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SPFT 28: Poddubny vs. Vasilyev PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Kean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Parsons has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Parsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Kean!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kean throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parsons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kean.
Parsons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parsons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parsons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Parsons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kean wants to control from the top but Parsons keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parsons is on top in guard.
Kean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kean keeping moving, preventing Parsons from controlling successfully.
Parsons won't allow Kean to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kean keeping moving, preventing Parsons from controlling successfully.
Parsons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parsons drops back looking for a leg! Kean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kean manages to kick Parsons off! Parsons jumps back into Kean's guard.
Parsons is looking to work some ground and pound but Kean has wrist control.
Kean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parsons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parsons is looking to work some ground and pound but Kean has wrist control.
Kean wants to get back to his feet but Parsons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parsons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Parsons trying to control but Kean is working from the bottom.
Kean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Parsons is controlling him.
Parsons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kean is controlling Parsons's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kean as Parsons shoots in.
Parsons looks for a takedown but Kean sprawls well.
Parsons moves out of range of the body kick.
Kean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Parsons regains half guard.
Parsons actively working from the bottom here.
Parsons wants to control but Kean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kean is looking to take a break and control but Parsons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kean trying to mount his opponent but Parsons defends it.
Parsons is pressing down on Kean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parsons working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kean wants to get up but he can't break Parsons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Parsons has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kean should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Parsons has tightened it up now! Kean should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Parsons!
John Parsons very nearly forgot to thank Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderley Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heel Hooky Palharas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Wanderley Souza looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderley Souza!
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, Heel Hooky Palharas!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palharas misses with a body kick.
Palharas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Palharas misses with a takedown
and Souza counters with a one-two to the body.
Palharas walks into a left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palharas.
Souza scores with a hook.
Palharas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palharas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palharas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palharas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
Wanderley Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heel Hooky Palharas.
Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Palharas checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza throws a series of punches but Palharas avoids them all with ease.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throws a chopping leg kick but Palharas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Palharas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Souza.
Palharas tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Palharas misses with a two punch combination.
Souza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Heel Hooky Palharas has been cut.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza tries to clinch up.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palharas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palharas tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily
and Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza passes into half guard.
Palharas trying to hold on to Souza's head to control him but Souza postures up.
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Palharas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Palharas is looking to control Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palharas avoid being mounted?
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palharas wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza is thwarting Palharas's attempts to control the position.
Palharas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palharas on the ground.
Souza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palharas is looking to control Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palharas avoid being mounted?
Souza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Palharas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palharas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Palharas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souza has Palharas in his guard.
Palharas gets to his feet. Souza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Palharas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Souza misses with a low kick.
Palharas tries for a takedown but Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palharas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Palharas's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderley Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heel Hooky Palharas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Souza looks to land a combination but Palharas avoids it well.
Palharas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Palharas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souza sprawls well. Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palharas gets slowly back to his feet.
Palharas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souza as he jumps to the side.
Nice cross by Souza.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palharas misses with a takedown attempt
and Souza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wanderley Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heel Hooky Palharas.
Palharas misses with a low kick as Souza jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palharas is defended easily by Souza.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Souza, as that shot connected.
Palharas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Souza tries to work over Palharas's front leg with a kick but Palharas checks it.
Wanderley Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Souza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Palharas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Souza's waist but Souza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Palharas off to one side.
Palharas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palharas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wanderley Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palharas tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza avoids the head kick by Palharas.
Souza gets tackled into the cage by Palharas. Palharas maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palharas pulls guard successfully.
Souza postures up.
Palharas wants to sweep but no luck.
Palharas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Souza's guard.
Palharas pushes down on Souza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palharas wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Heel Hooky Palharas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Palharas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souza sprawls well. Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palharas gets slowly back to his feet.
Souza looks to land a combination but Palharas avoids it well.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Palharas avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza misses with the combination.
Palharas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Souza counters with a right hand to the body.
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Palharas circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palharas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palharas with a poor takedown
and Souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Souza.
Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palharas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palharas is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palharas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Souza!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wanderley Souza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heel Hooky Palharas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Souza misses with a combination
and Palharas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palharas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wanderley Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palharas avoids the body shot from Souza.
Palharas throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palharas avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palharas.
Palharas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Souza is able to avoid easily.
Palharas forces Souza back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palharas keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Palharas is working for takedown but Souza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wanderley Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heel Hooky Palharas.
Souza is trying to push Palharas away but Palharas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Souza wants the takedown. Palharas is fighting it off but Souza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Palharas's guard against the cage.
Palharas is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Souza wants to get up but he can't break Palharas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Souza is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Palharas has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Souza is looking to defend but Palharas has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Souza! Palharas pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Souza taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Heel Hooky Palharas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Orekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alen Milosevic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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203 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alen Milosevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Orekhov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orekhov.
A head kick misses from Orekhov.
Milosevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Milosevic misses with a wild combination.
Orekhov shoots in for a takedown but Milosevic shows good takedown defense.
Milosevic throws a right and a left that Orekhov avoids nicely.
Milosevic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Milosevic is breathing heavily.
Milosevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orekhov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Milosevic defends it easily.
Orekhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milosevic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orekhov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Milosevic defends it easily.
Milosevic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milosevic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic is sitting in close to Orekhov's body. Orekhov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Milosevic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Milosevic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Orekhov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ilya Orekhov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borys Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borys Filipowicz!
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, Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taktarov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Filipowicz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taktarov on his heels. He'll look to pass Taktarov's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Taktarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filipowicz is one step ahead there.
Taktarov wants to hit a switch here but Filipowicz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Taktarov there!
Taktarov tries to hold on but Filipowicz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipowicz wants to take his opponent's back but Taktarov doesn't allow it.
Taktarov tries to hold on but Filipowicz postures up.
Filipowicz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taktarov is looking to escape.
Taktarov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filipowicz tries to control but Taktarov wriggling away.
Filipowicz avoids the attempt from Taktarov to control.
Taktarov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov is looking to control Filipowicz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taktarov avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Borys Filipowicz.
Filipowicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filipowicz misses with a takedown attempt
and Taktarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taktarov.
Filipowicz keeping moving, preventing Taktarov from controlling successfully.
Taktarov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Filipowicz trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Borys Filipowicz just wasn't active enough.
Taktarov looks to throw the jab but Filipowicz is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taktarov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Taktarov takes one to the side of the head.
Filipowicz shoots in for a double leg but Taktarov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taktarov tries to work over Filipowicz's front leg with a kick but Filipowicz checks it.
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 Borys Filipowicz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Filipowicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Filipowicz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taktarov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taktarov advances to half guard.
Taktarov is thwarting Filipowicz's attempts to control the position.
Taktarov trying to control the action but Filipowicz is working from the bottom.
Taktarov uses his free foot to push down on Filipowicz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Filipowicz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taktarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oleg Taktarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oleg Taktarov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Filipowicz scores with a leg kick.
Filipowicz sizes up Taktarov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Filipowicz. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Taktarov. No joy for Filipowicz on that attempt.
Filipowicz shoots in looking for a takedown but Taktarov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Filipowicz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Filipowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taktarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filipowicz somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipowicz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taktarov on the side of the head.
Filipowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taktarov looks for a takedown but Filipowicz sprawls well.
Taktarov is looking to clinch but Filipowicz is avoiding it.
Taktarov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filipowicz's guard.
Filipowicz is trying to hold Taktarov in close to prevent damage but Taktarov has managed to pass into half guard.
Ground and pound from Taktarov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipowicz throws a leg kick but Taktarov checks it.
Borys Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taktarov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filipowicz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taktarov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Filipowicz's legs.
Filipowicz dodges the ground and pound from Taktarov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taktarov controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Taktarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Taktarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Filipowicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taktarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taktarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Taktarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taktarov not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Oleg Taktarov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Taktarov forces Filipowicz back against the cage and clinches.
Taktarov gets control of Filipowicz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taktarov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taktarov keeping moving, preventing Filipowicz from controlling successfully.
Borys Filipowicz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taktarov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taktarov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taktarov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Filipowicz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taktarov backs up against the cage.
Taktarov tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filipowicz.
Taktarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz misses the jab.
Taktarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filipowicz but Filipowicz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taktarov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taktarov staying calm.
Filipowicz parries the strikes from Taktarov easily there. Taktarov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Filipowicz to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Filipowicz is avoiding damage well.
Taktarov in side control, throwing shots but Filipowicz defends.
Taktarov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Filipowicz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Taktarov's guard! Nice work there by Filipowicz!
Taktarov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Filipowicz has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov struggling a bit here.
Taktarov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taktarov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Filipowicz is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Taktarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taktarov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Taktarov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pejo Radman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jackson Jose was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pejo Radman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Jose!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Radman tries to clinch but Jose moves out of range.
Radman closes the distance but Jose moves to the side
and Jose counters with a crisp one two that drops Radman! Jose thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Radman to his feet! Radman is in big trouble!
Radman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jose closes the distance looking for a takedown. Radman stuffs it but Jose still has hold of him. Jose picks Radman up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Jose slams Radman to the floor and that's really hurt Radman - he doesn't know where he is! Jose throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Jose!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dobroslav Poddubny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaroslav Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poddubny comes to the cage accompanied by The Subways - Rock & Roll Queen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dobroslav Poddubny!
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, Yaroslav Vasilyev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilyev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vasilyev decides to stand up.
Poddubny shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vasilyev wants to stand but Poddubny is controlling the position.
Vasilyev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Poddubny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poddubny drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poddubny is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poddubny drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poddubny jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vasilyev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Poddubny fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasilyev sprawls well initially but Poddubny persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vasilyev 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.
Vasilyev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poddubny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poddubny seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poddubny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vasilyev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vasilyev makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vasilyev closes the distance and clinches up with Poddubny, looking for a takedown. Vasilyev pushes Poddubny against the cage but Poddubny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poddubny throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vasilyev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Poddubny is in Vasilyev's guard.
Vasilyev wants to get back to his feet but Poddubny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Poddubny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasilyev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poddubny drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poddubny jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poddubny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny won't allow Vasilyev to get back to his feet.
Vasilyev pushes Poddubny off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poddubny scores a takedown into full mount!
Vasilyev is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Poddubny has control of Vasilyev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vasilyev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Poddubny won't let Vasilyev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev looks gassed!
Poddubny is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vasilyev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vasilyev shrugs it off.
Poddubny is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vasilyev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vasilyev shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poddubny takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Vasilyev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Poddubny off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Vasilyev showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilyev showing good submission defense here.
Vasilyev is trying to shake Poddubny off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Poddubny won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Vasilyev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny won't allow Vasilyev to get back to his feet.
Poddubny is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Poddubny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Poddubny won't allow Vasilyev to get back to his feet.
Poddubny tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasilyev is retaining full guard.
Vasilyev kicks Poddubny off and gets to his feet.
Poddubny looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vasilyev!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poddubny won't let Vasilyev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Poddubny looking to secure an arm triangle but Vasilyev defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dobroslav Poddubny dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vasilyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poddubny defends it nicely.
Vasilyev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vasilyev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Poddubny manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vasilyev on his heels. He'll look to pass Vasilyev's guard now, I'm sure.
Vasilyev wants to stand up but Poddubny is controlling him.
Vasilyev pushes Poddubny off and scrambles back to his feet.
Poddubny shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasilyev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poddubny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poddubny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vasilyev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Poddubny works to advance to full mount. Vasilyev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Vasilyev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Poddubny.
Poddubny looking to secure an arm triangle but Vasilyev defends it well.
Vasilyev is trying to stand up.
Poddubny forces the positional change into back control.
Poddubny has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilyev looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Poddubny looking for the RNC.
Poddubny is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vasilyev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasilyev holding both Poddubny 's hands and preventing any damage.
Poddubny is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Vasilyev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Vasilyev for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyev manages to escape to his feet.
Poddubny dives in and scores a takedown into Vasilyev's guard.
Vasilyev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vasilyev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Poddubny stops a takedown attempt from Vasilyev.
Dobroslav Poddubny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaroslav Vasilyev.
Vasilyev has Poddubny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poddubny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vasilyev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilyev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Poddubny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Poddubny has Vasilyev pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Poddubny pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vasilyev tumbling to the mat - Poddubny dives into Vasilyev's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poddubny advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poddubny tries for a kimura but Vasilyev is defending well.
Poddubny prevents Vasilyev from escaping the position.
Poddubny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vasilyev is trying to get back to his feet.
Poddubny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasilyev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasilyev wants to get back to his feet.
Poddubny is working to tighten is grip on Vasilyev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Vasilyev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Poddubny is really squeezing tight and eventually Vasilyev passes out! Poddubny breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dobroslav Poddubny!
Dobroslav Poddubny tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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