's head.
Yamamoto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colorado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Colorado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamamoto blocks a jab.
No joy there for Yamamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colorado.
Colorado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colorado throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Colorado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katsu Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Colorado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamamoto - the referee stops the clock and Colorado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamamoto. Colorado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick from Yamamoto.
Colorado takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yamamoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Yamamoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Colorado throws a head kick that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Colorado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamamoto - the referee stops the clock and Colorado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamamoto. Colorado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Colorado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Colorado shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
Katsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chapulin Colorado.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colorado, pushing him back against the cage.
Colorado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Colorado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamamoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch.
Colorado shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Colorado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colorado is trying to drag Yamamoto to the mat but Yamamoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yamamoto lands a knee to the head.
Colorado tries to score a body lock takedown but Yamamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yamamoto working Colorado over with knees to the body.
Yamamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Yamamoto stops a takedown attempt from Colorado.
Yamamoto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Colorado wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Colorado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yamamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Yamamoto scores with a nice body kick.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Colorado.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Colorado throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.
Colorado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamamoto pushes Colorado up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colorado's face.
Yamamoto is pressed up against the cage. Colorado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamamoto down to the mat. Yamamoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colorado.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Colorado looks to land a right hand but Yamamoto moved out of range.
Colorado takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crunch! Yamamoto slams his shin into Colorado's torso.
Colorado throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Colorado with a nice cross.
Colorado might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Colorado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamamoto. Yamamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Colorado throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto has Colorado up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamamoto cracks Colorado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamamoto keeps Colorado at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colorado.
Colorado looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Yamamoto throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamamoto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yamamoto delivers a nice body kick.
Colorado walks into a stiff left hand from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown.
Yamamoto moves into range and clinches up with Colorado.
Yamamoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yamamoto has Colorado pressed against the cage.
Yamamoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Colorado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yamamoto landing knees to the head.
Colorado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colorado throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Colorado drops his hands momentarily and Yamamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Colorado misses.
Yamamoto forces Colorado back against the cage and clinches.
Yamamoto landing knees to the body.
Yamamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Colorado gets an underhook and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
Yamamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Colorado wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto keeps control of Colorado as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Colorado is trying to drag Yamamoto to the mat but Yamamoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch.
Colorado drops his hands momentarily and Yamamoto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Colorado misses the jab.
Yamamoto moves into the clinch.
Colorado wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
Colorado blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a two punch combination.
Colorado throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Colorado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Colorado.
Yamamoto misses with a double jab.
Colorado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chapulin Colorado.
A shot to the body from Colorado misses
and Yamamoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Colorado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Some wild striking there from Colorado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A slow jab from Colorado misses its intended target.
Colorado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamamoto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Yamamoto delivers a nice body kick.
A left lands for Colorado.
Yamamoto connects with a high kick.
Colorado throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Yamamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Colorado looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Yamamoto scores with a head kick.
Yamamoto pushes Colorado up against the cage in a clinch.
Yamamoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Colorado's efforts to push away.
Yamamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Colorado.
Yamamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Colorado throws a combination that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colorado, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Colorado goes for a takedown attempt but Yamamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chapulin Colorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crunch! Yamamoto slams his shin into Colorado's torso.
Yamamoto connects with a high kick.
Yamamoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Colorado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamamoto is fending him off so far but Colorado persists. Nope, Yamamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Colorado avoids the head kick by Yamamoto.
Colorado throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto drives through and clinches with Colorado against the cage.
Colorado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamamoto prevents it.
Yamamoto is working Colorado over against the cage.
Yamamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Colorado backwards.
Colorado is trying to force a seperation but Yamamoto has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yamamoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yamamoto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colorado scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamamoto should have avoided that one.
Colorado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto tries to avoid it but Colorado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yamamoto to the ground. Yamamoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colorado throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Yamamoto.
Colorado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto lands a high kick!
Yamamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Yamamoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Colorado. Colorado gets slowly back to his feet.
Yamamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Colorado circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that Colorado avoids nicely.
Colorado misses with a few strikes there.
Colorado misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Colorado shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Colorado scores with the left hand. Yamamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Colorado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colorado throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yamamoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serguei Dostoievski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Smolarek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smolarek is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: False Pretense. Serguei Dostoievski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Serguei Dostoievski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Smolarek!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostoievski tries a head kick but it misses.
Smolarek avoids the head kick by Dostoievski.
Smolarek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dostoievski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dostoievski misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smolarek fails with a takedown attempt.
Dostoievski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smolarek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dostoievski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smolarek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dostoievski's guard.
Smolarek won't allow Dostoievski to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smolarek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smolarek postures up in Dostoievski's guard and throws a big left but Dostoievski blocks it.
Dostoievski wants to stand up but Smolarek is controlling him.
Dostoievski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dostoievski is breathing heavily.
Smolarek tries to free his leg and advance position but Dostoievski is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smolarek lunges at Dostoievski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dostoievski's hand.
Smolarek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dostoievski is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolarek avoids the head kick by Dostoievski.
Smolarek connects with a jab.
Dostoievski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Smolarek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smolarek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dostoievski avoids it really well and circles away.
Smolarek scores a takedown into full mount!
Smolarek throwing strikes here but Dostoievski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smolarek looking to finish Dostoievski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dostoievski!
Smolarek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dostoievski really wants to buck Smolarek off and get back to his feet.
Smolarek looking to finish Dostoievski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dostoievski!
Smolarek is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dostoievski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dostoievski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smolarek jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dostoievski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dostoievski is not content to let Smolarek control the position.
Dostoievski is pushing Smolarek's head away, looking to escape. Smolarek manages to hold on to the position though.
Dostoievski stops Smolarek from passing to mount.
Dostoievski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dostoievski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Smolarek has a takedown stuffed.
Serguei Dostoievski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Smolarek.
Dostoievski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dostoievski did well to prevent Smolarek getting side control.
Smolarek is looking to advance position but Dostoievski won't allow it.
Smolarek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dostoievski's head.
Smolarek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dostoievski wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smolarek in particular looking to stall.
Dostoievski kicks Smolarek off and gets back to his feet.
Dostoievski throws a sloppy head kick
and Smolarek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek dodges the punch combination from Dostoievski.
Dostoievski throws a sloppy head kick
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smolarek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smolarek scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostoievski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smolarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Dostoievski.
Dostoievski throws a head kick but Smolarek moves out of range.
Smolarek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dostoievski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smolarek counters with a three punch combo that has Dostoievski backing up. Dostoievski nods at Smolarek to acknowledge the strikes.
A big left from Smolarek misses.
Dostoievski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dostoievski lands a head kick. Smolarek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dostoievski throws a head kick that misses.
Smolarek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dostoievski is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smolarek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Smolarek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smolarek misses with a kick to the body.
Dostoievski throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Smolarek.
Smolarek avoids the head kick by Dostoievski.
Smolarek with a jab.
Dostoievski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smolarek.
Nice sprawl there from Dostoievski as Smolarek shoots in.
Dostoievski throws a sloppy head kick
and Smolarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dostoievski blocks a low kick nicely.
Dostoievski misses with a double jab
and Smolarek counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dostoievski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smolarek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Serguei Dostoievski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dostoievski misses with a combination
and Smolarek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dostoievski's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dostoievski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smolarek prevents Dostoievski from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolarek is looking to stand up but Dostoievski won't let him.
Dostoievski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dostoievski wants to stand up but Smolarek is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smolarek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dostoievski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Serguei Dostoievski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dostoievski misses with a head kick.
Smolarek avoids the head kick by Dostoievski.
Smolarek scores with a sloppy right hand. Dostoievski should have avoided that one.
Smolarek connects with a looping right hand.
Dostoievski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smolarek counters with a right hand to the body.
Smolarek fails to land the takedown.
Dostoievski throws a sloppy head kick
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Smolarek.
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.
Dostoievski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Dostoievski misses
and Smolarek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smolarek.
Smolarek has Dostoievski pushed against the cage.
Dostoievski is looking to break free of the clinch but Smolarek has double underhooks.
Smolarek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dostoievski wants to break free but Smolarek has control.
Smolarek is trying to break free.
Smolarek keeps control of Dostoievski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dostoievski keeps control of Smolarek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smolarek manages to break the clinch.
Dostoievski misses with a head kick.
Dostoievski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dostoievski tries a head kick but it misses.
Smolarek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smolarek has hold of Dostoievski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dostoievski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smolarek throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dostoievski wants to get back to his feet.
Smolarek lands a big elbow.
Dostoievski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dostoievski taking shots to the head.
Dostoievski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smolarek.
Smolarek won't let Dostoievski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dostoievski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smolarek tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostoievski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dostoievski is bucking up trying to escape but Smolarek cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dostoievski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smolarek unloads with some shots from mount but Dostoievski bucks and avoids them well.
Smolarek punching from mount but Dostoievski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smolarek won't let Dostoievski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Smolarek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smolarek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dostoievski is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dostoievski bucks up and throws Smolarek to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A jab lands there for Smolarek.
Dostoievski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smolarek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smolarek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dostoievski throws a lazy head kick
and Smolarek counters with a left to the body.
Viktor Smolarek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dostoievski checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Dostoievski misses.
Dostoievski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smolarek throws a good cross that connects.
Dostoievski throws a head kick but Smolarek moves out of range.
Smolarek scores with a jab to the head.
Dostoievski checks a low kick from Smolarek.
Smolarek clinches up with Dostoievski and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dostoievski tries to break free but Smolarek pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolarek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dostoievski has him pressed against the cage.
Smolarek can't break the clinch.
Smolarek lands with a left to the head.
Dostoievski is trying to break the clinch but Smolarek is controlling him.
Dostoievski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dostoievski is trying to break free.
Dostoievski tries to break the clinch but Smolarek is controlling the position.
Smolarek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dostoievski throws a head kick that half lands.
Dostoievski tries a head kick but it misses.
Smolarek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dostoievski's sensitive parts.
Smolarek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dostoievski defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostoievski misses with a double jab
and Smolarek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dostoievski's knee momentarily.
Smolarek dodges the punch combination from Dostoievski.
Dostoievski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serguei Dostoievski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smolarek shoots in looking for a takedown. Dostoievski tries to sprawl out of it but Smolarek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dostoievski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dostoievski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dostoievski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Smolarek.
Dostoievski throws a head kick but Smolarek moves out of range.
Dostoievski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smolarek.
Dostoievski tries to move into range but Smolarek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dostoievski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smolarek blocks a head kick by Dostoievski.
Smolarek tries a head kick but it misses.
Dostoievski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smolarek counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dostoievski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Dostoievski misses
enabling Smolarek to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smolarek, as that shot connected.
Dostoievski throws a head kick that misses.
Smolarek closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Viktor Smolarek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dostoievski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smolarek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dostoievski has one foot on Smolarek's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Smolarek misses the shot to the body.
Smolarek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smolarek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smolarek showed some decent athleticism there.
Smolarek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dostoievski's head.
Dostoievski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek throws a series of punches but Dostoievski moves out of range.
Dostoievski throws a head kick but Smolarek moves out of range.
Dostoievski throws a head kick but Smolarek moves out of range.
Dostoievski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick by Dostoievski misses
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smolarek blocks a head kick by Dostoievski.
Smolarek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dostoievski circles away quickly and effectively.
Smolarek misses with a looping right.
Dostoievski throws a sloppy head kick and Smolarek moves out of range easily.
Smolarek misses with a few strikes there.
Dostoievski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice takedown defense from Dostoievski. No joy for Smolarek on that attempt.
Serguei Dostoievski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Smolarek.
Dostoievski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smolarek circles away quickly and effectively.
Dostoievski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Dostoievski blocks the low kick.
Serguei Dostoievski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Smolarek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dostoievski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smolarek counters with a nice leg kick.
Smolarek scores with a jab. Dostoievski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Smolarek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smolarek 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Smolarek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic's entrance music is Wild Boys. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipovic moves in looking to clinch but Erikson pushes him off.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Erikson. That one must have hurt.
Erikson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erikson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Filipovic avoids the head kick by Erikson.
Erikson lands a body shot.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filipovic's sensitive parts.
Erikson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erikson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Erikson duly obliges.
A head kick from Erikson lands but Filipovic takes it in his stride.
Erikson lands a left and a right that send Filipovic crashing to the mat, dazed. Erikson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Filipovic is rocked!
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic loses concentration momentarily and Erikson pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Filipovic crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Erikson finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonas Erikson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Vodkastov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vodkastov comes to the cage accompanied by John Lennon - Imagine. Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vodkastov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vodkastov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vodkastov lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rasputin is not content to let Vodkastov control the position.
Vodkastov 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.
Vodkastov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rasputin is looking for a sweep.
Rasputin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vodkastov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rasputin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vodkastov connects with a decent elbow.
Rasputin struggling a bit here.
Vodkastov cracks Rasputin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rasputin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Vodkastov looks up at the clock and then as Rasputin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vodkastov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vodkastov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rasputin, who protects the arm well.
Rasputin sneaks back into half guard.
Rasputin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin is looking for a sweep. Vodkastov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vodkastov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rasputin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rasputin wants to improve his position but Vodkastov is controlling well.
Vodkastov trying to control the action but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Vodkastov lands with a punch from half guard.
Rasputin wants to improve his position but Vodkastov is controlling well.
Rasputin is trying to maintain the position but Vodkastov is very close to passing his half guard.
Vodkastov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Vodkastov there.
Vodkastov trying to control the pace.
Rasputin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rasputin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rasputin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vodkastov content to stall in guard here.
Vodkastov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasputin is retaining full guard.
Vodkastov wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Rasputin looking for a guillotine here but Vodkastov defends easily.
Vodkastov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rasputin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vodkastov has Rasputin in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodkastov controls Rasputin momentarily but Rasputin frees himself.
Vodkastov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vodkastov keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Rasputin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vodkastov wants to sweep here but Rasputin controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasputin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasputin looks gassed!
Vodkastov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vodkastov looking for a guillotine here but Rasputin defends easily.
Vodkastov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vodkastov is on top in guard.
Vodkastov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rasputin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rasputin working for a triangle but Vodkastov defends it easily.
Rasputin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vodkastov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rasputin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vodkastov's back instead.
Rasputin not allowing Vodkastov to control his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vodkastov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vodkastov trying to hold on to Rasputin's head to control him but Rasputin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Vodkastov dominated that round.
That's time! Vodkastov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vodkastov shoots for a takedown but Rasputin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rasputin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rasputin wants it to stay on the feet.
Rasputin wants to clinch up but Vodkastov keeps it at a distance.
Rasputin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vodkastov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vodkastov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rasputin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Vodkastov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vodkastov presses Rasputin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rasputin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vodkastov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rasputin prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodkastov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vodkastov tries to score a body lock takedown but Rasputin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rasputin is pressed up against the cage. Vodkastov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rasputin down to the mat. Rasputin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick by Rasputin misses
and Vodkastov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rasputin manages to get to full guard.
Rasputin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vodkastov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vodkastov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rasputin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vodkastov defends well.
Vodkastov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodkastov thows a big elbow that misses.
Vodkastov trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Rasputin working a defensive guard here.
Vodkastov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rasputin wants to get back to his feet but Vodkastov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rasputin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rasputin keeping full guard, as Vodkastov tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vodkastov misses with a takedown
and Rasputin counters with a shoot takedown. Vodkastov fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vodkastov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rasputin has managed to get both his arms back between Vodkastov's legs - danger averted.
Vodkastov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Vodkastov keeps moving.
Vodkastov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasputin.
Vodkastov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vodkastov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rasputin trying to control from the bottom.
Vodkastov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vodkastov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rasputin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vodkastov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vodkastov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vodkastov is pressing down on Rasputin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rasputin is holding on for now.
Rasputin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vodkastov.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rasputin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vodkastov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Rasputin cracks Vodkastov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vodkastov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rasputin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rasputin tries for a kimura but Vodkastov is defending well.
Vodkastov wants to control but Rasputin postures up.
Vodkastov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vodkastov struggling a bit here.
Vodkastov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vodkastov is looking for a sweep. Rasputin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rasputin feints and as Vodkastov raises his hands in defense, Rasputin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vodkastov looking for a sweep. Not yet Vodkastov, not yet.
Vodkastov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Vodkastov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasputin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rasputin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vodkastov working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.
Rasputin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vodkastov is trying to keep Rasputin in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasputin fails with the takedown
and Vodkastov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vodkastov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rasputin looking to control.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Vodkastov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is looking for a triangle but Vodkastov pushes his legs off easily.
Vodkastov lands a couple of digs.
Vodkastov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasputin's head.
Vodkastov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vodkastov trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Vodkastov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vodkastov passes into half guard.
Vodkastov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rasputin tries to get to full guard but Vodkastov has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Vodkastov.
Rasputin is trying to control but can't.
Rasputin is looking for a sweep. Vodkastov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasputin won't allow Vodkastov to pass to mount.
Vodkastov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rasputin wants to control but Vodkastov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vodkastov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vodkastov is looking to take a break and control but Rasputin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasputin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vodkastov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rasputin circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rasputin misses with a takedown attempt
and Vodkastov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vodkastov prevents Rasputin from breaking the clinch.
Rasputin prevents the takedown attempt.
Vodkastov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rasputin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Vodkastov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin tries to break the clinch but Vodkastov is controlling the position.
Rasputin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Vladimir Vodkastov has been cut.
Vodkastov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rasputin is trying to drag Vodkastov to the mat but Vodkastov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vodkastov can't get the takedown.
Rasputin landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Vodkastov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vodkastov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vodkastov slips a jab and a cross from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a few strikes there.
Vodkastov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rasputin was covering up waiting for the punch and Vodkastov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vodkastov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vodkastov postures up.
Vodkastov cracks Rasputin with a solid left hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rasputin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vodkastov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodkastov is looking to take a break and control but Rasputin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vodkastov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rasputin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rasputin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rasputin tries to roll over but Vodkastov keeps him under control.
Vodkastov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rasputin has hold of Vodkastov's hands but Vodkastov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vodkastov prevents Rasputin from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Vodkastov.
Vodkastov drops an elbow to the side of Rasputin's head.
Vodkastov seems to be working for a kimura but Rasputin defends the submission attempt.
Rasputin wants to get back to full guard.
Rasputin is looking to control Vodkastov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rasputin avoid being mounted?
Vodkastov wants to take a breather but Rasputin is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vodkastov dodges the punch combination from Rasputin.
Rasputin wants to clinch up but Vodkastov keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodkastov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasputin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vodkastov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rasputin!
Vodkastov looking to finish Rasputin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rasputin!
Vodkastov breaks from Rasputin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rasputin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vladimir Vodkastov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vodkastov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rasputin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rasputin tries to hold on but Vodkastov postures up.
Rasputin is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodkastov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rasputin is working to get back to half guard.
Vodkastov landing punches.
Vodkastov landing strikes from the mount and Rasputin is in trouble!
Vodkastov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vodkastov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vodkastov cracks Rasputin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rasputin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vodkastov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vodkastov lands a nice shot to the head.
Rasputin is bucking up trying to escape but Vodkastov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vodkastov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rasputin's face.
Vodkastov looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Vodkastov had his way with Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin in that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Vodkastov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rasputin throws a series of punches but Vodkastov moves out of range.
Vodkastov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vodkastov showed some decent athleticism there.
Rasputin gets full guard.
Rasputin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasputin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vodkastov defends well.
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.
Rasputin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vodkastov is one step ahead there.
Vodkastov lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodkastov working some strikes from top position.
Rasputin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Vodkastov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rasputin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Vodkastov's back instead.
Rasputin looking for the choke but no joy.
Rasputin doesn't have the hooks in and Vodkastov manages to turn into his guard.
Rasputin working for a triangle but Vodkastov defends it easily.
Vodkastov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vodkastov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rasputin keeping full guard, as Vodkastov tries to pass.
Vodkastov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vodkastov stopping the sweep attempt from Rasputin.
Vodkastov trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Vodkastov distracts Rasputin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasputin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vodkastov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vodkastov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vodkastov working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodkastov working the head with strikes.
Rasputin taking a bit of punishment here - Vodkastov scoring with strikes.
Vodkastov trying to control the position but Rasputin is working away.
Rasputin wants to control but Vodkastov postures up.
Vodkastov scoring with punches from side control.
Vodkastov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rasputin misses with a strike from the bottom.
Rasputin is looking for a sweep.
Rasputin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vodkastov fails with the takedown.
That's four 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.
Rasputin wants to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vodkastov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasputin is fending him off so far but Vodkastov persists. Nope, Rasputin circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasputin clinches with his opponent.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimir Vodkastov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vodkastov has Rasputin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rasputin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Vodkastov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vodkastov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Vodkastov!
Vladimir Vodkastov retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Laffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckring's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Where Is My Mind. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Beckring!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Laffer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckring throws a low kick, looking for Laffer's leg but Laffer calmly moves out of range.
Beckring waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Laffer.
Laffer shoots in for a takedown but Beckring shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckring stuffs the takedown.
Beckring throws an overhand right that lands on Laffer's shoulder, as Laffer tries to avoid the shot.
Beckring tries to bum rush Laffer with a series of wild strikes but Laffer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larry Laffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laffer tries to keep at a distance but Beckring has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beckring pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Laffer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Laffer wants to take a breather but Beckring is having none of it.
Beckring might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beckring tries to get to full guard but Laffer has control of the leg.
Laffer wants to work for an arm triangle but Beckring is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laffer taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Beckring has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Laffer has tapped! Great work by Beckring! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Beckring!
Jim Beckring retains his heavyweight title!
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