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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fraklin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Jazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jazz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - Back in Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fraklin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esko Jazz!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Jazz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jazz throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Jazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Jazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Jazz throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Esko Jazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jazz has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith looking to secure an arm triangle but Jazz defends it well.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jazz is looking to escape.
Smith has control of Jazz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jazz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jazz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith cracks Jazz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Jazz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Jazz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jazz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jazz wants to get back to his feet.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Jazz looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Smith! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fraklin Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hy Wiener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Schwarzeneg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiener's entrance music is No Survivors. A fine choice. Hy Wiener has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hy Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Veli Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiener clinches up against the cage.
Schwarzeneg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiener misses with some punches.
Wiener throws a head punch that misses.
Wiener prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Wiener.
Schwarzeneg looking to stall.
Schwarzeneg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiener avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wiener smiles and moves away.
Hy Wiener has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veli Schwarzeneg.
Schwarzeneg fails with the takedown.
Schwarzeneg fails with a takedown attempt.
Wiener is looking to clinch but Schwarzeneg is avoiding it.
Schwarzeneg shoots for a double leg takedown but Wiener sprawls well. He's pushed Schwarzeneg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wiener darts in and clinches Schwarzeneg up against the cage.
Schwarzeneg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wiener lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Veli Schwarzeneg has been cut.
Schwarzeneg being controlled against the cage.
Wiener creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wiener pushes Schwarzeneg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiener misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg dodges an elbow strike from Wiener.
Schwarzeneg has Wiener pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiener manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Schwarzeneg looks gassed!
Schwarzeneg takes an elbow to the temple.
Schwarzeneg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schwarzeneg jumps guard but Wiener stands there with Schwarzeneg around his waist. Schwarzeneg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but Wiener holds him up against the cage and eventually Schwarzeneg drops back down to his feet.
Schwarzeneg is working for takedown but Wiener is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wiener fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiener lands a damaging elbow.
Schwarzeneg looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Wiener.
Schwarzeneg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wiener throws a punch but it's blocked by Schwarzeneg.
Wiener throws a head punch that misses.
Wiener comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiener lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wiener lands an elbow just above Schwarzeneg 's eye.
A short left from Wiener.
Schwarzeneg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schwarzeneg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiener comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiener lands an elbow inside that Schwarzeneg shrugs off.
Wiener throws a head punch that misses.
Wiener working aggressively here.
Schwarzeneg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schwarzeneg takes an elbow to the temple.
Schwarzeneg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wiener fails to land.
Wiener lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schwarzeneg.
Nice elbow from Wiener.
Schwarzeneg tries to pull guard but Wiener holds him up against the cage and eventually Schwarzeneg drops back down to his feet.
Wiener lands an elbow inside.
Wiener tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiener lands a damaging elbow.
Wiener lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schwarzeneg takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiener swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiener gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Nice elbow from Wiener.
Schwarzeneg is still on wobbly legs! Can Wiener finish him?
Wiener lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Veli Schwarzeneg's cut even more.
Wiener creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Schwarzeneg's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Schwarzeneg drops to his knees and Wiener pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hy Wiener!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aja Usw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurtis Hugs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aja Usw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kurtis Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugs misses the jab.
Hugs throws a hook but Usw avoids it easily.
Usw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hugs.
Usw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hugs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hugs prevents Usw from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hugs trying to move into half guard but instead Usw has managed to sweep!
Hugs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Usw preventing the sweep.
Hugs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Usw has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hugs is proving hard to escape from.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slow jab from Hugs misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Usw's head.
Hugs misses with a two punch combination.
Hugs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usw.
Hugs misses with a two punch combination.
Hugs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hugs circles away quickly and effectively.
Usw moves out of range as Hugs strikes.
Usw throws a right and a left that Hugs avoids nicely.
Usw is breathing heavily.
Hugs misses with a double jab
and Usw counters with a single leg into guard. Hugs didn't expect that.
Usw wants to pass the guard but Hugs is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hugs lands a decent punch to the body there.
Usw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hugs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hugs has escaped and now he's on top!
Usw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hugs.
Hugs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hugs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Usw's head.
Usw has momentary wrist control but Hugs slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hugs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Usw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs lands a couple of digs.
Hugs landing with the ground and pound.
Usw keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Hugs postures up and lands a big shot to Usw's brow.
Usw has momentary wrist control but Hugs slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugs trying to control but Usw is working from the bottom.
Hugs throws and elbow that misses. Usw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hugs's guard. Nice move by Usw!
Hugs has a closed guard, preventing Usw from standing up.
Hugs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Usw is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usw won't allow Hugs to sweep him here.
Hugs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hugs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hugs is trying to control the action in half guard but Usw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurtis Hugs dominated that round.
That's time! Usw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hugs throws a series of punches but Usw moves out of range.
Hugs misses with a hook.
Hugs tries to bum rush Usw with a series of wild strikes but Usw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hugs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usw was well out of range. Poor timing from Hugs.
Usw needs to keep his hands up - Hugs had a free shot at his head there.
Kurtis Hugs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Hugs both land. Nice combination.
Hugs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Usw slips under a jab from Hugs.
Usw has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usw checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hugs avoids it really well and circles away.
Hugs throws a leg kick but Usw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aja Usw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hugs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Usw manages to avoid it.
Hugs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Usw did well to prevent Hugs getting side control.
Usw is defending against the submission attempts here by Hugs.
Usw is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Usw is trying to get back to full guard.
Hugs looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Usw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hugs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Usw's head.
Usw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hugs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hugs connects with a nice short shot to Usw's temple.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hugs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hugs connects with a crisp jab.
Hugs throws a right and a left that Usw avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs misses with a body shot.
Hugs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Usw.
Hugs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hugs swings around for an armbar but Usw sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hugs's guard.
Hugs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hugs lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Hugs striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Usw drops back looking for a leg! Hugs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hugs manages to kick Usw off! Usw jumps back into Hugs's guard.
Usw wants to pass the guard but Hugs is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usw stopping the sweep attempt from Hugs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Usw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hugs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hugs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hugs is looking to score with low kicks.
Hugs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Usw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurtis Hugs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Usw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Usw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Usw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hugs.
Usw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hugs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usw.
Hugs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Usw counters with a nice body shot.
Hugs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hugs throws a shot from downtown. Usw moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Usw wants it to stay on the feet.
Usw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hugs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hugs is fending him off so far but Usw persists. Nope, Hugs circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hugs working away.
Usw is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Hugs's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Usw tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hugs lands a nice shot to the head.
Hugs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Usw really wants to buck Hugs off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hugs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hugs lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Hugs.
Hugs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hugs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Usw hang on?
Kurtis Hugs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hugs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hugs lands a big elbow.
Hugs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hugs with shots to the head and body - Usw looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugs lands with some strikes.
Hugs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hugs trying to control but Usw is having none of it.
Hugs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Usw looks a forlorn figure.
Hugs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hugs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hugs raining down shots from the mount!
Hugs lands a heavy elbow.
That's four 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.
Hugs with good strikes from the mount here!
Usw is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hugs breaks from Usw's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hugs throwing strikes but Usw bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Hugs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Usw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aja Usw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugs passes Usw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kurtis Hugs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hugs trying to control from Usw's half guard. Usw has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Usw is looking for a triangle but Hugs pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurtis Hugs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hugs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurtis Hugs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masro Carnibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Spyridon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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187 lbs
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masro Carnibal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Spyridon!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spyridon shoots in for a takedown but Carnibal shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spyridon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spyridon.
Masro Carnibal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Spyridon.
A punch combination from Carnibal misses.
Carnibal gets caught flat footed, as Spyridon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spyridon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spyridon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carnibal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spyridon, into his guard.
Carnibal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnibal wants to stand and escape but instead Spyridon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Spyridon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carnibal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spyridon has Carnibal in his guard.
Spyridon has a closed guard, preventing Carnibal from standing up.
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.
Carnibal gets to his feet. Spyridon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carnibal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spyridon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spyridon shoots in but no luck this time.
Spyridon shoots in and bounces Carnibal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spyridon looks gassed!
Spyridon has gone for a leg lock! Carnibal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spyridon's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carnibal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spyridon, up you get!
Spyridon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carnibal moves in looking to clinch but Spyridon pushes him off.
Carnibal takes the fight into the clinch.
Spyridon is working for takedown but Carnibal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carnibal lands a shoulder strike.
Carnibal working hard to break the clinch.
Carnibal is trying to break the clinch but Spyridon has him pressed against the cage.
Spyridon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carnibal walks away with a smile on his face. Spyridon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carnibal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carnibal is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spyridon is defended easily by Carnibal.
Carnibal throws a series of strikes that have Spyridon backpedaling.
It looks like Leon Spyridon has been cut.
Carnibal misses with a two punch combination.
Carnibal tries to bum rush Spyridon with a series of wild strikes but Spyridon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carnibal misses with a few strikes there.
Spyridon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spyridon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carnibal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masro Carnibal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Spyridon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carnibal clinches with his opponent.
Carnibal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spyridon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carnibal is trying to stand back up but Spyridon is controlling him
Carnibal is defending against the submission attempts here by Spyridon.
Carnibal wants to get back to his feet.
Spyridon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spyridon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spyridon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carnibal tries to kick Spyridon off but Spyridon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spyridon seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Spyridon wants to pass to mount but Carnibal is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carnibal is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carnibal throws a series of punches but Spyridon avoids them all with ease.
Carnibal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spyridon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carnibal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carnibal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spyridon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spyridon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carnibal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carnibal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carnibal!
Carnibal decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carnibal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spyridon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spyridon is defended easily by Carnibal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnibal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carnibal misses with a series of wild punches.
Spyridon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carnibal sprawls well. Carnibal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spyridon gets slowly back to his feet.
Carnibal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spyridon backs up against the cage.
Carnibal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masro Carnibal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Spyridon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spyridon.
Carnibal stuffs the takedown attempt from Spyridon. Spyridon gets slowly back to his feet.
Carnibal throws a right hand that Spyridon ducks under and follows up with a left that Spyridon also avoids with ease.
Carnibal misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spyridon fails with a takedown attempt.
Masro Carnibal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Spyridon.
Spyridon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spyridon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnibal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leon Spyridon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spyridon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carnibal but Carnibal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spyridon darts in trying to clinch
and Carnibal counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Spyridon!
Spyridon is rocked!
Carnibal stands up from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carnibal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spyridon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnibal tries to clinch there but Spyridon circles away.
Carnibal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carnibal misses with a two punch combination.
Spyridon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carnibal counters by clinching up.
Carnibal lands a right hand.
Carnibal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carnibal pushes Spyridon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carnibal is trying to break the clinch but Spyridon has him pressed against the cage.
Carnibal lands a shoulder strike.
Carnibal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carnibal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnibal tries to break the clinch but Spyridon is controlling the position.
Carnibal working hard to break the clinch.
Carnibal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carnibal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spyridon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spyridon shoots and misses
and Carnibal counters by moving into the clinch.
Carnibal pushes Spyridon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carnibal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spyridon backwards.
Carnibal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carnibal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carnibal is trying to break the clinch but Spyridon has him pressed against the cage.
Carnibal is trying to break free.
Spyridon keeps control of Carnibal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spyridon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carnibal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carnibal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spyridon tries for a takedown but Carnibal circles away easily
and Carnibal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Carnibal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carnibal lands a hook that snaps the head of Spyridon backwards.
Carnibal working hard to break the clinch.
Carnibal gets underhooks to prevent Spyridon's takedown attempt.
Spyridon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carnibal tries to break free but Spyridon pushes him back against the cage.
Carnibal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spyridon misses with a takedown
and Carnibal counters by moving into the clinch.
Leon Spyridon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carnibal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spyridon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carnibal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carnibal is trying to force a seperation but Spyridon has the dominant position.
Carnibal lands a left hand.
Spyridon can't get the takedown.
Carnibal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carnibal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spyridon backwards.
Carnibal tries to break free but Spyridon pushes him back against the cage.
Carnibal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spyridon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carnibal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masro Carnibal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carnibal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masro Carnibal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Samiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtek Samiec will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wojtek Samiec!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samiec doesn't seem bothered though.
Quick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Samiec, pushing him back against the cage.
Quick breaks the clinch.
Quick forces Samiec back against the cage and clinches.
Quick breaks from the clinch.
Quick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quick lands with a nice body kick.
Samiec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quick.
Samiec on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quick. Quick obviously looking to wear him down.
Samiec fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Samiec takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Samiec moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quick.
Quick lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick throws a big shot that misses.
Quick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quick moves into range and clinches up with Samiec.
Quick manages to break the clinch.
Samiec misses with the combination.
Quick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Quick clinches.
Quick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quick.
Samiec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quick.
Samiec keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick moves into range and clinches up with Samiec.
Quick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quick closes the distance and clinches.
Quick breaks the clinch.
Samiec looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Samiec misses with a few strikes there.
Quick moves into the clinch successfully.
Quick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quick has closed the distance and engaged Samiec in a clinch.
Quick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quick takes the fight into the clinch.
Quick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick moves into the clinch.
Quick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samiec takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Samiec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quick throws a series of punches but Samiec avoids them all with ease.
Quick misses with a double jab
and Samiec counters with a left and a right that stings Quick.
Quick has Samiec up against the cage in a clinch.
Quick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quick is looking to slow Samiec down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Quick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Quick finds it's target.
Quick slips a jab and a cross from Samiec.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samiec's sensitive parts.
Quick has closed the distance and engaged Samiec in a clinch.
Quick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samiec as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Quick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quick thows a body kick. Samiec tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Quick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samiec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samiec tries to clinch but Quick is having none of it.
Quick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samiec moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Samiec, pushing him back against the cage.
Quick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnny Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Samiec looks gassed!
Quick works over Samiec's head and body with a nice combination.
Quick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samiec's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Quick instigates a clinch.
Quick breaks the clinch.
Quick instigates a clinch.
Quick breaks the clinch.
Samiec tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quick forces Samiec back against the cage and clinches.
Quick breaks from the clinch.
Samiec throws a nice looking combination but Quick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Samiec's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Samiec counters with a three punch combo that has Quick backing up. Quick nods at Samiec to acknowledge the strikes.
Samiec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quick.
Quick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quick has Samiec up against the cage in a clinch.
Quick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quick misses with a wild combination.
Quick rushes Samiec and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick breaks the clinch.
Quick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnny Quick is winning the standup battle so far.
Samiec misses with a series of wild punches.
Quick instigates a clinch.
Quick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quick stuffs the takedown.
Samiec takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quick connects with a solid leg kick.
Samiec is breathing heavily.
Samiec throws a right and a left that Quick avoids nicely.
Quick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Quick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Quick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quick.
Quick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samiec counters with a three punch combo that has Quick backing up. Quick nods at Samiec to acknowledge the strikes.
Quick connects with the punch.
Quick lands a head kick!
Quick scores with a one two! Samiec had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quick scores with a leg kick.
Quick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quick pushes Samiec up against the cage in a clinch.
Quick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Quick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Samiec swivels and escapes.
Quick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samiec can do to turn this around?
Quick misses with a body shot
and Samiec counters with a series of strikes. Quick will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick scores with a head kick.
Samiec takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Quick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samiec circles away quickly and effectively.
Quick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samiec.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quick. Samiec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quick lands with a shot to the body.
Quick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samiec's calf.
Quick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quick throws a series of punches but Samiec moves out of range.
Quick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Quick lands with a nice combination. Samiec backs away looking to recover.
Quick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Samiec's head.
Quick rushes Samiec and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quick breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quick.
A good leg kick by Quick.
Samiec takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quick clinches up with Samiec and pushes him back against the cage.
Quick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quick throws a leg kick which misses Samiec's front leg but catches the back leg as Samiec tries to avoid it.
Samiec has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Quick.
Quick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quick.
Quick clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quick moves into range and clinches up with Samiec.
Quick manages to break the clinch.
Quick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Quick dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Quick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samiec shoots in for a double leg but Quick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quick throws a series of punches but Samiec moves out of range.
Quick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Quick stalks Samiec and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Samiec's face. Samiec staggers backwards, shaken.
Quick throws a combination that misses
and Samiec counters with a three punch combo that has Quick backing up. Quick nods at Samiec to acknowledge the strikes.
Quick throws a right and a left that Samiec avoids nicely.
Quick is looking to slow Samiec down with leg kicks.
Quick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samiec's calf.
Quick pushes Samiec up against the cage in a clinch.
Samiec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quick misses with a double jab
and Samiec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samiec dodges the punch combination from Quick.
Quick takes a swing at Samiec's ribcage but misses.
Quick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Quick rushes Samiec and presses him up against the cage.
Quick breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quick.
Quick moves into range and clinches up with Samiec.
Quick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quick has Samiec up against the cage in a clinch.
Quick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samiec as he jumps to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Quick there.
Samiec throws a sloppy head kick
and Quick counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick scores with a leg kick.
Quick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Quick.
Quick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Quick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quick pushes Samiec up against the cage in a clinch.
Quick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Quick both land. Nice combination.
Quick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quick is looking to slow Samiec down with leg kicks.
Quick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samiec's sensitive parts.
Quick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quick lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Quick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnny Quick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quick misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Quick.
Samiec takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quick misses with the combination.
Samiec on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quick. Quick obviously looking to wear him down.
Samiec takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quick throws a right hand that Samiec ducks under and follows up with a left that Samiec also avoids with ease.
Quick is looking to slow Samiec down with leg kicks.
Quick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samiec.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samiec's sensitive parts.
Quick scores with a leg kick.
Quick misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quick.
Quick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samiec's sensitive parts.
Quick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samiec counters with a series of strikes. Quick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Quick drives through and clinches with Samiec against the cage.
Quick breaks the clinch.
Quick lands a jab to Samiec's midsection.
Samiec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samiec has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Quick.
Wojtek Samiec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Quick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Quick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Quick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quick 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Quick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Sadaliv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Riva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riva has chosen Smack My B tch UP as his entrance music. Thomas Riva struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amir Sadaliv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Riva!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sadaliv manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Riva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadaliv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sadaliv has his foot on Riva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riva works his way back into a safe position though.
Riva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Riva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadaliv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riva pushing down on Sadaliv's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Riva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sadaliv defending well though.
Sadaliv looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riva wants to stand up but Sadaliv has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Riva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sadaliv trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaliv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riva pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadaliv is breathing heavily.
Riva thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sadaliv to regain full guard.
Riva tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadaliv is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sadaliv clinches up against the cage.
Sadaliv gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riva.
Riva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sadaliv smiles and moves away.
Amir Sadaliv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Riva.
Sadaliv lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riva takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Thomas Riva has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Sadaliv.
Sadaliv does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaliv gets a takedown into half guard.
Sadaliv blocks the strikes from Riva.
Sadaliv stops Riva from getting back to his feet.
Sadaliv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riva defends it well.
Riva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sadaliv thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sadaliv looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaliv 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.
Riva 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.
Sadaliv trying to control but Riva is working from the bottom.
Riva wants to stand but Sadaliv is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sadaliv tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Sadaliv dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Riva's cut.
That's time! Sadaliv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sadaliv fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadaliv.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sadaliv.
Riva wants to get back to his feet but Sadaliv drags him back down.
Sadaliv tries for a kimura but Riva is defending well.
Riva holding on.
Sadaliv looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riva is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaliv is looking to take a break and control but Riva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sadaliv avoids the strikes from the bottom by Riva.
Sadaliv is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Riva looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sadaliv gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Riva is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sadaliv lets go of the hold and Riva can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amir Sadaliv!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jori Jujipallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan LaVelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jujipallo comes into the arena with The Mean Kitty Song blaring out of the sound system. Nathan LaVelle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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23
196 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jori Jujipallo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathan LaVelle!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jujipallo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jujipallo wants it to stay on the feet.
LaVelle throws a body punch but Jujipallo moves out of range.
Jujipallo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jujipallo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. LaVelle is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jori Jujipallo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreman's entrance music is After I Fuck Your Bitch. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kyznetsov's choice of entrance music: Crush It Down by Crooked X. Duane Foreman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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179 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duane Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Kyznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyznetsov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kyznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Foreman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kyznetsov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duane Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Kyznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyznetsov tries to clinch
and Foreman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kyznetsov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Foreman counters with a head kick. That will keep Kyznetsov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov has his takedown stuffed
and Foreman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Foreman.
Kyznetsov letting Foreman take a breather here.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but Kyznetsov blocks with his arms.
Kyznetsov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foreman just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Foreman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Foreman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
Kyznetsov looking for a takedown.
Foreman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Kyznetsov.
Foreman connects with a knee to the head.
Foreman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Foreman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyznetsov blocks it with crossed arms.
Foreman tries a knee to the head but Kyznetsov blocks it.
Kyznetsov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foreman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Foreman looking to throw knees to the head but Kyznetsov is blocking nicely.
Foreman lands a knee to the body.
Kyznetsov looks gassed!
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but Kyznetsov blocks with his arms.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but Kyznetsov blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman looking to throw knees to the head but Kyznetsov is blocking nicely.
Foreman with a knee to the head.
Foreman manages to break the clinch.
Kyznetsov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foreman counters by clinching up.
Stalling in the clinch from Kyznetsov.
Foreman misses with a knee strike.
Kyznetsov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kyznetsov.
Foreman stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foreman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foreman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyznetsov blocks it with crossed arms.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foreman managing to block the knees to the body from Kyznetsov.
Foreman tries a knee to the head but Kyznetsov blocks it.
Kyznetsov managing to block the knees to the body from Foreman.
Foreman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kyznetsov looking for a takedown.
Kyznetsov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foreman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foreman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foreman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kyznetsov tries for a takedown but Foreman manages to get underhooks.
Foreman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Foreman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kyznetsov closes the distance but Foreman moves to the side
and Foreman counters by moving into the clinch.
Kyznetsov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foreman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Foreman tries to clinch up
and Kyznetsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Foreman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov wants to pass the guard but Foreman is keeping the position.
Foreman pushes Kyznetsov off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kyznetsov tries for a takedown but Foreman circles away easily
and Foreman counters with a body kick that stops Kyznetsov in his tracks momentarily.
Kyznetsov is breathing heavily.
Kyznetsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Foreman.
Kyznetsov is trying to force a seperation but Foreman has the dominant position.
Foreman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foreman tries a knee to the head but Kyznetsov blocks it.
Foreman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kyznetsov pulls guard successfully.
Kyznetsov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foreman defends well.
Foreman preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman stands up from Kyznetsov's guard - Foreman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kyznetsov avoids the head kick by Foreman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kyznetsov misses with a takedown
and Foreman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duane Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Kyznetsov.
Kyznetsov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Foreman counters with a head kick.
Foreman tries to clinch but Kyznetsov moves out of range.
Foreman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Duane Foreman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Foreman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Foreman has closed the distance and engaged Kyznetsov in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Foreman.
Foreman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foreman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyznetsov blocks it with crossed arms.
Foreman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyznetsov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foreman moves into the clinch.
Foreman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Foreman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foreman misses with a knee to the head.
Foreman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kyznetsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kyznetsov goes for a takedown attempt but Foreman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Foreman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foreman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kyznetsov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foreman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duane Foreman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Kyznetsov.
Foreman taking a breather.
Kyznetsov is looking to control Foreman's arms but Foreman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kyznetsov has his back to the cage.
Foreman stops a takedown attempt from Kyznetsov.
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.
Kyznetsov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foreman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foreman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Foreman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kyznetsov's face.
Foreman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kyznetsov wants a takedown.
Foreman lands a knee to the head.
Foreman scores with a knee to the head.
Foreman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kyznetsov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Foreman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyznetsov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foreman misses with a knee strike.
Kyznetsov is trying to stall.
Foreman has Kyznetsov pressed against the cage.
Kyznetsov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyznetsov has Foreman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foreman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Foreman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foreman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyznetsov blocks it with crossed arms.
Foreman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kyznetsovs head.
Foreman looking to throw knees to the head but Kyznetsov is blocking nicely.
Foreman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kyznetsov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Foreman prevents it.
Duane Foreman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Foreman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyznetsov darts in trying to clinch
and Foreman counters with a head kick.
That's four 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.
Foreman clinches but Kyznetsov breaks the clinch
and Kyznetsov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexei Kyznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duane Foreman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foreman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kyznetsov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foreman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexei Kyznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foreman closes the distance but Kyznetsov moves to the side
and Kyznetsov counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Foreman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foreman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Foreman!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes's entrance music is Crank Dat. A fine choice. Rocky Balboa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Armando Reyes's chin.
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205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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217 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Armando Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes throws a low kick but Balboa avoids it.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Reyes keeps it at a distance.
Reyes staying out of range there.
Reyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reyes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balboa moves in looking to clinch but Reyes pushes him off.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reyes misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reyes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Armando Reyes has been cut.
Reyes swats away the attempt to clinch by Balboa.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Reyes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Reyes keeps it at a distance.
Balboa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
Reyes thows a body kick. Balboa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa tries to clinch but Reyes moves out of range.
Balboa misses with an uppercut. Reyes saw that one coming.
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Reyes catches Balboa right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reyes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reyes scores with a jab. Balboa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balboa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa misses with a combination
and Reyes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Balboa looks gassed!
Reyes lands a left and a right that send Balboa crashing to the mat, dazed. Reyes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Balboa is rocked!
Balboa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Balboa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Balboa seems to have recovered his senses.
Reyes throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Balboa colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Reyes as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Balboa is left battered and dazed whilst Reyes and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armando Reyes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Farias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Farias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Alves!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Farias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farias looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Farias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Farias misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Alves or perhaps it was just good defense by Farias which made him look bad.
Alves avoids the head kick by Farias.
A combination from Farias does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias throws and low kick but Alves moves out of range easily.
Farias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farias finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves defending well as Farias loads up on a big left hand.
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown. Farias tries to sprawl out of it but Alves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rogerio Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Alves.
Farias throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alves avoids the head kick by Farias.
Farias throws a leg kick
and Alves counters with a big head kick but Farias shrugs it off.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Farias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves tries for a takedown but Farias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rogerio Farias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters with a head kick. That will keep Farias thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Farias lands.
Farias tries to land a body kick
and Alves counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Farias throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Farias misses the jab.
Farias throws a combination that misses
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Farias didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Farias keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Alves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farias dives on top into guard.
Farias is posturing up here but Alves has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Farias tries to roll out but it's too tight and Farias has to tap! Slick submission there by Alves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Alves!
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