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The Big 33rd Spectacular PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Riches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Riches has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Torres!
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, Joe Riches!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Riches does no damage.
Torres scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riches has escaped the position, nice work there.
Torres swings around for an armbar but Riches sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard.
Riches must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riches working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riches stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riches stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Riches chips away with some ground and pound.
Riches postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres is looking for a triangle but Riches pushes his legs off easily.
Torres is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riches trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riches trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riches 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.
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riches's guard.
Torres has gone for a leg lock! Riches slips out almost immediately though and dives into Torres's guard.
Riches lands a couple of elbows.
Riches passes into half guard.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riches stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Riches landing with the ground and pound.
Riches is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riches postures up and lands a big shot to Torres's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riches's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riches won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Riches wanted to stand there but Torres had control of the position.
Riches stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Riches is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riches throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Riches defends easily.
Riches working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Riches drops back looking for a leg! Torres is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torres manages to kick Riches off! Riches jumps back into Torres's guard.
Riches with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riches postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
Torres has his foot on Riches's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riches works his way back into a safe position though.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riches scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riches is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riches lands a couple of digs.
Riches with a nice head shot there.
Riches preventing the sweep.
Riches advances to half guard.
Torres tries to roll over but Riches keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres is in trouble now - Riches has advanced to mount!
Riches landing strikes from the mount.
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee warns Torres that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Riches has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Torres's face.
Torres working to try and regain half guard.
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 Ricardo Torres will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riches shoots and misses
and Torres counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riches won't be happy with that.
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riches knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Riches is defending well.
Riches tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Torres swings around for an armbar but Riches sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riches wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riches manages to get himself to full guard.
Torres drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Riches dives on top into guard.
Riches advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Riches's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
Riches lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Torres takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Riches working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Riches cracks Torres with a big right hand but Torres just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Torres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Riches is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Torres is desperately trying to improve his position but Riches has a good base and remains in mount.
Torres is bucking up trying to escape but Riches cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Torres tries to reverse the position but Riches maintains control.
Riches landing strikes, looking to finish!
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riches punishing his opponent with strikes.
Riches landing strikes from the mount.
Torres sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Torres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Torres looking for a guillotine here but Riches defends easily.
Riches controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Torres goes for an armbar but Riches turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Riches.
Torres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riches defends well.
Riches wanted to stand there but Torres had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Torres dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Riches with a poor takedown
and Torres counters with a shoot takedown. Riches fights it but they end up in guard.
Riches is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riches might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Torres kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Torres has gone for a leg lock! Riches slips out almost immediately though and dives into Torres's guard.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riches manages to get himself to full guard.
Ricardo Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riches is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Torres, into his guard.
Riches is looking to stand up but Torres won't let him.
Torres manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Torres goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Riches turns into him and now he's in Torres's guard.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riches's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riches is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riches has escaped and now he's on top!
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Riches from controlling successfully.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riches trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riches trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Riches is sitting in close to Torres's body. Torres has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Riches is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Riches is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Torres.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Torres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spapu Te (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axebeard McBeardaxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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, Spapu Te!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Axebeard McBeardaxe!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBeardaxe looks to throw the jab but Te is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for McBeardaxe. That snapped Te's head back.
McBeardaxe looks to throw the jab but Te is out of range.
McBeardaxe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McBeardaxe connects with a high kick.
McBeardaxe misses with a wild body shot.
Te shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McBeardaxe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McBeardaxe trying to keep a closed guard but Te is proving a slippery customer.
Te drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Te jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Te wants to control from the top but McBeardaxe keeps moving.
Te thows a big elbow that misses.
Te thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te throwing strikes but missing.
Te being controlled here momentarily.
Te 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Te shoots in but no luck this time.
McBeardaxe misses with a few strikes there.
McBeardaxe scores with a punch to the head.
McBeardaxe missing with a left hand there. Te was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Te slips under a jab.
McBeardaxe looks to throw the jab but Te is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No luck for Te with that takedown attempt.
McBeardaxe connects with a looping right hand.
McBeardaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Te shoots in and drives through. McBeardaxe sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spapu Te. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Te takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBeardaxe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McBeardaxe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McBeardaxe misses with a straight right.
Te on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Te drops his hands momentarily and McBeardaxe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McBeardaxe misses with an uppercut. Te saw that one coming.
Te fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McBeardaxe avoids it really well and circles away.
Te throws a series of punches but McBeardaxe avoids them all with ease.
Te shoots in for a takedown but McBeardaxe shows good takedown defense.
McBeardaxe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McBeardaxe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeardaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Te sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBeardaxe misses with a series of wild punches.
McBeardaxe cracks Te with a good jab.
Te takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McBeardaxe takes a swing at Te's ribcage but misses.
McBeardaxe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBeardaxe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Te walks into a stiff left hand from McBeardaxe.
McBeardaxe fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBeardaxe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Axebeard McBeardaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBeardaxe connects with a right hand. Te shakes it off.
McBeardaxe lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from McBeardaxe.
Nice defenses there by Te.
McBeardaxe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McBeardaxe scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te fails in his attempt to clinch.
Te blocks a jab.
McBeardaxe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Te had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McBeardaxe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Te fails with a takedown attempt.
McBeardaxe looks to land a combination but Te avoids it well.
Te slips a jab and a cross from McBeardaxe.
Te drops his hands momentarily and McBeardaxe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Te takes a jab right on the kisser.
McBeardaxe wants to clinch
and Te counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Te accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Te thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Te drops back looking for a leg! McBeardaxe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McBeardaxe manages to kick Te off! Te jumps back into McBeardaxe's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axebeard McBeardaxe dominated that 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.
McBeardaxe tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from McBeardaxe misses its intended target.
Te takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McBeardaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McBeardaxe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Te has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from McBeardaxe misses the target.
McBeardaxe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Te with that takedown attempt.
Te looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck for Te with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spapu Te. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Te fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Te needs to keep his hands up - McBeardaxe had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeardaxe misses with an uppercut.
Te moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by McBeardaxe.
McBeardaxe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spapu Te is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for McBeardaxe.
McBeardaxe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McBeardaxe misses with a hook. Te ducked under it nicely.
McBeardaxe wants to clinch
and Te counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Te.
Te drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Te jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Te thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McBeardaxe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Te postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Te looking to pass the guard.
Te 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.
Te working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Te might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Te fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McBeardaxe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Te walks into a jab.
McBeardaxe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeardaxe leaves Te with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. McBeardaxe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McBeardaxe lands with a nice combination. Te backs away looking to recover.
Te walks into a left hand.
McBeardaxe lands with a shot to the body.
Te shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McBeardaxe's guard.
McBeardaxe is looking to stand up but Te isn't so interested in that idea.
McBeardaxe trying to keep a closed guard but Te is proving a slippery customer.
Te is looking to stand up but McBeardaxe won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBeardaxe looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBeardaxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McBeardaxe keeping moving, preventing Te from controlling successfully.
McBeardaxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Te 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Te accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McBeardaxe scores with a nice right hand.
Te has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Te moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McBeardaxe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McBeardaxe throws a wild body kick that Te sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Te shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Te was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBeardaxe wants to control but Te is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axebeard McBeardaxe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McBeardaxe tries to clinch up but Te circles away and keeps his distance.
Te avoids the body shot from McBeardaxe.
McBeardaxe throws a big shot that misses.
Te fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McBeardaxe sprawls well initially but Te persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Te is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Te throws a strike but McBeardaxe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McBeardaxe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Te trying to control but McBeardaxe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te 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.
Te wants to control from the top but McBeardaxe keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Te shoots in for a double leg but McBeardaxe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Te shoots in for a double leg but McBeardaxe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McBeardaxe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Te backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Te takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBeardaxe misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBeardaxe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Te has time to react.
Te shoots in for a double leg but McBeardaxe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spapu Te. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBeardaxe lands a glancing blow to the side of Te's head.
McBeardaxe dips to his left and cracks Te with an uppercut!
Te fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McBeardaxe throws a series of punches but Te moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBeardaxe, right into the meat.
McBeardaxe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McBeardaxe lands a body shot.
McBeardaxe fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBeardaxe connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBeardaxe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McBeardaxe looks to land a left hand but Te moved out of range nicely.
McBeardaxe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McBeardaxe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Te manages to avoid it.
McBeardaxe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBeardaxe pinned against the cage. McBeardaxe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice uppercut there from McBeardaxe.
Nice body punch from McBeardaxe.
McBeardaxe throws a good cross that connects.
McBeardaxe misses the jab.
McBeardaxe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McBeardaxe.
McBeardaxe throws a big shot that misses.
Axebeard McBeardaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBeardaxe lunges at Te with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Te's hand.
McBeardaxe throws a right hand that Te ducks under and follows up with a left that Te also avoids with ease.
McBeardaxe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Te in his tracks.
Axebeard McBeardaxe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Te tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McBeardaxe is able to avoid easily.
Te tries for a takedown but McBeardaxe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Te shoots in for a takedown but McBeardaxe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McBeardaxe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te shoots in for a takedown but McBeardaxe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Axebeard McBeardaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for McBeardaxe. That snapped Te's head back.
McBeardaxe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McBeardaxe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from McBeardaxe misses.
McBeardaxe throws an overhand right that lands on Te's shoulder, as Te tries to avoid the shot.
McBeardaxe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McBeardaxe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Te takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McBeardaxe with a hook.
Te keeps the fight on the outside.
Spapu Te has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBeardaxe scores with a hook to the body. Te takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McBeardaxe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBeardaxe with a nice cross.
Te fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McBeardaxe sprawls well initially but Te persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBeardaxe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axebeard McBeardaxe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McBeardaxe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axebeard McBeardaxe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enea Vollare Mezzo. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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264 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandar Dragoslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragoslav gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dragoslav breaks from the clinch.
Dragoslav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragoslav misses with a few strikes there.
Dragoslav stalks Emelianenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emelianenko's face. Emelianenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dragoslav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelianenko.
Dragoslav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Dragoslav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emelianenko clinches but Dragoslav breaks the clinch
and Dragoslav counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Dragoslav keeps it at a distance.
Dragoslav misses with the combination.
Emelianenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav connects with a body shot.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Dragoslav works over Emelianenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Dragoslav swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dragoslav counters with a shoot takedown. Emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav 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.
Dragoslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko is pulling down on Dragoslav's head. It's preventing any offense from Dragoslav, at least for the moment.
Dragoslav stands up from Emelianenko's guard - Dragoslav perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dragoslav throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dragoslav. That's going to slow Emelianenko down.
Dragoslav looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dragoslav.
Nice sprawl there from Dragoslav as Emelianenko shoots in.
Emelianenko looks to clinch
and Dragoslav counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dragoslav lands a two punch combo.
Emelianenko looks to clinch
and Dragoslav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragoslav throws a combination. Emelianenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Emelianenko looks gassed!
Dragoslav lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dragoslav looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dragoslav cracks Emelianenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragoslav stuffs the takedown.
Aleksandar Dragoslav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Emelianenko.
Dragoslav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragoslav looks to land a combination. Emelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragoslav connects with a solid leg kick.
Dragoslav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragoslav displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Emelianenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dragoslav dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragoslav goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dragoslav closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dragoslav lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav distracts Emelianenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragoslav tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Dragoslav from controlling successfully.
Dragoslav is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dragoslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragoslav gets to his feet. Emelianenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dragoslav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Dragoslav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelianenko's sensitive parts.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav throws a one two combo.
Dragoslav feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelianenko's calf.
Dragoslav throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dragoslav stalling.
Dragoslav stands up out of the half guard.
Dragoslav is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragoslav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragoslav throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragoslav scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Emelianenko, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Dragoslav dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dragoslav displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Dragoslav on that attempt.
Emelianenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dragoslav slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dragoslav is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dragoslav wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Dragoslav wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragoslav has Emelianenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Dragoslav manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Dragoslav lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.
Dragoslav landing shots from mount.
Emelianenko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Dragoslav.
Emelianenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dragoslav trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Emelianenko is working to get back to half guard.
Dragoslav connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dragoslav tries to control but Emelianenko wriggling away.
Dragoslav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Dragoslav is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Emelianenko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Emelianenko shrugs it off.
Emelianenko working to try and regain half guard.
Dragoslav landing punches.
Dragoslav postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emelianenko looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Emelianenko tries to hold on but Dragoslav pushes him away.
Dragoslav trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Emelianenko is working to get back to half guard.
Dragoslav lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dragoslav looking to control but Emelianenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dragoslav breaks from Emelianenko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Emelianenko is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dragoslav controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dragoslav lands a big shot there that rocks Emelianenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dragoslav breaks from Emelianenko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dragoslav trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dragoslav looking for a guillotine from mount but Emelianenko is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Dragoslav dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Emelianenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dragoslav counters with a one-two to the body.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Dragoslav counters with a left to the body.
Dragoslav throws a combination. Emelianenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dragoslav shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dragoslav throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dragoslav is trying to control the action in half guard but Emelianenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dragoslav looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Emelianenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Emelianenko tries to roll over but Dragoslav keeps him under control.
Dragoslav lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to control Dragoslav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelianenko avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragoslav not doing much here.
Dragoslav trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aleksandar Dragoslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragoslav scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko looks to clinch
and Dragoslav counters with a head kick. That will keep Emelianenko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dragoslav could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dragoslav scores with a three punch combo!
Aleksandar Dragoslav is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dragoslav lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dragoslav!
Dragoslav scores with a three punch combo!
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Emelianenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dragoslav lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Emelianenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dragoslav lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dragoslav.
Dragoslav moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
Good exchange - Dragoslav coming out on top.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dragoslav controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Aleksandar Dragoslav just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dragoslav cracks a nice hook into Emelianenko's ribs.
Dragoslav swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Dragoslav has control of the leg.
Dragoslav is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragoslav seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Emelianenko for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Dragoslav showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragoslav 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Dragoslav!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RG Dias (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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160 lbs
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165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdual Jemall!
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, RG Dias!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemall throws a series of punches but Dias avoids them all with ease.
Jemall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dias swivels and escapes.
Dias closes the distance and pushes Jemall back into the cage.
Dias wants a takedown but no success here.
Jemall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jemall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jemall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dias gets control of Jemall's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dias will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dias wants to stand but Jemall is controlling the position.
Dias is looking for a triangle but Jemall pushes his legs off easily.
Jemall passes Dias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jemall throwing shots but Dias is blocking nicely.
Jemall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dias makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jemall pinned against the cage. Jemall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dias gets the takedown into side control.
Dias advances to mount.
Dias goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jemall is on top in guard.
Dias looks gassed!
Jemall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Jemall from controlling successfully.
Jemall throws and elbow that misses. Dias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jemall's guard. Nice move by Dias!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemall trying to keep a closed guard but Dias is proving a slippery customer.
Dias has gone for a leg lock! Jemall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dias's guard.
Jemall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dias is pulling down on Jemall's head. It's preventing any offense from Jemall, at least for the moment.
Jemall wants to control from the top but Dias keeps moving.
Jemall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemall tries to free his leg and advance position but Dias is retaining full guard.
Jemall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jemall is working Dias over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dias is looking to stand up but Jemall isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jemall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jemall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dias dives on top into guard.
Dias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jemall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dias has Jemall in his guard.
Dias wants to stand up but Jemall is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemall postures up in Dias's guard and throws a big left but Dias blocks it.
Jemall thows a big elbow that misses.
Dias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jemall looking to pass the guard.
Dias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jemall thows a big elbow that misses.
Jemall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dias's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but RG Dias will probably get the nod.
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.
Jemall lands a head shot.
Jemall throws a nice looking combination but Dias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jemall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dias, pushing him back against the cage.
Dias avoiding damage.
Dias tries to circle away but Jemall has him pinned against the cage.
Dias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jemall has a couple of punches blocked by Dias.
Dias turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dias manages to end up in side control.
Jemall is trying to get back to his feet.
Dias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jemall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall can't do much from the bottom here.
Jemall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dias's best efforts.
Jemall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dias has gone for a leg lock! Jemall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dias's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jemall 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dias dives on top into guard.
Dias is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jemall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jemall has escaped and now he's on top!
Dias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jemall defends well.
Jemall trying to control but Dias is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jemall works over Dias with some ground and pound from guard.
Jemall trying to control the position from guard on top but Dias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jemall stacks Dias on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jemall!
Jemall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dias keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jemall throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Jemall crashes against the mat.
Dias parries the strikes from Jemall easily there. Jemall is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dias to escape.
Jemall throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jemall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jemall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jemall shoots and misses
and Dias counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jemall dives on top into guard.
Jemall throwing strikes from guard but Dias blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RG Dias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jemall fails to land the takedown.
Abdual Jemall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jemall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias was well out of range. Poor timing from Jemall.
Jemall fails with the takedown
and Dias moves into the clinch.
Jemall has Dias pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dias manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdual Jemall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jemall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dias works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Jemall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dias is stalling in the full guard.
Dias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jemall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dias has Jemall in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jemall is aware though and is defending well.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Jemall from controlling successfully.
Jemall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jemall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jemall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two 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.
Jemall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jemall throws a strike but Dias rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jemall dives on top into guard.
Jemall working some strikes from top position.
Dias trying to control the position.
Dias seems keen to control Jemall's posture.
Jemall throws a big right hand that misses.
RG Dias has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemall drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jemall has Dias in his guard.
Dias is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jemall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jemall has escaped and now he's on top!
Jemall distracts Dias with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemall throws a big right hand that misses.
Dias has his hands on Jemall's head, controlling the position.
Jemall landing some decent shots from guard.
Abdual Jemall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dias wants to stand and escape but Jemall is having none of it.
Dias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jemall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dias is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jemall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
RG Dias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dias moves into range and clinches up with Jemall.
And that's the end of the fight!
RG Dias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dias winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RG Dias!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henryk Walezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scary Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henryk Walezy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henryk Walezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scary Spice!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walezy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spice looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Walezy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walezy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spice manages to get back to half guard.
Walezy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walezy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walezy pulls his head out easily.
Walezy moves nicely into side control.
Walezy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walezy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walezy.
Walezy wants to pass to mount but Spice is defending the position.
Spice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walezy pulls his head out easily.
Spice manages to get to full guard.
Spice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walezy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spice has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walezy has managed to get both his arms back between Spice's legs - danger averted.
Spice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walezy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spice looks gassed!
Walezy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spice manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Walezy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spice wants to control the pace but Walezy is squirming around nicely.
Walezy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Walezy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spice blocks the strikes from Walezy.
Walezy wants to get back to full guard.
Walezy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spice wants to stand but Walezy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Walezy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spice throwing strikes from guard but Walezy blocks nicely.
Walezy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spice defends well.
Spice wants to control from the top but Walezy keeps moving.
Walezy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spice thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spice drops back looking for a leg! Walezy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walezy manages to kick Spice off! Spice jumps back into Walezy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walezy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Walezy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Walezy is looking for a triangle but Spice pushes his legs off easily.
Walezy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Walezy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spice works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henryk Walezy dominated that 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.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice misses the jab.
Walezy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spice thows a body kick. Walezy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walezy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spice wants to improve his position but Walezy is controlling well.
Spice is refusing to be controlled, as Walezy sits in half guard.
Walezy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walezy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spice is staying active underneath Walezy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walezy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spice gets full guard.
Spice is looking for a triangle but Walezy pushes his legs off easily.
Walezy thows a big elbow that misses.
Walezy is looking to stand up but Spice won't let him.
Spice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Walezy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walezy's guard.
Walezy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spice is aware though and is defending well.
Walezy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spice passes into half guard.
Walezy is defending against the submission attempts here by Spice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walezy sees it coming and defends easily.
Spice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walezy looking for subs from the bottom but Spice mounts him!
Walezy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henryk Walezy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spice trying to control but Walezy is having none of it.
Walezy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walezy tries to get to full guard but Spice has control of the leg.
Spice is working for a submission of some sort.
Walezy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walezy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spice is working away from the top position though.
Spice is trying for a kimura here. Walezy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Spice wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scary Spice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck the Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladislav Kyznetsov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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204 lbs
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196 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladislav Kyznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck the Project!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyznetsov punishes the Project's body with a nice straight punch.
the Project throws a nice looking combination but Kyznetsov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
the Project gets a clinch.
Kyznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyznetsov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
the Project stalling in the clinch.
Kyznetsov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kyznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Kyznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kyznetsov is looking to break free of the clinch but the Project has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kyznetsov.
the Project on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
the Project avoids a wild elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
the Project lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Vladislav Kyznetsov has been cut.
the Project lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
the Project lands a left hand.
the Project keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kyznetsov's efforts to push away.
the Project gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyznetsov tries to get to full guard but the Project has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov trying to control here.
Kyznetsov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the Project missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
the Project not doing much here.
Kyznetsov wants to improve his position but the Project is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
the Project is taking a breather. Kyznetsov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
the Project tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
the Project connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kyznetsov's hands.
Kyznetsov throws a body punch but the Project moves out of range.
Kyznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyznetsov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
the Project scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
the Project slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyznetsov is looking for a sweep. the Project is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
the Project not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov is trying to get back to full guard.
the Project trying to control the pace.
Kyznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
the Project throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kyznetsov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. the Project is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
the Project throwing strikes from guard but Kyznetsov blocks nicely.
the Project is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyznetsov working a defensive guard here.
the Project pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyznetsov is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck the Project dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladislav Kyznetsov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
the Project scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kyznetsov throws out a powerful jab.
Kyznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Kyznetsov.
A jab from Kyznetsov misses.
Kyznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
the Project takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kyznetsov throws a quick inside leg kick.
the Project is looking to clinch but Kyznetsov is avoiding it.
Kyznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
the Project looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyznetsov is just out of range.
the Project drives through and clinches with Kyznetsov against the cage.
A hook to the body from the Project.
the Project blocking some punches.
the Project lands a shoulder strike.
Kyznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kyznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but the Project is keeping busy.
the Project leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kyznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kyznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but the Project leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Project effectively controlling the action here.
the Project working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
the Project lands an uppercut.
the Project dodges an elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov blocks an elbow strike from the Project.
the Project lands a hook that snaps the head of Kyznetsov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by the Project.
Kyznetsov is trying to break the clinch but the Project has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for the Project to work.
the Project misses with an elbow over the top.
the Project scores with a shoulder strike.
the Project softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
the Project is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from the Project.
the Project stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but the Project avoids the damage to the body.
the Project softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
the Project tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
the Project lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kyznetsov backwards.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyznetsov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kyznetsov being controlled against the cage.
the Project is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyznetsov is defending well for now.
the Project effectively controlling the action here.
the Project misses with an elbow strike.
Kyznetsov is trying to break free.
Kyznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from the Project.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kyznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards the Project's brow.
the Project keeps control of Kyznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kyznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but the Project leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
the Project lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyznetsov backwards.
A short left from the Project.
Kyznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
the Project looking to throw knees to the head but Kyznetsov is blocking nicely.
the Project lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for the Project.
the Project takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kyznetsov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and the Project avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Project lands with a short head shot on the inside.
the Project blocks an elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but the Project gets an underhook and turns Kyznetsov into the cage.
the Project dodges an elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
the Project leaning his opponent against the cage.
the Project on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the Project stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, the Project creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
the Project scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from the Project on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
the Project pushes Kyznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyznetsov is rocked!
Kyznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from the Project.
Oh Kyznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
the Project blocks an elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
the Project lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
the Project lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyznetsov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A quick uppercut on the inside from the Project.
the Project dodges an elbow strike from Kyznetsov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, the Project creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
the Project is struggling to control the position.
the Project doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from the Project.
Kyznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
the Project lands on the inside with an uppercut.
the Project lands with a short shot to the head.
the Project's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
the Project pushes off an throws an elbow but Kyznetsov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
the Project lands with a short punch from the clinch.
the Project lands a hook to the side of the head.
the Project pushes Kyznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from the Project.
A knee to the head by the Project.
A nice right hand lands inside from the Project.
the Project creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kyznetsov with a big uppercut! Kyznetsov tries to clinch up but the Project pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Kyznetsov to the mat! Kyznetsov covers up and the Project unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chuck the Project!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Pettytheft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrall has chosen Megadeth's Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Pettytheft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Ferrall!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferrall fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettytheft ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferrall moves away.
Pettytheft misses with a straight left.
Ferrall blocks a jab.
A big left from Ferrall misses.
Ferrall blocks a jab.
Ferrall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferrall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pettytheft did well to prevent Ferrall getting side control.
Ferrall stops Pettytheft from getting back to his feet.
Pettytheft on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pettytheft tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrall wants to control but Pettytheft is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferrall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettytheft keeps working.
Pettytheft is trying to stand back up but Ferrall is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ferrall misses with a shot to the body
and Ferrall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Pettytheft misses.
Pettytheft takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pettytheft is breathing heavily.
Pettytheft defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferrall.
Pettytheft steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferrall.
Pettytheft uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrall shoots in for a double leg but Pettytheft sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jeff Pettytheft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Ferrall.
Ferrall throws out a loose jab but Pettytheft uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferrall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettytheft moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferrall throws a wild body kick that Pettytheft sees coming a mile off.
Ferrall wants to clinch but Pettytheft slips to the side
and Pettytheft counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pettytheft lunges at Ferrall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferrall's hand.
Pettytheft jabs Ferrall right on the nose. Ferrall blinks but takes it well.
Pettytheft scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferrall ducks under a wild hook from Pettytheft.
Pettytheft throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pettytheft fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferrall is defended easily by Pettytheft.
Decent striking displayed by Pettytheft there.
A shot to the body from Pettytheft misses
and Ferrall counters with a straight right hand.
Ferrall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pettytheft throws a hook but Ferrall avoids it easily.
Ferrall loads up on a big right hand but Pettytheft slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Pettytheft lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferrall doesn't seem phased though.
Pettytheft is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pettytheft keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferrall is rocked!
Ferrall ducks into an uppercut from Pettytheft and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Pettytheft!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dariusz Ruslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panos Rasgadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan comes to the cage accompanied by Hester Prynne. Panos Rasgadus 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dariusz Ruslan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Panos Rasgadus!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruslan misses with a wild body shot.
Ruslan thumps Rasgadus with a low kick.
Rasgadus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruslan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruslan scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Ruslan.
It looks like Panos Rasgadus has been cut.
Ruslan leaves Rasgadus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruslan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruslan throws a shot to the body.
Ruslan jabs at Rasgadus's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruslan lands a jab to Rasgadus's midsection.
Rasgadus looks gassed!
Ruslan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rasgadus shoots in and drives through. Ruslan sprawls well.
Dariusz Ruslan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panos Rasgadus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasgadus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruslan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rasgadus momentarily.
Ruslan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rasgadus's calf.
Ruslan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rasgadus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruslan.
Dariusz Ruslan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruslan jabs Rasgadus right on the nose. Rasgadus blinks but takes it well.
Rasgadus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ruslan lunges at Rasgadus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rasgadus's hand.
That has opened up Panos Rasgadus's cut even more.
Rasgadus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ruslan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruslan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Ruslan.
Rasgadus drops his hands momentarily and Ruslan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Ruslan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruslan.
Ruslan lands with an overhand left.
The cut above Panos Rasgadus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruslan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruslan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rasgadus.
Ruslan throws a leg kick which misses Rasgadus's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasgadus tries to avoid it.
Ruslan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A lazy left from Ruslan finds it's target.
Ruslan lands with a cross.
Ruslan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruslan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panos Rasgadus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ruslan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rasgadus in his tracks.
Ruslan throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Panos Rasgadus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dariusz Ruslan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ister Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrik Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ister Band has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ister Band!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Band swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Band pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Band, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Band throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Band is avoiding it.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Band pushes him off.
Ivanov clinches.
Nice elbow from Ivanov.
Band on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ivanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Band takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ister Band has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanov taking a breather.
Band tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Band back against the cage.
Ivanov lands an elbow inside.
Band trying to control the position but instead, Ivanov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Band into the cage.
Band looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Band is looking to control Ivanov's arms but Ivanov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Band has his back to the cage.
Band holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ivanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Band's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Band is breathing heavily.
Band is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanov has wrist control.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Band pushes his legs off easily.
Band 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.
Band scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanov working for a triangle but Band defends it easily.
Band scoring with some ground and pound.
Band 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.
Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Band can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Band chips away with some ground and pound.
Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Band defends well.
Band connects with a couple of short punches.
Band working some strikes from top position.
Ivanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Band has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Band scores with a couple of nice shots.
Band scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Band scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Band 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov has hold of Band's hands but Band slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Band is working for a kimura but Ivanov is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Band lands a nice short elbow.
Band is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Band is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Band working over Ivanov with some ground and pound. Ivanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Band is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Band scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ivanov?
Ivanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Band looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Band punishing his opponent with strikes.
Band landing punches.
Band connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ivanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Band.
Band with shots to the head and body - Ivanov looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Band.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Band is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ivanov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Band is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ister Band dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ister Band's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Band is avoiding it.
Ivanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Band is trying to force a seperation but Ivanov has the dominant position.
Ivanov misses with a knee to the head.
Band manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Band managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanov.
Ivanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Band blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ivanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Band breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Band circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Band.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Band moves out of range.
Ister Band seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Band gets a takedown into half guard.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Band takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band winds up and cracks Ivanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Band working the head and body with strikes.
Band working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Band working the head and body with strikes.
Band looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ivanov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Band is aware though and is defending well.
Band is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivanov working for a triangle but Band defends it easily.
Band got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Band has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanov's legs - danger averted.
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Band defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Band is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ivanov has momentary wrist control but Band slips an elbow through the middle.
Band scoring with punches to the head and body.
Band scoring with some ground and pound.
Band with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Band stands and throws Ivanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Band working the head with strikes.
Band landing a few strikes.
Ivanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Band lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Band landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Band's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Band tries to advance to mount but Ivanov denies him.
Band scoring with punches and elbows.
Ivanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Band's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ivanov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Band off and has taken his back!
Band is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ivanov gets his way!
Ister Band overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ivanov looking for the choke but no joy.
Band trying to control the hands but Ivanov breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Band turns into Ivanov and is now in his guard.
Band working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanov's head.
Band lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Band cracks Ivanov with a solid left hand.
Band is working Ivanov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Band scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Band manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ister Band dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ister Band's cut.
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!
A swing and a miss from Band.
Band throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Band scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Check out the look on Band's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Band creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Band lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ivanov sneaks back into half guard.
Ivanov tries to get to full guard but Band has control of the leg.
Band throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Band pulls his head out easily.
Band is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Band.
Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Band is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
Band seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ivanov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ister Band!
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