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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahbare Mo azzame Enqelab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Kalinin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rahbare Mo azzame Enqelab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Kalinin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Mo azzame Enqelab scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Ruslan Kalinin has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mo azzame Enqelab. That's going to slow Kalinin down.
A punch lands to the side of Kalinin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mo azzame Enqelab lands with a kick to the temple. Kalinin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rahbare Mo azzame Enqelab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mo azzame Enqelab scores with a hook to the body. Kalinin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalinin has his takedown stuffed
and Mo azzame Enqelab counters with a head kick that drops Kalinin to the mat! Kalinin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kalinin is rocked!
Mo azzame Enqelab closes the distance and pushes Kalinin back into the cage.
Mo azzame Enqelab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mo azzame Enqelab delivers a nice body kick.
Mo azzame Enqelab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mo azzame Enqelab avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalinin misses with a takedown attempt
and Mo azzame Enqelab counters with a crisp one two that drops Kalinin! Mo azzame Enqelab thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kalinin to his feet! Kalinin is in big trouble!
Kalinin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mo azzame Enqelab finish him?
That has opened up Ruslan Kalinin's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mo azzame Enqelab lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kalinin falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rahbare Mo azzame Enqelab!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dotson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedikt Pushkar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dotson comes to the cage accompanied by Motor Mouth. Benedikt Pushkar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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283 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Dotson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benedikt Pushkar!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushkar closes the distance and clinches up with Dotson, looking for a takedown. Pushkar pushes Dotson against the cage but Dotson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pushkar misses with a takedown
and Dotson counters with a three punch combo that has Pushkar backing up. Pushkar nods at Dotson to acknowledge the strikes.
Pushkar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dan Dotson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedikt Pushkar.
Dotson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pushkar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pushkar shoots in but no luck this time.
Pushkar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pushkar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dotson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Dotson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dotson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dotson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dotson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Some wild striking there from Dotson.
Dotson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dotson throws a shot from downtown. Pushkar moves away and avoids it.
Pushkar lands with a nice body punch.
Dotson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pushkar.
Dotson misses with a few strikes there.
Dan Dotson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pushkar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dotson struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkar misses with the ground and pound.
Pushkar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dotson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pushkar misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dotson is trying to get back to half guard.
Dotson is trying to control Pushkar's posture but Pushkar avoids it.
Dotson is trying to work for a sweep but Pushkar has mounted him!
Dotson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pushkar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pushkar controlling from mount.
Pushkar prevents Dotson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pushkar.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Pushkar! Dotson is hurt baaadly! Pushkar is firing away with more strikes - Dotson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedikt Pushkar!
Benedikt Pushkar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeni Raduchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov has chosen Back in the USSR as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yevgeni Raduchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drago Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raduchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Raduchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kozlov missing with knees to the body.
Raduchenko managing to block the knees to the body from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Raduchenko avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raduchenko tries to pull guard but Kozlov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raduchenko can't get the takedown.
Raduchenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kozlov up against the cage.
Raduchenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Kozlov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raduchenko keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
Kozlov won't allow Raduchenko to sweep him here.
Kozlov throwing strikes but missing.
Kozlov passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Raduchenko trying to control but Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but Raduchenko defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kozlov throwing shots but Raduchenko is blocking nicely.
Kozlov is trying to control. Raduchenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raduchenko is pressing down on Kozlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raduchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Raduchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kozlov defends well.
Raduchenko is trying to keep Kozlov in close.
Raduchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kozlov trying to control but Raduchenko is working from the bottom.
Raduchenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kozlov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kozlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Raduchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raduchenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kozlov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov postures up in Raduchenko's guard and throws a big left but Raduchenko blocks it.
Kozlov with a nice head shot there.
Kozlov landing some decent shots from guard.
Raduchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kozlov trying to control but Raduchenko is working from the bottom.
Kozlov stopping the sweep attempt from Raduchenko.
Kozlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Raduchenko is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raduchenko is trying to keep Kozlov in close.
Raduchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raduchenko is trying to control the position but Kozlov postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Raduchenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kozlov thumps Raduchenko with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov moves out of range as Raduchenko throws a body kick.
Raduchenko rushes Kozlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drago Kozlov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raduchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kozlov.
Raduchenko misses with a takedown attempt - Kozlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kozlov tries to score with a low kick but Raduchenko moves his leg out of the way.
Raduchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raduchenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raduchenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Raduchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raduchenko trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Raduchenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Raduchenko won't allow Kozlov to sweep him here.
Raduchenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Raduchenko throws an elbow but Kozlov slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Raduchenko tries to advance position but instead Kozlov slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kozlov makes his way to full guard, as Raduchenko worked for a kimura.
Raduchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Raduchenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozlov pulls Raduchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Raduchenko stands and throws Kozlov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kozlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko lands a nice forearm strike.
Raduchenko wants to control but Kozlov is keeping him busy.
Raduchenko cracks Kozlov with a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raduchenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kozlov dodges the ground and pound from Raduchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgeni Raduchenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Raduchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kozlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raduchenko tries to clinch but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov takes a swing at Raduchenko's ribcage but misses.
Raduchenko scores with a jab to the body.
Kozlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kozlov shoots in and bounces Raduchenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Raduchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kozlov stopping the sweep attempt from Raduchenko.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Raduchenko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raduchenko is looking for a triangle but Kozlov pushes his legs off easily.
Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov cracks Raduchenko with a solid left hand.
Raduchenko working for a triangle but Kozlov defends it easily.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raduchenko keeping moving, preventing Kozlov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Raduchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kozlov preventing the sweep.
Raduchenko is working hard here to advance position.
Yevgeni Raduchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozlov advances position into side control!
Raduchenko wants to control but Kozlov postures up.
Raduchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kozlov's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov with the ground and pound but Raduchenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raduchenko wants to sweep here but Kozlov controlling him for the moment.
Raduchenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kozlov escapes and throws Raduchenko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Raduchenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kozlov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Raduchenko is avoiding damage well.
Kozlov trying to control the action but Raduchenko is working from the bottom.
Raduchenko wants to control but Kozlov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is trying to ground and pound but Raduchenko uses the momentary lack of control by Kozlov to regain half guard.
Raduchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Kozlov trying to pass the guard but Raduchenko defending well.
Kozlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raduchenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kozlov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raduchenko defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raduchenko is trying to control but can't.
Raduchenko is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kozlov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drago Kozlov.
I think Kozlov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yevgeni Raduchenko!
A pretty intense looking Yevgeni Raduchenko took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bekjan Askaraliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ser Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askaraliev comes into the arena with Yerbolat- Men Kazakhpyn blaring out of the sound system. Ser Potter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bekjan Askaraliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ser Potter!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askaraliev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Potter on his heels. He'll look to pass Potter's guard now, I'm sure.
Askaraliev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askaraliev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Potter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Askaraliev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Potter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Potter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Potter!
Potter blocks the strikes from Askaraliev.
Potter tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Askaraliev manages to get back to half guard.
Askaraliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Askaraliev tries to get out of the position.
Potter 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.
Potter is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter seems to be working for a kimura but Askaraliev defends the submission attempt.
Askaraliev trying to control but Potter postures up.
Askaraliev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Potter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Askaraliev is looking to improve his position.
Askaraliev is doing well to control the position and prevent Potter from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askaraliev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Potter is controlling the pace.
Askaraliev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Askaraliev is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Potter has his hands clasped together but Askaraliev extends an breaks Potter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Askaraliev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bekjan Askaraliev!
Bekjan Askaraliev took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'What does not destroy me, makes me stronger'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garland Oars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnariano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alice Cooper - Schools Out. Brocky Lesnariano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Garland Oars's chin.
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243 lbs
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
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, Garland Oars!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnariano misses with the combination.
Oars shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnariano sprawls well. He's pushed Oars's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnariano. No joy for Oars on that attempt.
Oars throws a big shot that misses.
Oars rushes Lesnariano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lesnariano breaks the clinch.
Lesnariano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oars counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown but Oars shows good takedown defense.
Oars thuds a left hand into Lesnariano's body.
Oars tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lesnariano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oars stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oars wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Oars misses.
Oars throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lesnariano was covering up waiting for the punch and Oars finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnariano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oars defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oars trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnariano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnariano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oars doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oars manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oars working some strikes from top position.
Lesnariano keeping moving, preventing Oars from controlling successfully.
Lesnariano looking to control.
Oars engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oars connects with a couple of short punches.
Oars trying to control but Lesnariano is working from the bottom.
Lesnariano keeping full guard, as Oars tries to pass.
Lesnariano trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oars with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oars pushes down on Lesnariano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lesnariano is not content to let Oars control the position.
Lesnariano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oars's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oars's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oars tries to break free.
Oars has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnariano is working the ground and pound. Can Oars escape?
Lesnariano lands strikes to the head.
Lesnariano just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Oars wants to escape the position.
Oars trying to control the hands but Lesnariano breaks the grip.
Oars rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Oars throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Oars looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lesnariano seems content to control.
Lesnariano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oars wants to improve his position but Lesnariano is controlling well.
Oars has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnariano is working away from the top position though.
Lesnariano wants to take a breather but Oars is having none of it.
Lesnariano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oars has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lesnariano is working away from the top position though.
Lesnariano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnariano is looking to take a break and control but Oars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnariano is really struggling to control Oars but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oars gets full guard.
Lesnariano throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesnariano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lesnariano is trying to get an arm triangle but Oars is defending well.
Oars dodges the ground and pound from Lesnariano.
Lesnariano landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lesnariano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oars has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oars gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oars manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oars wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brocky Lesnariano will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lesnariano shoots in but no luck this time.
Brocky Lesnariano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Oars lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lesnariano doesn't seem phased though.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown but Oars shows good takedown defense.
Oars shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lesnariano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oars is looking to take a break and control but Lesnariano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oars is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnariano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oars pulls his head out easily.
Oars is trying to work for a kimura but Lesnariano is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnariano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oars pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnariano tries to get to full guard but Oars has control of the leg.
Lesnariano wants to control but Oars is keeping busy.
Lesnariano is pressing down on Oars's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnariano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnariano wants to get back to his feet but Oars is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oars trying to control but Lesnariano is working from the bottom.
Lesnariano looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnariano, not yet.
Oars trying to control but Lesnariano is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Garland Oars.
A punch combination from Lesnariano misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oars clinches up with Lesnariano and pushes him back against the cage.
Oars struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnariano controls his hands.
Lesnariano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oars just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnariano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oars regains guard immediately.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oars looking for a guillotine here but Lesnariano defends easily.
Oars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lesnariano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lesnariano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lesnariano won't allow Oars to sweep him here.
Lesnariano forces his way into half guard.
Oars tries to get to full guard but Lesnariano has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oars is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lesnariano connects with a nice short shot to Oars's temple.
Lesnariano is nestled in close to Oars, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oars tries to get to full guard but Lesnariano has control of the leg.
Lesnariano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oars is just riding it out for now. Lesnariano eventually gives up the hold.
Oars is refusing to be controlled, as Lesnariano sits in half guard.
Lesnariano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnariano trying to control from half guard but Oars is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oars is trying to control but can't.
Lesnariano prevents Oars from improving his position.
Lesnariano stalling.
Lesnariano wants to take a breather but Oars is having none of it.
We're going to have a standup here because Brocky Lesnariano wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lesnariano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oars, pushing him back against the cage.
Oars wants to take the fight to the mat but Lesnariano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oars misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesnariano manages to pull guard.
Lesnariano controls Oars momentarily but Oars frees himself.
Brocky Lesnariano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oars thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Garland Oars will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lesnariano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnariano misses with a body shot.
Oars fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lesnariano to the ground. Oars is now in Lesnariano's guard.
Lesnariano wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnariano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oars doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oars manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oars trying to control but Lesnariano is working from the bottom.
Oars passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lesnariano is looking for a sweep.
Oars grinds an elbow into Lesnariano's temple.
Lesnariano is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oars working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lesnariano is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnariano gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oars is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lesnariano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oars is pressing down on Lesnariano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnariano is holding on for now.
Oars is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lesnariano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oars.
Oars pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnariano is keeping the position for now.
Lesnariano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oars manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnariano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnariano wants to get up but he can't break Oars's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oars bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnariano's guard.
Oars is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oars thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oars throws an elbow that misses. Lesnariano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oars's guard. Nice move by Lesnariano!
Oars is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnariano gets to his feet. Oars looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oars thuds his right hand into Lesnariano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lesnariano closes the distance and clinches up with Oars, looking for a takedown. Lesnariano pushes Oars against the cage but Oars circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oars fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lesnariano, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lesnariano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oars postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnariano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oars works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lesnariano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oars missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oars is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lesnariano manages to get to full guard.
Oars drops back looking for a leg! Lesnariano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lesnariano manages to kick Oars off! Oars jumps back into Lesnariano's guard.
Lesnariano looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oars content to stall in guard here.
Lesnariano has his feet on Oars's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oars as he avoids it easily.
Lesnariano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oars throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lesnariano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oars looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oars is staying active underneath Lesnariano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garland Oars.
I think Oars has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Garland Oars!
Our winner, Garland Oars, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yster Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koslov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Requiem for a Dream. Yster Best has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Igor Koslov's chin.
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27
245 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yster Best!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best looks to land a body kick but Koslov moved away.
Best shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koslov is trying to defend but Best finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Best throwing shots but Koslov is blocking nicely.
Best working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Koslov's thigh. Koslov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Best working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koslov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Best trying to control the position from guard on top but Koslov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koslov has his foot on Best's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Best works his way back into a safe position though.
Koslov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Best doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Best manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Best is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Best's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koslov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Best!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best is working to get back to half guard.
Koslov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Best working to try and regain half guard.
Best tries to hold on but Koslov postures up.
Koslov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Best is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best wants to hold on but Koslov pushes him away.
Best is squirming around, avoiding Koslov's attempts to control the action.
Best wants to hold on but Koslov pushes him away.
Best is trying to escape the mount.
Best wants to hold on but Koslov pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov controlling from mount.
Best avoids a series of strikes thrown by Koslov.
Best is desperately trying to improve his position but Koslov has a good base and remains in mount.
Koslov tries to control but Best wriggling away.
Best wants to control but Koslov is having none of it.
The referee warns Best that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Koslov avoids the attempt from Best to control.
Koslov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Best tries to advance to mount but Koslov instead regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Best looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koslov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koslov trying to hold on to Best's head to control him but Best postures up.
Koslov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Best thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Best drops back looking for a leg! Koslov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koslov manages to kick Best off! Best jumps back into Koslov's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koslov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yster Best will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Best shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Best was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Best landing punches.
Koslov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Best tries to control but Koslov wriggling away.
Best jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Koslov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Koslov gets back to half guard.
Koslov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koslov tries to get to full guard but Best has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koslov manages to get to full guard.
Koslov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Best gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Best keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koslov's head.
Best wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
Yster Best has got the better of the ground game so far.
Best is looking to work some ground and pound but Koslov has wrist control.
Koslov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koslov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Best doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Best manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov keeping moving, preventing Best from controlling successfully.
Koslov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Best gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koslov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Best is looking to work some ground and pound but Koslov has wrist control.
Koslov keeping moving, preventing Best from controlling successfully.
Best looking to pass the guard.
Koslov wants to sweep here but Best controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best wants to control from the top but Koslov keeps moving.
Best pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koslov is keeping the position for now.
Best pushing down on Koslov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Best is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koslov is just riding it out for now. Best eventually gives up the hold.
Koslov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Best is trying to work for a kimura but Koslov is defending well.
Best trying to control from half guard but Koslov is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Best pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Best is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Koslov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Best is working for a submission of some sort.
Best is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Best thows a huge punch but Koslov dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yster Best showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Best shoots in and bounces Koslov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Koslov looking for a sweep. Not yet Koslov, not yet.
Koslov keeping moving, preventing Best from controlling successfully.
Best trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koslov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koslov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Best thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koslov trying to control the position.
Koslov keeping moving, preventing Best from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koslov slips a jab and a cross from Best.
Best is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koslov's half guard.
Koslov has a hand on Best's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Best takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Koslov is looking to get to half guard.
Best cracks Koslov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Best looking to finish with strikes here!
Best wants to control the pace but Koslov is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov wants to control but Best is having none of it.
Koslov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Best is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Best is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Best punching from mount but Koslov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Best can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koslov is looking to escape.
Best working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov wants to hold on but Best pushes him away.
Best looking for a guillotine from mount but Koslov is having none of it.
Koslov tries to hold on but Best pushes him away.
Koslov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Koslov is trying to control but can't.
Best wants to advance to full mount but Koslov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koslov is on top in guard.
Best working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koslov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Igor Koslov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koslov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koslov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koslov wants to control from the top but Best keeps moving.
Best is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Best is looking for a triangle here but Koslov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Yster Best is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Best takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Best tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yster Best comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Best 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yster Best!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Kasyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Миша Маваши - &. Russian Boy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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244 lbs
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245 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ismail Kasyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russian Boy!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasyanov shoots in for a takedown but Boy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasyanov clinches with his opponent.
Kasyanov trying to land knees to the body.
Boy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kasyanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasyanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boy quickly recovers to half guard.
Boy is refusing to be controlled, as Kasyanov sits in half guard.
Boy tries to roll over but Kasyanov keeps him under control.
Kasyanov wants to take a breather but Boy is having none of it.
Boy won't allow Kasyanov to pass to mount.
Boy trying to control here.
Kasyanov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Boy to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasyanov is just out of range.
Boy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boy.
Kasyanov tries to clinch but Boy moves away
and Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasyanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boy back to the cage. Kasyanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Russian Boy has been cut.
Russian Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy misses with a looping right.
Kasyanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Boy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Kasyanov misses.
Boy dips to his left and cracks Kasyanov with an uppercut!
Kasyanov misses with the combination.
Kasyanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasyanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kasyanov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasyanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Kasyanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kasyanov dives in and grabs Boy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes down on Kasyanov's head and hops out.
Boy connects with a superb combination that knocks Kasyanov out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Boy before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kasyanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Russian Boy!
Russian Boy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutal Rapist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke comes to the cage accompanied by Keep it going louder!. Brutal Rapist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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262 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harrison Duke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brutal Rapist!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapist is looking to clinch.
Rapist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rapist is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rapist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Duke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rapist pushing down on Duke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Duke is looking for a sweep. Rapist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rapist is looking for a kimura but Duke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rapist to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rapist pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rapist looking to control but Duke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Duke can't escape the position.
Rapist with a couple of short strikes.
Rapist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duke is looking to escape.
Rapist looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rapist wants to control the pace but Duke is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rapist landing strikes from the mount and Duke is in trouble!
Rapist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Duke is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Duke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rapist goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Duke is on top in guard.
Rapist has momentary wrist control but Duke slips an elbow through the middle.
Duke preventing the sweep.
Duke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rapist seems keen to control Duke's posture.
Duke throws an elbow that misses. Rapist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Duke's guard. Nice move by Rapist!
Duke is looking for a triangle but Rapist pushes his legs off easily.
Rapist is pushing down on Duke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duke is fighting to maintain full guard but Rapist has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rapist is working away from the top position though.
Rapist is working for a submission of some sort.
Duke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rapist pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rapist in particular looking to stall.
Duke is refusing to be controlled, as Rapist sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rapist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutal Rapist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rapist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Duke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rapist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duke is looking to work some ground and pound but Rapist has wrist control.
Rapist looking to control.
Rapist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duke manages to get himself to full guard.
Rapist wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
Rapist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duke is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rapist is aware though and is defending well.
Duke working for submissions but it's allowed Rapist to get to half guard.
Rapist stalling away here and it's allowed Duke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rapist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rapist wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
Duke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rapist has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist stalling.
Rapist is looking for a kimura here.
Rapist takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rapist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rapist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke is defending against the submission attempts here by Rapist.
Rapist maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Duke could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rapist has cracked it and Duke is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rapist!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brutal Rapist! Brutal Rapist retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Gabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Миша Маваши - &. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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214 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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275 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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Gabel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Gabel tenderised Harlamov's leg. Harlamov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gabel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gabel wants it to stay on the feet.
Gabel looks for the body kick but Harlamov saw that one coming.
Harlamov shoots in but Gabel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gabel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Harlamov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gabel is trying to defend but Harlamov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gabel is trying to stand up here but Harlamov is controlling him well.
Gabel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harlamov on the ground.
Harlamov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gabel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harlamov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gabel could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Harlamov has cracked it and Gabel is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Harlamov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garik Harlamov!
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