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ICON Round 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mitsi fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mitsi fili has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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180 cm
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140 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaromir Jag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, mitsi fili!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. fili darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
fili misses with a double jab.
Jag is looking to clinch.
fili throws a good cross that connects.
fili scores with a jab to the body.
fili throws a combination. Jag tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
fili thuds a left hand into Jag's body.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag tries to clinch there but fili circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
fili works the jab nicely.
Jag pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jag wants to clinch up but fili keeps it at a distance.
fili scores with a one two! Jag had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jag takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
fili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jag ducks under a wild hook from fili.
fili keeps the fight on the outside.
fili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
fili lands a with a good body shot.
Jag takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
fili throws a right and a left that Jag avoids nicely.
fili stuns Jag with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
fili catches Jag with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
fili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fili scores with a hook.
fili scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
fili rushes Jag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
fili receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
fili on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
fili pushes Jag back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jag is breathing heavily.
fili slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by mitsi fili.
fili cracks Jag with a good jab.
fili lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from fili finds it's target.
fili lands a jab to the head.
Jag is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jag takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Jag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
fili fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jag to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jag looks to clinch but fili throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jag taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). mitsi fili!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hines Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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195 cm
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hines Parker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a good cross that connects.
Marcus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Jones dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Parker throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Parker throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parker's efforts to push away.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Parker postures up.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Parker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Parker!
The referee warns Parker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker'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.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Parker is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones won't let Parker get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jones has hold of Parker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Parker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Parker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jones tries to control but Parker wriggling away.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parker looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Parker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parker wants to clinch.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Parker throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Parker tries to clinch up
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Parker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Parker is trying to break free.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker working hard to break the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Parker lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marcus Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Parker scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker throws a one two combo.
Parker tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Parker throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Parker lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker is trying to break free.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Parker tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Parker tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Parker wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Parker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a nice looking body shot.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Parker scores with a four punch combination!
Parker tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker working hard to break the clinch.
Parker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hines Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Parker scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parker!
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Jones to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hines Parker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Ostermalm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chauncey Peppertooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostermalm comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Cowboys From Hell. Chauncey Peppertooth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sakari Ostermalm's chin.
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225 lbs
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257 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sakari Ostermalm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chauncey Peppertooth!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostermalm fails with the takedown.
Peppertooth clinches up with Ostermalm and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peppertooth.
Peppertooth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ostermalm is defending well for now.
Ostermalm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ostermalm has Peppertooth pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ostermalm pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Peppertooth tumbling to the mat - Ostermalm dives into Peppertooth's guard.
Peppertooth is working an open guard so Ostermalm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ostermalm avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Peppertooth misses its intended target.
Ostermalm tries to clinch there but Peppertooth circles away.
Peppertooth clinches.
Peppertooth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peppertooth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ostermalm avoiding damage as Peppertooth throws knees to the body.
Ostermalm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Peppertooth blocks it with crossed arms.
Peppertooth misses with an elbow strike.
Peppertooth is looking to control Ostermalm's arms but Ostermalm gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peppertooth has his back to the cage.
Ostermalm breaks from the clinch.
Peppertooth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ostermalm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peppertooth circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppertooth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peppertooth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peppertooth throws an overhand right that lands on Ostermalm's shoulder, as Ostermalm tries to avoid the shot.
Ostermalm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ostermalm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ostermalm tries to clinch up but Peppertooth circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Peppertooth.
A jab from Peppertooth misses.
Peppertooth misses with a looping left.
Ostermalm rushes Peppertooth and presses him up against the cage.
Ostermalm jumps guard but Peppertooth stands there with Ostermalm around his waist. Ostermalm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Ostermalm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peppertooth lands a damaging elbow.
Ostermalm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peppertooth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ostermalm blocks the elbow strike.
Peppertooth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ostermalm blocks it with crossed arms.
Ostermalm blocks an elbow strike from Peppertooth.
A frustrated look appears on Ostermalm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peppertooth lands an elbow that stopped Ostermalm in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Sakari Ostermalm has been cut.
Ostermalm is trying to maintain a safe position but Peppertooth gets an underhook and turns Ostermalm into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Ostermalm.
Ostermalm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peppertooth backwards.
Ostermalm looking for a takedown.
Peppertooth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ostermalm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Peppertooth avoids it.
Peppertooth missing with knees to the body.
Ostermalm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ostermalm tries to land a knee to the head but Peppertooth blocks with his arms.
Ostermalm blocks an elbow strike.
Ostermalm breaks from the clinch.
Peppertooth missing with a left hand there. Ostermalm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ostermalm swats away the attempt to clinch by Peppertooth.
Peppertooth misses with a series of wild punches.
Peppertooth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ostermalm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peppertooth.
Ostermalm blocks a head kick by Peppertooth.
Ostermalm shoots for a double leg takedown but Peppertooth sprawls well. He's pushed Ostermalm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peppertooth throws a looping overhand right but Ostermalm ducks down to avoid it.
Ostermalm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peppertooth sprawls well. Peppertooth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ostermalm gets slowly back to his feet.
Peppertooth clobbers Ostermalm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peppertooth throws an elbow but misses.
Ostermalm avoids the elbow strike from Peppertooth, against the cage.
Peppertooth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ostermalm.
Ostermalm managing to block the knees to the body from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth misses with a knee strike.
Peppertooth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ostermalm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Peppertooth misses with an elbow strike.
Peppertooth trying to land knees to the body.
Ostermalm trying to stall but Peppertooth improves his position.
Ostermalm seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Peppertooth is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Ostermalm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peppertooth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ostermalm is breathing heavily.
Ostermalm is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Peppertooth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ostermalm.
Ostermalm gets through Peppertooth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peppertooth takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ostermalm blocks an elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth trying to land knees to the body.
Ostermalm has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Peppertooth is trying to keep an underhook but Ostermalm manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ostermalm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peppertooth's head.
Peppertooth wants to get back to his feet.
Ostermalm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ostermalm works his foot free and advances to mount.
Peppertooth really wants to buck Ostermalm off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostermalm is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Peppertooth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chauncey Peppertooth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sakari Ostermalm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peppertooth pushes Ostermalm up against the cage in a clinch.
Ostermalm tries to pull guard but Peppertooth holds him up against the cage and eventually Ostermalm drops back down to his feet.
Peppertooth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peppertooth tries to land knees in the clinch but Ostermalm avoids the damage to the body.
Ostermalm breaks from the clinch.
Peppertooth moves into range and clinches up with Ostermalm.
Ostermalm tries to pull guard but Peppertooth won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peppertooth throws an elbow but it misses.
Peppertooth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ostermalm avoids it.
A short uppercut from Ostermalm.
Ostermalm takes an elbow to the temple.
Peppertooth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ostermalm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peppertooth smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Ostermalm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostermalm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ostermalm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppertooth throws an elbow but it misses.
Ostermalm blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Ostermalm.
A bit of stalling here from Ostermalm.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peppertooth throws an elbow but misses.
Ostermalm lands an uppercut.
Peppertooth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ostermalm.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peppertooth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ostermalm's brow.
Ostermalm landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peppertooth is breathing heavily.
Ostermalm has Peppertooth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peppertooth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ostermalm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ostermalm wants to stall.
Ostermalm wants the takedown. Peppertooth is fighting it off but Ostermalm persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Peppertooth's guard against the cage.
Peppertooth keeping moving, preventing Ostermalm from controlling successfully.
Ostermalm looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostermalm stays in close to Peppertooth's body and controls the position.
Ostermalm landing some decent shots from guard.
Ostermalm looking to sit in guard and control but Peppertooth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostermalm wants to control the position but Peppertooth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ostermalm actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ostermalm gets back to full guard.
Peppertooth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ostermalm is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakari Ostermalm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sakari Ostermalm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Peppertooth throws the left hand but Ostermalm avoids the punch easily.
Peppertooth is looking to clinch but Ostermalm is avoiding it.
Ostermalm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ostermalm looking to throw knees to the head but Peppertooth is blocking nicely.
Peppertooth looking to throw knees to the head but Ostermalm is blocking nicely.
Ostermalm has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Peppertooth regains guard immediately.
Ostermalm stands up and waves to Peppertooth to follow him.
Ostermalm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peppertooth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peppertooth misses with a double jab
and Ostermalm moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peppertooth.
Peppertooth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peppertooth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ostermalm is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Peppertooth.
Ostermalm jumps guard but Peppertooth stands there with Ostermalm around his waist. Ostermalm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostermalm avoids a wild elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth tries to land knees in the clinch but Ostermalm avoids the damage to the body.
Peppertooth tries to land knees in the clinch but Ostermalm avoids the damage to the body.
Ostermalm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ostermalm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ostermalm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ostermalm swings around for an armbar but Peppertooth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ostermalm's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ostermalm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peppertooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ostermalm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peppertooth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostermalm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peppertooth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ostermalm wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostermalm looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Peppertooth has picked Ostermalm up and slammed him! Ostermalm can't keep hold of the triangle and Peppertooth manages to pass to side control!
Ostermalm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peppertooth off and has taken his back!
Ostermalm tries to keep control of the position but Peppertooth is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ostermalm is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Peppertooth taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ostermalm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sakari Ostermalm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Bakunin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday comes to the cage accompanied by Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
152 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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21
150 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herb Everyday!
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, Mikhail Bakunin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everyday gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bakunin preventing the sweep.
Bakunin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everyday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakunin is posturing up here but Everyday has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bakunin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bakunin has to tap! Slick submission there by Everyday!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herb Everyday!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Bornemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy The Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans Bornemann has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Bornemann !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy The Snake!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Bornemann or perhaps it was just good defense by The Snake which made him look bad.
The Snake has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Snake leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bornemann takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Hans Bornemann has been cut.
The Snake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Snake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bornemann shoots in and drives through. The Snake sprawls well.
Bornemann takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - The Snake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bornemann drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake is pulling down on Bornemann 's head to control his posture.
The Snake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bornemann . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bornemann slips nicely into half guard.
Bornemann wants to pass the guard but The Snake is defending well.
The Snake trying to control but Bornemann postures up.
The Snake taking some punishment here, with Bornemann in his half guard.
The Snake holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Snake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The Snake won't allow Bornemann to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Snake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bornemann .
Bornemann is thwarting The Snake's attempts to control the position.
Bornemann is looking for a kimura here.
The Snake is looking to control Bornemann 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Snake avoid being mounted?
The Snake gets full guard.
Bornemann throws a big right hand that misses.
The Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bornemann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornemann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Snake dives on top into guard.
The Snake trying to control but Bornemann is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bornemann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Snake trying to control but Bornemann is working from the bottom.
Bornemann wants to sweep but no luck.
The Snake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bornemann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Snake has managed to get both his arms back between Bornemann 's legs - danger averted.
Bornemann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bornemann is breathing heavily.
The Snake is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Snake passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Snake is staying tight to Bornemann 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bornemann manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Randy The Snake just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bornemann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Bornemann . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bornemann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Snake.
The Snake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bornemann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Snake as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy The Snake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Bornemann 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bornemann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Snake as he avoids it easily.
Bornemann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Snake tries to avoid it but Bornemann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Snake to the ground. The Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Snake cracks Bornemann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Snake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Snake moves into the clinch.
The Snake lands a body punch.
The Snake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bornemann up against the cage.
The Snake lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Snake lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Snake just leaning against Bornemann , taking a breather.
The Snake continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The Snake scores with a shoulder strike.
The Snake digs a right hand underneath Bornemann 's ribcage. Bornemann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Snake presses Bornemann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Snake displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bornemann up against the cage.
The Snake missing with knees to the body.
The Snake leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randy The Snake.
The Snake lands a jab to Bornemann 's midsection.
Nice shot lands for The Snake.
A shot to de liver by The Snake. Beautiful body shot.
The Snake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hans Bornemann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Snake rushes Bornemann and presses him up against the cage.
The Snake leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Snake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Snake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bornemann is defending well for now.
A short right from The Snake on the inside.
The Snake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bornemann backwards.
The Snake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Snake lands an elbow that stopped Bornemann in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from The Snake.
Hans Bornemann 's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Snake.
The Snake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bornemann backwards.
The Snake lands a hook that snaps the head of Bornemann backwards.
The Snake lands a damaging elbow.
The Snake dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bornemann jumps guard but The Snake stands there with Bornemann around his waist. Bornemann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Bornemann . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Snake lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Snake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy The Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hans Bornemann 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Snake tests Bornemann 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Snake looks to score with a jab to the body but Bornemann is just out of range.
Bornemann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bornemann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Snake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bornemann scores with punches from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Snake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bornemann tries to move into full mount but can't pass The Snake's legs.
Bornemann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Snake is looking for a sweep.
Bornemann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on The Snake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Snake prevents Bornemann from improving position.
The Snake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Snake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bornemann advances to mount.
Bornemann punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Randy The Snake has been cut.
The Snake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bornemann looking to finish with strikes here!
The Snake is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bornemann looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Bornemann .
That has opened up Randy The Snake's cut even more.
Bornemann putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The cut above Randy The Snake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Snake can't escape the position.
Bornemann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Snake tries to lock up and control but Bornemann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bornemann working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bornemann is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Bornemann !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hans Bornemann !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Dourado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Link Gaetz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcelo Dourado!
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, Link Gaetz!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Gaetz as Dourado shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dourado is defended easily by Gaetz.
Dourado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Dourado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaetz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dourado dives in and grabs Gaetz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaetz pushes down on Dourado's head and hops out.
Dourado shoots in for a double leg but Gaetz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dourado fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dourado tries for a takedown but Gaetz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gaetz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dourado is breathing heavily.
Gaetz lands a couple of elbows.
Gaetz wants to stand and escape but instead Dourado has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dourado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaetz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dourado is controlling him.
Gaetz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gaetz controlling the action here.
Gaetz lands with a punch from half guard.
Gaetz wants to stand up but Dourado is controlling the position.
Gaetz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dourado defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dourado is pressing down on Gaetz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaetz slips nicely into half guard.
Dourado tries to roll over but Gaetz keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaetz trying to mount his opponent but Dourado defends it.
Gaetz is looking to pass Dourado's guard but actually Dourado recovers to full guard.
Gaetz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dourado is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dourado is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dourado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dourado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dourado tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaetz is retaining full guard.
Dourado preventing the sweep.
Dourado stops Gaetz from standing up.
Gaetz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dourado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dourado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dourado tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaetz is retaining full guard.
Dourado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dourado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaetz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gaetz feints and then cracks Dourado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dourado down.
Gaetz has closed the distance and engaged Dourado in a clinch.
Gaetz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gaetz wants the takedown. Dourado is fighting it off but Gaetz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dourado's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz tries to free his leg and advance position but Dourado is retaining full guard.
Dourado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaetz gets to his feet - Dourado follows without any prompting.
Dourado misses with a takedown
and Gaetz counters with a one-two to the body.
Dourado misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaetz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dourado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaetz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dourado pushes Gaetz off and gets back to his feet.
Dourado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaetz counters with a series of strikes. Dourado will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Link Gaetz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gaetz clinches.
Gaetz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dourado misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaetz moves into the clinch.
Gaetz pulls guard successfully.
Gaetz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaetz working a defensive guard here.
Dourado distracts Gaetz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dourado throwing strikes from guard but Gaetz blocks nicely.
Dourado slips nicely into half guard.
Gaetz trying to hold on to Dourado's head to control him but Dourado postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dourado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaetz is just riding it out for now. Dourado eventually gives up the hold.
Dourado trying to control the action but Gaetz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dourado is trying to work for a kimura but Gaetz is defending well.
Gaetz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dourado 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dourado 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.
Gaetz tries to get to full guard but Dourado has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gaetz misses with a wild combination.
Gaetz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dourado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gaetz.
Dourado has his takedown stuffed
and Gaetz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gaetz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dourado prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gaetz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Dourado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaetz prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaetz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dourado regains guard.
Gaetz wants to stand but Dourado has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gaetz throwing strikes but missing.
Dourado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dourado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dourado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dourado is looking to stand back up but Gaetz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dourado.
Gaetz is looking to advance position but Dourado won't allow it.
Dourado is trying to get back to full guard.
Dourado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaetz pulls his head out easily.
Dourado wants to get back to his feet.
Dourado is refusing to be controlled, as Gaetz sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gaetz forces Dourado back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Link Gaetz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dourado with a poor takedown
and Gaetz counters by moving into the clinch.
Gaetz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dourado misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaetz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gaetz.
Dourado has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gaetz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Dourado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dourado tries to score a body lock takedown but Gaetz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gaetz can't get the takedown.
Dourado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gaetz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gaetz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaetz clinches up with Dourado and pushes him back against the cage.
Gaetz taking a breather.
Gaetz manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dourado fails with the takedown
and Gaetz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaetz lands with a nice combination. Dourado backs away looking to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaetz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gaetz.
Gaetz clinches.
Dourado is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gaetz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaetz gets underhooks to prevent Dourado's takedown attempt.
Gaetz manages to break the clinch.
Marcelo Dourado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaetz moves into the clinch.
Dourado drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaetz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaetz closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz breaks from the clinch.
Dourado tries for a takedown but Gaetz circles away easily
and Gaetz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Gaetz.
Dourado fails with the takedown
and Gaetz counters with a shoot takedown. Dourado fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dourado has his foot on Gaetz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaetz works his way back into a safe position though.
Dourado trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dourado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Link Gaetz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dourado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaetz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dourado is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dourado is on top in guard.
Gaetz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dourado is working Gaetz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dourado pushing down on Gaetz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dourado passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gaetz!
Dourado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gaetz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Link Gaetz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dourado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dourado trying to control the position but Gaetz is working away.
Dourado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gaetz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gaetz defending against the ground and pound.
Dourado in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gaetz tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dourado is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaetz is defending well.
Gaetz is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Link Gaetz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gaetz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Link Gaetz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Spicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Mikhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spicer comes to the cage accompanied by Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots. The key to victory for Rolf Spicer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolf Spicer!
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, Vladimir Mikhail!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikhail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spicer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spicer misses with the combination.
Spicer throws a hook to the side of Mikhail's head but Mikhail sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhail displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spicer.
Spicer fails with a takedown attempt.
Spicer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mikhail pinned against the cage. Mikhail gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Spicer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicer tries to clinch up but Mikhail circles away and keeps his distance.
Spicer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhail but Mikhail pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spicer tries to clinch but Mikhail moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spicer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mikhail trying to control the position from guard on top but Spicer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhail is pushing down on Spicer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spicer is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikhail has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mikhail works his foot free and advances to mount.
Spicer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mikhail works his way to his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicer fending off the submission attempt from Mikhail.
Mikhail tries to keep control of the position but Spicer is staying busy.
Mikhail wants to control the position but Spicer frees himself and scrambles - Mikhail manages to regain control in side control.
Mikhail throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Spicer works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mikhail passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spicer is working hard here to advance position.
Mikhail trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mikhail moves to the back position.
Spicer fending off the submission attempt from Mikhail.
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.
Mikhail is looking for the choke from the back position but Spicer is controlling his hands well.
Spicer surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Spicer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mikhail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spicer keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mikhail dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spicer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mikhail counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mikhail trying to control the position from guard on top but Spicer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhail wants to pass the guard but Spicer is keeping the position.
Mikhail is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mikhail wants to control from the top but Spicer keeps moving.
Mikhail passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhail lands some shots froms side control.
Mikhail has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mikhail wants to take Spicer's back but he can't do it this time.
Mikhail jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Spicer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Spicer and Mikhail has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mikhail is breathing heavily.
Mikhail wants to control but Spicer is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mikhail trying to control the position but Spicer is working away.
Spicer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mikhail counters with a shoot takedown. Spicer fights it but they end up in guard.
Mikhail wants to pass the guard but Spicer is keeping the position.
Spicer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikhail is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spicer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spicer has escaped and now he's on top!
Mikhail wants to get back to his feet but Spicer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spicer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicer stands and steps away. Mikhail gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spicer connects with a jab.
Spicer tries for a takedown but Mikhail circles away easily
so Mikhail counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhail looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhail works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mikhail is trying to control. Spicer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhail throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mikhail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mikhail circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mikhail counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mikhail is trying to control the action in half guard but Spicer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vladimir Mikhail has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spicer moves into full guard.
Mikhail passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mikhail goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spicer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mikhail's guard! Nice work there by Spicer!
Spicer won't allow Mikhail to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicer throwing strikes but missing.
Mikhail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mikhail is working an open guard so Spicer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spicer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mikhail moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mikhail fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spicer, pushing him back against the cage.
Spicer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mikhail gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Spicer regains guard.
Mikhail postures up.
Mikhail won't allow Spicer to get back to his feet.
Spicer looking to control but Mikhail passes into half guard.
Mikhail is trying to work for a kimura but Spicer is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicer is not content to let Mikhail control the position.
Mikhail thows a huge punch but Spicer dodges it nicely.
Spicer is refusing to be controlled, as Mikhail sits in half guard.
Mikhail moves nicely into side control.
Mikhail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spicer has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mikhail's best efforts.
Rolf Spicer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spicer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mikhail is working for a submission of some sort.
Spicer is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mikhail prevents Spicer from standing back up.
Spicer is looking to improve his position.
Spicer is defending against the submission attempts here by Mikhail.
Spicer looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Mikhail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikhail winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Mikhail!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alli comes to the cage accompanied by De la Souls, by POS. Muhamad Alli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
214 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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24
212 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhamad Alli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk tries to clinch up but Alli circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alli circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Alli.
Alli throws a front kick aimed at Hawk's knee but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Alli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alli's corner calls for a 1-2. Alli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Alli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Hawk tries to clinch there but Alli circles away.
Hawk wants to clinch up but Alli keeps it at a distance.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk drives through and clinches with Alli against the cage.
Alli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hawk being controlled here momentarily.
Alli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk working to try and regain half guard.
Alli lands with some strikes.
Alli with good strikes from the mount here!
Hawk is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alli drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hawk! More shots from Alli and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhamad Alli!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hansa Georgowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansa Georgowich has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Viktor Nova's chin.
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24
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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260 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hansa Georgowich!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova throws a head kick but Georgowich moves out of range.
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Georgowich.
Georgowich drives through and clinches with Nova against the cage.
Nova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nova connects with a right hand. Georgowich shakes it off.
Georgowich avoids the body shot from Nova.
Nova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Nova.
Georgowich clinches.
Nova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nova is trying to break the clinch but Georgowich has him pressed against the cage.
Georgowich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Georgowich is trying to force a seperation but Nova has the dominant position.
Nova tries to break the clinch but Georgowich is controlling the position.
Nova can't break the clinch.
Georgowich is trying to break free.
Nova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Georgowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgowich tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Georgowich misses the target.
Georgowich misses with a double jab.
Georgowich misses with a body shot
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nova on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nova misses with a hook. Georgowich ducked under it nicely.
Georgowich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nova.
Nova throws a hook but Georgowich avoids it easily.
Nova slips a straight right by Georgowich.
Nova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nova lands a jab to the nose.
Nova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viktor Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgowich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nova counters with a stiff right hand.
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but Georgowich is just out of range.
Nova fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgowich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Nova.
Georgowich scores with a jab.
Georgowich throws a sloppy body shot
and Nova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Georgowich thinking.
Georgowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Georgowich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nova lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Georgowich darts in trying to clinch
and Nova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nova scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgowich looks to clinch
and Nova counters with a left to the body.
Georgowich misses the jab.
Georgowich defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand.
Georgowich loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Nova misses with a body shot
and Georgowich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nova thinking.
Nova misses with the combination.
Nova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Georgowich was well out of range. Poor timing from Nova.
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Georgowich.
Georgowich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nova.
Georgowich connects with a body shot.
Nova throws a jab but it's blocked by Georgowich.
Nova lands a jab to Georgowich's midsection.
Nova cracks Georgowich with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Georgowich throws out the jab.
Nova digs a good body shot into Georgowich's ribs.
Nova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nova ducks under a wild hook from Georgowich.
Georgowich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Georgowich moves away from the strike by Nova.
Georgowich lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova misses the shot to the body.
Georgowich walks into a left hand.
Nova connects with a nice looking jab.
Nova lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Georgowich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Georgowich slips under a jab from Nova.
Nova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Nova dominated that 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.
Nova slips a jab from Georgowich.
Georgowich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nova misses with a wild body shot.
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgowich.
Viktor Nova is winning the standup battle so far.
Nova misses with a body shot
enabling Georgowich to counter with a crisp jab.
Georgowich darts in trying to clinch
and Nova counters with a nice low kick that buckles Georgowich's knee momentarily.
Nova is looking to wear down Georgowich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nova dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Georgowich. That did some damage!
Nova misses with a hook.
Nova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nova moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Georgowich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova looks to throw the jab but Georgowich is out of range.
Nova throws a predictable looking body shot
and Georgowich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Georgowich tries to clinch but Nova moves away
letting Nova counter with a right hand.
Nova swings for the body but Georgowich moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nova misses the target.
A head kick from Nova lands but Georgowich takes it in his stride.
Donk. Nova catches Georgowich right on the button with a cross.
Nova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Georgowich.
Georgowich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nova misses with a straight right.
Nova misses with a double jab.
Nova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Georgowich tries to bum rush Nova with a series of wild strikes but Nova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgowich misses with a body punch
and Nova counters with a stiff right hand.
Georgowich is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nova!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova misses with a few strikes there.
Georgowich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Georgowich misses with an uppercut.
Nova cracks the inside of Georgowich's front leg.
Nova thuds a left hand into Georgowich's body.
Nova lands a nice shot to the body.
Nova cracks Georgowich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Nova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nova.
Georgowich seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Nova shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Georgowich is backing up but Nova catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Georgowich covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Nova Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Nova!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic comes into the arena with Crepitating Bowel Erosion, Carcass blaring out of the sound system. Acosta has chosen HOO Bangin as his entrance music. Kirill Filipovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
180 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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26
179 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Filipovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acosta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Acosta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Acosta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Filipovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Acosta, into his guard.
Acosta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Acosta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Filipovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Acosta.
Acosta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filipovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta sneaks back into half guard.
Acosta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filipovic pulls his head out easily.
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filipovic pulls his head out easily.
Acosta looks gassed!
Filipovic controlling the pace.
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filipovic pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Acosta tries to roll over but Filipovic keeps him under control.
Filipovic is controlling the pace.
Filipovic stops Acosta from getting back to his feet.
Acosta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Filipovic slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta actively working from the bottom here.
Filipovic content to control rather than advance.
Acosta tries to get to full guard but Filipovic has control of the leg.
Filipovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Filipovic blocks the strikes from Acosta.
Acosta looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acosta is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Acosta tries to clinch up but Filipovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filipovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
A short left from Filipovic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acosta is trying to stall.
Filipovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Filipovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Filipovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Acosta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Filipovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Acosta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filipovic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Filipovic throws the left hand but Acosta avoids the punch easily.
Filipovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Filipovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Filipovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Acosta's calf.
Filipovic misses with the combination.
Filipovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acosta.
Filipovic misses with a straight right.
Filipovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Acosta is just out of range.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acosta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic misses with a straight right.
Filipovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Filipovic takes a swing at Acosta's ribcage but misses.
Acosta tries to clinch
enabling Filipovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Acosta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filipovic can pounce on him.
Acosta closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Acosta pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Acosta is breathing heavily.
Acosta misses with a knee strike.
Filipovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Acosta misses with a knee to the head.
Acosta lands a damaging elbow.
Filipovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Acosta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filipovic avoids it.
A short left from Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Still in the clinch, Filipovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic with a knee to the head.
Acosta missing with knees to the body.
Filipovic avoids the elbow strike from Acosta, against the cage.
Filipovic avoiding damage as Acosta throws knees to the body.
Filipovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Acosta scores with a knee to the head.
Filipovic works on Acosta's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filipovic.
Filipovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Filipovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Filipovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Acosta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Acosta ducks under and follows up with a left that Acosta also avoids with ease.
Filipovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acosta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Acosta sprawls well initially but Filipovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Filipovic trying to control the pace.
Filipovic stands up and beckons Acosta to join him on the feet.
Filipovic lands a nice shot that snaps Acosta's head back.
Filipovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Filipovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta shoots for a takedown but Filipovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kirill Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Acosta.
Acosta walks into a left hand.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a low kick, looking for Acosta's leg but Acosta calmly moves out of range.
Acosta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filipovic counters with a straight right hand.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Acosta avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acosta tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acosta tries to clinch but Filipovic moves away
and Acosta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Filipovic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Filipovic tries to clinch up
and Acosta counters by moving into the clinch.
Filipovic missing with knees to the body.
Acosta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filipovic working aggressively here.
Acosta lands a nice elbow.
Filipovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Acostas head.
Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Acosta has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic is working Acosta over against the cage.
Filipovic lands a shot to the body.
Filipovic presses Acosta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Filipovic throws a head punch that misses.
Filipovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filipovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Nicolas Acosta has been cut.
Acosta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acosta ducks under a wild hook from Filipovic.
Left hook, right uppercut from Filipovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Filipovic managing to block the knees to the body from Acosta.
Filipovic breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Acosta.
Filipovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danga de danga de dang - Filipovic scores with a four punch combination!
Kirill Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Acosta tries to clinch there but Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic throws a body punch but Acosta moves out of range.
Filipovic cracks Acosta with a good jab.
Acosta is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
Filipovic moves into range and clinches up with Acosta.
Filipovic lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta misses with a knee strike.
Kirill Filipovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Filipovic breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Filipovic misses
and Acosta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Filipovic tries to roll over but Acosta keeps him under control.
Acosta thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Filipovic to regain full guard.
Filipovic managing to control the position.
Acosta has gone for a leg lock! Filipovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Acosta's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acosta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta working for submissions but it's allowed Filipovic to get to half guard.
Filipovic escapes and gets back to his feet.
Acosta avoids the body shot from Filipovic.
Filipovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Acosta is just out of range.
Filipovic scores with a nice body kick.
Acosta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipovic.
Filipovic cracks Acosta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with an uppercut. Acosta saw that one coming.
Filipovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Acosta circles away.
Filipovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Acosta was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Filipovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Filipovic thumps Acosta with a low kick.
Acosta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Filipovic.
Acosta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filipovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Filipovic misses with a looping right.
Filipovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Filipovic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Acosta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Acosta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipovic.
A low kick from Filipovic misses
and Acosta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Acosta.
A knee to the head by Filipovic.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Acosta is controlling him.
Acosta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Acosta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filipovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Filipovic.
Filipovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Acosta avoids it.
Filipovic with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Filipovic.
Filipovic being controlled against the cage.
Filipovic pushes Acosta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Filipovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filipovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short right from Filipovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta blocks an elbow strike.
Filipovic digs a right hand underneath Acosta's ribcage. Acosta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Acosta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filipovic avoids it.
Filipovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filipovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Acosta backwards.
Acosta tries to land knees in the clinch but Filipovic avoids the damage to the body.
Filipovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirill Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filipovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Acosta's sensitive parts.
Filipovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Filipovic clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filipovic.
Filipovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filipovic avoiding damage as Acosta throws knees to the body.
Acosta stalling.
With the fighters up against the cage, Filipovic throws an elbow but misses.
Acosta misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta tries to land knees in the clinch but Filipovic avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Filipovic.
Acosta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filipovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Filipovic lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Filipovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Acosta.
A nice left hand lands by Filipovic.
Acosta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filipovic avoids it.
Acosta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Acosta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Acosta trying to land knees to the body.
Acosta looking to throw knees to the head but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Filipovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filipovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
Acosta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Filipovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic is looking to slow Acosta down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta drops his hands momentarily and Filipovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Acosta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filipovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Acosta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filipovic.
Acosta avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Filipovic scores with a one two! Acosta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kirill Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acosta wants to clinch up but Filipovic keeps it at a distance.
Filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Filipovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Acosta's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Filipovic. Acosta shrugs it off though.
Filipovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Filipovic cracks Acosta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Acosta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Acosta trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Filipovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acosta trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Acosta wants to stand and escape but instead Filipovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Filipovic gets to his feet - Acosta follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Filipovic had his way with Nicolas Acosta in that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Acosta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Filipovic throws a right hand that Acosta ducks under and follows up with a left that Acosta also avoids with ease.
Acosta gets the takedown into side control.
Filipovic regains half guard.
Acosta seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Filipovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Acosta 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.
Nicolas Acosta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filipovic gets back to full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Filipovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Acosta wants to pass the guard but Filipovic is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Acosta throws and elbow that misses. Filipovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Acosta's guard. Nice move by Filipovic!
Acosta being controlled here, momentarily.
Nicolas Acosta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipovic pushes down on Acosta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Acosta missing with punches from the bottom.
Acosta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Filipovic controlling the pace.
Acosta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filipovic pulls his head out easily.
Filipovic is controlling the pace.
Acosta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Filipovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Acosta looking for submissions off his back.
Acosta looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Filipovic controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirill Filipovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Filipovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Filipovic!
Kirill Filipovic retains his welterweight title!
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