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RPFC15:Lesmar VS Tate PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Zarabiacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Onward to Victory. 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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153 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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150 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakub Zarabiacz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dana Black!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zarabiacz as he jumps to the side.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Jakub Zarabiacz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Black.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch up.
Black throws a hook but Zarabiacz blocks it.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Zarabiacz's head back.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zarabiacz is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Zarabiacz circles away and we're back to standing.
Black has managed to clinch.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zarabiacz prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zarabiacz throws an elbow but misses.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Zarabiacz is controlling him.
Black is trying to break the clinch but Zarabiacz has him pressed against the ropes.
Zarabiacz pushes off an throws an elbow but Black leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Black avoids a wild elbow strike from Zarabiacz.
Black blocks the elbow strike.
Black tries for a takedown. No joy.
Black dodges an elbow strike from Zarabiacz.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zarabiacz throws an elbow but misses.
Black tries to pull guard but Zarabiacz won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarabiacz has Black pressed against the ropes, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black tries to pull guard but Zarabiacz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
Black changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zarabiacz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zarabiacz moves out of range as Black strikes.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Zarabiacz darts in trying to clinch
and Black counters with a right hand to the body.
Black moves out of range of the body kick.
Zarabiacz is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Zarabiacz which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Zarabiacz misses.
Zarabiacz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zarabiacz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zarabiacz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
A big right from Zarabiacz misses.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zarabiacz as he jumps to the side.
Zarabiacz scores with a spinning back kick!
Black looks gassed!
Zarabiacz is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zarabiacz.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarabiacz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zarabiacz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zarabiacz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Black is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zarabiacz tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zarabiacz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dana Black will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Zarabiacz.
Black throws a jab when Zarabiacz was well out of range.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zarabiacz sprawls well. Zarabiacz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Black scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zarabiacz walks into a straight right hand from Black.
Zarabiacz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zarabiacz wants it to stay on the feet.
A big left from Black misses.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch up.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Black misses.
Black fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zarabiacz on the side of the head.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zarabiacz manages to avoid it.
Black has Zarabiacz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Black blocks an elbow strike from Zarabiacz.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zarabiacz throws an elbow but misses.
Black tries to pull guard but Zarabiacz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
Jakub Zarabiacz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Black.
Zarabiacz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Black has Zarabiacz pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zarabiacz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black jumps into guard, dragging Zarabiacz to the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zarabiacz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Black's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Black seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jakub Zarabiacz.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zarabiacz counters with a straight right hand.
Dana Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws a body punch but Zarabiacz moves out of range.
Black tries for a takedown but Zarabiacz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black is breathing heavily.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zarabiacz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zarabiacz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
Zarabiacz is looking to clinch.
Zarabiacz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Zarabiacz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Black counters with a nice uppercut.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Dana Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zarabiacz avoids it really well and circles away.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Zarabiacz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zarabiacz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zarabiacz to counter with a crisp jab.
Zarabiacz gets tackled into the ropes by Black. Black maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dana Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Black gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zarabiacz smiles and moves away.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch up.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Zarabiacz.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zarabiacz's waist but Zarabiacz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Zarabiacz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Zarabiacz throws an elbow that misses.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zarabiacz smiles and moves away.
Jakub Zarabiacz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Black.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zarabiacz sprawls well. Zarabiacz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Zarabiacz is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Black drives through and clinches with Zarabiacz against the ropes.
Zarabiacz misses with an elbow over the top.
Black is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zarabiacz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Black misses with a body punch.
Black tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zarabiacz just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Zarabiacz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Black avoids a wild elbow strike from Zarabiacz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarabiacz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Black wants a takedown.
Black tries to pull guard but Zarabiacz won't allow it.
Black dodges an elbow strike from Zarabiacz.
Zarabiacz throws an elbow that misses.
Black tries to pull guard but Zarabiacz won't allow it.
Zarabiacz misses with an elbow strike.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zarabiacz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jakub Zarabiacz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black misses with a lunging right hand
and Zarabiacz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zarabiacz wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Black clinches up with Zarabiacz and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zarabiacz pushes off an throws an elbow but Black leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarabiacz misses with an elbow strike.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zarabiacz smiles and moves away.
Black shoots in and drives through. Zarabiacz sprawls well.
Zarabiacz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zarabiacz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black shoots in but Zarabiacz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dana Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zarabiacz wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance.
Black clinches with his opponent.
Black blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarabiacz has Black pressed against the ropes, preventing Black from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Black looking for a takedown.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black tries to score a body lock takedown but Zarabiacz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Black dodges an elbow strike from Zarabiacz.
Black blocks the elbow strike.
Zarabiacz throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zarabiacz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Black's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black misses with a body punch.
Jakub Zarabiacz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black avoids a wild elbow strike from Zarabiacz.
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 Jakub Zarabiacz.
Well Black has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dana Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moises Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Vovkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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177 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moises Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Vovkov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vovkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mir tries to lock up and control but Vovkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vovkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mir tries to lock up and control but Vovkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vovkov has control of Mir's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mir regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vovkov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mir working to try and regain half guard.
Mir prevents Vovkov from taking his back.
Vovkov looking for a guillotine from mount but Mir is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovkov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mir has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vovkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mir is looking to escape.
Vovkov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mir has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vovkov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mir is surviving well by controlling Vovkov's body position as best he can.
Vovkov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir can't escape the position.
Vovkov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mir manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Vovkov working away.
Mir manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mir tries to get to full guard but Vovkov has control of the leg.
Mir is not content to let Vovkov control the position.
Mir is trying to maintain the position but Vovkov is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vovkov.
Vovkov tries to pass to full mount but Mir defends it.
Vovkov 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.
Vovkov is trying to work for a kimura but Mir is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovkov is looking for a kimura but Mir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vovkov to get the leverage.
Mir won't allow Vovkov to pass to mount.
Vovkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mir is just riding it out for now. Vovkov eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Vovkov seems content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vovkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Vovkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mir stuffs the takedown.
Mir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vovkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vovkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vovkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vovkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mir is working away from the top position though.
Mir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mir looks to land a strike but Vovkov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vovkov trying to control the position here.
Vovkov is trying to control the position but Mir postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mir throws a big right hand that misses.
Mir looking to pass the guard.
Vovkov looking for a guillotine here but Mir defends easily.
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vovkov is keeping the position for now.
Mir throwing strikes from guard but Vovkov blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vovkov has his hands on Mir's head, controlling the position.
Vovkov trying to control the position.
Vovkov working a defensive guard but Mir manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a strike aimed at the side of Vovkov's head but Vovkov avoids it well.
Mir wants to stand but Vovkov is controlling his arm.
Mir with the ground and pound but Vovkov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mir throws a strike but Vovkov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mir throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vovkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mir defends it easily.
Vovkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moises Mir dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vovkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mir on his heels. He'll look to pass Mir's guard now, I'm sure.
Vovkov drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Vovkov off! Vovkov jumps back into Mir's guard.
Vovkov drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Vovkov off! Vovkov jumps back into Mir's guard.
Vovkov 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.
Mir controls Vovkov momentarily but Vovkov frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovkov slips nicely into half guard.
Vovkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mir pushes Vovkov off looking to stand but Vovkov dives back in and keeps control.
Vovkov is trying to work for a kimura but Mir is defending well.
Vovkov wants to free his trapped foot but Mir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mir is trying to stand up here but Vovkov is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vovkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vovkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovkov stops Mir from getting back to his feet.
Vovkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mir is just riding it out for now. Vovkov eventually gives up the hold.
Vovkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mir defends it well.
Mir wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovkov seems to be working for a kimura but Mir defends the submission attempt.
Vovkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vovkov is working for a submission of some sort.
Vovkov prevents Mir from improving his position.
Vovkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vovkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir is trying to stand back up but Vovkov is controlling him
Vovkov is looking for a kimura but Mir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vovkov to get the leverage.
Vovkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mir sees it coming and defends easily.
Mir tries to get to full guard but Vovkov has control of the leg.
Vovkov trying to control the action but Mir is working from the bottom.
Vovkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mir defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Vovkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vovkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Vovkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chun Rhialto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Guerra Salsido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra Salsido has chosen Cuba Anthem as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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219 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chun Rhialto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Guerra Salsido!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra Salsido lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Chun Rhialto has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Rhialto or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerra Salsido which made him look bad.
Rhialto misses with a takedown attempt - Guerra Salsido sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guerra Salsido misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rhialto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhialto dodges the punch combination from Guerra Salsido.
Guerra Salsido misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhialto shoots for a takedown but Guerra Salsido saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chun Rhialto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhialto shoots in but Guerra Salsido avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Guerra Salsido tenderised Rhialto's leg. Rhialto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhialto is breathing heavily.
Guerra Salsido stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhialto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guerra Salsido with a hook.
Guerra Salsido lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhialto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerra Salsido swivels and escapes.
Guerra Salsido misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rhialto. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That kick from Guerra Salsido tenderised Rhialto's leg. Rhialto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guerra Salsido connects with a crisp jab.
Rhialto is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Rhialto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guerra Salsido throws a leg kick which misses Rhialto's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhialto tries to avoid it.
Rhialto 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.
Guerra Salsido cracks Rhialto's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Rhialto slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Guerra Salsido can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonid Guerra Salsido!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Benedez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Fedoseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedoseev has chosen Slipknot - Psychosocial as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harold Benedez!
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, Vasily Fedoseev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedoseev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benedez.
Fedoseev scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasily Fedoseev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedoseev lands a head shot.
Benedez misses with a takedown attempt - Fedoseev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benedez shoots in but Fedoseev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benedez wants to clinch up but Fedoseev keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Fedoseev coming out on top.
Benedez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fedoseev's waist but Fedoseev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benedez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Benedez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benedez slips under a jab.
Fedoseev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fedoseev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedoseev is looking to break free of the clinch but Benedez has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fedoseev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benedez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedoseev throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedez.
Fedoseev gets a clinch.
Benedez prevents a body shot from Fedoseev.
Fedoseev lands with a right to the head.
Benedez blocking some punches.
Fedoseev jumps guard and drags Benedez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fedoseev keeping moving, preventing Benedez from controlling successfully.
Fedoseev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benedez.
Benedez postures up in Fedoseev's guard and throws a big left but Fedoseev blocks it.
Benedez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fedoseev's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedez 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 cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fedoseev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benedez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benedez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Benedez throws a big right hand that misses.
Benedez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benedez throws and elbow that misses. Fedoseev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benedez's guard. Nice move by Fedoseev!
Benedez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Benedez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fedoseev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fedoseev won't allow Benedez to sweep him here.
Benedez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fedoseev postures up in Benedez's guard and throws a big left but Benedez blocks it.
Fedoseev tries to stand but Benedez is controlling from the bottom.
Benedez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fedoseev wants to stand and escape but instead Benedez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Benedez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fedoseev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedez thows a big elbow that misses.
Fedoseev tries to strike from the bottom.
Benedez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fedoseev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benedez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fedoseev's head.
Benedez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fedoseev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Benedez, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benedez pushes Fedoseev off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harold Benedez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benedez gets tackled into the ropes by Fedoseev. Fedoseev maintains the clinch.
Benedez trying to land knees to the body.
Benedez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fedoseev smiles and moves away.
Fedoseev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fedoseev clinches up against the ropes.
Benedez tries to pull guard but Fedoseev won't allow it.
Benedez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Benedez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedez scores with a hook to the body.
Fedoseev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedez is looking to work some ground and pound but Fedoseev has wrist control.
Fedoseev keeping full guard, as Benedez tries to pass.
Benedez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benedez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Benedez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fedoseev dodges the ground and pound from Benedez.
Fedoseev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Benedez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fedoseev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fedoseev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Benedez.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedez landing strikes.
Benedez cracks Fedoseev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harold Benedez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fedoseev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fedoseev pushes Benedez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Benedez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Benedez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fedoseev is breathing heavily.
Benedez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fedoseev is avoiding damage well.
Benedez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fedoseev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Benedez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fedoseev turns into him and now he's in Benedez's guard.
Fedoseev tries to stand but Benedez is controlling from the bottom.
Fedoseev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fedoseev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fedoseev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benedez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benedez trying to keep a closed guard but Fedoseev is proving a slippery customer.
Fedoseev wants to stand and escape but instead Benedez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Benedez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benedez wants to control but Fedoseev is keeping him busy.
Fedoseev won't allow Benedez to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benedez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Benedez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Benedez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fedoseev misses with a hook
and Benedez counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Fedoseev misses.
Fedoseev motions for Benedez to come forward. Fedoseev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fedoseev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fedoseev.
Fedoseev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedoseev misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Benedez or perhaps it was just good defense by Fedoseev which made him look bad.
Benedez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedoseev moves into range and clinches up with Benedez.
Benedez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fedoseev slaps away a takedown attempt from Benedez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Benedez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedoseev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fedoseev punishes Benedez's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasily Fedoseev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedez blocks a low kick nicely.
Fedoseev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fedoseev closes the distance and clinches.
Fedoseev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev wants to stand but Benedez is controlling the position.
Fedoseev keeping moving, preventing Benedez from controlling successfully.
Benedez throws a big right hand that misses.
Fedoseev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benedez defends it easily.
Benedez is in close to Fedoseev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fedoseev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benedez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedez has gone for a leg lock! Fedoseev slips out almost immediately though and dives into Benedez's guard.
Benedez trying to keep a closed guard but Fedoseev is proving a slippery customer.
Fedoseev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fedoseev wants to get up but he can't break Benedez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fedoseev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benedez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fedoseev stands up from Benedez's guard - Fedoseev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Benedez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedoseev swivels and escapes.
Fedoseev has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benedez has Fedoseev pressed against the ropes, preventing Fedoseev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fedoseev pulls guard effortlessly.
Benedez chips away with some ground and pound.
Vasily Fedoseev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harold Benedez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedoseev keeping moving, preventing Benedez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Fedoseev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benedez 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harold Benedez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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23
234 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Sanches!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanches's head backwards.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanches avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanches counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanches circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanches takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanches.
Jackson swings for the body but Sanches moves out of range.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanches at a distance.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson scores with a jab. Sanches acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanches misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Sanches throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanches falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanches is rocked!
Sanches is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Jackson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Sanches crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Sanches's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quinton Jackson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Gurakovskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Zalachenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gurakovskiy comes into the arena with Hollywood Undead - Levitate blaring out of the sound system. Zalachenko has chosen Torture Chamber as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Gurakovskiy!
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, Alexander Zalachenko!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurakovskiy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zalachenko sizes up Gurakovskiy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zalachenko slips a straight right by Gurakovskiy.
Gurakovskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Zalachenko.
Zalachenko tries to clinch up.
Gurakovskiy 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zalachenko, as that shot connected.
Gurakovskiy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zalachenko pinned against the ropes. Zalachenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zalachenko gets a clinch.
Zalachenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zalachenko tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Gurakovskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zalachenko clobbers Gurakovskiy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zalachenko clinches up with Gurakovskiy and pushes him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zalachenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zalachenko throws a body punch but Gurakovskiy moves out of range.
Zalachenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zalachenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gurakovskiy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gurakovskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zalachenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Gurakovskiy. Gurakovskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Gurakovskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zalachenko tries to clinch but Gurakovskiy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalachenko is looking to clinch but Gurakovskiy is avoiding it.
Alexander Zalachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zalachenko wants to clinch but Gurakovskiy slips to the side
and Gurakovskiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Zalachenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gurakovskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zalachenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Zalachenko wants to clinch up but Gurakovskiy keeps it at a distance.
Zalachenko is looking to clinch but Gurakovskiy is avoiding it.
Gurakovskiy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zalachenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zalachenko throws a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zalachenko, right into the meat.
Zalachenko is looking to clinch.
Zalachenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gurakovskiys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zalachenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gurakovskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zalachenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zalachenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Gurakovskiy circles away.
Alexander Zalachenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Zalachenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gurakovskiy doesn't seem phased though.
Zalachenko moves into range and clinches up with Gurakovskiy.
Zalachenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zalachenko is looking to clinch but Gurakovskiy is avoiding it.
Gurakovskiy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gurakovskiy walks into a jab.
Zalachenko tries to clinch there but Gurakovskiy circles away.
Zalachenko tries to clinch but Gurakovskiy moves away
and Gurakovskiy counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zalachenko is not content to let Gurakovskiy control the position.
Zalachenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurakovskiy swings around for an armbar but Zalachenko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gurakovskiy's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zalachenko stopping the sweep attempt from Gurakovskiy.
Gurakovskiy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zalachenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zalachenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Zalachenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gurakovskiy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zalachenko tries to clinch up.
Zalachenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gurakovskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zalachenko connects with a body shot.
Zalachenko tries to clinch there but Gurakovskiy circles away.
Gurakovskiy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gurakovskiy looks for a takedown but Zalachenko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Gurakovskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zalachenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexander Zalachenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurakovskiy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zalachenko to the ground. Gurakovskiy is now in Zalachenko's guard.
Gurakovskiy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gurakovskiy drops back looking for a leg! Zalachenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zalachenko manages to kick Gurakovskiy off! Gurakovskiy jumps back into Zalachenko's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gurakovskiy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gurakovskiy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gurakovskiy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gurakovskiy trying to control but Zalachenko is working from the bottom.
Gurakovskiy 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurakovskiy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zalachenko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gurakovskiy has Zalachenko in his guard.
Gurakovskiy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zalachenko is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zalachenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gurakovskiy's guard.
Gurakovskiy 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.
Gurakovskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zalachenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gurakovskiy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zalachenko is one step ahead there.
Zalachenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurakovskiy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gurakovskiy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zalachenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zalachenko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gurakovskiy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zalachenko is looking to defend but Gurakovskiy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zalachenko! Gurakovskiy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zalachenko taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksandr Gurakovskiy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongo Mongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makoto Ohe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohe has chosen ClawFinger - Do what I say as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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25
205 lbs
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mongo Mongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Makoto Ohe!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ohe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ohe throws a big shot that misses.
Mongo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ohe at a distance.
Mongo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ohe on the side of the head.
It looks like Makoto Ohe has been cut.
Mongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ohe misses with a body shot.
Mongo connects with a body shot.
Ohe gets a clinch.
Mongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ohe backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ohe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mongo is defending well for now.
Mongo trying to stall but Ohe improves his position.
Ohe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mongo is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ohe gets an underhook and turns Mongo into the ropes.
Ohe prevents a body shot from Mongo.
Ohe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mongo is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mongo.
Mongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ohe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mongo or not.
The referee calls for Mongo to work.
Mongo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mongo just leaning against Ohe, taking a breather.
Mongo blocks a body shot from Ohe.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mongo throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohe avoiding damage as Mongo throws knees to the body.
Mongo avoiding damage as Ohe throws knees to the body.
Mongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ohe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohe avoiding damage as Mongo throws knees to the body.
Mongo stalls.
Mongo has a couple of punches blocked by Ohe.
Mongo tries to throw a body punch but Ohe avoids it by throwing Mongo back against the ropes.
Mongo throws a head punch that misses.
Mongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mongo tries to stall but Ohe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Mongo.
Ohe crunches a lovely knee into Mongo's ribcage.
Mongo throws an elbow that misses.
Mongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mongo tries to throw a body punch but Ohe avoids it by throwing Mongo back against the ropes.
Mongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mongo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Mongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohe's elbow.
Mongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongo lands with a left to the head.
Mongo looking to stall.
Mongo can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Ohe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mongo lands with a light punch inside.
Ohe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Mongo on the inside.
Mongo digs a right hand into Ohe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ohe's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mongo avoiding damage as Ohe throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongo Mongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Makoto Ohe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ohe drives through and clinches with Mongo against the ropes.
Ohe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ohe looking to throw knees to the head but Mongo is blocking nicely.
Mongo misses with a body punch.
Ohe looking to throw knees to the head but Mongo is blocking nicely.
Mongo is looking to control Ohe's arms but Ohe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mongo has his back to the ropes.
Mongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mongo misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ohe as Mongo tries to tie him up.
Mongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mongo wants to stall.
Mongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongo managing to block the knees to the body from Ohe.
Mongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mongo misses with an elbow strike.
Mongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Ohe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mongo taking a breather.
Ohe is stalling here.
Mongo taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ohe as Mongo tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mongo Mongo.
Ohe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ohe closes the distance and clinches.
Ohe blocks an elbow strike.
Mongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mongo tries to stall but Ohe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Ohe.
Mongo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Mongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ohe.
Ohe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Ohe blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mongo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongo working aggressively here.
Mongo can't find room to land a body shot as Ohe controls the action.
Ohe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mongo's elbow.
Mongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ohe is keeping busy.
Mongo working aggressively here.
Mongo lands an uppercut.
Mongo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongo is looking to control Ohe's arms but Ohe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mongo has his back to the ropes.
Mongo Mongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ohe is defending well for now.
Mongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mongo Mongo.
Ohe has managed to clinch.
Mongo throws a head punch that misses.
Ohe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ohe tries a knee to the head but Mongo blocks it.
Mongo leaning against his opponent.
Mongo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mongo throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mongo working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongo Mongo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Makoto Ohe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mongo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ohe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ohe fakes the leg kick and cracks Mongo in the body.
Mongo Mongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohe darts in and clinches Mongo up against the ropes.
Ohe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mongo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ohe.
Ohe moves into the clinch.
Ohe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Mongo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ohe.
Mongo looking to stall.
Mongo managing to block the knees to the body from Ohe.
Mongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongo tries a body shot but Ohe blocks it.
Mongo misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mongo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ohe's elbow.
Ohe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mongo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Ohe has double underhooks.
Mongo is looking to control Ohe's arms but Ohe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mongo has his back to the ropes.
Mongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mongo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mongo.
Mongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makoto Ohe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohe.
Mongo trying to land knees to the body.
Mongo taking a breather.
Mongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mongo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongo tries to stall but Ohe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mongo throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ohe.
Mongo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohe.
Mongo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ohe gets an underhook and turns Mongo into the ropes.
Ohe letting Mongo take a breather here.
Mongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ohe tries a knee to the head but Mongo blocks it.
Ohe scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mongo Mongo has been cut.
Ohe tries to throw a body punch but Mongo avoids it by throwing Ohe back against the ropes.
Ohe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mongo misses with a body punch.
Mongo Mongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ohe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mongo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mongo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mongo prevents a body shot from Ohe.
Ohe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ohe missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ohe as Mongo tries to tie him up.
Mongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makoto Ohe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mongo 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mongo Mongo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Berger looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
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18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Berger!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berger clinches up against the ropes.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Berger throws a head punch that misses.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy lands a left hand.
Berger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy pushes a forearm under Berger's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Berger is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksey Pavelovich Kumpakiskaiy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roax Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roax Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kozlov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roax Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kozlov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Kozlov misses with the combination.
Kozlov looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
Kozlov fails with the takedown.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Kozlov should have avoided that one.
It looks like Andrey Kozlov has been cut.
Kozlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie stuns Kozlov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kozlov is rocked!
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Kozlov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Kozlov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov blocks a jab.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kozlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Kozlov defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kozlov is looking to close the distance but Gracie sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kozlov crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kozlov is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Roax Gracie!
Roax Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesmar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tate has chosen U got 2 know as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Lesmar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Tate!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lesmar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lesmar passes Tate's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesmar pulls his head out easily.
Lesmar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tate sees it coming and defends easily.
Tate looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tate.
Lesmar stops Tate from standing up.
Lesmar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesmar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lesmar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lesmar is looking to advance position but Tate has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate lands a heavy elbow.
Tate lands a big shot there that rocks Lesmar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tate connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lesmar is trying to escape the mount.
Lesmar is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tate unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Lesmar wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tate celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Tate!
Patrick Tate is the new super heavyweight champion!
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