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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jigfu Cambrona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Birdman Lugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birdman Lugz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jigfu Cambrona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Birdman Lugz!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lugz tries to keep at a distance but Cambrona has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cambrona drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Cambrona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lugz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cambrona.
Cambrona is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jigfu Cambrona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cambrona tries to break the clinch but Lugz is controlling the position.
Lugz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lugz is working for takedown but Cambrona is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cambrona looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lugz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cambrona prevents it.
Cambrona is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lugz is defending well.
Cambrona wants to get back to striking at distance but Lugz won't allow it.
Cambrona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lugz is pressed up against the ropes. Cambrona has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lugz down to the mat. Lugz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cambrona tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lugz swivels and escapes.
Cambrona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambrona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cambrona tries for a takedown but Lugz manages to get underhooks.
Cambrona looking for a takedown.
Lugz is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Cambrona gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cambrona is trying to stall.
Cambrona is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lugz is defending well.
Lugz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cambrona fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cambrona rushes Lugz and presses him up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambrona is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lugz is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cambrona tries to stall but Lugz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cambrona.
Cambrona throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cambrona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cambrona looking for a takedown.
Cambrona drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lugz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cambrona is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lugz is defending well.
Cambrona is breathing heavily.
Cambrona is pressed up against the ropes. Lugz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cambrona down to the mat. Cambrona avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambrona shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lugz is trying to defend but Cambrona finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cambrona throwing shots but Lugz is blocking nicely.
Lugz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lugz is looking for a sweep. Cambrona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cambrona thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lugz's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cambrona 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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jigfu Cambrona dominated that round.
That's time! Cambrona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cambrona shoots in but no luck this time.
Cambrona looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cambrona keeps the fight on the outside.
Cambrona fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jigfu Cambrona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lugz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cambrona keeps the fight on the outside.
Cambrona tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lugz swivels and escapes.
Jigfu Cambrona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lugz tries to keep at a distance but Cambrona has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambrona tries to score a body lock takedown but Lugz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lugz tries to score a body lock takedown but Cambrona shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lugz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lugz wants to take the fight to the mat but Cambrona manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cambrona is pressed up against the ropes. Lugz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cambrona down to the mat. Cambrona avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cambrona fails to land the takedown.
Cambrona moves into the clinch.
Lugz tries to score a body lock takedown but Cambrona shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lugz prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lugz tries to pull guard but Cambrona forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Cambrona is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lugz stops a takedown attempt from Cambrona.
Cambrona has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lugz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cambrona gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lugz.
Lugz jumps guard but Cambrona turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lugz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cambrona tries to break free but Lugz pushes him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambrona tightens his grip and picks Lugz up, before dumping him to the ground. Lugz manages to land in guard.
Lugz keeping full guard, as Cambrona tries to pass.
Cambrona trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cambrona is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lugz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cambrona is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jigfu Cambrona has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cambrona shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lugz but Lugz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambrona closes the distance and clinches.
Lugz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cambrona prevents it.
Jigfu Cambrona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lugz wants to take the fight to the mat but Cambrona manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lugz managing to block the knees to the body from Cambrona.
Cambrona can't find room to land a body shot as Lugz controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lugz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cambrona.
Lugz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jigfu Cambrona dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lugz is looking to clinch but Cambrona is avoiding it.
Cambrona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lugz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Jigfu Cambrona has been cut.
Cambrona forces Lugz back against the ropes and clinches.
Cambrona tries a knee to the head but Lugz blocks it.
Cambrona wants to take the fight to the mat but Lugz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cambrona.
Lugz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lugz wants a takedown but no success here.
Lugz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cambrona.
Lugz stops a takedown attempt from Cambrona.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jigfu Cambrona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugz ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lugz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cambrona wants to control from the top but Lugz keeps moving.
Cambrona pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lugz is keeping the position for now.
Cambrona wants to control from the top but Lugz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jigfu Cambrona has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cambrona moves into range and clinches up with Lugz.
Lugz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lugz goes for a takedown attempt but Cambrona pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cambrona misses with a takedown attempt - Lugz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cambrona drives through and clinches with Lugz against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Cambrona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cambrona has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lugz after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambrona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lugz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cambrona's efforts to push away.
Cambrona is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cambrona is trying to drag Lugz to the mat but Lugz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Lugz stops a takedown attempt from Cambrona.
Cambrona is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lugz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lugz tries for a takedown but Cambrona manages to get underhooks.
Cambrona wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lugz looking to throw knees to the head but Cambrona is blocking nicely.
Cambrona tries to break free but Lugz pushes him back against the ropes.
Cambrona wants a takedown but no success here.
Lugz tries to pull guard but Cambrona forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Cambrona drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lugz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lugz moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lugz is working for takedown but Cambrona is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lugz has Cambrona pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Cambrona manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Birdman Lugz.
I think Cambrona 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 for Jigfu Cambrona!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jigfu Cambrona!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Jigfu Cambrona!
Jigfu Cambrona wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juris Dicktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katla Vanagandr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juris Dicktion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Katla Vanagandr!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanagandr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dicktion has closed the distance and engaged Vanagandr in a clinch.
Dicktion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dicktion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanagandr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dicktion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vanagandr's elbow.
Nice body punch from Vanagandr - that landed with a thud.
Vanagandr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Juris Dicktion has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Vanagandr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanagandr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanagandr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanagandr avoids the elbow strike from Dicktion, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Vanagandr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanagandr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dicktion looking to stall.
Vanagandr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dicktion can't break the clinch.
Dicktion looking to throw knees to the head but Vanagandr is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanagandr scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanagandr lands with a right to the head.
Vanagandr keeps control of Dicktion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Vanagandr.
Vanagandr prevents Dicktion from breaking the clinch.
Dicktion misses with a knee to the head.
Vanagandr managing to block the knees to the body from Dicktion.
Vanagandr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dicktion backwards.
Dicktion tries a knee to the head but Vanagandr blocks it.
Vanagandr pushes Dicktion back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dicktion trying to stall but Vanagandr improves his position.
Vanagandr scores with a shot to the side of Dicktion's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanagandr.
Dicktion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vanagandr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dicktion is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanagandr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dicktion.
Vanagandr lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanagandr lands with a right to the head.
Juris Dicktion's cut is getting worse.
Vanagandr lands a shoulder strike.
Vanagandr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vanagandr scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Vanagandr.
Vanagandr scores with a shot to the side of Dicktion's head.
Vanagandr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanagandr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Vanagandr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Juris Dicktion's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dicktion trying to stall but Vanagandr improves his position.
Dicktion misses with a knee strike.
Vanagandr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dicktion tries to circle away but Vanagandr has him pinned against the ropes.
Dicktion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vanagandr scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vanagandr.
Dicktion is rocked!
Jeez, Juris Dicktion's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vanagandr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oh Dicktion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juris Dicktion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Katla Vanagandr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Cabollaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabollaro comes to the ring accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKy611o_3KA&feature=related. Joey Mercury has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 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
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Javier Cabollaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercury misses with a takedown attempt
and Cabollaro counters with a series of strikes. Mercury will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cabollaro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cabollaro seems to be working for a kimura but Mercury defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Cabollaro there.
Nice strikes from Cabollaro there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mercury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mercury is looking to improve his position.
Cabollaro drops an elbow to the side of Mercury's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury is looking to improve his position.
Cabollaro wants to free his trapped foot but Mercury is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mercury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mercury looks gassed!
Mercury is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cabollaro jumps into side control!
Mercury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cabollaro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mercury has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cabollaro decides to stand back up. Cabollaro steps back and let's Mercury get back to his feet.
Cabollaro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mercury tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cabollaro is in Mercury's guard.
Cabollaro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabollaro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mercury, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabollaro clinches up against the ropes.
Mercury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercury is trying to force a seperation but Cabollaro has the dominant position.
Cabollaro breaks the clinch.
Mercury tries to sprawl but Cabollaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cabollaro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cabollaro content to control rather than advance.
Cabollaro is trying to work for a kimura but Mercury is defending well.
Cabollaro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabollaro controlling from mount.
Mercury is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mercury is trying desperately to improve position.
Cabollaro landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cabollaro is landing with some decent strikes but Mercury is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cabollaro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cabollaro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Cabollaro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury is looking to improve his position but Cabollaro isn't that keen on the idea.
Cabollaro controlling from mount.
Cabollaro lands a heavy elbow.
Cabollaro lands a big elbow.
Mercury is rocked!
Mercury takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Cabollaro's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Cabollaro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger JonesJr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tiger JonesJr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Veli Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JonesJr misses with the combination.
JonesJr tries to bum rush Schwarzeneg with a series of wild strikes but Schwarzeneg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
JonesJr fails to land with a series of punches.
JonesJr lands a nice looking body shot.
JonesJr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from JonesJr. Those never looked like landing.
Schwarzeneg moves into range and clinches up with JonesJr.
Schwarzeneg is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
JonesJr is trying to force a seperation but Schwarzeneg has the dominant position.
Schwarzeneg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but JonesJr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
JonesJr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schwarzeneg is trying to pull guard but JonesJr turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tiger JonesJr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but JonesJr blocks it with crossed arms.
Schwarzeneg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. JonesJr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
JonesJr tries to bum rush Schwarzeneg with a series of wild strikes but Schwarzeneg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from JonesJr misses.
Schwarzeneg moves in looking to clinch but JonesJr pushes him off.
Schwarzeneg wants to clinch.
JonesJr throws a nice looking combination but Schwarzeneg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
JonesJr throws a combination that misses
and Schwarzeneg counters with a shoot takedown. JonesJr fights it but they end up in guard.
Schwarzeneg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schwarzeneg stands and steps away. JonesJr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
JonesJr fails to land with a series of punches.
JonesJr misses with a double jab.
JonesJr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schwarzeneg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by JonesJr.
JonesJr tries to bum rush Schwarzeneg with a series of wild strikes but Schwarzeneg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg shoots for a takedown but JonesJr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from JonesJr.
JonesJr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and JonesJr duly obliges.
JonesJr tries to bum rush Schwarzeneg with a series of wild strikes but Schwarzeneg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
JonesJr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schwarzeneg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in JonesJr's guard.
JonesJr is breathing heavily.
JonesJr wants to stand and escape but Schwarzeneg is having none of it.
Schwarzeneg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
JonesJr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneg is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg gets to his feet - JonesJr follows without any prompting.
JonesJr misses with a double jab.
JonesJr tries to bum rush Schwarzeneg with a series of wild strikes but Schwarzeneg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg slips a jab and a cross from JonesJr.
Schwarzeneg is looking to clinch.
Schwarzeneg lands a nice shot that snaps JonesJr's head back.
JonesJr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schwarzeneg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for JonesJr!
Schwarzeneg with the ground and pound from mount.
JonesJr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
JonesJr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Schwarzeneg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish JonesJr?
Schwarzeneg landing shots from mount.
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!
Schwarzeneg looking for a guillotine from mount but JonesJr is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schwarzeneg controlling the position easily from mount.
Schwarzeneg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but JonesJr is having none of it.
Schwarzeneg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
JonesJr wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
JonesJr bucks up and throws Schwarzeneg to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Tiger JonesJr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JonesJr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schwarzeneg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from JonesJr misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schwarzeneg!
JonesJr is rocked!
JonesJr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schwarzeneg changes levels and lands a brilliant counter slam that knocks JonesJr senseless! The eyes are open but nobody's home! Schwarzeneg is victorious and celebrates with his fans in the crowd. Congratulations that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Veli Schwarzeneg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodriguez Julien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Boyka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodriguez Julien!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Julien sprawls well. Julien wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boyka gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyka shoots in looking for a takedown but Julien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boyka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boyka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Julien swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Julien drops Boyka with a left and a right! Oh, Boyka is hurt - Julien dives into side control looking to finish!
Boyka is rocked!
It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boyka being controlled for a moment.
Oh Boyka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Julien decides to stand back up.
Boyka seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Julien slaps away a takedown attempt from Boyka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julien forces Boyka back against the ropes and clinches.
Julien manages to break the clinch.
Julien lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Boyka is looking to close the distance but Julien sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Boyka crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Boyka is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rodriguez Julien!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Speedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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18
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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18
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergio Duff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey Speedy!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Speedy on his heels. He'll look to pass Speedy's guard now, I'm sure.
Speedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Speedy 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.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Speedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duff wants to control from the top but Speedy keeps moving.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Speedy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Speedy manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Speedy's guard.
Speedy trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speedy with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Duff can't handle though.
Speedy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duff is aware though and is defending well.
Duff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Duff has hold of Speedy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Speedy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Duff cranks the arm and Speedy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Speedy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sergio Duff!
Sergio Duff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Russian Top Team Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Todd Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piugnu Kopo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is THE COMMODORES-MACHINE GUN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piugnu Kopo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kopo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker.
Parker rushes Kopo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kopo wants to stall.
Kopo lands an elbow just above Parker 's eye.
Parker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kopo up against the ropes.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kopo is pressed up against the ropes. Parker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kopo down to the mat. Kopo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kopo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely.
Parker connects with a body shot that sends Kopo's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parker lands a left hand.
Kopo successfully pulls guard.
Parker drops back looking for a leg! Kopo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kopo manages to kick Parker off! Parker jumps back into Kopo's guard.
Kopo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Parker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parker advances position into side control!
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.
Kopo is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kopo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Parker is working to tighten is grip on Kopo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kopo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Parker is really squeezing tight and eventually Kopo passes out! Parker breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Todd Parker!
Todd Parker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Desmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Desmond has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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23
222 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erik Desmond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sylvester Schwarzenegger!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzenegger tries to clinch up.
Schwarzenegger doesn't manage to clinch there - Desmond circles away.
Desmond misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Desmond.
Desmond bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schwarzenegger wants to control but Desmond postures up.
Schwarzenegger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schwarzenegger is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwarzenegger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Desmond is working away from the top position though.
Desmond is looking to pass Schwarzenegger's guard but actually Schwarzenegger recovers to full guard.
Desmond not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Desmond working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmond passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schwarzenegger looks to move to half guard but instead Desmond has passed into mount! Damn!
Schwarzenegger tries to lock up and control but Desmond gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Desmond fails to move to back control.
Desmond working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Schwarzenegger slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Desmond 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.
Desmond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmond works his way into full mount!
Schwarzenegger tries to hold on but Desmond postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Desmond fails to advance to Schwarzenegger's back.
Schwarzenegger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schwarzenegger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desmond seems to be working for a kimura but Schwarzenegger defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmond thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schwarzenegger is looking to improve his position.
Desmond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schwarzenegger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schwarzenegger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schwarzenegger working for a triangle but Desmond defends it easily.
Desmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzenegger is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Desmond postures up.
Schwarzenegger seems keen to control Desmond's posture.
Schwarzenegger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Desmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzenegger is keeping the position for now.
Desmond trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schwarzenegger manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Desmond has his feet on Schwarzenegger's thighs here. He's pushed Schwarzenegger off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Schwarzenegger screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erik Desmond!
Erik Desmond retains his heavyweight title!
Erik Desmond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jargo Leek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bark comes to the ring accompanied by shut em down. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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31
175 lbs
22 - 11 - 0 |
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20
177 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oakley Bark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jargo Leek!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bark on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bark.
Leek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bark.
Leek looks for the body kick but Bark saw that one coming.
Leek cracks Bark with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leek.
Leek throws out a powerful jab.
Leek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Leek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bark.
Leek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bark.
Leek digs a good hook to Bark's body.
Leek looks to land a right hand but Bark moved out of range.
Bark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leek pinned against the ropes. Leek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leek scores with a leg kick.
Leek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Leek there.
Bark fails with a takedown attempt.
Leek throws a body punch but Bark moves out of range.
Bark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Bark misses.
Leek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leek lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leek misses with a looping right.
Bark shoots in for a takedown but Leek shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oakley Bark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leek scores with a jab.
Leek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bark counters with a shoot takedown. Leek fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bark wants to control from the top but Leek keeps moving.
Bark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leek keeping moving, preventing Bark from controlling successfully.
Bark is looking to advance position but Leek has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bark tries to hold on but Leek pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leek trying to control but Bark is having none of it.
Bark manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bark is trying to stand up here but Leek is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leek stalling away here and it's allowed Bark to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bark wants to stand up but Leek is controlling him.
Leek trying to control the position from guard on top but Bark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bark is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Leek frees his head nicely. Oh but Bark has switched to an armbar! Leek is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Oakley Bark!
Oakley Bark retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Oakley Bark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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