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CCL 9: The Archidamian War PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hari Rama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rama has chosen My Dying Bride - Black God as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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264 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Li!
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, Hari Rama!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rama defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Li throws a front kick that sends Rama stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Rama looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rama ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Li lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Rama crumples to the floor! Li milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Li!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair De Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valeri Sobotkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobotkin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alistair De Jong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair De Jong!
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, Valeri Sobotkin!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Jong connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Sobotkin to the floor! De Jong dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Valeri Sobotkin has been cut.
De Jong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sobotkin.
De Jong is looking to take a break and control but Sobotkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Jong is pressing down on Sobotkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sobotkin is holding on for now.
Sobotkin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from De Jong.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobotkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobotkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Jong is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobotkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Jong wants to stand but Sobotkin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We're going to have a standup here because Alistair De Jong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
De Jong gets caught flat footed, as Sobotkin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sobotkin trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobotkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sobotkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sobotkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sobotkin trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobotkin looking to pass the guard.
De Jong is wriggling around but Sobotkin manages to pass to half guard.
Sobotkin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sobotkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sobotkin is trying to work for a kimura but De Jong is defending well.
Sobotkin seems to be looking for submissions.
De Jong missing with punches from the bottom.
Sobotkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Jong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobotkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sobotkin controlling the pace.
Sobotkin slips a nice elbow through De Jong's hands, connecting with De Jong's forehead.
Sobotkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sobotkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sobotkin is looking to advance position but De Jong won't allow it.
Sobotkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Jong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobotkin.
Sobotkin slips a nice elbow through De Jong's hands, connecting with De Jong's forehead.
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.
Sobotkin is looking for a kimura but De Jong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sobotkin to get the leverage.
Sobotkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sobotkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Jong has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Jong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Jong is trying to stand.
De Jong is breathing heavily.
Sobotkin is trying to control the action in half guard but De Jong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobotkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sobotkin is looking to take a break and control but De Jong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Jong is defending against the submission attempts here by Sobotkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeri Sobotkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valeri Sobotkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Jong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alistair De Jong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobotkin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobotkin showed some decent athleticism there.
Sobotkin working De Jong over with strikes.
Sobotkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De Jong is defending against the submission attempts here by Sobotkin.
Valeri Sobotkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobotkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Jong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sobotkin lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobotkin wants to pass to mount but De Jong is defending the position.
Sobotkin works his way into side control.
De Jong is trying to control Sobotkin's posture but Sobotkin avoids it.
Sobotkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Jong taking a bit of punishment here - Sobotkin scoring with strikes.
Sobotkin scores with punches from side control.
Sobotkin is working De Jong over with some ground and pound from side control.
De Jong is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sobotkin lands a strong strike to the head of De Jong. That's dazed him! Sobotkin looking to finish here. De Jong is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sobotkin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valeri Sobotkin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Orakpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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272 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Orakpo!
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, Tatti Tasapaksu!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orakpo closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orakpo throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tasapaksu dodges an elbow strike from Orakpo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orakpo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tasapaksu's brow.
Orakpo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tasapaksu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orakpo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Tasapaksu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tasapaksu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orakpo throws an elbow but it misses.
Orakpo takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Marcus Orakpo has been cut.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow just above Orakpo 's eye.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orakpo's defenses.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
Tasapaksu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orakpo misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orakpo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tasapaksu's brow.
Tasapaksu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orakpo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tasapaksu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Tasapaksu.
Orakpo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tasapaksu avoids the elbow strike from Orakpo, against the cage.
Tasapaksu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orakpo managing to block the knees to the body from Tasapaksu.
Orakpo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tasapaksu is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orakpo's defenses.
Marcus Orakpo's cut is getting worse.
Tasapaksu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tasapaksu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orakpo misses with an elbow strike.
Orakpo managing to block the knees to the body from Tasapaksu.
Orakpo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tasapaksu blocks an elbow strike from Orakpo.
Tasapaksu looking to throw knees to the head but Orakpo is blocking nicely.
Tasapaksu has Orakpo pushed against the cage.
Tasapaksu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Orakpo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tasapaksu trying to land knees to the body.
Tasapaksu blocks an elbow strike from Orakpo.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
Marcus Orakpo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tasapaksu missing with knees to the body.
Tasapaksu stalling in the clinch.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow just above Orakpo 's eye.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
Tasapaksu misses with a knee to the head.
Tasapaksu tries to land knees in the clinch but Orakpo avoids the damage to the body.
Orakpo misses with an elbow strike.
Tasapaksu trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tasapaksu.
Jeez, Marcus Orakpo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tasapaksu avoids the elbow strike from Orakpo, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orakpo is breathing heavily.
Tasapaksu trying to land knees to the body.
Tasapaksu missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Tasapaksu to work.
Orakpo takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcus Orakpo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tatti Tasapaksu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taras Kovriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Seagal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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230 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Seagal!
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, Taras Kovriga!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovriga leaves Seagal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kovriga misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovriga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovriga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Seagal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovriga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seagal scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovriga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kovriga cracks Seagal with a hook to the temple - Seagal is on wobbly legs here! Kovriga swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Seagal falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kovriga wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taras Kovriga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Lianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Belov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Lianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belov.
Belov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lianenko as he jumps to the side.
Lianenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belov.
Lianenko misses with a right hand
and Belov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Belov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Belov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lianenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lianenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Belov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Belov is tightening it up a little... Lianenko has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lianenko reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lianenko taps out! nice BJJ there by Belov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aleksei Belov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frazz Ahmad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hari Krishna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Krishna's choice of entrance music: Flaw - Whole. The key to victory for Frazz Ahmad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frazz Ahmad!
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, Hari Krishna!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krishna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahmad defends it nicely.
Krishna closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahmad.
Ahmad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahmad lands with a right to the head.
Krishna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahmad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krishna shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahmad sprawls well. He's pushed Krishna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frazz Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hari Krishna.
Ahmad misses with a wild combination.
Ahmad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krishna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahmad catches Krishna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ahmad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krishna shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krishna throws a right hand that Ahmad ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahmad also avoids with ease.
Frazz Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krishna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahmad lands a jab to Krishna's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ahmad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krishna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahmad defends it nicely.
Krishna shoots in but no luck this time.
Krishna looks gassed!
Ahmad instigates a clinch.
Ahmad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Ahmad.
Ahmad stops a takedown attempt from Krishna.
A short uppercut from Ahmad.
Krishna tries for a takedown but Ahmad manages to get underhooks.
Krishna misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahmad.
Krishna wants a takedown.
Krishna drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahmad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahmad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krishna or not.
Ahmad lands with a left to the head.
Krishna is trying to break the clinch but Ahmad has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahmad.
Krishna tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahmad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ahmad digs a right hand into Krishna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krishna's gas tank.
Ahmad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahmad lands a nice uppercut.
Krishna goes for a takedown attempt but Ahmad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Krishna takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad wants to clinch up but Krishna keeps it at a distance.
Ahmad dips to his left and cracks Krishna with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krishna walks into a jab.
Ahmad steps into range and cracks Krishna with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Krishna flops backwards and Ahmad dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Hari Krishna has been cut.
Krishna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krishna keeping moving, preventing Ahmad from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krishna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahmad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ahmad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krishna on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krishna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahmad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahmad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krishna does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frazz Ahmad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hari Krishna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ahmad lands with a nice combination. Krishna backs away looking to recover.
Krishna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahmad as he avoids it easily.
Ahmad works the jab nicely.
Krishna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahmad rushes Krishna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krishna can't get the takedown.
Ahmad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Ahmad.
Krishna is breathing heavily.
Krishna tries to score a body lock takedown but Ahmad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frazz Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hari Krishna.
Ahmad lands a shot to the body.
Ahmad lands a shoulder strike.
Krishna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ahmad pushes Krishna back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krishna has Ahmad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ahmad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ahmad is pressed up against the cage. Krishna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahmad down to the mat. Ahmad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Ahmad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahmad.
Ahmad lands a jab.
Ahmad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Krishna avoids them all with ease.
Ahmad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hari Krishna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmad tries to close the distance and clinch but Krishna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad moves into range and clinches up with Krishna.
Ahmad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krishna jumps guard but Ahmad stands there with Krishna around his waist. Krishna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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!
Ahmad is pressed up against the cage. Krishna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ahmad down to the mat. Ahmad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahmad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krishna looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ahmad!
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krishna can do to turn this around?
Ahmad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krishna landing strikes from the mount and Ahmad is in trouble!
Ahmad working to try and regain half guard.
Krishna cracks Ahmad with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad is desperately trying to improve his position but Krishna has a good base and remains in mount.
Krishna wants to control the pace but Ahmad is squirming around nicely.
Ahmad wants to control but Krishna is having none of it.
Krishna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahmad tries to reverse the position but Krishna maintains control.
Krishna raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Krishna.
Krishna avoids the attempt from Ahmad to control.
Krishna prevents Ahmad from getting the reversal.
Ahmad tries to hold on but Krishna postures up.
Krishna raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Krishna in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Krishna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krishna cracks Ahmad with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ahmad tries to lock up and control but Krishna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahmad tries to reverse the position but Krishna maintains control.
Ahmad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Krishna raining down shots from the mount!
Krishna lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ahmad hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krishna landing punches.
Ahmad is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ahmad taking shots to the head.
Oh Ahmad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krishna lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hari Krishna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krishna landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hari Krishna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hari Krishna'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. This is the final round!
Krishna clinches up against the cage.
Ahmad misses with a body punch.
Ahmad seems to have got his legs back now.
Krishna is trying to force a seperation but Ahmad has the dominant position.
Krishna is trying to break the clinch but Ahmad is controlling him.
Ahmad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krishna.
Ahmad lands with a right to the head.
Ahmad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krishna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahmad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krishna drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad cracks Krishna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krishna shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahmad tries to sprawl out of it but Krishna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahmad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frazz Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hari Krishna.
Ahmad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krishna doesn't seem bothered though.
Krishna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahmad cracks Krishna with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahmad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krishna in his tracks.
Ahmad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krishna.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krishna slips under a jab from Ahmad.
Ahmad scores with a jab. Krishna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krishna fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahmad thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
Ahmad thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krishna looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ahmad!
Ahmad can't escape the position.
Krishna is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krishna connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ahmad is trying to escape the mount.
Krishna fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Krishna controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ahmad is trying to escape the mount.
Krishna scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ahmad?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahmad working to try and regain half guard.
Krishna controlling the position easily from mount.
Krishna looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahmad can't escape the position.
Krishna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krishna raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frazz Ahmad.
I think Ahmad 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 29:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frazz Ahmad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dappa Saluamba (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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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Molotov!
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, Dappa Saluamba!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotov tries to land a front kick but Saluamba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saluamba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Molotov misses with a head kick.
Andrei Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saluamba darts in trying to clinch
and Molotov counters with a series of strikes. Saluamba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Molotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saluamba's head.
It looks like Dappa Saluamba has been cut.
Saluamba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Molotov counters with a head kick. That will keep Saluamba thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Molotov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saluamba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Molotov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Molotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Molotov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saluamba. Saluamba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saluamba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Molotov lands a high kick!
Saluamba is rocked!
That has opened up Dappa Saluamba's cut even more.
Saluamba is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Molotov doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Saluamba crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Saluamba's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Molotov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Kaputt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Garik Harlamov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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225 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergej Kaputt!
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, Garik Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaputt.
Harlamov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaputt counters with a solid body kick.
Harlamov fails with the takedown
and Kaputt counters with a nice leg kick.
Kaputt throws a sloppy head kick and Harlamov moves out of range easily.
Kaputt throws a head kick but Harlamov moves out of range.
Kaputt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaputt fakes the leg kick and cracks Harlamov in the body.
Harlamov blocks a head kick by Kaputt.
Kaputt throws a head kick that misses
and Harlamov counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Harlamov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kaputt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harlamov, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaputt wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaputt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaputt wants to control from the top but Harlamov keeps moving.
Kaputt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harlamov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harlamov is looking for a triangle here but Kaputt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kaputt stands up and beckons Harlamov to his feet.
A head kick by Kaputt misses
and Harlamov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kaputt!
Harlamov looking to secure an arm triangle but Kaputt defends it well.
Harlamov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kaputt is now in Harlamov's guard. A big mistake from Harlamov there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harlamov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaputt defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaputt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaputt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harlamov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harlamov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kaputt doesn't defend quickly enough and Harlamov has managed to lock this one up! Can Kaputt escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Harlamov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Garik Harlamov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeljko Kerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Scaletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scaletti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The XX - Intro . Vito Scaletti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zeljko Kerum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Scaletti!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerum tries for a takedown but Scaletti circles away easily
and Scaletti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scaletti gets caught flat footed, as Kerum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kerum 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.
Scaletti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kerum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaletti is keeping the position for now.
Scaletti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scaletti trying to control the position.
Kerum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scaletti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scaletti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kerum is aware though and is defending well.
Kerum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kerum works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kerum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scaletti defending well though.
Scaletti trying to control from the bottom.
Kerum 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.
Kerum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scaletti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kerum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scaletti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerum wants to take a breather but Scaletti is having none of it.
Scaletti gets full guard.
Kerum wants to pass the guard but Scaletti is keeping the position.
Scaletti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerum defends well.
Kerum slips nicely into half guard.
Scaletti is trying to get back to full guard.
Kerum is trying to control. Scaletti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scaletti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kerum wants to pass the guard but Scaletti is keeping the position.
Kerum is working Scaletti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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.
Kerum has gone for a leg lock! Scaletti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kerum's guard.
Scaletti trying to control but Kerum is working from the bottom.
Scaletti is pushing down on Kerum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kerum is fighting to maintain full guard but Scaletti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kerum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scaletti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kerum kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scaletti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scaletti postures up in Kerum's guard and throws a big left but Kerum blocks it.
Kerum has his foot on Scaletti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scaletti works his way back into a safe position though.
Scaletti pushes down on Kerum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Scaletti tries to stand and escape but Kerum is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletti seems to be working for a kimura but Kerum defends the submission attempt.
Kerum tries to roll over but Scaletti keeps him under control.
Scaletti is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kerum!
Kerum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kerum manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kerum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kerum looking for submissions off his back.
Scaletti is working for a kimura but Kerum is defending it quite comfortably.
Scaletti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vito Scaletti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scaletti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kerum counters with a shoot takedown. Scaletti fights it but they end up in guard.
Scaletti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerum defends it easily.
Kerum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Scaletti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kerum has Scaletti in his guard.
Kerum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scaletti is aware though and is defending well.
Scaletti trying to control but Kerum is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scaletti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scaletti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kerum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kerum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Scaletti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kerum.
Scaletti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scaletti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kerum is looking to regain half guard here but Scaletti keeps moving and retains side control.
Kerum is trying to control Scaletti's posture but Scaletti avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scaletti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Scaletti lands some shots froms side control.
Kerum sneaks back into half guard.
Kerum looking for submissions off his back.
Kerum actively working from the bottom here.
Kerum gets full guard.
Scaletti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kerum has his foot on Scaletti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scaletti works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scaletti 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.
Scaletti wants to control from the top but Kerum keeps moving.
Kerum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zeljko Kerum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scaletti chips away with some ground and pound.
Kerum keeping moving, preventing Scaletti from controlling successfully.
Scaletti tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerum is retaining full guard.
Kerum trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kerum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scaletti.
Scaletti wants to pass the guard but Kerum is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scaletti chips away with some ground and pound.
Scaletti stopping the sweep attempt from Kerum.
Kerum is looking for a triangle but Scaletti pushes his legs off easily.
Kerum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scaletti defends it easily.
Scaletti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Scaletti is looking to take a break and control but Kerum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scaletti tries for a kimura but Kerum is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vito Scaletti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Scaletti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kerum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scaletti won't be happy with that.
Kerum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scaletti is trying to get back to half guard.
Kerum fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kerum slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Scaletti.
Kerum thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kerum scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Scaletti?
Scaletti is looking to improve his position but Kerum isn't that keen on the idea.
Scaletti taking shots to the head.
Kerum wants to control the pace but Scaletti is squirming around nicely.
Kerum prevents Scaletti from getting the reversal.
Scaletti has given up his back. Will we see Kerum going for some submissions?
Kerum scores with punches and elbows.
Scaletti breaks Kerum's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerum keeping full guard, as Scaletti tries to pass.
Kerum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kerum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scaletti defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scaletti drops back looking for a leg! Kerum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kerum manages to kick Scaletti off! Scaletti jumps back into Kerum's guard.
Kerum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletti drops back looking for a leg! Kerum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kerum manages to kick Scaletti off! Scaletti jumps back into Kerum's guard.
Scaletti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scaletti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scaletti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zeljko Kerum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Scaletti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kerum.
Kerum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scaletti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kerum on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaletti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kerum is trying to improve his position.
Kerum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Scaletti blocks the strikes from Kerum.
Scaletti tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kerum controls his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scaletti lands strikes from half guard.
Vito Scaletti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kerum punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeljko Kerum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scaletti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vito Scaletti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shante Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Hollywood Undead- Undead as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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183 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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170 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shante Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franklin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Franklin sprawls well. Franklin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Franklin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franklin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Franklin. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Shante Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Gracie.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Franklin sprawls well. Franklin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Franklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Franklin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Franklin.
Franklin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Franklin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Franklin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gracie backs up against the cage.
It looks like Renzo Gracie has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Franklin lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Franklin has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Franklin steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is rocked!
Franklin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Franklin finish him?
Franklin lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Franklin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Franklin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Franklin's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Gracie falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shante Franklin!
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