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UFL 7: Tasapaksu - Kerum PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhon Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chichel Michel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chichel Michel will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jhon Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chichel Michel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sullivan but Sullivan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Sullivan. No joy for Michel on that attempt.
Jhon Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan stuffs the takedown.
Jhon Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chichel Michel.
Michel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sullivan lands with a cross.
Michel throws a low kick but Sullivan moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooh!!! Sullivan has knocked Michel down with a huge combo! Sullivan steps away and waves a wobbly Michel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Michel is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michel tries to get into range but Sullivan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Michel! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Sullivan scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jhon Sullivan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Batrudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Batrudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Batrudinov circles away.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Batrudinov is avoiding it.
Batrudinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batrudinov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Batrudinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Batrudinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Batrudinov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batrudinov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Batrudinov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batrudinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batrudinov tries for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.
Batrudinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batrudinov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ivanov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timur Batrudinov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Landscape Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filly Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Landscape Blackmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Filly Franks!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Landscape Blackmore has been cut.
Blackmore shoots in for a takedown but Franks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Landscape Blackmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franks connects with an inside leg kick.
Blackmore throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blackmore is in Franks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Blackmore 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.
Blackmore drops back looking for a leg! Franks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franks manages to kick Blackmore off! Blackmore jumps back into Franks's guard.
Blackmore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackmore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blackmore 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 one minute gone in the round.
Franks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blackmore drops back looking for a leg! Franks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Franks manages to kick Blackmore off! Blackmore jumps back into Franks's guard.
Blackmore 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. Blackmore seems to have locked his on tight now - Franks screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Blackmore, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Landscape Blackmore!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Baum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grip Allah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baum's entrance music is The largest nuclear explosion. A fine choice. Adam Baum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Baum!
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, Grip Allah!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baum pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Allah back to the cage. Baum follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Grip Allah has been cut.
Baum shoots in looking for a takedown but Allah manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Allah wants to clinch but Baum slips to the side
and Baum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Allah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baum passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allah is defending against the submission attempts here by Baum.
Allah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Allah moves to clinch but Baum breaks away
and Baum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Allah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baum sprawls well initially but Allah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Baum trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allah is looking to advance position but Baum won't allow it.
Allah passes the guard and advances to mount!
Baum sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Baum wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Allah wanted to stand there but Baum had control of the position.
Baum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baum is looking for a triangle but Allah pushes his legs off easily.
Baum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allah wants to stand but Baum is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Baum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Baum working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Allah's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Allah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baum lands a nice shot to the head.
Allah is trying to stand.
Baum trying to control but Allah is having none of it.
Allah wants to get back to his feet.
Baum punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baum avoids the attempt from Allah to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baum working for a guillotine from mount but Allah is in no mood to give up.
Allah is desperately trying to improve his position but Baum has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allah manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baum is keen to just control but Allah is a slippery customer.
Baum is working for a kimura but Allah is defending it quite comfortably.
Allah tries to kick Baum off but Baum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Baum wants to control but Allah is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allah wants to stand back up but Baum manages to pass into side control.
Baum thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Allah is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Baum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grip Allah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Allah tries to clinch up
and Baum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Allah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allah misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baum tries to clinch there but Allah circles away.
That kick from Baum tenderised Allah's leg. Allah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baum.
That has opened up Grip Allah's cut even more.
Baum gets a double leg takedown into Allah's guard.
Baum wants to control from the top but Allah keeps moving.
Baum passes Allah's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Allah is breathing heavily.
Baum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Allah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baum is working for a kimura but Allah is defending it quite comfortably.
Baum 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.
Allah looks like he's trying to stand up.
Allah taking some punishment here, with Baum in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Allah can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allah is defending against the submission attempts here by Baum.
Baum is trying to control the action in half guard but Allah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baum prevents Allah from standing back up.
Adam Baum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baum is trying to work for a kimura but Allah is defending well.
Baum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baum wants to take a breather but Allah is having none of it.
Baum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Allah is trying to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baum is trying to work for a kimura but Allah is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baum seems to be working for a kimura but Allah defends the submission attempt.
Baum prevents Allah from standing back up.
Baum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Allah is looking to escape.
Baum is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Allah is trying to stand back up but Baum is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baum is trying for a kimura here. Allah looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Baum wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Baum!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Kaputt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergej Kaputt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Belov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaputt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaputt keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
Belov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaputt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaputt pulls Belov in close to prevent any damage.
Belov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Belov trying to control but Kaputt is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aleksei Belov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kaputt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belov.
Belov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaputt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kaputt duly obliges.
Kaputt tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaputt throws a sloppy head kick and Belov moves out of range easily.
Kaputt throws a sloppy head kick and Belov moves out of range easily.
Belov shoots in for a takedown but Kaputt shows good takedown defense.
Kaputt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belov shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaputt tries to sprawl out of it but Belov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaputt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Kaputt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaputt throws a right and a left that Belov avoids nicely.
Belov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaputt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sergej Kaputt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksei Belov.
Kaputt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kaputt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belov is in Kaputt's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaputt looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaputt, not yet.
Kaputt pulls Belov in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaputt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaputt has control of Belov's left arm, preventing Belov from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kaputt keeping moving, preventing Belov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergej Kaputt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Belov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaputt tries to avoid it but Belov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaputt to the ground. Kaputt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kaputt tries to score with a low kick but Belov moves his leg out of the way.
Horrible takedown by Belov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaputt which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaputt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaputt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sergej Kaputt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belov shoots for a takedown but Kaputt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaputt stuns Belov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belov checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaputt misses with a head kick.
Kaputt has Belov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Kaputt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaputt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Belov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaputt breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kaputt. No joy for Belov on that attempt.
Belov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaputt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sergej Kaputt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksei Belov.
Kaputt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaputt defends it nicely.
Kaputt lands a high kick!
It looks like Aleksei Belov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaputt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belov with a poor takedown
and Kaputt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Belov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sergej Kaputt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belov is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Kaputt.
Kaputt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belov looks for a takedown but Kaputt sprawls well.
Kaputt connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaputt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belov tries for a takedown but Kaputt circles away easily
and Kaputt counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaputt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sergej Kaputt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaputt's half guard.
Kaputt is looking to control Belov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaputt avoid being mounted?
Kaputt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaputt tries to get out of the position.
Kaputt is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov is looking for a kimura but Kaputt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belov to get the leverage.
Kaputt tries to roll over but Belov keeps him under control.
Belov wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaputt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaputt controlling the position for now.
Belov trying to pass the guard but Kaputt defending well.
Belov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaputt keeps working.
Belov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaputt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kaputt can't keep his opponent in guard - Belov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kaputt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belov is working away from the top position though.
Kaputt tries to get to full guard but Belov has control of the leg.
Belov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaputt has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belov is keen to just control but Kaputt is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Kaputt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksei Belov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaputt throws a good cross that connects.
Kaputt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kaputt.
Kaputt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No luck for Belov with that takedown attempt.
Belov blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaputt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sergej Kaputt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksei Belov.
Kaputt clinches up against the cage.
Kaputt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaputt digs a good body shot into Belov's ribs.
Belov blocks a head kick by Kaputt.
Belov fails with a takedown attempt.
Belov checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaputt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaputt throws a right hand that Belov ducks under and follows up with a left that Belov also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Kaputt.
Belov avoids the head kick by Kaputt.
Sergej Kaputt is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaputt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belov on the side of the head.
Belov blocks a head kick by Kaputt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov avoids the head kick by Kaputt.
Kaputt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kaputt throws a head kick but Belov moves out of range.
Belov with a poor takedown
and Kaputt counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck for Belov with that takedown attempt.
Aleksei Belov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belov shoots and misses
and Kaputt counters with a head kick.
Belov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaputt throws a sloppy head kick and Belov moves out of range easily.
Kaputt moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaputt effectively controlling the action here.
Kaputt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaputt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaputt tries to clinch there but Belov circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaputt throws a sloppy head kick and Belov moves out of range easily.
Sergej Kaputt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaputt throws a leg kick which misses Belov's front leg but catches the back leg as Belov tries to avoid it.
Belov avoids the head kick by Kaputt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergej Kaputt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaputt, 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 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Kaputt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Duck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaaazb Zdorovennyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Duck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Duck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yaaazb Zdorovennyi!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdorovennyi tries to close the distance and clinch but Duck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zdorovennyi misses with an uppercut.
Zdorovennyi wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duck.
Duck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zdorovennyi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duck counters with a good low kick that Zdorovennyi was not able to check.
Zdorovennyi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zdorovennyi.
Zdorovennyi shoots in for a double leg but Duck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donald Duck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaaazb Zdorovennyi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duck wants it to stay on the feet.
Duck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zdorovennyi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duck as he avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duck. That's going to slow Zdorovennyi down.
Zdorovennyi fails with a takedown attempt.
Zdorovennyi tries for a takedown but Duck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zdorovennyi fails with a takedown attempt.
Zdorovennyi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zdorovennyi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdorovennyi tries to clinch but Duck is having none of it.
Zdorovennyi shoots in looking for a takedown but Duck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zdorovennyi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zdorovennyi tries for a takedown but Duck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yaaazb Zdorovennyi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duck scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duck, right into the meat.
Zdorovennyi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zdorovennyi throws an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zdorovennyi leaning against his opponent.
Zdorovennyi throws a head punch that misses.
Zdorovennyi tries to work over Duck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zdorovennyi can't find room to land a body shot as Duck controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duck jumps guard and drags Zdorovennyi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zdorovennyi wants to stand but Duck has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Duck controls Zdorovennyi momentarily but Zdorovennyi frees himself.
Zdorovennyi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duck is looking for a triangle but Zdorovennyi pushes his legs off easily.
Duck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duck looking for a sweep. Not yet Duck, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdorovennyi tries to stand but Duck is controlling from the bottom.
Zdorovennyi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duck is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zdorovennyi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zdorovennyi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zdorovennyi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duck. Duck obviously looking to wear him down.
Duck takes a swing at Zdorovennyi's ribcage but misses.
Zdorovennyi is looking to clinch.
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 Donald Duck will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Zdorovennyi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duck.
Duck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zdorovennyi shoots in but no luck this time.
Zdorovennyi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duck as he jumps to the side.
Duck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Duck as Zdorovennyi shoots in.
Donald Duck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaaazb Zdorovennyi.
Zdorovennyi fails to land the takedown.
Zdorovennyi is breathing heavily.
Zdorovennyi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Duck. No joy for Zdorovennyi on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duck wants it to stay on the feet.
Duck lands a slapping body shot.
Duck just misses with a punch to the body.
Zdorovennyi fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zdorovennyi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zdorovennyi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zdorovennyi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Duck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zdorovennyi rushes Duck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duck fails to pull guard.
Duck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zdorovennyi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zdorovennyi smiles and moves away.
Duck is looking to wear down Zdorovennyi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zdorovennyi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duck avoids it really well and circles away.
Yaaazb Zdorovennyi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zdorovennyi tries to clinch but Duck is having none of it.
Zdorovennyi tries to clinch there but Duck circles away.
Zdorovennyi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donald Duck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zdorovennyi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdorovennyi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duck's waist but Duck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdorovennyi off to one side.
Zdorovennyi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zdorovennyi shoots in for a double leg but Duck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zdorovennyi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Duck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zdorovennyi shoots in for a takedown but Duck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zdorovennyi misses with a takedown attempt - Duck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duck.
Donald Duck is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duck. That's going to slow Zdorovennyi down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zdorovennyi shoots in for a takedown but Duck shows good takedown defense.
An inside leg kick lands from Duck.
Zdorovennyi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zdorovennyi doesn't manage to clinch there - Duck circles away.
Zdorovennyi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duck.
Zdorovennyi avoids the body shot from Duck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zdorovennyi is defended easily by Duck.
Duck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Duck dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Duck.
Zdorovennyi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zdorovennyi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zdorovennyi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duck as he jumps to the side.
Donald Duck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaaazb Zdorovennyi.
Zdorovennyi tries to clinch up but Duck circles away and keeps his distance.
Zdorovennyi tries to clinch up but Duck circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Zdorovennyi misses
and Duck counters with a leg kick.
Duck misses with a body shot.
Zdorovennyi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zdorovennyi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zdorovennyi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duck scores with a leg kick.
Duck connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duck.
Zdorovennyi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duck lands with a shot to the body.
Duck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zdorovennyi. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Duck.
Duck takes a swing at Zdorovennyi's ribcage but misses.
Duck connects with a leg kick. Zdorovennyi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duck throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duck fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zdorovennyi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdorovennyi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zdorovennyi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duck scores with a leg kick.
Duck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Duck. No joy for Zdorovennyi on that attempt.
Duck throws a leg kick which misses Zdorovennyi's front leg but catches the back leg as Zdorovennyi tries to avoid it.
Duck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duck.
Duck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duck. That's going to slow Zdorovennyi down.
Duck throws a body punch but Zdorovennyi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdorovennyi looks for a takedown but Duck sprawls well.
Duck misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Duck. No joy for Zdorovennyi on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zdorovennyi.
Zdorovennyi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Duck is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zdorovennyi.
Duck misses with a body shot.
Duck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zdorovennyi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zdorovennyi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duck defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duck. Zdorovennyi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zdorovennyi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duck stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Duck. No joy for Zdorovennyi on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zdorovennyi wants to clinch up but Duck keeps it at a distance.
Zdorovennyi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Duck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duck, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Duck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kal Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Swistopliasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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295 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kal Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Swistopliasov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a hook to the body
and Swistopliasov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lewis won't be happy with that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Swistopliasov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Swistopliasov prevents Lewis from escaping the position.
Swistopliasov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lewis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Swistopliasov but great work by Lewis.
Swistopliasov manages to get back to half guard.
Swistopliasov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swistopliasov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lewis.
Lewis passes to side control.
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!
Swistopliasov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swistopliasov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewis off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to get back to his feet but Swistopliasov is in full control for now.
Swistopliasov is persistently looking for the submission but Lewis is defending it well.
Lewis is trying to get back to his feet but Swistopliasov has full control of the position and if anything, Lewis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Swistopliasov controlling well, preventing Lewis from escaping the position.
Lewis fending off the submission attempt from Swistopliasov.
Lewis showing good submission defense here.
Swistopliasov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lewis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis holding both Swistopliasov 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to escape the position.
Swistopliasov is persistently looking for the submission but Lewis is defending it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lewis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Swistopliasov's arms.
Lewis trying to control the action but Swistopliasov just sinks the hooks in.
Swistopliasov has got his arm under Lewis's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lewis has spun round into Swistopliasov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Swistopliasov is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swistopliasov keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Swistopliasov is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Swistopliasov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lewis stacks Swistopliasov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lewis!
Swistopliasov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Swistopliasov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lewis is putting a hurting on Swistopliasov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lewis landing strikes.
Swistopliasov is looking for a sweep.
Swistopliasov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swistopliasov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Swistopliasov looks gassed!
Swistopliasov seems to be looking for submissions.
Swistopliasov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swistopliasov.
Lewis is trying is best to control the position here.
Lewis kicks off Swistopliasov and gets to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis throws a body punch but Swistopliasov moves out of range.
Lewis looking to score a takedown here. Swistopliasov is defending well but Lewis drives through and ends up in Swistopliasov's guard.
Swistopliasov keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
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 Kal Lewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Swistopliasov.
Swistopliasov staying out of range there.
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Swistopliasov's guard.
Lewis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swistopliasov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swistopliasov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Swistopliasov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swistopliasov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swistopliasov on the ground.
Swistopliasov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Swistopliasov is breathing heavily.
Lewis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lewis connects with a couple of short punches.
Swistopliasov keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis works over Swistopliasov with some ground and pound from guard.
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swistopliasov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lewis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lewis unloading with bombs!
Lewis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lewis softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Swistopliasov is out cold! Lewis jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kal Lewis!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibesi Aymeric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gibesi Aymeric was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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27
216 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helio Kimura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gibesi Aymeric!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aymeric tries to clinch up.
Aymeric darts in and clinches Kimura up against the cage.
Aymeric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Aymeric.
Aymeric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gibesi Aymeric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aymeric avoids it really well and circles away.
Aymeric tries to clinch but Kimura moves out of range.
Aymeric tries to clinch up.
Aymeric tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kimura counters with a takedown into side control.
Aymeric is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aymeric keeps working.
Kimura landing strikes.
Kimura tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aymeric's legs.
Aymeric pushes Kimura away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kimura gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kimura tries to move to mount but Aymeric blocks the move with his legs.
Kimura wants to control but Aymeric is keeping him busy.
Aymeric wants to get back to his feet.
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aymeric knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aymeric knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aymeric is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Aymeric is defending well.
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!
Kimura tries to move to mount but Aymeric blocks the move with his legs.
Aymeric is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kimura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aymeric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kimura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but Aymeric denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aymeric tries to escape but Kimura is in control.
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aymeric is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kimura has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Aymeric is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aymeric stops Kimura from passing to mount.
Kimura prevents Aymeric from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura stands up and beckons Aymeric to his feet.
Kimura keeps the fight on the outside.
Aymeric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimura looking to score a takedown here. Aymeric is defending well but Kimura drives through and ends up in Aymeric's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aymeric keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aymeric can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kimura prevents Aymeric from getting back to his feet.
Kimura is looking to stand up but Aymeric won't let him.
Kimura prevents Aymeric from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aymeric is looking to stand up but Kimura isn't so interested in that idea.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aymeric is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Kimura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aymeric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helio Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aymeric doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimura circles away.
Aymeric is looking to clinch but Kimura is avoiding it.
Aymeric is looking to clinch.
Kimura looking to score a takedown here. Aymeric is defending well but Kimura drives through and ends up in Aymeric's guard.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Aymeric is retaining full guard.
Kimura stops Aymeric from standing up.
Aymeric keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Aymeric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Aymeric is keeping the position.
Aymeric is looking to stand up but Kimura isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aymeric scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Aymeric wants to clinch
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Helio Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aymeric tries to kick Kimura off but Kimura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aymeric is breathing heavily.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aymeric tries to kick Kimura off but Kimura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Aymeric is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Kimura trying to control the action but Aymeric is working from the bottom.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Aymeric is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to stand up but Aymeric has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Aymeric is having none of it.
Aymeric is trying to stand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Kimura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kimura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aymeric has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aymeric's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Aymeric is trying to escape the mount but Kimura keeps good control and instead manages to take Aymeric's back.
Aymeric trying to get back to his feet but Kimura is in full control for now.
Aymeric is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kimura off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kimura is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Aymeric defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aymeric looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kimura.
Aymeric holding both Kimura 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kimura is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aymeric knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aymeric for a finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aymeric knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aymeric for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aymeric has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kimura working for a choke but Aymeric is defending well.
Kimura looking for the choke from the back.
Aymeric is trying to get back to his feet but Kimura has full control of the position and if anything, Aymeric has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kimura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Kimura dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kimura fails with the takedown.
Aymeric wants to clinch up but Kimura keeps it at a distance.
Aymeric tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aymeric tries to clinch up.
Aymeric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aymeric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aymeric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aymeric wants to clinch up but Kimura keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura swats away the attempt to clinch by Aymeric.
Aymeric wants to clinch.
Aymeric wants to clinch but Kimura slips to the side
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. Aymeric fights it but they end up in guard.
Aymeric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aymeric wriggles free and stands up.
Aymeric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aymeric tries to clinch up but Kimura circles away and keeps his distance.
Aymeric tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aymeric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Aymeric is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Kimura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aymeric can do to turn this around?
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura stops Aymeric from getting back to his feet.
Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kimura working for a submission but Aymeric is keeping him at bay.
Kimura has hold of Aymeric's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aymeric manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Aymeric is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kimura throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Aymeric because Kimura loaded up on that one.
Aymeric is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kimura has taken his back.
Kimura working for a choke but Aymeric is defending well.
Kimura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aymeric has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Aymeric holding both Kimura 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aymeric looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Aymeric fending off the submission attempt from Kimura.
Aymeric controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kimura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aymeric has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kimura has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Aymeric has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Aymeric is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Kimura clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aymeric tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimura tries to keep at a distance but Aymeric has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Aymeric manages to get underhooks.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
Kimura goes for a takedown attempt but Aymeric pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura circles away from the clinch attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aymeric tries to clinch but Kimura is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura tries to keep at a distance but Aymeric has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aymeric is pressed up against the cage. Kimura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aymeric down to the mat. Aymeric avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aymeric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aymeric doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimura circles away.
Aymeric tries to clinch up.
Aymeric looks to clinch
and Kimura counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aymeric!
Kimura working for a guillotine from mount but Aymeric is in no mood to give up.
Kimura wants to finish this one by submission but Aymeric is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kimura.
Aymeric is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aymeric can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimura working for a submission but Aymeric is keeping him at bay.
Aymeric wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kimura is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aymeric can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Aymeric tries to buck Kimura off but he can't manage it.
Kimura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aymeric has left one of his arms exposed and Kimura doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Aymeric screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Kimura!
Helio Kimura retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeljko Kerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasapaksu comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatti Tasapaksu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zeljko Kerum!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Kerum as he checks the leg kick.
Kerum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tasapaksu misses the jab.
Kerum checks a leg kick nicely.
Kerum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tasapaksu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kerum tries for a takedown but Tasapaksu circles away easily
and Tasapaksu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kerum with a poor takedown
and Tasapaksu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tatti Tasapaksu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeljko Kerum.
Tasapaksu has Kerum pressed against the cage.
Tasapaksu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tasapaksu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tasapaksu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu leaning against his opponent.
Tasapaksu working Kerum over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerum takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu landing knees to the head.
It looks like Zeljko Kerum has been cut.
Kerum looks gassed!
Tasapaksu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kerum up against the cage.
Kerum goes for a takedown attempt but Tasapaksu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tasapaksu cracks Kerum with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kerum looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tasapaksu finish him?
Kerum gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tasapaksu gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatti Tasapaksu!
Tatti Tasapaksu retains his heavyweight title!
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