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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kogo Taforma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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175 lbs
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29
175 lbs
14 - 27 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kogo Taforma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 27 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Veli Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg clinches up with Taforma and pushes him back against the ropes.
Taforma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taforma has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schwarzeneg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Taforma slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Schwarzeneg looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Schwarzeneg wants to control his opponent's hands but Taforma gets his hands free.
Schwarzeneg prevents Taforma from getting a body triangle.
Taforma doesn't have the hooks in and Schwarzeneg manages to turn into his guard.
Taforma has a closed guard, preventing Schwarzeneg from standing up.
Taforma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schwarzeneg looking to pass the guard.
Schwarzeneg content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taforma shoots and misses
and Schwarzeneg counters with a single leg into guard. Taforma didn't expect that.
Schwarzeneg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schwarzeneg wants to control from the top but Taforma keeps moving.
Schwarzeneg stands and steps away. Taforma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schwarzeneg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taforma's waist but Taforma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarzeneg off to one side.
Schwarzeneg stalks Taforma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taforma's face. Taforma staggers backwards, shaken.
Taforma with a poor takedown
and Schwarzeneg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Taforma's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kogo Taforma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwarzeneg passes Taforma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taforma is looking to escape.
Schwarzeneg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taforma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg prevents Taforma from standing back up.
Taforma trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Taforma is breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Schwarzeneg darts in and clinches Taforma up against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Kogo Taforma has been cut.
Schwarzeneg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taforma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schwarzeneg prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taforma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schwarzeneg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schwarzeneg pulls Taforma into guard.
Taforma wanted to stand there but Schwarzeneg had control of the position.
Taforma trying to control but Schwarzeneg is working from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taforma has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taforma wants to control from the top but Schwarzeneg keeps moving.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand and escape but Taforma is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taforma is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwarzeneg has wrist control.
Taforma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schwarzeneg on the ground.
Schwarzeneg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schwarzeneg keeping full guard, as Taforma tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taforma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Schwarzeneg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taforma feints and as Schwarzeneg raises his hands in defense, Taforma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwarzeneg trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taforma tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzeneg is retaining full guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand but Taforma is controlling the position.
Taforma stands up and waves to Schwarzeneg to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Schwarzeneg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kogo Taforma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taforma throws a nice looking combination but Schwarzeneg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taforma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schwarzeneg is trying to defend but Taforma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taforma prevents Schwarzeneg from standing back up.
Taforma is trying to control. Schwarzeneg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schwarzeneg has one foot on Taforma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Taforma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schwarzeneg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taforma, pushing him back against the ropes.
Schwarzeneg wants a takedown but no success here.
Schwarzeneg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taforma's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg successfully pulls guard.
Schwarzeneg wants to stand up but Taforma is controlling him.
Schwarzeneg is breathing heavily.
Taforma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzeneg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schwarzeneg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taforma looking to sit in guard and control but Schwarzeneg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taforma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg stands up and waves to Taforma to follow him.
Horrible takedown by Taforma or perhaps it was just good defense by Schwarzeneg which made him look bad.
Schwarzeneg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taforma circles away.
Taforma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schwarzeneg.
Kogo Taforma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg scores a takedown into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taforma is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to control the pace but Taforma is squirming around nicely.
Taforma really wants to buck Schwarzeneg off and get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg working for a guillotine from mount but Taforma is in no mood to give up.
Taforma bucks Schwarzeneg off and manages to get back to his feet!
Schwarzeneg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Taforma!
Taforma trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Schwarzeneg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Schwarzeneg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taforma is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Taforma is looking to improve his position but Schwarzeneg isn't that keen on the idea.
Schwarzeneg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schwarzeneg trying to control but Taforma is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Schwarzeneg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kogo Taforma's cut.
That's time! Taforma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Taforma tries to close the distance and clinch but Schwarzeneg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance and pushes Taforma back into the ropes.
Schwarzeneg has picked Taforma up - he's going for a ride! Schwarzeneg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Taforma is trying to stand up here but Schwarzeneg is controlling him well.
Schwarzeneg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Schwarzeneg seems to be working for a kimura but Taforma defends the submission attempt.
Schwarzeneg prevents Taforma from standing back up.
Schwarzeneg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Schwarzeneg drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg won't allow Taforma to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwarzeneg gets to his feet. Taforma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Schwarzeneg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taforma's waist but Taforma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schwarzeneg off to one side.
Taforma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Schwarzeneg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schwarzeneg is looking to escape.
Taforma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg is staying active underneath Taforma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kogo Taforma has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schwarzeneg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taforma tries to avoid it but Schwarzeneg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taforma to the ground. Taforma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schwarzeneg shoots in but no luck this time.
Kogo Taforma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taforma.
Schwarzeneg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taforma.
Taforma shoots in but Schwarzeneg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schwarzeneg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taforma has a hand on Schwarzeneg's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Schwarzeneg takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Taforma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taforma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taforma tries to get out of the position.
Schwarzeneg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taforma wants to try and get back to his feet.
Schwarzeneg tries to control but Taforma wriggling away.
Schwarzeneg dominating with strikes here.
Taforma wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Schwarzeneg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Schwarzeneg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schwarzeneg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Schwarzeneg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schwarzeneg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Taforma is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwarzeneg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Taforma looks a forlorn figure.
Kogo Taforma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwarzeneg breaks from Taforma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Schwarzeneg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schwarzeneg 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Veli Schwarzeneg!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Veli Schwarzeneg!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Veli Schwarzeneg!
Veli Schwarzeneg wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Daniels's choice of entrance music: Tuomo - Don't take it too hard . On his way into the ring it seems that Willy Biggs has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Willy Biggs seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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233 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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285 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willy Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kane Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biggs is defended easily by Daniels.
Biggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daniels scores with a shot to the body.
Biggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggs.
Biggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Daniels scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs misses with a head kick.
Biggs motions for Daniels to come forward. Biggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Daniels to counter with a crisp jab.
Biggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs fails to land the takedown.
Biggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggs pushes Daniels up against the ropes in a clinch.
Daniels stalling in the clinch but Biggs improves position.
Biggs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Daniels is trying to keep an underhook but Biggs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Biggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head.
Daniels is trying to stand back up but Biggs is controlling him
Biggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Daniels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biggs.
Daniels trying to hold on to Biggs's head to control him but Biggs postures up.
Daniels manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biggs throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biggs is one step ahead there.
Daniels wants to stand but Biggs is controlling the position.
Biggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biggs wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Daniels is looking to stand up but Biggs isn't so interested in that idea.
Daniels is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Biggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biggs throws a strike but Daniels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Biggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Daniels decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Biggs, up you get!
That kick from Biggs tenderised Daniels's leg. Daniels is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs shoots in but no luck this time.
Biggs scores with a head kick. Daniels tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Biggs is looking to slow Daniels down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs moves forwards but Daniels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Kane Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Biggs on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biggs momentarily.
Biggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daniels momentarily.
Daniels moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kane Daniels will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Biggs misses with a shot to the body
and Daniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Biggs.
A shot to the body from Daniels misses
so Biggs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biggs throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Biggs throws a strike but Daniels rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs is adopting a defensive guard.
Biggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Biggs, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels wanted to stand there but Biggs had control of the position.
Daniels advances to half guard.
Biggs is trying to get back to full guard.
Daniels is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Biggs wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs is not content to let Daniels control the position.
Daniels passes to full mount!
Biggs wants to control but Daniels is having none of it.
Biggs is looking to get to half guard.
Daniels get's back to his feet.
Daniels has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Biggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biggs misses the shot to the body.
Daniels lands a nice looking body shot.
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Kane Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biggs gets a takedown into half guard.
Biggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
Biggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biggs works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely.
Biggs throws a strike there. Daniels manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daniels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Biggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biggs drops an elbow to the side of Daniels's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels is trying to stand.
Biggs is nestled in close to Daniels, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Biggs dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Biggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kane Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.
Biggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniels checks a low kick from Biggs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggs.
Biggs is looking to wear down Daniels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Daniels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Daniels stuffs the takedown attempt from Biggs. Biggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Biggs misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Biggs. Daniels shrugs it off though.
Biggs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Daniels takes a swing at Biggs's ribcage but misses.
Biggs misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs digs a good hook to Daniels's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Daniels misses.
Biggs swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Biggs tries to land a body kick
and Daniels counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daniels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels is fighting off a takedown attempt but Biggs is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Daniels to the mat. Daniels regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggs.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but Biggs is having none of it.
Daniels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biggs wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Biggs 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.
Biggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biggs throwing strikes but missing.
Biggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daniels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biggs's guard.
Daniels won't allow Biggs to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs looking to control.
Daniels wants to stand but Biggs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Willy Biggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Biggs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daniels is avoiding damage well.
Biggs sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Daniels is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Willy Biggs.
I think Biggs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Willy Biggs!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Willy Biggs!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Willy Biggs!
Willy Biggs wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aki Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jedi Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knight's choice of entrance music: Why Can't We be Friends. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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259 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aki Berg!
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, Jedi Knight!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knight counters by clinching up.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Berg controls his hands.
Berg working aggressively here.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Berg's ribcage. Berg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Berg is breathing heavily.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Berg avoids it by throwing Knight back against the ropes.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berg's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berg as Knight tries to tie him up.
Berg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Berg is trying to break free.
Berg prevents a body shot from Knight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
Knight is struggling to control the position.
Knight keeps control of Berg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight slowing the pace effectively.
Knight wants to stall.
Knight is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries a body shot but Berg blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Knight.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berg letting Knight take a breather here.
Knight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Knight turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Berg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Berg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Knight landing strikes.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Berg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Knight scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Berg to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
Knight lands some shots froms side control.
Knight scoring with punches from side control.
Knight lands a few punches from side control.
Knight landing strikes.
Knight wants to control but Berg is keeping him busy.
Knight controls the position.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berg keeps working.
Knight cracks Berg with a big right hand but Berg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berg keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight working the ground and pound from side control.
Knight trying to control the position but Berg is working away.
Knight scoring with punches and elbows.
Knight working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knight scores with punches from side control.
Berg is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big shot lands for Knight! That's hurt Berg! Will he recover? Knight fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jedi Knight!
Jedi Knight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers has chosen Bulletproof as his entrance music. Hjalmar Soderberg is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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202 lbs
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213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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, Hjalmar Soderberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Soderberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rogers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice jab there from Rogers.
Rogers throws a lazy uppercut
and Soderberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rogers won't be happy with that.
Soderberg has hold of Rogers's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rogers seems comfortable defending it but Soderberg has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rogers is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rogers is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Soderberg couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hjalmar Soderberg!
Hjalmar Soderberg looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Time to pass the torch, old man. Hate to finish you off like that while you're injured, but I hope you've learned your lesson, Kalaso.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gearo Husamanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Kowalczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Husamanto comes into the arena with paradise blaring out of the sound system. Bryan Kowalczyk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gearo Husamanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bryan Kowalczyk!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalczyk throws a head kick but Husamanto moves out of range.
Kowalczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Kowalczyk does no damage.
Husamanto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Husamanto gets a clinch.
Husamanto has Kowalczyk pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Husamanto pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Kowalczyk tumbling to the mat - Husamanto dives into Kowalczyk's guard.
Husamanto pushing down on Kowalczyk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kowalczyk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Husamanto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Husamanto winds up and cracks Kowalczyk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalczyk looking for submissions off his back.
Husamanto uses his free foot to push down on Kowalczyk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kowalczyk.
BOOM! Husamanto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kowalczyk is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Husamanto locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kowalczyk is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gearo Husamanto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Boicov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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251 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Boicov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boicov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradley is fending him off so far but Boicov persists. Nope, Bradley circles away and we're back to standing.
Bradley gets a clinch.
Boicov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bradley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Boicov to the mat. Boicov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bradley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boicov keeping moving, preventing Bradley from controlling successfully.
Boicov 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.
Bradley pushes down on Boicov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boicov is looking to improve his position.
Bradley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boicov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bradley trying to mount his opponent but Boicov defends it.
Boicov is not content to let Bradley control the position.
Bradley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Bradley there.
Bradley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boicov sees it coming and defends easily.
Boicov has hold of Bradley's hands but Bradley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Bradley connects with a nice short shot to Boicov's temple.
Boicov actively working from the bottom here.
Boicov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradley pulls his head out easily.
Bradley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bradley seems to be working for a kimura but Boicov defends the submission attempt.
Boicov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bradley pulls his head out easily.
Bradley slips a nice elbow through Boicov's hands, connecting with Boicov's forehead.
Boicov is rocked!
Bradley lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Boicov quite badly. Boicov pulls Bradley in close trying to recover. Bradley postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Boicov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Boicov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bradley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Bradley waved his t-shirt featuring Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Minutsak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Trestanon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
171 lbs
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22
171 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulf Minutsak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Trestanon!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Minutsak misses
and Trestanon counters with a leg kick.
Trestanon throws a head kick but Minutsak moves out of range.
Minutsak tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Trestanon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minutsak blocks a head kick by Trestanon.
A low kick from Minutsak misses
and Trestanon counters with a thumping low kick.
Minutsak misses with a body kick.
Minutsak lands a jab to the head.
Minutsak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trestanon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Minutsak's head.
Minutsak throws a poor cross that misses
and Trestanon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minutsak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trestanon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Minutsak connects with a single shot there.
Trestanon connects with a solid leg kick.
Minutsak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trestanon throws a head kick but Minutsak moves out of range.
Minutsak wants to clinch.
Trestanon lands a nice looking body shot.
Ulf Minutsak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minutsak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trestanon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Minutsak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trestanon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Trestanon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Minutsak is breathing heavily.
Minutsak tries to clinch up.
Trestanon tests Minutsak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trestanon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trestanon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minutsak throws out the jab.
Minutsak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trestanon counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Minutsak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trestanon.
Trestanon lands with a kick to the temple. Minutsak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Trestanon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trestanon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minutsak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Minutsak avoids the body shot from Trestanon.
Trestanon punishes Minutsak's body with a nice straight punch.
Trestanon scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trestanon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minutsak throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Trestanon does no damage.
Trestanon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Minutsak closes the distance and clinches.
Minutsak jumps guard but Trestanon turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Trestanon tries to land a knee to the head but Minutsak blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trestanon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trestanon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Trestanon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Minutsak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trestanon lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minutsak. Trestanon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minutsak misses with a double jab
and Trestanon counters with a head kick. That will keep Minutsak thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Trestanon looks for the body kick but Minutsak saw that one coming.
Minutsak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Trestanon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Minutsak is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trestanon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Minutsak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trestanon knocks out Minutsak with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Trestanon before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Trestanon picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Trestanon!
A victorious Miguel Trestanon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvi Kalaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalaso comes into the arena with Hank Williams SR. blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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34
159 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harvi Kalaso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Walker!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kalaso quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kalaso trying to control from the bottom.
Kalaso tries to get to full guard but Walker has control of the leg.
Walker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kalaso!
Walker unloads with some shots from mount but Kalaso bucks and avoids them well.
Walker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kalaso because Walker loaded up on that one.
Kalaso tries to hold on but Walker postures up.
Walker raining down hammerfists from mount.
Walker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kalaso has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kalaso is bucking up trying to escape but Walker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalaso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kalaso is looking to improve his position but Walker isn't that keen on the idea.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kalaso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kalaso really wants to buck Walker off and get back to his feet.
Kalaso regains half guard.
Walker is working for a submission of some sort.
Kalaso wants to control but Walker is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalaso is not content to let Walker control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalaso is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Walker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control but Kalaso is keeping him busy.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kalaso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kalaso wants to control but Walker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kalaso is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kalaso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kalaso on his heels. He'll look to pass Kalaso's guard now, I'm sure.
Kalaso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
Kalaso can't keep his opponent in guard - Walker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalaso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalaso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walker.
Kalaso is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker passes to full mount!
Walker looking to ground and pound but Kalaso is blocking nicely.
Walker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalaso is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Walker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kalaso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalaso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Kalaso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Walker avoids the head kick by Kalaso.
Horrible takedown by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalaso which made him look bad.
Kalaso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walker as he jumps to the side.
Kalaso shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvi Kalaso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalaso as he avoids it easily.
Walker shoots in and bounces Kalaso off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Walker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalaso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Kalaso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalaso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker advances position into side control!
Walker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jay Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kalaso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalaso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Walker is trying to control. Kalaso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalaso is trying to stand back up but Walker is controlling him
Walker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walker is working for a kimura but Kalaso is defending it quite comfortably.
Kalaso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker trying to pass the guard but Kalaso defending well.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalaso keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Kalaso defends the submission attempt.
Walker is working for a kimura but Kalaso is defending it quite comfortably.
Kalaso trying to control from the bottom.
Walker wants to take a breather but Kalaso is having none of it.
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kalaso moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalaso is adopting a defensive guard.
Walker advances position into side control!
Walker working away.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalaso keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Walker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalaso shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kalaso misses with a wild body shot.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Kalaso scores with a jab to the body.
Kalaso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalaso moves into the clinch.
Kalaso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws an elbow that misses.
Kalaso is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvi Kalaso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalaso has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Walker is trying to keep an underhook but Kalaso manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Walker is staying active underneath Kalaso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kalaso seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
Kalaso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalaso trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
Kalaso seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kalaso in particular looking to stall.
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker keeping full guard, as Kalaso tries to pass.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Walker working Kalaso over with strikes here.
Walker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kalaso to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kalaso shrugs it off.
Walker has hold of Kalaso's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kalaso manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kalaso tries to hold on but Walker pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalaso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kalaso tries to lock up and control but Walker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kalaso has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kalaso!
Kalaso looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvi Kalaso showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Jay Walker!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Jay Walker!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Jay Walker!
Jay Walker wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jay Walker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammarskjold has chosen Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alfred Hammarskjold was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Todd Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfred Hammarskjold!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Hammarskjold misses its intended target.
Hammarskjold ducks under a wild hook from Bauer.
Hammarskjold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bauer.
Bauer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
Bauer staying out of range there.
Bauer throws a right hand that Hammarskjold ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammarskjold also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Bauer.
Bauer throws a head kick but Hammarskjold moves out of range.
Bauer scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammarskjold lands with an uppercut that bounces Bauer off the ropes and back into range.
Bauer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammarskjold was well out of range. Poor timing from Bauer.
Bauer throws a series of punches but Hammarskjold avoids them all with ease.
Hammarskjold loads up on a big right hand but Bauer slips the punch.
Hammarskjold scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bauer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammarskjold misses with a hook. Bauer ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bauer to the ground. Hammarskjold is now in Bauer's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bauer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hammarskjold is controlling him.
Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammarskjold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bauer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes from guard but Bauer blocks nicely.
Bauer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammarskjold on the ground.
Hammarskjold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bauer's head.
Hammarskjold throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammarskjold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes from guard but Bauer blocks nicely.
Bauer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hammarskjold is controlling him.
Bauer keeping moving, preventing Hammarskjold from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bauer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bauer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammarskjold looking to pass the guard.
Bauer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hammarskjold is controlling him.
Hammarskjold throws a big right hand that misses.
Bauer wants to stand up but Hammarskjold is controlling him.
Hammarskjold landing with the ground and pound.
Hammarskjold trying to control but Bauer is working from the bottom.
Bauer wants to get back to his feet but Hammarskjold is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bauer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hammarskjold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hammarskjold is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hammarskjold controlling from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bauer can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammarskjold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold is keen to just control but Bauer is a slippery customer.
Hammarskjold content to control rather than advance.
Hammarskjold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hammarskjold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Hammarskjold there.
Bauer pushes Hammarskjold off looking to stand but Hammarskjold dives back in and keeps control.
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!
Bauer is not content to let Hammarskjold control the position.
Well, if Hammarskjold 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.
Hammarskjold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bauer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hammarskjold scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hammarskjold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bauer defending well though.
Hammarskjold lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bauer! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hammarskjold jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfred Hammarskjold!
A determined Alfred Hammarskjold didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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