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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Kabouter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Verhnevolsky (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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234 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wesley Kabouter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Verhnevolsky!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabouter shoots in and bounces Verhnevolsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kabouter trying to control the position from guard on top but Verhnevolsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verhnevolsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Verhnevolsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kabouter defends it easily.
Kabouter won't allow Verhnevolsky to sweep him here.
Kabouter trying to control but Verhnevolsky is working from the bottom.
Verhnevolsky trying to keep a closed guard but Kabouter is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verhnevolsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Verhnevolsky, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabouter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Verhnevolsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kabouter defends well.
Verhnevolsky looking to control.
Kabouter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kabouter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kabouter is working Verhnevolsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Verhnevolsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Verhnevolsky looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhnevolsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kabouter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kabouter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kabouter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kabouter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Verhnevolsky on the ground.
Kabouter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verhnevolsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kabouter defends well.
Verhnevolsky working a defensive guard here.
Kabouter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wesley Kabouter just wasn't active enough.
Kabouter instigates a clinch.
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.
Kabouter drags the fight down to the ground.
Kabouter is pulling down on Verhnevolsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Verhnevolsky, at least for the moment.
Verhnevolsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Kabouter has wrist control.
Kabouter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kabouter tries to get out of the position.
Kabouter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verhnevolsky defends it easily.
Verhnevolsky postures up and lands a big shot to Kabouter's brow.
Kabouter wants to stand but Verhnevolsky is controlling the position.
Kabouter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Verhnevolsky scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Kabouter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Verhnevolsky throws a sloppy head kick and Kabouter moves out of range easily.
Verhnevolsky lands a head kick. Kabouter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kabouter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Verhnevolsky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kabouter controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Verhnevolsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kabouter stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sergey Verhnevolsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kabouter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Verhnevolsky throws a sloppy head kick and Kabouter moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Verhnevolsky misses
so Kabouter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhnevolsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kabouter 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.
Kabouter is in close to Verhnevolsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kabouter postures up.
Verhnevolsky working for a triangle but Kabouter defends it easily.
Verhnevolsky is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Kabouter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Verhnevolsky's guard.
Verhnevolsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verhnevolsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kabouter defends well.
Kabouter looking to pass the guard.
Verhnevolsky has an active guard here but Kabouter has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabouter trying to control the pace.
It looks like Kabouter is going to stand back up.
Kabouter controlling the action here.
Verhnevolsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Kabouter.
That's four 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.
Kabouter is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kabouter wants to stand but Verhnevolsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Verhnevolsky is trying to keep Kabouter in close.
Kabouter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kabouter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Kabouter 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!
Verhnevolsky scores with a head kick. Kabouter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick from Verhnevolsky lands but Kabouter takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Kabouter.
Wesley Kabouter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kabouter blocks a head kick by Verhnevolsky.
A head kick by Verhnevolsky misses
and Kabouter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Verhnevolsky keeping hold of Kabouter's head, controlling as best he can.
Kabouter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kabouter stalling.
Verhnevolsky actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Kabouter.
Verhnevolsky is trying to control but can't.
Kabouter tries to stand and escape but Verhnevolsky is controlling the position.
Verhnevolsky tries to roll over but Kabouter keeps him under control.
Verhnevolsky looking for submissions off his back.
Kabouter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kabouter trying to mount his opponent but Verhnevolsky defends it.
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.
Verhnevolsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kabouter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kabouter's back!
Kabouter trying to control the action but Verhnevolsky just sinks the hooks in.
Verhnevolsky is punishing Kabouter with strikes - can he finish him?!
Verhnevolsky is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kabouter up.
Verhnevolsky is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Verhnevolsky connects with a big shot to the side of Kabouter's head.
Verhnevolsky punishes Kabouter with strikes from the back mount.
Verhnevolsky lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Verhnevolsky loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kabouter hold on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verhnevolsky not allowing Kabouter to control his hands.
Verhnevolsky is punishing Kabouter with some ground and pound.
Kabouter covers up after that shot from Verhnevolsky.
Can Kabouter hold on?! Verhnevolsky is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kabouter wants to escape the position.
Verhnevolsky lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kabouter hold on?!
Kabouter rolls, trying to escape but Verhnevolsky keeps control of the position.
Verhnevolsky cracks Kabouter with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kabouter from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Verhnevolsky lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kabouter's head.
Verhnevolsky has Kabouter flattened out and is raining down punches.
Verhnevolsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Verhnevolsky.
Kabouter turns into Verhnevolsky and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabouter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verhnevolsky is keeping the position for now.
Verhnevolsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kabouter defends well.
Verhnevolsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Verhnevolsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Verhnevolsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kabouter is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Verhnevolsky.
I think Kabouter 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Kabouter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Skorodumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Arlovskii is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovskii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugene Skorodumov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skorodumov with a poor takedown
letting Arlovskii counter with a right hand.
Arlovskii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arlovskii wants to pass to mount but Skorodumov is defending the position.
Arlovskii stands up and beckons Skorodumov to join him on the feet.
Arlovskii drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arlovskii postures up in Skorodumov's guard and throws a big left but Skorodumov blocks it.
Arlovskii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skorodumov keeping full guard, as Arlovskii tries to pass.
Arlovskii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arlovskii gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovskii looks to clinch
and Skorodumov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Arlovskii's guard now.
Skorodumov looks gassed!
Arlovskii wants to sweep here but Skorodumov controlling him for the moment.
Arlovskii looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skorodumov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arlovskii's guard.
Arlovskii looking for a sweep. Not yet Arlovskii, not yet.
Skorodumov stands up and waves to Arlovskii to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovskii moves to clinch but Skorodumov breaks away
and Skorodumov counters by moving into the clinch.
Arlovskii tries to pull guard but Skorodumov won't allow it.
Arlovskii breaks the clinch.
Skorodumov tries for a takedown but Arlovskii circles away easily
and Arlovskii counters with a thumping low kick.
Arlovskii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlovskii decides to stand back up.
Arlovskii shoots in and bounces Skorodumov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skorodumov has a closed guard, preventing Arlovskii from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovskii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arlovskii wants to get up but he can't break Skorodumov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skorodumov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Arlovskii pushes down on Skorodumov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skorodumov trying to control here.
Skorodumov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
Arlovskii wants to free his trapped foot but Skorodumov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like Arlovskii is going to stand back up.
Arlovskii trying to control from half guard but Skorodumov is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skorodumov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eugene Skorodumov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Skorodumov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arlovskii as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arlovskii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arlovskii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arlovskii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arlovskii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skorodumov but Skorodumov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arlovskii tries to close the distance and clinch but Skorodumov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arlovskii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skorodumov tries to avoid it but Arlovskii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skorodumov to the ground. Skorodumov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Arlovskii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Skorodumov with that takedown attempt.
Skorodumov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arlovskii is trying to defend but Skorodumov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skorodumov working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skorodumov is trying for a kimura here. Arlovskii looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Skorodumov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eugene Skorodumov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanek Butsikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanek Butsikov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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255 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vanek Butsikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Roman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butsikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roman misses with a few strikes there.
Roman throws the left hand but Butsikov avoids the punch easily.
Roman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Butsikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Butsikov stopping the sweep attempt from Roman.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Butsikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butsikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butsikov wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
Butsikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butsikov looking to pass the guard.
Butsikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butsikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butsikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Roman is retaining full guard.
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.
Butsikov 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.
Butsikov wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Roman controlling Butsikov's posture.
Butsikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butsikov 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.
Butsikov lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butsikov wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Roman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butsikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Butsikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roman trying to control the position.
Roman pulls Butsikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Butsikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Butsikov 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.
Roman pulls Butsikov in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Butsikov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butsikov trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Roman has Butsikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Butsikov wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.
Butsikov 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.
Roman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butsikov is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butsikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vanek Butsikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roman misses with a wild combination.
Samuel Roman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roman throws a jab when Butsikov was well out of range.
Roman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butsikov.
A combination from Roman does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman throws a series of punches but Butsikov avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Roman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butsikov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman misses with the combination.
Butsikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Roman sprawls well. He's pushed Butsikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roman scores with the left hand. Butsikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Butsikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roman.
Roman looks to land a combination. Butsikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Butsikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roman defends it easily.
Butsikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roman defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Butsikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roman controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butsikov looking for a guillotine here but Roman defends easily.
Butsikov keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Roman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Butsikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roman!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Butsikov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Butsikov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Butsikov's attempts to control the action.
Butsikov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Butsikov extends the arm and Roman is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vanek Butsikov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashe Corven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristarh Grobokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corven might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Escape. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ashe Corven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aristarh Grobokov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grobokov throws a sloppy body shot
and Grobokov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grobokov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corven to the mat! Corven manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corven keeping moving, preventing Grobokov from controlling successfully.
Grobokov wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Corven's closed guard. He's half up but Corven has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Corven pivots and extends the arm, Grobokov falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Corven! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashe Corven!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi comes to the cage accompanied by Evol Intent - Brocken Sword. Fast Dude will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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254 lbs
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210 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Tsoi!
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, Fast Dude!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsoi fails with the takedown.
Dude stalks Tsoi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tsoi's face. Tsoi staggers backwards, shaken.
Tsoi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dude counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tsoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dude misses with a few strikes there.
Dude throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dude connects with a crisp jab.
Tsoi misses with a takedown
and Dude counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Dude catches Tsoi right on the button with a cross.
Dude stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dude wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsoi is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Dude, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Dude misses.
Tsoi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Dude to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsoi with a poor takedown
and Dude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dude lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fast Dude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Dude.
Tsoi is rocked!
Tsoi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dude counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsoi thinking.
Tsoi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dude gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tsoi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fast Dude!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvald Kikkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
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270 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osvald Kikkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Kikkas with a poor takedown
and Magomedov counters with a takedown into side control.
Magomedov working away.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kikkas keeps working.
Magomedov working the ground and pound.
Kikkas keeping his opponent close.
Kikkas wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Kikkas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kikkas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Magomedov wants to control but Kikkas is keeping him busy.
Magomedov misses with the ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Kikkas is working away.
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.
Magomedov working the strikes but Kikkas uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Magomedov.
Magomedov looks to land a strike but Kikkas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kikkas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kikkas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov throws and elbow that misses. Kikkas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Kikkas!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kikkas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kikkas defends well.
Kikkas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas tries for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov prevents Kikkas from moving into mount.
Kikkas working away.
Kikkas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kikkas is breathing heavily.
Magomedov moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kikkas postures up.
Magomedov 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.
Kikkas is pushing down on Magomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Kikkas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kikkas seems to be working for a kimura but Magomedov defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikkas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Kikkas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Magomedov defend it? Kikkas steps over the head and cranks it - Magomedov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kikkas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Osvald Kikkas!
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