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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Duelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duelly has chosen Its A Fight 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 middleweight 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, Alessio Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Casper Duelly!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duelly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duelly is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rivera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivera landing strikes from the bottom.
Rivera is looking to escape.
Duelly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Duelly eventually gives up the hold.
Rivera tries to roll over but Duelly keeps him under control.
Rivera won't allow Duelly to pass to mount.
Rivera trying to control but Duelly postures up.
Rivera gets full guard.
Duelly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duelly stands and throws Rivera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duelly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Duelly goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rivera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Duelly but great work by Rivera.
Duelly tries to improve position but can't.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Duelly is looking to reverse the position.
Rivera stands up and beckons Duelly to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rivera. No joy for Duelly on that attempt.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Duelly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side.
Duelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivera tries to avoid it but Duelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivera to the ground. Rivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alessio Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Duelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivera swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Duelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera which made him look bad.
Rivera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duelly takes a step back to recover.
Duelly shoots in for a double leg but Rivera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivera shoots in but Duelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duelly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rivera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duelly is looking for a triangle but Rivera pushes his legs off easily.
Rivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duelly working for a triangle but Rivera defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control but Duelly is working from the bottom.
Rivera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duelly is trying to keep Rivera in close.
Rivera stands up and waves to Duelly to follow him.
Duelly shoots in and bounces Rivera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Duelly postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duelly wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Duelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivera pulls Duelly in close to prevent any damage.
Duelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duelly slips nicely into half guard.
Rivera gets back to full guard.
Duelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
Duelly is looking to stand up but Rivera won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Rivera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Duelly misses.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duelly as he jumps to the side.
Duelly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivera's guard.
Duelly connects with a couple of short punches.
Duelly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duelly advances position into side control!
Duelly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Duelly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Duelly prevents Rivera from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duelly scores with a couple of short elbows.
Duelly is breathing heavily.
Rivera is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rivera is keen to just control but Duelly is a slippery customer.
Duelly tries to roll over but Rivera keeps him under control.
Rivera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Duelly with a poor takedown
and Rivera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Duelly's guard now.
Duelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivera gets to his feet - Duelly follows without any prompting.
Duelly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivera swivels and escapes.
Duelly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivera's guard.
Duelly advances to half guard.
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!
Duelly is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
Duelly wants to pass the guard but Rivera is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duelly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Duelly eventually gives up the hold.
Rivera wants to control but Duelly is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Duelly there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duelly lands a nice short elbow.
Duelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duelly is looking for a kimura but Rivera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duelly to get the leverage.
Rivera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duelly stands and throws Rivera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Duelly throws some wild stikes that Rivera manages to avoid easily.
Rivera working to try and regain half guard.
Duelly goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rivera turns into him and now he's in Duelly's guard.
Duelly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duelly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rivera escapes and throws Duelly's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Duelly tries to improve position but can't.
Rivera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duelly tries to buck Rivera off but Rivera is having none of it.
Duelly is trying to control Rivera's posture but Rivera avoids it.
Duelly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rivera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Duelly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Duelly is retaining full guard.
Duelly has his foot on Rivera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivera works his way back into a safe position though.
Duelly is trying to control the position but Rivera postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivera passes Duelly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duelly is refusing to be controlled, as Rivera sits in half guard.
Duelly tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Casper Duelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Duelly with a poor takedown
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Duelly wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
Rivera wants to control but Duelly is keeping him busy.
Duelly is looking to improve his position.
Rivera moves into full mount! Duelly won't be happy about that!
Duelly working to try and regain half guard.
Duelly gets back to half guard.
Duelly is looking to improve his position.
Duelly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Duelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duelly has a closed guard, preventing Rivera from standing up.
Rivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duelly manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Duelly scores with a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Duelly wants to improve his position but Rivera is controlling well.
Duelly looking for submissions off his back.
Rivera prevents Duelly from improving his position.
Duelly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivera's back!
Rivera looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Duelly lands punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera breaks Duelly's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rivera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alessio Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rivera stopping the sweep attempt from Duelly.
Rivera 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.
Duelly has his feet on Rivera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Rivera.
Rivera swinging wilding here.
Rivera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duelly with a jab.
Duelly tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duelly won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duelly regains half guard.
Rivera works his way into full mount!
Rivera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rivera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rivera manages to capitalize on a mistake by Duelly to take his back!
Duelly breaks Rivera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Duelly passes Rivera's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duelly passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rivera!
Duelly landing strikes from the mount and Rivera is in trouble!
Rivera is rocked!
Duelly looking to isolate an arm here. Rivera doesn't see it coming and as Duelly extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Duelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casper Duelly!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egan Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Reise, Reise. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Bays!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Egan Gore!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bays shoots in and bounces Gore off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bays looking to pass the guard.
Gore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bays manages to get himself to full guard.
Bays avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bays keeping moving, preventing Gore from controlling successfully.
Bays tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gore slips nicely into half guard.
Bays is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gore pulls his head out easily.
Gore looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bays tries to get to full guard but Gore has control of the leg.
Bays is working hard here to advance position.
Bays looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bays wants to get back to full guard.
Bays on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gore uses his free foot to push down on Bays's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bays.
Gore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bays is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bays's face.
Gore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bays is trying to escape the mount.
Bays is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore tries to control but Bays wriggling away.
Gore scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bays manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gore is tying to control. Bays wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bays tries to get to full guard but Gore has control of the leg.
Gore wants to control but Bays is keeping him busy.
Gore is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bays wants to get back to full guard.
Bays is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gore pulls his head out easily.
Bays wants to improve his position but Gore is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bays.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gore throws a right and a left that Bays avoids nicely.
Bays closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bays pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gore is keeping the position for now.
Bays 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.
Gore keeping full guard, as Bays tries to pass.
Gore throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gore is trying to keep Bays in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bays shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gore pinned against the cage. Gore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bays fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bays. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bays fails to land the takedown.
Bays throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gore's waist but Gore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bays off to one side.
Gore stuffs the takedown.
Gore scores with a hook.
Bays looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bays fails with the takedown.
Bays fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Gore does no damage.
Bays shoots in but no luck this time.
Bays shoots in but Gore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Gore. No joy for Bays on that attempt.
Gore misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Egan Gore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bays fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bays has Gore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bays's elbow.
Bays tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gore smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bays. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gore looks to land a right hand but Bays moved out of range.
Bays has a takedown stuffed.
Bays fails with a takedown attempt.
Gore throws out a powerful jab.
Bobby Bays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bays fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bays blocks a jab.
Bays fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Gore misses.
Horrible takedown by Bays or perhaps it was just good defense by Gore which made him look bad.
Bays shoots in looking for a takedown. Gore tries to sprawl out of it but Bays keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bays tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gore smiles and moves away.
Gore tries to clinch but Bays moves out of range.
Bays closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bays's best efforts.
Gore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gore pulls Bays in to control the position.
Bays pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gore is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gore is on top in guard.
Gore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore tries a head kick but it misses.
Gore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bays shoots in but no luck this time.
Bays fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bays has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gore finds it's way round the side to connect with Bays's head.
Nice sprawl there from Gore as Bays shoots in.
Bays fails with a takedown attempt.
Bays shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bays was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bays is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gore can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bays goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gore is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gore wants to control from the top but Bays keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bays 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.
Gore wants to control from the top but Bays keeps moving.
Bays looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bays keeping full guard, as Gore tries to pass.
Gore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bays escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bays looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bays's guard.
Bays is trying to get back to full guard.
Bays is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gore's back!
Bays looking to break Gore's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gore remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bays will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gore is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bays gets his way!
Bays is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gore defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bays working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bays looking to break Gore's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gore remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bays will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bays is not going to allow Gore to sit and survive in this position.
Gore defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gore is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Bays will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bays fails with a takedown attempt.
Bays looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gore!
Bays wants to take Gore's back here but Gore is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bays raining down shots from the mount!
Bays goes for an armbar but Gore turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gore.
Gore is in close to Bays's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bays has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bays tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bays keeping moving, preventing Gore from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gore 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.
Gore trying to control the position from guard on top but Bays is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bays manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bays is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gore is surviving well by controlling Bays's body position as best he can.
Gore regains half guard.
Bays is trying to work for a kimura but Gore is defending well.
Bays moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bays looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bays is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gore prevents Bays from improving position.
Bays tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bays has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gore strikes from the bottom.
Gore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bays is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gore defends it well.
Bays is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bays is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Gore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bays is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gore is just riding it out for now. Bays eventually gives up the hold.
Gore wants to improve his position but Bays is controlling well.
Bays wants to pass the guard but Gore is defending well.
Bays seems to be working for a kimura but Gore defends the submission attempt.
Bays is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bays checks a leg kick nicely.
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.
Bays fails with a takedown attempt.
Gore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bays's head backwards.
Bays shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gore as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bays. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bays fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bays pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Bays or perhaps it was just good defense by Gore which made him look bad.
Bays drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bays is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gore throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bays showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bays 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Bays!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gerken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Gerken!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat throws a right and a left that Gerken avoids nicely.
Peter Gerken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagat scores with a jab.
Gerken is rocked!
Sagat drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Gerken's head, knocking him out cold! Sagat is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Sagat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Vippera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tszyu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Badstreet Atlanta Ga. Kostya Tszyu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Saku Vippera's chin.
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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, Kostya Tszyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saku Vippera!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vippera fails to land the takedown.
Vippera gets caught flat footed, as Tszyu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tszyu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vippera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tszyu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vippera is rocked!
Vippera looks gassed!
Tszyu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vippera's head.
Vippera is still in real trouble! Can Tszyu finish him?
Tszyu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tszyu stands up over Vippera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tszyu landing with the ground and pound.
Tszyu chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu lands a couple of digs.
Tszyu 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.
Tszyu works over Vippera with some ground and pound from guard.
Tszyu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tszyu stands up over Vippera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tszyu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tszyu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tszyu pushes down on Vippera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tszyu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vippera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tszyu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vippera tries to roll over but Tszyu keeps him under control.
Tszyu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vippera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tszyu working the head and body with strikes.
Tszyu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vippera!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tszyu landing shots from mount.
Tszyu swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vippera is now in Tszyu's guard. A big mistake from Tszyu there, giving up the dominant position!
Tszyu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tszyu is looking for a triangle but Vippera pushes his legs off easily.
Tszyu throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tszyu lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tszyu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Tszyu breaks from Vippera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tszyu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tszyu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tszyu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tszyu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It looks like Saku Vippera has been cut.
Tszyu landing strikes from the mount and Vippera is in trouble!
Tszyu landing strikes from the mount and Vippera is in trouble!
Tszyu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vippera takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tszyu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vippera taking shots to the head.
Vippera is in a horrible position here. Tszyu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tszyu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vippera looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vippera takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tszyu landing strikes from the mount.
Tszyu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tszyu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vippera looks a forlorn figure.
Vippera gets back to half guard.
Vippera is trying to get back to full guard.
Tszyu is nestled in close to Vippera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tszyu working the head and body with strikes.
Tszyu is nestled in close to Vippera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tszyu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tszyu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vippera defending well though.
Tszyu trying to pass the guard but Vippera defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu winds up and cracks Vippera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tszyu lands a nice short elbow.
That has opened up Saku Vippera's cut even more.
Tszyu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tszyu is nestled in close to Vippera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vippera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tszyu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tszyu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tszyu drops an elbow to the side of Vippera's head.
Tszyu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tszyu slips a nice elbow through Vippera's hands, connecting with Vippera's forehead.
Tszyu lands strikes from half guard.
Tszyu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tszyu working the head and body with strikes.
Tszyu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vippera is desperately trying to improve his position but Tszyu has a good base and remains in mount.
Vippera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saku Vippera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tszyu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vippera counters with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu misses with a takedown attempt - Vippera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostya Tszyu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tszyu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vippera as he avoids it easily.
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vippera as he avoids it easily.
Tszyu closes the distance and clinches up with Vippera, looking for a takedown. Tszyu pushes Vippera against the cage but Vippera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tszyu shoots in but Vippera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Vippera. No joy for Tszyu on that attempt.
Tszyu shoots for a takedown but Vippera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vippera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tszyu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tszyu fails with a takedown attempt.
Tszyu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vippera is fending him off so far but Tszyu persists. Nope, Vippera circles away and we're back to standing.
Tszyu looks for a takedown but Vippera sprawls well.
Tszyu fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu tries for a takedown but Vippera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vippera is breathing heavily.
Tszyu shoots in but Vippera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tszyu shoots in and drives through. Vippera sprawls well.
Tszyu shoots in and drives through. Vippera sprawls well.
Vippera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tszyu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vippera swivels and escapes.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu has a takedown stuffed.
Tszyu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tszyu has a takedown stuffed.
Vippera stuffs the takedown attempt from Tszyu. Tszyu gets slowly back to his feet.
Tszyu looks for a takedown but Vippera sprawls well.
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown but Vippera shows good takedown defense.
Tszyu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tszyu closes the distance and clinches up with Vippera, looking for a takedown. Tszyu pushes Vippera against the cage but Vippera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tszyu shoots in but no luck this time.
Tszyu shoots in but Vippera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tszyu fails with the takedown.
Tszyu shoots in but Vippera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tszyu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vippera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tszyu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vippera tries to avoid it but Tszyu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vippera to the ground. Vippera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tszyu has a takedown stuffed.
Tszyu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tszyu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tszyu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vippera's waist but Vippera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tszyu off to one side.
Tszyu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vippera as he avoids it easily.
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tszyu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vippera is fending him off so far but Tszyu persists. Nope, Vippera circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vippera but Vippera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vippera stuffs the takedown attempt from Tszyu. Tszyu gets slowly back to his feet.
Tszyu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vippera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tszyu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tszyu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vippera swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a takedown attempt - Vippera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tszyu tries for a takedown but Vippera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vippera but Vippera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tszyu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tszyu misses with a takedown attempt - Vippera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tszyu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vippera's waist but Vippera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tszyu off to one side.
Tszyu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vippera tries to avoid it but Tszyu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vippera to the ground. Vippera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tszyu misses with a takedown attempt - Vippera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu tries for a takedown but Vippera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Vippera as Tszyu shoots in.
Tszyu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vippera's waist but Vippera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tszyu off to one side.
Tszyu has a takedown stuffed.
Tszyu shoots in and drives through. Vippera sprawls well.
Tszyu fails to land the takedown.
Tszyu fails with the takedown.
Vippera stuffs the takedown attempt from Tszyu. Tszyu gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tszyu.
Tszyu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tszyu fails with a takedown attempt.
Tszyu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tszyu shoots in but Vippera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tszyu looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Vippera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saku Vippera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Vippera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu lands with a big right hook that stumbles Vippera - he's out on his feet here! Tszyu follows up with another monster hook that separates Vippera from consciousness! Vippera falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Tszyu stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kostya Tszyu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yusein Muhamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ossi Poro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yusein Muhamed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ossi Poro!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhamed looks for a takedown but Poro sprawls well.
Muhamed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Muhamed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muhamed stopping the sweep attempt from Poro.
Muhamed wants to control from the top but Poro keeps moving.
Poro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muhamed with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poro is on top in guard.
Poro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muhamed's guard.
Poro is trying for a kimura here. Muhamed looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Poro wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ossi Poro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buckley Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Hustle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Hustle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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, Buckley Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Hustle!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Hustle keeps moving.
Hustle keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong won't allow Hustle to get back to his feet.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Hustle is retaining full guard.
Armstrong pushing down on Hustle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Hustle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hustle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hustle.
Hustle wants to sweep but no luck.
Hustle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard.
Hustle looking to pass the guard.
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hustle controls the pace.
Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Hustle defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to control.
Hustle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Armstrong is looking for a triangle here but Hustle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hustle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Armstrong!
Armstrong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Armstrong gets back to full guard.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hustle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hustle gets to his feet - Armstrong follows without any prompting.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Hustle.
Hustle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Armstrong has his foot on Hustle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hustle works his way back into a safe position though.
Hustle content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hustle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Armstrong is tightening it up a little... Hustle has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hustle reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hustle taps out! nice BJJ there by Armstrong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buckley Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Sirminov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Raskalnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirminov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Raining Blood. Leopold Raskalnikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Sirminov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leopold Raskalnikov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskalnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raskalnikov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sirminov wants to control from the top but Raskalnikov keeps moving.
Raskalnikov has Sirminov pulled in close to control his posture.
Sirminov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Raskalnikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Raskalnikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Raskalnikov!
Sirminov is trying to improve his position.
Sirminov dodges the ground and pound from Raskalnikov.
Sirminov tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sirminov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirminov throwing strikes from guard but Raskalnikov blocks nicely.
Raskalnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sirminov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sirminov wants to stand and escape but instead Raskalnikov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Raskalnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sirminov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raskalnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raskalnikov stands up and waves to Sirminov to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raskalnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirminov circles away.
Sirminov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raskalnikov circles away.
Sirminov connects with a solid leg kick.
Raskalnikov doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Sirminov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raskalnikov looks gassed!
Raskalnikov keeping moving, preventing Sirminov from controlling successfully.
Raskalnikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sirminov is one step ahead there.
Sirminov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raskalnikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raskalnikov has escaped and now he's on top!
Sirminov looking for a guillotine here but Raskalnikov defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sirminov keeping moving, preventing Raskalnikov from controlling successfully.
Sirminov looking for a guillotine here but Raskalnikov defends easily.
Raskalnikov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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.
Raskalnikov wants to clinch but Sirminov slips to the side
and Sirminov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raskalnikov's guard.
Sirminov stands and throws Raskalnikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sirminov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raskalnikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sirminov but great work by Raskalnikov.
A lull in the action here.
Sirminov tries to buck Raskalnikov off but Raskalnikov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirminov sneaks back into half guard.
Sirminov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raskalnikov is keen to just control but Sirminov is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Sirminov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sirminov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sirminov showed some decent athleticism there.
Sirminov trying to mount his opponent but Raskalnikov defends it.
Sirminov is working for a submission of some sort.
Sirminov is looking for a kimura here.
Sirminov moves into full mount! Raskalnikov won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirminov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sirminov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raskalnikov is looking to escape.
Raskalnikov tries to hold on but Sirminov pushes him away.
Sirminov fails to advance to Raskalnikov's back.
Raskalnikov tries to hold on but Sirminov pushes him away.
Sirminov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Raskalnikov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Sirminov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sirminov avoids the attempt from Raskalnikov to control.
Raskalnikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sirminov unloading with bombs!
Raskalnikov tries to hold on but Sirminov postures up.
Raskalnikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov wants to control but Sirminov is having none of it.
Sirminov mounts Raskalnikov! Really nice guard pass there!
Sirminov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Raskalnikov because Sirminov loaded up on that one.
Sirminov takes Raskalnikov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Raskalnikov is in trouble.
Raskalnikov holding both Sirminov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sirminov looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov doesn't have the hooks in and Raskalnikov manages to turn into his guard.
Sirminov looking for a guillotine here but Raskalnikov defends easily.
Raskalnikov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sirminov is proving hard to escape from.
Sirminov has his foot on Raskalnikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raskalnikov works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Sirminov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sirminov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sirminov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Raskalnikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Raskalnikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sirminov wants to improve his position but Raskalnikov is controlling well.
Sirminov wants to get back to full guard but Raskalnikov has passed into side control.
Raskalnikov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Raskalnikov tries to control but Sirminov wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirminov is working to get back to half guard.
Raskalnikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sirminov regains half guard.
Sirminov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sirminov is looking to improve his position.
Raskalnikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Raskalnikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Sirminov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sirminov is looking to improve his position.
Raskalnikov decides to stand up.
Raskalnikov darts in trying to clinch
so Sirminov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raskalnikov keeping full guard, as Sirminov tries to pass.
Raskalnikov has control of Sirminov's left arm, preventing Sirminov from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirminov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raskalnikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raskalnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sirminov wants to control from the top but Raskalnikov keeps moving.
Vladimir Sirminov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sirminov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sirminov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Sirminov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sirminov prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov struggling a bit here.
Sirminov laying and praying for a moment but Raskalnikov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sirminov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leopold Raskalnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raskalnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Raskalnikov gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Sirminov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sirminov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Sirminov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lebedin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russell Bell!
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, Alexander Lebedin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebedin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lebedin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lebedin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lebedin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bell keeping full guard, as Lebedin tries to pass.
Lebedin lands a couple of elbows.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lebedin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lebedin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lebedin stands up over Bell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lebedin!
Lebedin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell looking to secure an arm triangle but Lebedin defends it well.
Lebedin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bell is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lebedin is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lebedin flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bell anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lebedin and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bell slips an arm under Lebedin chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bell has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bell is squeezing on Lebedin like an anaconda would it's prey. Lebedin fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Russell Bell!
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FIGHT
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