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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jet Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Jet Cao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Graf!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graf throws a right and a left that Cao avoids nicely.
Cao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Graf's guard.
Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graf is keeping the position for now.
Graf looking for a guillotine here but Cao defends easily.
Graf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cao.
Cao stands and throws Graf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Graf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Graf is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Graf regains half guard, as Cao was trying to land strikes.
Cao is working for a kimura but Graf is defending it quite comfortably.
Graf trying to control but Cao postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graf is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cao is staying active.
Graf tries to roll over but Cao keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Graf fails with the takedown
and Cao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graf checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cao.
Cao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graf fails with a takedown attempt.
Graf clinches but Cao breaks the clinch
and Cao counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cao is trying to get back to full guard.
Cao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graf content to stall in guard here.
Cao keeping moving, preventing Graf from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Cao 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.
Cao ducks under a wild hook from Graf.
Graf throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cao was covering up waiting for the punch and Graf finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graf throws a strike but Cao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cao trying to control but Graf is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cao!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graf looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Graf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Graf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Graf goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cao is on top in guard.
Graf is trying to control the position but Cao postures up.
Cao wants to control from the top but Graf keeps moving.
Graf is working an open guard so Cao takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Graf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Graf's calf.
Graf shoots and misses
and Cao decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graf's guard.
Cao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Graf is proving hard to escape from.
Graf seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graf is keeping the position for now.
Cao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cao looking to sit in guard and control but Graf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cao controls Graf momentarily but Graf frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cao is working an open guard so Graf takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Graf misses with a wild combination.
Graf takes a swing at Cao's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artem Graf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Graf tries to clinch but Cao moves away
and Cao counters by clinching up.
Graf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Graf is working for takedown but Cao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Graf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jet Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Graf.
Cao blocks a body shot from Graf.
Graf tries to pull guard but Cao won't allow it.
Graf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cao swivels and escapes.
Graf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Graf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cao gets to his feet - Graf follows without any prompting.
Cao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cao counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cao tries to free his leg and advance position but Graf is retaining full guard.
Cao trying to control but Graf is working from the bottom.
Cao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cao is fighting to break Graf's control of his arms but Graf is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Graf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cao's guard.
Graf preventing the sweep.
Graf landing some decent shots from guard.
Graf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cao keeping moving, preventing Graf from controlling successfully.
Graf decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cao, up you get!
Graf shoots and misses
and Cao counters with a low kick, right behind Graf 's knee.
Cao feints and as Graf raises his hands in defense, Cao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cao wants to pass the guard but Graf is keeping the position.
Cao prevents Graf from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graf keeping moving, preventing Cao from controlling successfully.
Jet Cao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cao looking to pass the guard.
Graf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Cao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Cao!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhrgryn Raedwulfson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jhrgryn Raedwulfson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raedwulfson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick
and Raedwulfson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Emelianenko thinking.
Raedwulfson tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Aleksander Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raedwulfson throws a head kick that misses.
Raedwulfson thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
Raedwulfson lands a left and a right that send Emelianenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Raedwulfson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Emelianenko is rocked!
Raedwulfson throws an overhand right that has Emelianenko reeling! Raedwulfson follows up with more punches and Emelianenko is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jhrgryn Raedwulfson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BILLY PARRIS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BILLY PARRIS has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BILLY PARRIS!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PARRIS shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connor defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Connor as PARRIS shoots in.
Connor lands a big shot that drops PARRIS! Can he finish him?
It looks like BILLY PARRIS has been cut.
Connor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PARRIS had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Connor defends it easily.
Connor stands and steps away. PARRIS gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
PARRIS lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
PARRIS tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
PARRIS tries a head kick but it misses.
PARRIS misses with a wild body shot.
Connor misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor throws a nice looking combination but PARRIS bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Connor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PARRIS.
Connor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
PARRIS closes the distance and clinches up with Connor, looking for a takedown. PARRIS pushes Connor against the cage but Connor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brad Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BILLY PARRIS.
PARRIS cracks the inside of Connor's front leg.
PARRIS tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Connor. No joy for PARRIS on that attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Connor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
PARRIS looks gassed!
Connor cracks PARRIS with a big right hand and PARRIS goes down!
PARRIS is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
PARRIS is still in real trouble! Can Connor finish him?
Connor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
PARRIS seems to have recovered his senses.
Connor prevents PARRIS from getting back to his feet.
Connor content to stall in guard here.
PARRIS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Brad Connor just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from PARRIS.
PARRIS moves forwards but Connor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That has opened up BILLY PARRIS's cut even more.
PARRIS throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Connor's head.
PARRIS takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Connor connects with a nice looking jab.
PARRIS is rocked!
PARRIS is trying desperately to land a takedown but Connor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for PARRIS.
PARRIS is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Connor doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! PARRIS crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in PARRIS's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brad Connor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Sirminov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirminov has chosen Raining Blood as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Sirminov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirminov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daley shoots in looking for a takedown. Sirminov tries to sprawl out of it but Daley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sirminov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daley misses with a head kick.
Sirminov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sirminov feints and then cracks Daley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Daley down.
Vladimir Sirminov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirminov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sirminov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sirminov works his way into full mount!
Sirminov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Daley has worked his arm free - good work by Daley!
Sirminov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Daley's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirminov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sirminov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Daley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sirminov's best efforts.
Daley trying to hold on to Sirminov's head to control him but Sirminov postures up.
Sirminov wants to work for an arm triangle but Daley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Daley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daley tries to get out of the position.
Sirminov looks gassed!
Daley has his hands clasped together around Sirminov's back. He's all about the action.
Sirminov is working for a kimura but Daley is defending it quite comfortably.
Daley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sirminov is working away from the top position though.
Daley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sirminov pulls his head out easily.
Daley is trying to control but can't.
Daley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirminov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daley!
Daley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sirminov on the ground.
Daley regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov tries to pass to full mount but Daley defends it.
Daley tries to kick Sirminov off but Sirminov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirminov moves nicely into side control.
Sirminov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daley is looking for a sweep.
Daley wants to control but Sirminov postures up.
Daley is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sirminov off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Daley manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Sirminov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Daley's guard. Nice work there by Sirminov.
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.
Daley managing to control the position.
Daley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sirminov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daley's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Sirminov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daley clinches up against the cage.
Daley is trying to break free.
Sirminov is trying to force a seperation but Daley has the dominant position.
Daley wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Daley.
Daley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sirminov uses from the top position.
Daley controls Sirminov momentarily but Sirminov frees himself.
Sirminov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Daley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Daley has escaped and now he's on top!
Sirminov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sirminov is breathing heavily.
Sirminov gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sirminov is looking for a sweep. Daley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sirminov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daley controlling the action here.
Sirminov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daley's back!
Daley covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Daley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sirminov's guard. Nice work there by Daley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sirminov keeping moving, preventing Daley from controlling successfully.
Daley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sirminov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sirminov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Daley shoots for a takedown but Sirminov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sirminov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daley works over Sirminov's head and body with a nice combination.
Daley has Sirminov up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov tries to break free but Daley pushes him back against the cage.
Sirminov wants a takedown but no success here.
Daley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sirminov's efforts to push away.
Daley goes for a takedown attempt but Sirminov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Daley!
No luck for Daley with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Sirminov or perhaps it was just good defense by Daley which made him look bad.
Daley shoots in and drives through. Sirminov sprawls well.
Daley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sirminov avoids it really well and circles away.
Daley dives in and grabs Sirminov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sirminov pushes down on Daley's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov tries for a takedown but Daley circles away easily
and Daley moves into the clinch.
Daley can't break the clinch.
Daley wants a takedown.
Sirminov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Daley is leaning against Sirminov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sirminov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daley jumps guard and drags Sirminov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sirminov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daley dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Daley dominated that second round.
That's time! Daley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Daley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sirminov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Daley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sirminov throws a sloppy head kick and Daley moves out of range easily.
Paul Daley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daley shoots in and drives through. Sirminov sprawls well.
Daley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sirminov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Daley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daley tries to clinch up but Sirminov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sirminov shoots in for a takedown but Daley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sirminov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daley's guard.
Sirminov drops back looking for a leg! Daley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daley manages to kick Sirminov off! Sirminov jumps back into Daley's guard.
Daley is pulling down on Sirminov's head to control his posture.
Sirminov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daley!
Vladimir Sirminov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Daley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Daley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sirminov is looking to regain half guard here but Daley keeps moving and retains side control.
Daley taking a breather here.
Daley gets to mount! Sirminov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sirminov working to try and regain half guard.
Daley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sirminov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sirminov drops back looking for a leg! Daley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daley manages to kick Sirminov off! Sirminov jumps back into Daley's guard.
Sirminov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sirminov has managed to get both his arms back between Daley's legs - danger averted.
Daley looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daley working for a triangle but Sirminov defends it easily.
Sirminov drops back looking for a leg! Daley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daley manages to kick Sirminov off! Sirminov jumps back into Daley's guard.
Sirminov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daley rushes Sirminov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daley can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daley is trying to force a seperation but Sirminov has the dominant position.
Daley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sirminov.
Sirminov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daley gets a takedown into half guard.
Sirminov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daley's back!
Daley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sirminov working for the choke.
Sirminov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Sirminov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sirminov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Sirminov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Killa Cali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Wazher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wazher has chosen Jesus is my Friend as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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171 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Killa Cali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Wazher!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wazher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cali is trying to defend but Wazher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wazher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cali defending well though.
Wazher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wazher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wazher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wazher slows the pace down in half guard.
Wazher seems to be working for a kimura but Cali defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wazher.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wazher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wazher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wazher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cali defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wazher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cali keeps working.
Wazher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wazher thows a huge punch but Cali dodges it nicely.
Wazher trying to control the action but Cali is working from the bottom.
Cali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cali tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wazher circles away quickly and effectively.
Wazher slips a jab from Cali.
Killa Cali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wazher slips a jab from Cali.
Cali throws a series of punches but Wazher moves out of range.
Wazher blocks a jab.
Wazher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cali but Cali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cali gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wazher to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wazher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wazher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wazher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wazher trying to control the position from guard on top but Cali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wazher lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus Wazher will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cali drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wazher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cali.
Cali trying to control the position from guard on top but Wazher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wazher on the ground.
Wazher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wazher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cali.
Wazher working for a triangle but Cali defends it easily.
Cali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cali postures up.
Cali distracts Wazher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wazher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cali defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wazher is keeping the position for now.
Cali trying to control the position from guard on top but Wazher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cali postures up in Wazher's guard and throws a big left but Wazher blocks it.
Wazher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cali's guard.
Wazher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wazher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wazher throws a big right hand that misses.
Cali trying to control the position.
Wazher distracts Cali with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wazher postures up in Cali's guard and throws a big left but Cali blocks it.
Wazher scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wazher postures up.
Wazher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wazher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wazher is looking to work some ground and pound but Cali has wrist control.
Wazher is working Cali over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wazher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wazher tries to free his leg and advance position but Cali is retaining full guard.
Wazher is pushing down on Cali's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cali is fighting to maintain full guard but Wazher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wazher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cali's head.
Wazher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cali defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Wazher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wazher.
Wazher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wazher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wazher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wazher throwing shots but Cali is blocking nicely.
Wazher wants to take a breather but Cali is having none of it.
Cali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wazher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cali is trying to stand back up but Wazher is controlling him
Wazher slips a nice elbow through Cali's hands, connecting with Cali's forehead.
Wazher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cali with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wazher content to control rather than advance.
Cali is staying active underneath Wazher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Killa Cali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wazher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cali is not content to let Wazher control the position.
Wazher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wazher trying to control from half guard but Cali is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazher is working for a submission of some sort.
Wazher trying to mount his opponent but Cali defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wazher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cali keeps working.
Cali won't allow Wazher to pass to mount.
Wazher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cali defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wazher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cali.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wazher's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wazher duly obliges.
It looks like Killa Cali has been cut.
Cali throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wazher counters with a straight right hand.
Jesus Wazher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wazher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Wazher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wazher 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Wazher!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey de Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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143 lbs
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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
8 - 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rey de Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from de Chocolate.
Yamamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
de Chocolate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey de Chocolate.
de Chocolate fails with a takedown attempt.
de Chocolate shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the jaw.
de Chocolate takes one on the button.
de Chocolate blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
de Chocolate scores a takedown into full mount!
de Chocolate dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Chocolate throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto tries to lock up and control but de Chocolate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yamamoto is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
de Chocolate landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yamamoto tries to hold on but de Chocolate pushes him away.
Yamamoto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Yamamoto tries to hold on but de Chocolate pushes him away.
de Chocolate throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
de Chocolate thowing shots but they're missing.
Yamamoto regains half guard.
Yamamoto trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Chocolate throwing shots but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
de Chocolate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.
de Chocolate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
de Chocolate seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
de Chocolate is nestled in close to Yamamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
de Chocolate wants to free his trapped foot but Yamamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yamamoto trying to control but de Chocolate postures up.
Yamamoto manages to get to full guard.
de Chocolate tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Chocolate advances position into side control!
Yamamoto tries to escape but de Chocolate is in control.
Yamamoto defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamamoto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, de Chocolate asserts his dominance and retains side control.
de Chocolate in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yamamoto holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Yamamoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
de Chocolate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yamamoto looks like he's trying to stand up.
de Chocolate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. de Chocolate lands a nice short elbow.
de Chocolate working over Yamamoto with some ground and pound. Yamamoto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
de Chocolate wants to pass to mount but Yamamoto is defending the position.
de Chocolate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
de Chocolate throws a strike but Yamamoto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yamamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
de Chocolate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - de Chocolate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yamamoto is looking to escape.
de Chocolate lands strikes from half guard.
de Chocolate works his way into side control.
de Chocolate creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yamamoto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rey de Chocolate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
de Chocolate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
de Chocolate feints and as Yamamoto raises his hands in defense, de Chocolate changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
de Chocolate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
de Chocolate is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but de Chocolate is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but de Chocolate isn't so interested in that idea.
Yamamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but de Chocolate is one step ahead there.
Yamamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from de Chocolate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Chocolate pushing down on Yamamoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
de Chocolate is pressing down on Yamamoto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yamamoto is holding on for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
de Chocolate feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
de Chocolate is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
de Chocolate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamamoto wriggles free and stands up.
de Chocolate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamamoto but Yamamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katsu Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
de Chocolate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamamoto as he avoids it easily.
Katsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey de Chocolate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Chocolate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
de Chocolate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.
Yamamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto lands a jab-cross combination.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
de Chocolate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamamoto as he jumps to the side.
de Chocolate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Chocolate slips a jab and a cross from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yamamoto throws a sloppy head kick and de Chocolate moves out of range easily.
de Chocolate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten de Chocolate somewhat.
de Chocolate dodges the punch combination from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
de Chocolate looks for a takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well.
Yamamoto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yamamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Yamamoto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Yamamoto lands.
Yamamoto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yamamoto leaves de Chocolate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamamoto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yamamoto throws a head kick but de Chocolate moves out of range.
de Chocolate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
de Chocolate shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yamamoto - that will leave a mark!
Katsu Yamamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Yamamoto both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Chocolate throws a body kick the misses
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
de Chocolate shoots and misses
and Yamamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Katsu Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey de Chocolate.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
de Chocolate misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Yamamoto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yamamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yamamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by de Chocolate.
de Chocolate with a poor takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donk. Yamamoto catches de Chocolate right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Chocolate feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
de Chocolate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rey de Chocolate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamamoto pulls de Chocolate in to control the position.
de Chocolate is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamamoto has wrist control.
de Chocolate postures up in Yamamoto's guard and throws a big left but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto has his feet on de Chocolate's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Yamamoto keeps de Chocolate at a distance using the push kick.
de Chocolate tries for a takedown but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yamamoto leaves de Chocolate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Rey de Chocolate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
de Chocolate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.
de Chocolate takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yamamoto lands a body shot.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
de Chocolate has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Yamamoto does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Excellent takedown into side control there by de Chocolate.
Sloppy strikes there by de Chocolate.
Yamamoto regains half guard, as de Chocolate was trying to land strikes.
de Chocolate tries to pass to full mount but Yamamoto defends it.
de Chocolate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yamamoto is trying to stand back up but de Chocolate is controlling him
Yamamoto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
de Chocolate looks for a takedown but Yamamoto sprawls well.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamamoto 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Raton Vaquero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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141 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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143 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Raton Vaquero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxwell Smart!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smart swings for the body but Vaquero moves out of range.
Smart gets caught flat footed, as Vaquero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Vaquero from controlling successfully.
Vaquero pushing down on Smart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smart is holding on to half guard well.
Smart is trying to stand up here but Vaquero is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaquero is working for a submission of some sort.
Vaquero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smart defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smart pulls Vaquero in to control the position.
Smart keeping full guard, as Vaquero tries to pass.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Vaquero from controlling successfully.
Vaquero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaquero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smart keeping full guard, as Vaquero tries to pass.
Smart wants to get back to his feet but Vaquero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vaquero tries to free his leg and advance position but Smart is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vaquero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vaquero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vaquero shoots in for a takedown but Smart shows good takedown defense.
Vaquero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Raton Vaquero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smart throws a combination. Vaquero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vaquero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smart sprawls well. Smart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vaquero gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaquero is breathing heavily.
Smart stalks Vaquero and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vaquero's face. Vaquero staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vaquero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smart's waist but Smart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vaquero off to one side.
Vaquero shoots for a takedown but Smart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smart lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Smart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaquero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vaquero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
El Raton Vaquero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaquero is trying to get back to full guard.
Vaquero won't allow Smart to pass to mount.
Smart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vaquero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smart wants to stand up but Vaquero is controlling the position.
Smart perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vaquero won't allow Smart to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero wants to improve his position but Smart is controlling well.
Smart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vaquero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vaquero is pressing down on Smart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smart wants to control from the top but Vaquero keeps moving.
Vaquero has a closed guard, preventing Smart from standing up.
Vaquero wants to stand up but Smart is controlling him.
Smart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vaquero's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vaquero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smart counters with a left and a right that stings Vaquero.
Smart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vaquero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart misses with a double jab.
Smart is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vaquero with a poor takedown
and Smart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vaquero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smart stuns Vaquero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smart lands a nice shot to the body.
Smart connects with a body shot.
Smart gets caught flat footed, as Vaquero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Vaquero from controlling successfully.
Smart wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vaquero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vaquero gets the takedown into side control.
Smart is not content to let Vaquero control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Smart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vaquero scores a takedown into full mount!
Smart tries to hold on but Vaquero pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart is looking to improve his position but Vaquero isn't that keen on the idea.
Smart wants to control but Vaquero is having none of it.
Vaquero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vaquero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vaquero is going olschool here, as he tries to force Smart to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smart shrugs it off.
Smart tries to hold on but Vaquero postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaquero looking to secure an arm triangle but Smart defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smart is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smart is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smart is desperately trying to improve his position but Vaquero has a good base and remains in mount.
Vaquero moves to the back position.
Smart is trying to stand back up.
What can Smart do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Smart is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smart tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smart wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smart is looking to improve his position but Vaquero isn't that keen on the idea.
Vaquero looking for a guillotine from mount but Smart is having none of it.
Smart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vaquero wants to finish this one by submission but Smart is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vaquero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart is desperately trying to improve his position but Vaquero has a good base and remains in mount.
Smart wants to hold on but Vaquero pushes him away.
Vaquero working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smart is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Vaquero moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smart has worked his arm free - good work by Smart!
Smart is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vaquero tries for a kimura but Smart is defending well.
Vaquero tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smart's legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smart can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Smart tries to escape but Vaquero is in control.
You can see the frustration on Smart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vaquero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smart!
Vaquero wants to finish this one by submission but Smart is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vaquero.
Vaquero is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smart can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vaquero working for a submission but Smart is keeping him at bay.
Vaquero avoids the attempt from Smart to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Raton Vaquero dominated that second 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.
Vaquero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smart throws a nice looking combination but Vaquero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vaquero shoots and misses
and Smart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smart.
Smart stays in close to Vaquero's body and controls the position.
Smart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vaquero is proving hard to escape from.
Vaquero is looking to stand up but Smart isn't so interested in that idea.
Smart tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaquero is retaining full guard.
Vaquero is trying to keep Smart in close.
Vaquero is looking to stand up but Smart isn't so interested in that idea.
Vaquero wants to sweep but no luck.
El Raton Vaquero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart is looking to stand up but Vaquero won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smart shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vaquero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smart decides to stand back up.
Smart connects with a body shot.
Vaquero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smart counters with a right hand to the body.
Vaquero checks a leg kick nicely.
Smart gets a takedown into half guard.
Smart trying to control from half guard but Vaquero is working away.
Vaquero manages to get to full guard.
Vaquero has control of Smart's left arm, preventing Smart from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vaquero has his takedown stuffed
and Smart counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Raton Vaquero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaquero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smart was covering up waiting for the punch and Vaquero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vaquero wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
Vaquero won't allow Smart to get back to his feet.
Vaquero looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vaquero, into his guard.
Vaquero wants to stand up but Smart is controlling him.
Smart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vaquero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaquero shoots and misses
and Smart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vaquero has his takedown stuffed
and Smart counters with a one-two to the body.
Vaquero misses with a takedown
and Smart counters with a takedown into side control.
Vaquero is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smart is putting a hurting on Vaquero here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vaquero tries to buck Smart off but Smart is having none of it.
Vaquero prevents Smart from improving position.
Smart has control of an arm but Vaquero manages to advance to Smart's back!
Vaquero has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smart showing good submission defense here.
Smart has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart is trying to break free.
Vaquero is not going to allow Smart to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Smart really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vaquero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vaquero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vaquero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smart managing to control the position.
Vaquero trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vaquero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Smart wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart keeping moving, preventing Vaquero from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smart tries to land a front kick but Vaquero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vaquero rather than just go for the knockout.
Vaquero with a poor takedown
and Smart counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vaquero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaquero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart wants to stand but Vaquero is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vaquero controls Smart momentarily but Smart frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smart tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaquero is retaining full guard.
Smart won't allow Vaquero to sweep him here.
Vaquero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smart manages to get himself to full guard.
Smart wants to stand up but Vaquero is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero preventing the sweep.
Vaquero wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
Vaquero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smart tries to roll over but Vaquero keeps him under control.
Vaquero is looking for a kimura but Smart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vaquero to get the leverage.
Smart is looking to escape.
Vaquero passes to side control.
Vaquero is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smart wants to control but Vaquero postures up.
Vaquero has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Smart is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Vaquero yanks on the arm and Smart is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Vaquero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). El Raton Vaquero!
El Raton Vaquero retains his bantamweight title!
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FIGHT
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