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GFC Fight Night 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andi Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhenya Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhenya Morozov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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202 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andi Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhenya Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp misses with a right hand
and Morozov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sharp throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morozov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morozov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sharp wants to control but Morozov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sharp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morozov wants to stand up but Sharp has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Morozov prevents Sharp from improving his position.
Sharp trying to hold on to Morozov's head to control him but Morozov postures up.
Morozov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morozov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Morozov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morozov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov blocks a leg kick.
Zhenya Morozov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morozov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sharp sprawls well initially but Morozov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Morozov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sharp keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Morozov wants to stand but Sharp has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sharp trying to control from the bottom.
Morozov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sharp wants to control but Morozov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sharp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Morozov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Morozov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sharp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morozov controlling the pace for now.
Sharp is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Morozov moves away from the strike by Sharp.
Sharp misses with a kick to the body.
Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp swats away the attempt to clinch by Morozov.
Morozov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sharp was covering up waiting for the punch and Morozov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morozov looks gassed!
Morozov wants to stand but Sharp is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sharp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morozov manages to get himself to full guard.
Sharp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morozov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sharp is working hard here to advance position.
Sharp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morozov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morozov has escaped and now he's on top!
Sharp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhenya Morozov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp lands with a slapping head kick.
Sharp tries to clinch up.
Sharp throws a body punch but Morozov moves out of range.
Morozov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sharp quickly recovers to half guard.
Sharp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morozov is working away from the top position though.
Sharp tries to roll over but Morozov keeps him under control.
Sharp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morozov is working away from the top position though.
Sharp is refusing to be controlled, as Morozov sits in half guard.
Sharp tries to get to full guard but Morozov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp wants to control but Morozov is keeping busy.
Morozov wants to work for an arm triangle but Sharp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp tries to roll over but Morozov keeps him under control.
Sharp is trying to control but can't.
Sharp is trying to get back to full guard.
Sharp is pressing down on Morozov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sharp managing to control the position.
Morozov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morozov stands up and waves to Sharp to follow him.
Morozov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andi Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morozov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Morozov is thwarting Sharp's attempts to control the position.
Sharp is trying to get back to full guard.
Sharp gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp pulls Morozov in close to prevent any damage.
Morozov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morozov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Morozov from controlling successfully.
Sharp trying to keep a closed guard but Morozov is proving a slippery customer.
Sharp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morozov is one step ahead there.
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.
Sharp looking to control.
Morozov won't allow Sharp to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sharp dodges the punch combination from Morozov.
Sharp throws the left hand but Morozov avoids the punch easily.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morozov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morozov dodges the ground and pound from Sharp.
Sharp lands a few punches from side control.
Sharp trying to control the position but Morozov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zhenya Morozov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sharp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharp gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morozov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zhenya Morozov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp trying to control the position.
Sharp wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sharp looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharp, not yet.
Morozov wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Morozov wants to stand but Sharp is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov landing with the ground and pound.
Morozov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morozov stopping the sweep attempt from Sharp.
Sharp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morozov defends it easily.
Morozov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morozov stopping the sweep attempt from Sharp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sharp looking to control.
Sharp keeping moving, preventing Morozov from controlling successfully.
Sharp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sharp trying to pass the guard but Morozov defending well.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sharp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sharp's back!
Sharp trying to control the position but Morozov manages to sink in the hooks.
Sharp manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morozov's guard. Nice work there by Sharp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp tries to free his leg and advance position but Morozov is retaining full guard.
Sharp with a nice head shot there.
Sharp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morozov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sharp has Morozov in his guard.
Sharp will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Morozov throws a big right hand that misses.
Morozov passes Sharp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morozov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morozov is thwarting Sharp's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp tries to roll over but Morozov keeps him under control.
Zhenya Morozov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sharp is refusing to be controlled, as Morozov sits in half guard.
Sharp is positioning himself well to prevent Morozov advancing to mount.
Sharp is trying to control but can't.
Andi Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sharp gets caught flat footed, as Morozov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sharp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morozov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhenya Morozov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morozov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhenya Morozov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Aleksander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Elbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander comes into the arena with Backbone - Gojira blaring out of the sound system. Elbe has chosen Not really sure as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Aleksander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Elbe!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksander throws a right hand that Elbe ducks under and follows up with a left that Elbe also avoids with ease.
Aleksander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elbe takes one to the side of the head.
Aleksander throws a right and a left that Elbe avoids nicely.
Aleksander throws out a loose jab but Elbe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksander misses with an uppercut.
Aleksander lands with a hook. Elbe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elbe fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleksander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elbe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aleksander.
Elbe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elbe looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aleksander looks to land a combination but Elbe avoids it well.
Elbe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elbe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aleksander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elbe scrambles back to his feet.
Aleksander lands with a cross.
Elbe is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Aleksander ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Elbe clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Aleksander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Gengis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Roufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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133 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vinny Gengis Khan!
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, Duke Roufus!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gengis Khan moves to clinch but Roufus breaks away
enabling Roufus to counter with a crisp jab.
Gengis Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Gengis Khan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Roufus tries to score a body lock takedown but Gengis Khan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gengis Khan lands a nice elbow.
Gengis Khan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roufus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roufus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gengis Khan wants to control from the top but Roufus keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roufus holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vinny Gengis Khan.
Gengis Khan moves to clinch but Roufus breaks away
and Roufus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gengis Khan moves to clinch but Roufus breaks away
and Roufus counters with a nice uppercut.
Gengis Khan tries to clinch
and Roufus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roufus shoots in for a takedown but Gengis Khan shows good takedown defense.
Roufus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gengis Khan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roufus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roufus instigates a clinch.
Roufus is trying to break the clinch but Gengis Khan is controlling him.
Roufus blocks an elbow strike from Gengis Khan.
Gengis Khan misses with an elbow strike.
Gengis Khan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roufus is looking to break free of the clinch but Gengis Khan has double underhooks.
Gengis Khan lands an elbow just above Roufus 's eye.
Gengis Khan lands an elbow inside that Roufus shrugs off.
Gengis Khan throws an elbow that misses.
Gengis Khan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roufus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gengis Khan.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gengis Khan throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gengis Khan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roufus's brow.
Gengis Khan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vinny Gengis Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Roufus.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gengis Khan throws an elbow but misses.
Roufus blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gengis Khan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roufus's brow.
Gengis Khan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gengis Khan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Roufus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gengis Khan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gengis Khan lands a nice elbow.
Gengis Khan misses with an elbow strike.
Gengis Khan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roufus looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roufus dodges an elbow strike from Gengis Khan.
Roufus tries to break the clinch but Gengis Khan is controlling the position.
Gengis Khan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Gengis Khan.
Gengis Khan throws an elbow that misses.
Roufus avoids the elbow strike from Gengis Khan, against the cage.
Roufus goes for a takedown attempt but Gengis Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roufus instigates a clinch.
Gengis Khan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roufus looking to slow down the pace here.
Roufus takes an elbow to the temple.
Gengis Khan misses with an elbow over the top.
Roufus blocks an elbow strike.
Gengis Khan is pressed up against the cage. Roufus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gengis Khan down to the mat. Gengis Khan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gengis Khan tries to clinch but Roufus moves away
and Roufus counters with a takedown into side control.
Gengis Khan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roufus on the ground.
Roufus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roufus happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gengis Khan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Roufus controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roufus decides to stand back up. Roufus steps back and let's Gengis Khan get back to his feet.
Roufus shoots in but no luck this time.
Gengis Khan closes the distance but Roufus moves to the side
and Roufus moves into the clinch.
Roufus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Roufus manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gengis Khan's face as Roufus controls the position.
Roufus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Roufus dominated that round.
That's time! Gengis Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gengis Khan tries to clinch but Roufus moves away
and Roufus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gengis Khan!
Roufus is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Gengis Khan looks to clinch
and Roufus counters with a single leg into guard. Gengis Khan didn't expect that.
Duke Roufus has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Gengis Khan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roufus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roufus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gengis Khan being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gengis Khan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Vinny Gengis Khan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gengis Khan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roufus counters with a takedown into side control.
Roufus tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gengis Khan trying to remain calm as Roufus controls from the top position.
Roufus working the ground and pound.
Roufus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Roufus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gengis Khan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gengis Khan tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roufus is working to tighten is grip on Gengis Khan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gengis Khan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Roufus is really squeezing tight and eventually Gengis Khan passes out! Roufus breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Duke Roufus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Filipovich Petruhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred DiBiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred DiBiase has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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20
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Filipovich Petruhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred DiBiase!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petruhin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DiBiase misses with a hook.
DiBiase with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Petruhin to counter with a crisp jab.
DiBiase moves out of range of the body kick from Petruhin.
DiBiase fails with the takedown
and Petruhin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Petruhin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petruhin tries to free his leg and advance position but DiBiase is retaining full guard.
Petruhin is working hard here to advance position.
DiBiase not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DiBiase is looking to stand up but Petruhin isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiBiase keeping moving, preventing Petruhin from controlling successfully.
Petruhin content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Petruhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DiBiase throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiBiase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petruhin keeps the fight on the outside.
DiBiase swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petruhin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DiBiase displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petruhin.
DiBiase with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petruhin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DiBiase's guard.
Igor Filipovich Petruhin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred DiBiase.
DiBiase wants to sweep but no luck.
Petruhin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petruhin trying to control but DiBiase is working from the bottom.
DiBiase is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petruhin content to stall in guard here.
Petruhin trying to control but DiBiase is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
DiBiase is trying to control the position but Petruhin postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Igor Filipovich Petruhin.
DiBiase throws a body kick the misses
and Petruhin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DiBiase trying to control here.
DiBiase tries to roll over but Petruhin keeps him under control.
DiBiase looks gassed!
Petruhin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petruhin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice shot lands for DiBiase.
DiBiase swings for the body but Petruhin moves out of range.
DiBiase with a poor takedown
and Petruhin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DiBiase managing to control the position.
Petruhin trying to control but DiBiase is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase wants to sweep here but Petruhin controlling him for the moment.
DiBiase keeping moving, preventing Petruhin from controlling successfully.
Petruhin 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Igor Filipovich Petruhin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Petruhin gets the takedown into side control.
Petruhin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DiBiase has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petruhin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DiBiase is not content to let Petruhin control the position.
DiBiase tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petruhin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Filipovich Petruhin 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.
DiBiase displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petruhin.
Petruhin moves out of range as DiBiase throws a body kick.
Petruhin has DiBiase up against the cage in a clinch.
DiBiase pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DiBiase stuffs the takedown attempt from Petruhin. Petruhin gets slowly back to his feet.
Petruhin with a poor takedown
and DiBiase counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Filipovich Petruhin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DiBiase lands a leg kick that knocks Petruhin off balance momentarily.
DiBiase throws a right hand that Petruhin ducks under and follows up with a left that Petruhin also avoids with ease.
DiBiase throws a hook but Petruhin avoids it easily.
DiBiase lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petruhin at a distance.
DiBiase goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiBiase throws a chopping leg kick but Petruhin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DiBiase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petruhin manages to avoid it.
DiBiase closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petruhin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DiBiase's guard now.
DiBiase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petruhin sitting in guard here, content to control.
DiBiase wants to sweep here but Petruhin controlling him for the moment.
Petruhin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petruhin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fred DiBiase was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Petruhin.
DiBiase throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - DiBiase looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DiBiase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petruhin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DiBiase looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Petruhin pushes past his half guard into mount!
DiBiase is breathing heavily.
Petruhin raining down hammerfists from mount.
DiBiase keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petruhin looking to control but DiBiase is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petruhin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Petruhin is landing with some decent strikes but DiBiase is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Petruhin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Petruhin looking to control but DiBiase is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petruhin controlling from mount.
DiBiase is trying desperately to improve position.
DiBiase wants to hold on but Petruhin pushes him away.
Petruhin controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase is in a horrible position here. Petruhin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Petruhin looking to control but DiBiase is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DiBiase bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Petruhin keeping moving, preventing DiBiase from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Petruhin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fred DiBiase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DiBiase throws a leg kick
and Petruhin counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Filipovich Petruhin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from DiBiase as Petruhin shoots in.
DiBiase misses with a lunging right hand
and Petruhin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DiBiase's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DiBiase is on top in guard.
DiBiase stopping the sweep attempt from Petruhin.
DiBiase pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petruhin is keeping the position for now.
DiBiase is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petruhin is controlling DiBiase's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiBiase trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DiBiase controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fred DiBiase.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petruhin.
Petruhin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DiBiase avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Filipovich Petruhin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A nice leg kick lands there from DiBiase.
DiBiase rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petruhin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petruhin defending well as DiBiase loads up on a big left hand.
DiBiase goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DiBiase wants to clinch up but Petruhin keeps it at a distance.
DiBiase thows a body kick. Petruhin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DiBiase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DiBiase drives through and clinches with Petruhin against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase struggles to land a body shot inside as Petruhin controls his hands.
DiBiase lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petruhin is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DiBiase.
DiBiase lands a shoulder strike.
Petruhin tries for a takedown. No joy.
DiBiase lands a hook to the side of the head.
DiBiase lands a body punch in the clinch.
DiBiase is pressed up against the cage. Petruhin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DiBiase down to the mat. DiBiase avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DiBiase throws a head kick but Petruhin moves out of range.
Petruhin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DiBiase. That one must have hurt.
Petruhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DiBiase throws out the jab.
Petruhin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DiBiase, as that shot connected.
Petruhin staying out of range there.
Petruhin shoots in for a double leg but DiBiase sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petruhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DiBiase throws out the jab.
Igor Filipovich Petruhin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DiBiase tries to clinch but Petruhin moves out of range.
DiBiase throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from DiBiase finds it's way through Petruhin's defenses.
DiBiase throws a leg kick but Petruhin checks it.
DiBiase is looking to score with low kicks.
DiBiase scores with a kick to the midsection.
DiBiase has closed the distance and engaged Petruhin in a clinch.
DiBiase misses with a short punch on the inside.
DiBiase scores with a shoulder strike.
DiBiase has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petruhin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DiBiase avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fred DiBiase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Filipovich Petruhin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DiBiase lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petruhin backwards.
DiBiase misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred DiBiase comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petruhin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Filipovich Petruhin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between SunOf Kirosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chop Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirosawa comes to the cage accompanied by This is War - 30 Seconds to Mars. Dick has chosen Prodigy - No Good as his entrance music. SunOf Kirosawa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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287 lbs
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219 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, SunOf Kirosawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chop Dick!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirosawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like SunOf Kirosawa has been cut.
Dick misses with a low kick.
Dick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dick shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirosawa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kirosawa wants to stand up but Dick is controlling him.
Dick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dick pushing down on Kirosawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kirosawa is looking to escape.
Dick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kirosawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dick.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dick seems to be working for a kimura but Kirosawa defends the submission attempt.
Kirosawa pushes Dick off looking to stand but Dick dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick controlling the pace.
Dick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kirosawa wants to get back to his feet.
Dick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirosawa is just riding it out for now. Dick eventually gives up the hold.
Kirosawa is trying to stand back up but Dick is controlling him
Dick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirosawa's head.
Dick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirosawa is just riding it out for now. Dick eventually gives up the hold.
Dick is pressing down on Kirosawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirosawa is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick prevents Kirosawa from standing back up.
Kirosawa is looking to get back to is feet but Dick passes into side control.
Dick tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dick passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kirosawa!
Kirosawa squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dick landing strikes from the mount and Kirosawa is in trouble!
Dick raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kirosawa's face.
BOOM! Dick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kirosawa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kirosawa is breathing heavily.
Dick tries to control but Kirosawa wriggling away.
Dick is working for a guillotine from mount but Kirosawa frees his head quite easily.
Dick with the ground and pound from mount.
Kirosawa really wants to buck Dick off and get back to his feet.
Kirosawa is squirming around, avoiding Dick's attempts to control the action.
Kirosawa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick cracks Kirosawa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick scoring with strikes but Kirosawa is staying in there.
Dick wants to control the pace but Kirosawa is squirming around nicely.
Dick lands a nice shot to the head.
Kirosawa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dick landing strikes from the mount.
Dick working for a submission but Kirosawa is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chop Dick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on SunOf Kirosawa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kirosawa misses with a hook
and Dick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirosawa misses with a hook.
Kirosawa looks to land a left hand but Dick moved out of range nicely.
Kirosawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Dick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kirosawa's guard now.
Kirosawa being controlled here, momentarily.
Dick wants to control from the top but Kirosawa keeps moving.
Dick advances to half guard.
Dick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirosawa is refusing to be controlled, as Dick sits in half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dick. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kirosawa wants to get back to his feet.
Chop Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirosawa wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirosawa is not content to let Dick control the position.
Dick passes to full mount!
Dick lands a heavy elbow.
Dick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kirosawa is trying to stand up.
Dick lands a nice shot to the head.
Kirosawa is bucking up trying to escape but Dick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dick cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
SunOf Kirosawa's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dick moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kirosawa has worked his arm free - good work by Kirosawa!
Dick content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirosawa is not content to let Dick control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick tries for a kimura but Kirosawa is defending well.
Kirosawa wants to get back to his feet but Dick drags him back down.
Dick tries to advance to mount but Kirosawa denies him.
Kirosawa tries to escape but Dick is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick scoring with punches from side control.
SunOf Kirosawa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kirosawa is trying to buck Dick off.
Dick moves into full mount!
Dick with shots to the head and body - Kirosawa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jeez, SunOf Kirosawa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at SunOf Kirosawa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chop Dick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Giel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Giel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Giel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Giel counters with a three punch combo that has Parker backing up. Parker nods at Giel to acknowledge the strikes.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Giel as he avoids it easily.
Parker moves to clinch but Giel breaks away
and Giel counters with a nice body shot.
Parker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parker misses with a right hand
letting Giel counter with a right hand.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Giel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Giel counters with a one-two to the body.
Giel throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker lands the left hand.
It looks like Paul Giel has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker dodges the punch combination from Giel.
Giel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Bob Parker has been cut.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Giel counters with a series of strikes. Parker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parker is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giel misses with a double jab.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker with a poor takedown
and Giel counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Parker falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Giel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herold Hassium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pantera's Domination. Scott Ferrall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Herold Hassium's chin.
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184 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herold Hassium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Ferrall!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassium tries for a takedown but Ferrall circles away easily
letting Ferrall counter with a right hand.
Ferrall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hassium's sensitive parts.
Hassium shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferrall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hassium looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hassium is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferrall scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ferrall wants to free his trapped foot but Hassium is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ferrall connects with a nice short shot to Hassium's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassium looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hassium tries to roll over but Ferrall keeps him under control.
Hassium has hold of Ferrall's hands but Ferrall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferrall working Hassium over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hassium has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferrall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassium looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hassium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrall pulls his head out easily.
Hassium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrall pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hassium is breathing heavily.
Ferrall seems to be looking for submissions.
Hassium is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrall pulls his head out easily.
Ferrall working over Hassium with some ground and pound. Hassium looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ferrall is nestled in close to Hassium, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferrall drops an elbow to the side of Hassium's head.
Hassium looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall working over Hassium with some ground and pound. Hassium looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ferrall works his way into full mount!
Hassium is bucking up trying to escape but Ferrall cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ferrall prevents Hassium from getting the reversal.
Ferrall is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hassium is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferrall postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hassium in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hassium to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Ferrall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuo Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakano comes into the arena with Disturbed - Decadance blaring out of the sound system. Rasputin has chosen Turisas - Rasputin as his entrance music. Grigori Rasputin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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212 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsuo Nakano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakano tries to clinch up.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasputin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rasputin misses with a hook
and Nakano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasputin throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakano counters with a left to the body.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano tries to clinch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Nakano shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rasputin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakano thows a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rasputin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakano is working for a submission of some sort.
Rasputin looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasputin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakano is trying to work for a kimura but Rasputin is defending well.
Rasputin tries to kick Nakano off but Nakano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rasputin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakano.
Rasputin is trying to stand up here but Nakano is controlling him well.
Nakano is working for a kimura but Rasputin is defending it quite comfortably.
Nakano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nakano seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano is looking for a kimura here.
Nakano wants to work for an arm triangle but Rasputin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rasputin is looking to escape.
Nakano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rasputin wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuo Nakano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
Rasputin throws a right hand that misses
and Nakano counters with a shoot takedown. Rasputin fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakano won't allow Rasputin to get back to his feet.
Nakano looking to pass the guard.
Rasputin wants to stand and escape but Nakano is having none of it.
Rasputin keeping full guard, as Nakano tries to pass.
Nakano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakano prevents Rasputin from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano 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.
Rasputin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rasputin wants to get back to his feet but Nakano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nakano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nakano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rasputin wants to stand but Nakano is controlling the position.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
Rasputin wriggles free and stands up.
Nakano misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rasputin to counter with a crisp jab.
Rasputin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano misses with a takedown
and Rasputin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Nakano misses with an uppercut
and Rasputin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano misses with a takedown
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuo Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin digs a good hook to Nakano's body.
Nakano moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakano throws the left hand but Rasputin avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Rasputin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakano misses with a takedown
and Rasputin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Rasputin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rasputin throws a big shot that misses.
Nakano tries for a takedown but Rasputin circles away easily
and Rasputin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Grigori Rasputin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasputin throws a right hand that misses
and Nakano counters with a left and a right that stings Rasputin.
Grigori Rasputin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rasputin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatsuo Nakano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakano slips a straight right by Rasputin.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Nakano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rasputin counters with a nice right hand that sends Nakano toppling to the canvas! Nakano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rasputin finish him?!
It looks like Tatsuo Nakano has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuo Nakano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nakano misses with a shot to the body
letting Rasputin counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin looks to land a right hand but Nakano moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nakano misses.
Rasputin throws an off balance right hand
and Nakano counters with a left and a right that stings Rasputin.
Rasputin gets caught flat footed, as Nakano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rasputin pushes Nakano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nakano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rasputin counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin connects with a body shot that sends Nakano's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakano counters with a three punch combo that has Rasputin backing up. Rasputin nods at Nakano to acknowledge the strikes.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. Nakano saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasputin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Rasputin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rasputin 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Rasputin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parnisha Neprostoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Bruninho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Bruninho acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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197 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Parnisha Neprostoy!
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, Ronaldo Bruninho!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neprostoy lands a head kick that stumbles Bruninho and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Ronaldo Bruninho has been cut.
Bruninho looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Neprostoy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bruninho, up you get!
Neprostoy lands a big right hook! Bruninho looks hurt but is still standing! Neprostoy lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Bruninho falls down and Neprostoy dives in with a huge hammer fist! Bruninho's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Neprostoy runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Parnisha Neprostoy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mother. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Bang!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A lazy left from Bang finds it's target.
Bang tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bang!
Bang is trying to stand up.
Guy tries to control but Bang wriggling away.
Guy avoids the attempt from Bang to control.
Guy with a couple of short strikes.
Bang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bang tries to hold on but Guy pushes him away.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy avoids the attempt from Bang to control.
Guy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bang is looking to escape.
Bang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bang is looking to escape.
Bang can't escape the position.
Bang blocking the ground and pound.
Guy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bang tries to hold on but Guy postures up.
Guy unloads with some shots from mount but Bang bucks and avoids them well.
Bang is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bang wants to hold on but Guy pushes him away.
Guy landing strikes from the mount.
Guy avoids the attempt from Bang to control.
Guy looking to control but Bang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bang regains half guard.
Guy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guy is stalling here. Bang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Guy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Guy is looking to regain half guard here but Bang keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang controlling from side mount.
Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Guy is defending well.
Bang decides to stand back up.
Bang closes the distance but Guy moves to the side
and Guy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Bang working a defensive guard here.
Bang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guy keeps the fight on the outside.
Bang stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Donk. Guy catches Bang right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Guy ducks under a wild hook from Bang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Guy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bang scores with a jab. Guy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guy moves out of range of the strikes.
Guy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bang pinned against the cage. Bang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bang tries to clinch up
and Guy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bang is on top in guard.
Bang gets to his feet - Guy follows without any prompting.
Ali Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guy counters with a shoot takedown. Bang fights it but they end up in guard.
Bang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Bang wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there.
Bang controls Guy momentarily but Guy frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ali Bang wasn't active enough on the ground.
Guy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang really wants to buck Guy off and get back to his feet.
Bang wants to control but Guy is having none of it.
Guy looking to secure an arm triangle but Bang defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bang is looking to improve his position but Guy isn't that keen on the idea.
Bang avoids a series of strikes thrown by Guy.
Guy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bang turns into him and now he's in Guy's guard.
Bang wants to stand but Guy is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guy wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.
Bang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guy keeping moving, preventing Bang from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ali Bang hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bang lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy misses with a jab to the body
and Bang counters with a nice uppercut.
Bang tries to clinch but Guy moves away
and Guy counters with a single leg into guard. Bang didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Guy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bang wants to clinch
and Guy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guy trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Bang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bang trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bang drives through and clinches with Guy against the cage.
Guy scores with a shoulder strike.
Guy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guy avoids a wild elbow strike from Bang.
A shot in the inside from Bang.
Bang pushes Guy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guy.
Bang wants the takedown. Guy is fighting it off but Bang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Guy's guard against the cage.
Bang gets to his feet. Guy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ali Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bang darts in trying to clinch
and Guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guy is defended easily by Bang.
A big left from Guy misses.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch but Guy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bang looks to clinch
and Guy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Ali Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang tries to clinch
and Guy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to stand up here but Guy is controlling him well.
Guy prevents Bang from improving his position.
Bang wants to get back to his feet.
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mr Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Bang has his feet on Guy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ali Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang thuds a left hand into Guy's body.
Bang wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Bang wants to clinch
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
Mr Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown but Bang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Guy somewhat.
Bang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 Mr Guy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Guy!
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