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SBFC 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between New Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dolbakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). New Dalton looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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289 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dolbakov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton throws a series of punches but Dolbakov avoids them all with ease.
Dolbakov forces Dalton back against the cage and clinches.
Dolbakov scores with a shot to the side of Dalton's head.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dolbakov lands an uppercut.
Dalton is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dolbakov.
Dolbakov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daltons head.
Dalton has had enough of the clinch but Dolbakov keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Dolbakov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dolbakov lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like New Dalton has been cut.
Dalton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dolbakov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dalton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dolbakov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daltons head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dolbakov.
Dolbakov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dolbakov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dolbakov working hard to break the clinch.
Dolbakov fails to pull guard.
Dolbakov pushes Dalton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dolbakov is looking to break free of the clinch but Dalton has double underhooks.
Dolbakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolbakov gets through Dalton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dolbakov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dolbakov.
Dolbakov slowing the pace effectively.
Dolbakov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dolbakov pushes Dalton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dolbakov has Dalton pushed against the cage.
Dolbakov decides to pull guard.
Dolbakov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dolbakov forces Dalton back against the cage and clinches.
Dolbakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dolbakov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dalton won't allow it.
Dolbakov tries to circle away but Dalton has him pinned against the cage.
Dolbakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dolbakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dalton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
New Dalton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dolbakov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolbakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dalton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton stuffs the takedown attempt from Dolbakov. Dolbakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dolbakov is looking to clinch.
Dalton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dolbakov forces Dalton back against the cage and clinches.
Dolbakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dolbakov wants to break free but Dalton has control.
Dolbakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dolbakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dolbakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dolbakov jumps guard.
Dolbakov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dolbakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalton circles away.
Dolbakov tries to clinch up.
New Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dolbakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dolbakov wants to clinch up but Dalton keeps it at a distance.
Dolbakov is looking to clinch but Dalton is avoiding it.
No joy there for Dalton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dolbakov lands with a straight right. Dalton didn't see that one coming.
Dolbakov moves in looking to clinch but Dalton pushes him off.
Dolbakov tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dolbakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalton circles away.
Dolbakov is looking to clinch.
Dolbakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dolbakov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dalton uses from the top position.
Dolbakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dalton is controlling him.
Dolbakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton throwing strikes from guard but Dolbakov blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dolbakov pushes Dalton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dolbakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dalton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton misses with a combination
and Dolbakov counters with a two punch combo.
Dolbakov moves into the clinch.
Dolbakov jumps guard.
Dolbakov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dolbakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalton circles away.
Dalton misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dolbakov tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Dolbakov wants to clinch up but Dalton keeps it at a distance.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Dolbakov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolbakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on New Dalton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dalton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dolbakov to score with a decent uppercut.
Dalton gets tackled into the cage by Dolbakov. Dolbakov maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dolbakov.
Dolbakov has Dalton pressed against the cage, preventing Dalton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dalton wants to get back to striking at distance but Dolbakov won't allow it.
Dalton is looking to break free of the clinch but Dolbakov has double underhooks.
Dolbakov lands with a right to the head.
Dolbakov lands a nice uppercut.
Dolbakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dolbakov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dolbakov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalton takes a shot to the head.
Dolbakov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dalton or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dolbakov scores with a shot to the side of Dalton's head.
Dalton is rocked!
Dolbakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dolbakov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dalton with a big uppercut! Dalton tries to clinch up but Dolbakov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dalton to the mat! Dalton covers up and Dolbakov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Dolbakov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance HP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Strugalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Great elbows
Powerful |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance HP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Strugalsky!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strugalsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with HP, pushing him back against the cage.
HP blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strugalsky lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Lance HP has been cut.
Strugalsky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Strugalsky trying to land knees to the body.
Strugalsky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through HP's defenses.
HP could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
HP blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strugalsky missing with knees to the body.
Strugalsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. HP is defending well for now.
HP on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
HP on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
HP blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strugalsky missing with knees to the body.
Strugalsky lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lance HP's cut is getting worse.
Strugalsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from HP.
HP can't get the takedown.
HP on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Strugalsky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HP takes an elbow to the temple.
Strugalsky lands an elbow that stopped HP in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strugalsky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strugalsky.
Strugalsky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
HP managing to block the knees to the body from Strugalsky.
HP tries to pull guard but Strugalsky holds him up against the cage and eventually HP drops back down to his feet.
Strugalsky tries to land knees in the clinch but HP avoids the damage to the body.
Strugalsky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lance HP's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strugalsky.
HP tries to circle away but Strugalsky has him pinned against the cage.
Strugalsky lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Lance HP's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Strugalsky trying to land knees to the body.
Strugalsky lands a damaging elbow.
HP is rocked!
Strugalsky crunches a lovely knee into HP's ribcage.
Oh HP is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
HP is breathing heavily.
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!
Strugalsky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Strugalsky lands a big elbow that drops HP! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - HP is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Strugalsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kolo Cornelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Kline acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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182 lbs
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150 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kolo Cornelius!
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, Oscar Kline!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Kline as he connects with a hook.
Cornelius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cornelius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kline.
Kline just misses with a punch to the body.
Kline thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oscar Kline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kline fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cornelius on the side of the head.
Kline scores with a nice head shot.
Cornelius shoots in and drives through. Kline sprawls well.
Kline stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kline wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab from Kline.
Kline getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kline tests Cornelius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornelius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolo Cornelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cornelius avoids the body shot from Kline.
Cornelius gets a double leg takedown into Kline's guard.
Cornelius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cornelius won't allow Kline to get back to his feet.
Cornelius cracks Kline with a solid left hand.
Kline really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cornelius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cornelius scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornelius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cornelius 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.
Cornelius throwing strikes from guard but Kline blocks nicely.
Kline looks winded!
Cornelius throws a big right hand that misses.
Kline avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kline can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cornelius throws a strike but Kline rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cornelius pulls Kline in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kolo Cornelius just wasn't active enough.
Cornelius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kline tries to avoid it but Cornelius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kline to the ground. Kline escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cornelius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cornelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornelius throws a big elbow that misses.
Cornelius throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornelius working some strikes from top position.
Cornelius gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cornelius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kline as he jumps to the side.
Kline fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cornelius fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornelius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kline defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolo Cornelius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cornelius dives in and grabs Kline's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kline pushes down on Cornelius's head and hops out.
Good exchange - Kline coming out on top.
Cornelius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cornelius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cornelius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kline swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kline connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornelius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kline throws out the jab.
Kline getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cornelius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kline misses with a wild body shot.
Kline lands an overhand right.
Kline lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cornelius at a distance.
Cornelius misses with a takedown attempt - Kline sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolo Cornelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kline lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornelius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kline as he jumps to the side.
Cornelius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kline sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cornelius somewhat.
Kline lands a lovely overhand right.
Kline throws the left hand but Cornelius avoids the punch easily.
Cornelius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kline circles away.
Cornelius avoids the body shot from Kline.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Cornelius or perhaps it was just good defense by Kline which made him look bad.
Cornelius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kline stuffs the takedown attempt from Cornelius. Cornelius gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Kline.
Kline works Cornelius's body with a nice hook.
Cornelius tries for a takedown but Kline sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kline digs a good body shot into Cornelius's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kline scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cornelius doesn't seem bothered though.
Cornelius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kline scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cornelius in his tracks.
Oscar Kline is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cornelius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cornelius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cornelius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cornelius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Kline showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kline leaves Cornelius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kline scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cornelius shoots in looking for a takedown. Kline tries to sprawl out of it but Cornelius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kline manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cornelius tries for a takedown but Kline sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolo Cornelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cornelius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kline but Kline pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kline scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline scores with a nice strike.
Kline connects with a right hand. Cornelius shakes it off.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kline. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cornelius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kline pinned against the cage. Kline gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, jab by Kline - just one landing.
Cornelius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cornelius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kline scores with a jab. Cornelius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kline connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kline. That snapped Cornelius's head back.
Cornelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kline moves away.
Cornelius drives through and clinches with Kline against the cage.
Kline manages to break the clinch.
Kline connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cornelius. Cornelius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kline misses with a shot to the body
and Cornelius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Cornelius is looking for a kimura here.
Cornelius decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline stuffs the takedown attempt from Cornelius. Cornelius gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Cornelius with that takedown attempt.
Kline scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kline getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cornelius walks into a stiff left hand from Kline.
Kline lands a lovely overhand right.
Kline misses with a hook.
Kline connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cornelius momentarily.
Kline throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cornelius shoots for a double leg takedown but Kline sprawls well. He's pushed Cornelius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cornelius shoots in looking for a takedown but Kline manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cornelius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kline cracks Cornelius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oscar Kline.
I think Kline 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Kline!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yo Eshimuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zecheriah Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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167 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yo Eshimuro!
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, Zecheriah Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eshimuro.
Eshimuro tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Eshimuro.
Eshimuro throws a series of punches but Matthews moves out of range.
Eshimuro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matthews's half guard.
Matthews regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eshimuro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eshimuro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews seems keen to control Eshimuro's posture.
Matthews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eshimuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eshimuro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matthews, up you get!
Matthews scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Matthews controlling the pace for now.
Matthews is working for a guillotine from mount but Eshimuro frees his head quite easily.
Eshimuro is in a horrible position here. Matthews smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Matthews lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eshimuro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matthews moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Eshimuro has worked his arm free - good work by Eshimuro!
Matthews trying to control the action but Eshimuro is working from the bottom.
Matthews goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eshimuro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matthews but great work by Eshimuro.
Matthews takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eshimuro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Matthews takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Eshimuro working the body and head with strikes.
Eshimuro lands some shots froms side control.
Matthews looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eshimuro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Eshimuro working away.
Matthews is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Matthews is rocked!
Eshimuro is putting a hurting on Matthews here, landing some big shots from side control.
Matthews is still in real trouble! Can Eshimuro finish him?
Eshimuro working the ground and pound from side control.
Eshimuro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Eshimuro lands a strong strike to the head of Matthews. That's dazed him! Eshimuro looking to finish here. Matthews is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Eshimuro lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yo Eshimuro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Ripkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nick Smith enters the cage!
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25
165 lbs
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25
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruno Ripkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Ripkin, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Ripkin against the cage but Ripkin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ripkin clinches with his opponent.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Ripkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ripkin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith wants to improve his position but Ripkin is controlling well.
Ripkin trying to control the pace.
Ripkin wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Bruno Ripkin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Ripkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruno Ripkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Smith.
Ripkin looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Ripkin drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripkin wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep here but Ripkin controlling him for the moment.
Ripkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ripkin rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Ripkin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nick Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Unique Wear and Custom Design's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Ivanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Happy Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Ivanova!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henry on the side of the head.
Ivanova misses with a body shot.
Henry pushes Ivanova up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henry breaks from the clinch.
Ivanova swinging wildly here.
Ivanova tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ivanova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henry tries to clinch but Ivanova moves out of range.
Henry moves into range and clinches up with Ivanova.
Henry misses with a knee strike.
Ivanova blocks an elbow strike.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ivanova.
Henry breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanova changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ivanova working the head with strikes.
Ivanova in side control, throwing shots but Henry defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Henry some visible discomfort.
Ivanova trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ivanova.
Henry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry is trying to stand up here but Ivanova is controlling him well.
Ivanova trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanova is looking to work some ground and pound but Henry has wrist control.
Ivanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanova throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova throws a strike but Henry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henry throwing strikes but missing.
Henry forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanova's head.
Henry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henry is keen to just control but Ivanova is a slippery customer.
Henry throwing shots but Ivanova is blocking nicely.
Ivanova is looking to control Henry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanova avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henry lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanova tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
Ivanova wants to get back to his feet.
Henry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henry with the ground and pound but Ivanova uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Henry 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.
Henry works over Ivanova with some ground and pound from guard.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanova works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henry throws a strike but Ivanova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanova's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry works over Ivanova with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanova controls Henry momentarily but Henry frees himself.
Ivanova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henry.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ivanova can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanova's head.
Henry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henry throws a big elbow that misses.
Henry throws a big elbow that misses.
Henry wants to control from the top but Ivanova keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Henry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henry moves in looking to clinch but Ivanova pushes him off.
Ivanova avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanova throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henry tries to clinch there but Ivanova circles away.
A jab from Henry misses.
Henry looks to clinch
and Ivanova counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Henry's guard now.
Henry is trying to control the position but Ivanova postures up.
Ivanova stops Henry from standing up.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanova distracts Henry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Henry manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanova really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Henry there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Henry thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Henry cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Henry looking to land elbow strikes but Ivanova uses the position to regain half guard.
Henry looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ivanova with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Henry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivanova wants to get back to full guard.
Henry thows a huge punch but Ivanova dodges it nicely.
Henry with the ground and pound but Ivanova uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ivanova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanova wants to sweep here but Henry controlling him for the moment.
Ivanova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henry.
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!
Ivanova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Happy Henry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Henry is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanova has wrist control.
Ivanova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry prevents Ivanova from getting back to his feet.
Henry postures up in Ivanova's guard and throws a big left but Ivanova blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry prevents Ivanova from getting back to his feet.
Ivanova is breathing heavily.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Ivanova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanova is keeping the position for now.
Henry stops Ivanova from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Henry postures up in Ivanova's guard and throws a big left but Ivanova blocks it.
Henry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henry throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry won't allow Ivanova to get back to his feet.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
Henry postures up and lands a big shot to Ivanova's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry postures up in Ivanova's guard and throws a big left but Ivanova blocks it.
Henry lands a couple of digs.
Henry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henry scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Henry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry postures up in Ivanova's guard and throws a big left but Ivanova blocks it.
Henry slips nicely into half guard.
Henry looks to land a strike but Ivanova avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henry cracks Ivanova with a solid left hand.
Henry throwing strikes from guard but Ivanova blocks nicely.
Henry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Henry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Henry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Henry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ivanova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanova fails to land the takedown.
Henry misses with the combination.
Henry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ivanova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanova circles away.
Ivanova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ivanova dives in and grabs Henry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henry pushes down on Ivanova's head and hops out.
Happy Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanova throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Henry was covering up waiting for the punch and Ivanova finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ivanova stopping the sweep attempt from Henry.
Ivanova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry is on top in guard.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanova is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Henry works on Ivanova's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivanova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanova is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ivanova.
Henry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanova backwards.
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanova is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanova looking for a takedown.
Happy Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladmir Ivanova.
Henry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Henry breaks from the clinch.
Henry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Happy Henry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henry throws a combination. Ivanova tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Henry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivanova tries to keep at a distance but Henry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ivanova has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henry after a bit of a struggle.
Ivanova wants to get back to striking at distance but Henry won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws an elbow but it misses.
Henry manages to break the clinch.
Henry fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henry slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanova, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Happy Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henry takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivanova wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivanova is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanova tries for a takedown but Henry manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Henry.
Henry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanova avoids the damage to the body.
Henry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henry wants to clinch up but Ivanova keeps it at a distance.
Vladmir Ivanova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Henry counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanova shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ivanova won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ivanova distracts Henry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Happy Henry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Henry!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georg Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Georg Cruz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georg Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killian Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cruz to the ground. Andrews is now in Cruz's guard.
Andrews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrews throws a big elbow that misses.
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Andrews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andrews has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andrews trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Andrews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Andrews closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Andrews working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andrews has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cruz!
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!
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Andrews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andrews throws some wild stikes that Cruz manages to avoid easily.
Andrews putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrews cracks Cruz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cruz tries to hold on but Andrews postures up.
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Andrews landing strikes from the mount and Cruz is in trouble!
Andrews fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andrews sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cruz wants to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Andrews with good strikes from the mount here!
Andrews tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Andrews takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews landing strikes from the mount.
Andrews avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
Cruz is in a horrible position here. Andrews smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cruz bucks up and throws Andrews to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Andrews but Andrews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrews shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Andrews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Andrews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andrews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrews stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Andrews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georg Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews gets the takedown into side control.
Andrews throws an elbow but Cruz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andrews creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andrews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to control Andrews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?
Andrews trying to advance position but Cruz counters by regaining guard.
Andrews landing with the ground and pound.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews is stalling in the full guard.
Cruz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looking to control.
Cruz pulls Andrews in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andrews.
Cruz won't allow Andrews to pass to mount.
Andrews is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrews passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Andrews lands a big elbow.
Andrews lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cruz wants to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Andrews tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Killian Andrews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andrews unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Andrews connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Andrews looking to land elbow strikes but Cruz uses the position to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews moves nicely into side control.
Andrews lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Andrews shoots in and bounces Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Andrews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andrews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews moves into full mount! Cruz won't be happy about that!
Andrews with shots to the head and body - Cruz looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Andrews lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cruz hang on?
Cruz is rocked!
Andrews sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Andrews landing strikes from the mount and Cruz is in trouble!
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrews avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
Andrews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cruz looks a forlorn figure.
Andrews thowing shots but they're missing.
Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Andrews with good strikes from the mount here!
Andrews lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrews breaks from Cruz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Andrews lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Andrews scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cruz?
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Andrews controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cruz wants to control but Andrews is having none of it.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Andrews's attempts to control the action.
Andrews lands with some strikes.
Cruz tries to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to hold on but Andrews postures up.
Andrews has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Cruz wants to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Andrews landing strikes, looking to finish!
Andrews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andrews lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrews connects with a bit shot that sees Cruz covering up! More strikes from Andrews and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Andrews is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killian Andrews!
Killian Andrews is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enoch Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Jones lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Thompson slips under a jab.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a nice kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Thompson.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Thompson throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thompsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones fails with the takedown.
Thompson leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Thompson stalling against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones avoiding damage as Thompson throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Thompson.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson wants to stall.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 Enoch Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
A bit of stalling here from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Thompson is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thompson stalling against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thompson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Thompson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Jones has Thompson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thompson tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Thompson's guard.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones stops Thompson from standing up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brian Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Thompson taking a breather.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones stops Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thompson is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Jones is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.
Thompson is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thompson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Brian Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Jones shoots in.
Enoch Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Jones.
I think Jones 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
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