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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Abdulmagomedmuslimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Colvin (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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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ali Abdulmagomedmuslimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bunny Colvin!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulmagomedmuslimov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Colvin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdulmagomedmuslimov closes the distance but Colvin moves to the side
and Colvin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colvin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdulmagomedmuslimov moves away.
Abdulmagomedmuslimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Colvin missing with a left hand there. Abdulmagomedmuslimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colvin misses the jab.
Abdulmagomedmuslimov slips a jab from Colvin.
Abdulmagomedmuslimov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Colvin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdulmagomedmuslimov has his takedown stuffed
and Colvin counters with a left right combination that sends Abdulmagomedmuslimov crashing to the mat - Colvin wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Abdulmagomedmuslimov out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Colvin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kvasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Paco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kvasov comes to the cage accompanied by Diskoteka avaria-Nebo. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kvasov!
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, Paulo Paco!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kvasov.
Kvasov misses with a few strikes there.
Kvasov connects with a body shot that sends Paco's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paco is defended easily by Kvasov.
Kvasov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paco.
Kvasov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paco tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvasov is retaining full guard.
Kvasov wants to stand up but Paco is controlling him.
Paco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kvasov wants to get back to his feet but Paco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paco drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Paco seems to have locked his on tight now - Kvasov screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Paco, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paulo Paco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Eko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grymzyk Hryamzyk (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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218 lbs
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223 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Eko!
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, Grymzyk Hryamzyk!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hryamzyk's waist but Hryamzyk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eko off to one side.
Eko takes one on the button.
Hryamzyk misses with a combination
and Eko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hryamzyk's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Eko advances position into side control!
Eko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hryamzyk, who protects the arm well.
Eko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hryamzyk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Eko but great work by Hryamzyk.
Hryamzyk tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Eko tries to bench press Hryamzyk off him but Hryamzyk keeps the position.
Eko is working hard here to advance position.
Eko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hryamzyk off and has taken his back!
Hryamzyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eko is looking for the choke from the back position but Hryamzyk is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hryamzyk looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Eko is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hryamzyk is defending well though. Eko let's go of the attempt for now.
Hryamzyk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Eko.
Hryamzyk holding both Eko 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eko working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Hryamzyk is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Eko has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Hryamzyk taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Eko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Sichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goode kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is .. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sol Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sichev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goode shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goode content to control rather than advance.
Sichev wants to improve his position but Goode is controlling well.
Goode stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Goode misses the shot to the body.
Goode misses with a hook
so Sichev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sichev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sichev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goode 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.
Sichev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sichev stands up and waves to Goode to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Goode, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sichev blocks a head kick by Goode.
Sichev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goode. Goode obviously looking to wear him down.
Goode fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sichev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goode avoids it really well and circles away.
Sichev scores with a body shot.
Goode throws a head kick that misses.
Goode with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sichev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Goode is breathing heavily.
Goode not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sichev landing with the ground and pound.
Goode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sichev throwing strikes from guard but Goode blocks nicely.
Sichev throwing strikes from guard but Goode blocks nicely.
Goode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sichev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sichev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sichev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sichev stopping the sweep attempt from Goode.
Sichev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sichev thows a big elbow that misses.
Goode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sichev throwing strikes but missing.
Sichev working some strikes from top position.
Sichev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sichev.
Sichev tries to free his leg and advance position but Goode is retaining full guard.
Sichev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goode is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sichev, into his guard.
Sichev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goode can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sichev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goode defends well.
Sichev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goode 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.
Sichev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goode gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goode trying to control but Sichev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sichev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goode is looking to clinch but Sichev is avoiding it.
Sichev misses with a takedown attempt
and Goode counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goode is looking for a kimura here.
Sichev is looking for a sweep. Goode is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sichev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sichev is staying active underneath Goode, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sichev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sichev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sichev trying to hold on to Goode's head to control him but Goode postures up.
Goode is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sichev is desperately trying to improve his position but Goode has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sichev throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sichev is looking to improve his position but Goode isn't that keen on the idea.
Goode has control of Sichev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sichev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sichev has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Goode gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Goode connects with a big shot to the side of Sichev's head.
Sichev breaks Goode's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sichev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sichev works over Goode with some ground and pound from guard.
Sichev postures up and lands a big shot to Goode's brow.
Yuri Sichev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sichev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goode has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sichev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sichev thows a big elbow that misses.
Sichev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goode is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sichev, into his guard.
Sichev wants to sweep here but Goode controlling him for the moment.
Goode stays in close to Sichev's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goode trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sichev's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sol Goode wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sichev shoots in and gets a takedown into Goode's guard.
Sichev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goode is keeping the position for now.
Goode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sichev is working Goode over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sichev throws a big right hand that misses.
Sichev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goode's head.
Sichev postures up in Goode's guard and throws a big left but Goode blocks it.
Sichev chips away with some ground and pound.
Goode working a defensive guard here.
Goode looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goode is trying to keep Sichev in close.
Sichev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goode is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goode has escaped and now he's on top!
Goode preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Goode dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sichev blocks a head kick by Goode.
Goode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sichev pinned against the cage. Sichev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sichev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goode tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sichev is in Goode's guard.
Sichev is looking to work some ground and pound but Goode has wrist control.
Sichev throwing strikes from guard but Goode blocks nicely.
Sichev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sichev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goode is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sichev, into his guard.
Goode drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goode jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sichev looking for a guillotine here but Goode defends easily.
Goode thows a big elbow that misses.
Goode got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sichev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goode has managed to get both his arms back between Sichev's legs - danger averted.
Sichev wants to sweep but no luck.
Goode has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sichev to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Goode is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sichev pulls down on the head and he's put Goode to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yuri Sichev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hieronymous Bosch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Scholaschi (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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290 lbs
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290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hieronymous Bosch!
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, Peter Scholaschi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scholaschi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bosch counters with a thumping low kick.
Bosch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scholaschi throws a combination that misses
and Bosch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scholaschi thinking.
Scholaschi looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch lands a big head kick that sends Scholaschi tumbling to the mat! Bosch takes a step backwards and waves Scholaschi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Peter Scholaschi has been cut.
Look low, kick high! Bosch uses the oldest trick in the book to send Scholaschi tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bosch is absolutely delighted - when Scholaschi wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hieronymous Bosch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexsandr Kovrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLumberg has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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194 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexsandr Kovrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLumberg lands a nice shot that snaps Kovrov's head back.
McLumberg lands a head kick. Kovrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kovrov lands a big head kick that sends McLumberg tumbling to the mat! Kovrov takes a step backwards and waves McLumberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jack McLumberg has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLumberg works over Kovrov's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kovrov. Those never looked like landing.
McLumberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovrov circles away.
McLumberg loads up on a big right hand but Kovrov slips the punch.
McLumberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovrov lands a big head kick that sends McLumberg tumbling to the mat! Kovrov takes a step backwards and waves McLumberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McLumberg is rocked!
Kovrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLumberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovrov finish him?
Kovrov is looking to land body kicks.
McLumberg seems to have recovered his senses.
McLumberg misses with a straight right.
Kovrov throws a head kick but McLumberg moves out of range.
Kovrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLumberg throws a sloppy head kick and Kovrov moves out of range easily.
McLumberg closes the distance but Kovrov moves to the side
and Kovrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLumberg looks to clinch
and Kovrov counters with a big right hand! Oh McLumberg is in trouble here! Kovrov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexsandr Kovrov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kopylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geeorges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vladimir Kopylov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kopylov!
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, Geeorges StPierre!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
StPierre throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Kopylov.
StPierre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopylov.
Kopylov checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Kopylov.
A head kick misses from Kopylov.
Kopylov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by StPierre.
Kopylov misses with a wild combination.
Kopylov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kopylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
StPierre feints and then cracks Kopylov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kopylov down.
No luck for StPierre with that takedown attempt.
Kopylov ducks under a wild hook from StPierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StPierre scores with a hook to the body. Kopylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
StPierre moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Kopylov.
A left and a right from Kopylov both land. Nice combination.
Kopylov defending well as StPierre loads up on a big left hand.
StPierre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
StPierre ducks under a wild hook from Kopylov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kopylov.
StPierre is looking to chop away at Kopylov's legs.
Kopylov takes one on the button.
StPierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
StPierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kopylov.
Kopylov feints a jab promting StPierre to slip. Kopylov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. StPierre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
StPierre is rocked!
StPierre scores with a jab to the head.
StPierre misses with a left hand
and Kopylov counters with a straight right hand.
StPierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
StPierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Kopylov finish him?
StPierre fails to land with a series of punches.
StPierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kopylov throws a hook but StPierre avoids it easily.
Geeorges StPierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kopylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from StPierre.
StPierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Kopylov throws a poor cross that misses
and StPierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kopylov slips a jab from StPierre.
Kopylov moves out of range of the strikes.
StPierre cracks Kopylov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Kopylov both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPierre slips a jab and a cross from Kopylov.
StPierre misses the jab.
StPierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kopylov counters with a series of strikes that sends StPierre to the canvas! Kopylov follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Kopylov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing StPierre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kopylov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - StPierre pulls down on the head and he's put Kopylov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Geeorges StPierre!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padrone Shinobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ten Million Slaves. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Padrone Shinobi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Rasputin.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rasputin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shinobi shoots and misses
and Shinobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Grigori Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin lands with a hook. Shinobi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rasputin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shinobi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shinobi moves out of range as Rasputin strikes.
Shinobi misses with a takedown attempt
and Shinobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shinobi misses with a takedown
and Rasputin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigori Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Padrone Shinobi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinobi ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Shinobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Shinobi.
Shinobi tries for a takedown but Rasputin circles away easily
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws out a loose jab but Shinobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shinobi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rasputin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin looks to land a right hand but Shinobi moved out of range.
Rasputin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rasputin.
Shinobi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shinobi avoids the body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands an overhand right.
Shinobi has his takedown stuffed
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rasputin misses its intended target.
Shinobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Shinobi shoots and misses
letting Rasputin counter with a right hand.
Shinobi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rasputin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shinobi momentarily.
Rasputin throws out a loose jab but Shinobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasputin misses with a straight left.
Shinobi ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Rasputin swings widly with a right hand
and Shinobi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rasputin's guard now.
Shinobi 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.
Shinobi 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinobi stops Rasputin from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Rasputin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rasputin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shinobi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rasputin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shinobi shoots and misses
and Rasputin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shinobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shinobi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rasputin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grigori Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Padrone Shinobi.
Shinobi misses with a takedown
and Rasputin counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shinobi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grigori Rasputin is winning the standup battle so far.
Shinobi has his takedown stuffed
and Rasputin counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Rasputin misses.
Shinobi slips a straight right by Rasputin.
Shinobi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rasputin counters with a left and a right that stings Shinobi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grigori Rasputin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rasputin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shinobi.
Shinobi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rasputin with a hook.
Rasputin tests Shinobi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shinobi misses with a takedown attempt
and Rasputin counters with a straight right hand.
A left and a right from Rasputin both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin scores with a jab to the head.
Shinobi tries for a takedown but Rasputin circles away easily
and Shinobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasputin misses with a left hand
and Shinobi counters with a single leg into guard. Rasputin didn't expect that.
Shinobi drops back looking for a leg! Rasputin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasputin manages to kick Shinobi off! Shinobi jumps back into Rasputin's guard.
Shinobi wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Shinobi from controlling successfully.
Shinobi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinobi swings around for an armbar but Rasputin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shinobi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Rasputin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. Shinobi saw that one coming.
Shinobi with a poor takedown
enabling Rasputin to counter with a crisp jab.
Rasputin with a nice cross.
Rasputin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinobi.
Rasputin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shinobi with a poor takedown
and Rasputin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shinobi walks into a stiff left hand from Rasputin.
Rasputin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinobi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shinobi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasputin thuds a left hand into Shinobi's body.
A cross from Rasputin lands.
Shinobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rasputin throws out the jab.
Rasputin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shinobi staying out of range there.
Shinobi has his takedown stuffed
and Rasputin counters with a left and a right that stings Shinobi.
Grigori Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Padrone Shinobi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinobi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rasputin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rasputin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rasputin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shinobi.
Shinobi tries to clinch but Rasputin moves away
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasputin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shinobi's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a nice shot that snaps Shinobi's head back.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Shinobi's shoulder, as Shinobi tries to avoid the shot.
Rasputin lands with an uppercut that bounces Shinobi off the cage and back into rage.
Rasputin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinobi can do to turn this around?
Shinobi shoots and misses
and Rasputin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shinobi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shinobi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rasputin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rasputin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grigori Rasputin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin scores with a jab to the head.
Rasputin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shinobi fails with the takedown
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Rasputin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinobi staying out of range there.
Rasputin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shinobi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Rasputin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rasputin, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Rasputin!
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