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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Namiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alec Namiki!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Namiki lands a head kick. Pettis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Namiki scores with a kick to the body.
Pettis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Namiki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pettis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Namiki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pettis avoids the head kick by Namiki.
Namiki scores with a nice body kick.
Namiki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pettis.
The fighters circle, before Namiki throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Pettis's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Namiki lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alec Namiki!
Alec Namiki gave a mention to Steel Penn - Battle Ready Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Zadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youseff Shafiq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zadov's entrance music is Hu Ha. A fine choice. Shafiq has chosen Booty Butt Cheeks as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Zadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Youseff Shafiq!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shafiq tries for a takedown but Zadov circles away easily
and Zadov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shafiq misses with a takedown attempt
and Zadov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zadov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shafiq if he has to take too many more of those.
Shafiq misses with a takedown attempt
and Zadov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shafiq really felt that one!
Vasiliy Zadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youseff Shafiq.
Shafiq looks winded!
Zadov throws a front kick that sends Shafiq stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zadov jabs Shafiq to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zadov lands a big uppercut and Shafiq crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shafiq looks OK. Zadov waves Shafiq back to his feet!
Shafiq is rocked!
It looks like Youseff Shafiq has been cut.
Zadov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shafiq is still on wobbly legs! Can Zadov finish him?
Shafiq is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Zadov just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Shafiq has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasiliy Zadov!
Vasiliy Zadov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Havener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is The Prince. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havener rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Havener throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Havener, against the cage.
Havener with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Havener successfully pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Havener pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Havener managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havener looking for a sweep. Not yet Havener, not yet.
Havener pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Havener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havener really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Andrew Havener hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Havener tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Havener. Havener maintains the clinch.
Havener breaks the clinch.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Havener. Havener maintains the clinch.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Havener, against the cage.
Havener with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havener breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Havener pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Havener misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havener working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Havener struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Havener tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Havener is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Havener is defending well.
Havener tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Havener throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Havener is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havener manages to break the clinch.
Havener tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Havener fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Havener scores a nice knee to the body.
Havener prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Havener after a bit of a struggle.
Havener tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Havener tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Havener.
Havener scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havener throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Havener.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Havener missing with knees to the body.
Havener escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Havener lands the left hand.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Havener drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Havener lands a big knee! That's hurt Anderson! Oh, he's all over the place! Havener lands another knee that sends Anderson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Havener!
Andrew Havener took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks to the training made possible by Academy of Combat and my manager Bobby B. To the next one. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duce Bigalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Lamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duce Bigalo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duce Bigalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Lamond!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamond rushes Bigalo and presses him up against the cage.
Bigalo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Bigalo avoids the damage to the body.
Lamond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bigalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Bigalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lamond misses with a knee to the head.
Lamond crunches a lovely knee into Bigalo's ribcage.
Lamond misses with a knee strike.
Lamond lands an elbow just above Bigalo 's eye.
Lamond lands an elbow that stopped Bigalo in his tracks for a moment.
Lamond misses with an elbow strike.
Bigalo blocks an elbow strike.
Bigalo looking to slow down the pace here.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bigalo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lamond landing knees to the body.
Lamond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Duce Bigalo has been cut.
Lamond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamond landing knees to the body.
Bigalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bigalo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bigalo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bigalo is breathing heavily.
Lamond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Bigalo avoids the damage to the body.
Lamond with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lamond obliges.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Bigalo looking to throw knees to the head but Lamond is blocking nicely.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bigalo missing with knees to the body.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bigalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bigalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bigalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bigalo avoiding damage as Lamond throws knees to the body.
Lamond lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lamond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bigalo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lamond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bigalo's defenses.
Bigalo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lamond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but Lamond blocks it.
Bigalo landing knees to the head.
Bigalo misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamond.
Bigalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bigalo looking to throw knees to the head but Lamond is blocking nicely.
Lamond avoids a wild elbow strike from Bigalo.
Lamond lands an elbow just above Bigalo 's eye.
Lamond lands an elbow inside.
Lamond with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bigalo misses with a knee to the head.
Lamond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bigalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamond.
Bigalo throws an elbow that misses.
Lamond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lamond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lamond lands an elbow inside.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but Lamond blocks it.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamond avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamond blocks an elbow strike.
Lamond using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lamond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lamond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bigalo takes an elbow to the temple.
Lamond lands a nice knee to the body.
Lamond lands an elbow inside that Bigalo shrugs off.
Lamond connects with a knee to the head.
Bigalo misses with a knee strike.
Bigalo misses with an elbow strike.
Lamond lands a knee to the head.
Lamond lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamond.
Lamond looking to throw knees to the head but Bigalo is blocking nicely.
Lamond managing to block the knees to the body from Bigalo.
Lamond lands an elbow just above Bigalo 's eye.
Bigalo trying to land knees to the body.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bigalo takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bigalo.
Knees to the body from Lamond.
Bigalo lands a nice knee to the body.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Lamond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lamond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lamond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Bigalo avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bigalo.
Bigalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamond's defenses.
Bigalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamond blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Bigalo misses with a knee strike.
Bigalo misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Lamond.
Bigalo takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Lamond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duce Bigalo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bigalo misses with a low kick as Lamond jumps back.
Lamond closes the distance and pushes Bigalo back into the cage.
Lamond scores a nice knee to the body.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamond avoids it.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamond avoids it.
Lamond tries to land a knee to the head but Bigalo blocks with his arms.
Lamond misses with a knee strike.
Bigalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lamond looking to throw knees to the head but Bigalo is blocking nicely.
Gordon Lamond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lamond throws an elbow but it misses.
Lamond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bigalo's defenses.
Bigalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bigalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lamond misses with an elbow strike.
Bigalo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bigalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lamond.
Lamond missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamond avoids it.
Lamond misses with a knee strike.
Lamond is breathing heavily.
Bigalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamond blocks it with crossed arms.
Bigalo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamond throws an elbow but it misses.
Lamond throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lamond.
Lamond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lamond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bigalo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lamond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bigalo missing with knees to the body.
Lamond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bigalo missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Lamond.
Bigalo misses with a knee to the head.
Bigalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lamond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bigalo's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but Lamond blocks it.
Bigalo throws an elbow that misses.
Bigalo missing with knees to the body.
Bigalo takes an elbow to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bigalo trying to land knees to the body.
Lamond avoids the elbow strike from Bigalo, against the cage.
Lamond with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lamond lands a nice elbow.
Bigalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lamond misses with a knee strike.
Bigalo tries to land a knee to the head but Lamond blocks with his arms.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lamond crunches a lovely knee into Bigalo's ribcage.
Bigalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bigalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Lamond leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bigalo throws an elbow but misses.
Lamond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bigalo looking to throw knees to the head but Lamond is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo misses with a knee strike.
Bigalo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lamond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bigalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bigalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamond is defending well for now.
Lamond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bigalo's defenses.
Lamond is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lamond lands an elbow just above Bigalo 's eye.
Lamond looking to throw knees to the head but Bigalo is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Lamond.
Bigalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lamond lands an elbow inside that Bigalo shrugs off.
Bigalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamond is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Lamond.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamond is defending well for now.
Bigalo takes an elbow to the temple.
Lamond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bigalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamond avoids the elbow strike from Bigalo, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lamond.
Lamond lands a good knee to the midsection. Bigalo won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lamond obliges.
Nice elbow from Lamond.
Lamond misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lamond as Bigalo tries to tie him up.
Bigalo lands an elbow inside.
Lamond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bigalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bigalo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lamond managing to block the knees to the body from Bigalo.
Lamond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bigalo missing with knees to the body.
Lamond lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bigalo lands an elbow inside.
Lamond tries a knee to the head but Bigalo blocks it.
Bigalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Lamond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duce Bigalo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bigalo moves into the clinch.
Bigalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lamond blocks an elbow strike.
Lamond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bigalo misses with a knee strike.
Bigalo managing to block the knees to the body from Lamond.
Bigalo throws an elbow that misses.
Lamond tries to land a knee to the head but Bigalo blocks with his arms.
Lamond managing to block the knees to the body from Bigalo.
Lamond missing with knees to the body.
Bigalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Lamond avoids the damage to the body.
Bigalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Lamond crunches a lovely knee into Bigalo's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamond putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bigalo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bigalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lamond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lamond with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Bigalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalo dodges an elbow strike from Lamond.
Lamond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lamond misses with an elbow over the top.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lamond throws an elbow but misses.
Bigalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lamond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamond with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lamond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bigalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bigalo trying to land knees to the body.
Lamond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bigalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lamond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lamond misses with a knee strike.
Bigalo lands a knee to the body.
Bigalo taking a breather.
Bigalo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bigalo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo looking to throw knees to the head but Lamond is blocking nicely.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamond lands a damaging elbow.
Lamond blocks an elbow strike from Bigalo.
Bigalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Lamond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Duce Bigalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bigalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bigalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lamond is defending well for now.
Bigalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamond blocks it with crossed arms.
Lamond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bigalo takes an elbow to the temple.
Lamond tries a knee to the head but Bigalo blocks it.
Bigalo trying to land knees to the body.
Lamond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lamond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Lamond.
Bigalo lands an elbow that stopped Lamond in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lamond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bigalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Lamond.
Lamond takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bigalo.
Lamond takes an elbow to the temple.
Bigalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lamond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lamond lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bigalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bigalo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamond.
Bigalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lamond lands an elbow that stopped Bigalo in his tracks for a moment.
Bigalo misses with a knee strike.
Lamond blocks the elbow strike.
Lamond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bigalo missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamond blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigalo managing to block the knees to the body from Lamond.
Lamond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bigalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bigalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lamond's defenses.
Bigalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lamond blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Lamond.
Lamond unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bigalo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lamond landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lamond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lamond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bigalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamond lands a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lamond throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gordon Lamond.
Well Lamond 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Lamond!
During a confident post fight interview, Gordon Lamond thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Party Up. Jay Tyler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Corrales's chin.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Corrales!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Tyler. No joy for Corrales on that attempt.
Tyler scores with a hook to the body. Corrales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyler throws a one two combo.
Corrales misses with a takedown attempt - Tyler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Corrales misses with a takedown attempt - Tyler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jay Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Corrales.
Corrales fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A cross from Tyler lands.
Tyler connects with the punch.
Tyler scores with a jab to the head.
Tyler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Corrales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyler sprawls well. Tyler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corrales gets slowly back to his feet.
Corrales misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corrales dives in and grabs Tyler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyler pushes down on Corrales's head and hops out.
Corrales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyler tries to avoid it but Corrales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyler to the ground. Tyler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales fails with the takedown
and Tyler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corrales looks winded!
Corrales dives in and grabs Tyler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyler pushes down on Corrales's head and hops out.
Corrales looks for a takedown but Tyler sprawls well.
Tyler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corrales misses with a takedown
and Tyler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corrales with a poor takedown
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Corrales misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corrales is rocked!
Corrales closes the distance and clinches up with Tyler, looking for a takedown. Corrales pushes Tyler against the cage but Tyler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corrales is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyler finish him?
Joseph Corrales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corrales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corrales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Corrales.
Corrales seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oooh a lovely combination from Tyler sends Corrales down but not out. Tyler dives into side control looking to finish.
Tyler trying to control the position but Corrales is working away.
Tyler tries to stand but Corrales is controlling his head.
Tyler stands up and beckons Corrales to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyler.
Horrible takedown by Corrales or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyler which made him look bad.
Jay Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corrales takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corrales shoots in and drives through. Tyler sprawls well.
Corrales shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyler tries to sprawl out of it but Corrales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler connects with a nice looking jab.
Corrales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corrales.
Tyler moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corrales with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tyler to counter with a crisp jab.
Corrales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyler sprawls well. Tyler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corrales gets slowly back to his feet.
Corrales goes for a double leg but Tyler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyler continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Tyler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corrales is trying to pull guard but Tyler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corrales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corrales tries for a takedown but Tyler circles away easily
and Tyler counters with a series of strikes that sends Corrales to the canvas! Tyler follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Tyler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Corrales tries for a takedown but Tyler circles away easily
and Tyler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyler scores with a three punch combo!
Corrales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyler tries to avoid it but Corrales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyler to the ground. Tyler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Corrales has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corrales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyler avoids it really well and circles away.
Jay Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Corrales.
Corrales fails with the takedown
and Corrales takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corrales is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tyler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Corrales.
Corrales drops his hands momentarily. Tyler doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Corrales staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Corrales doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Tyler!
Joseph Corrales was interviewed post fight and said 'imma just go home and get some ass'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akulenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cowboys From Hell. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clay Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Akulenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akulenko feints a jab promting Matthews to slip. Akulenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matthews slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Akulenko connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Akulenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
A jab lands there for Matthews.
Akulenko misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews lands with a hook. Akulenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akulenko is rocked!
Akulenko throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews drops Akulenko with a big left hand and mounts him. Akulenko is in big trouble!
Akulenko is still in real trouble! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matthews scoring with strikes but Akulenko is staying in there.
Matthews postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Akulenko bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Matthews and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Matthews!
Clay Matthews is the new lightweight champion!
Clay Matthews seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Galasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lima's choice of entrance music: DMX - Ain't no sunshine. Douglas Lima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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167 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enzo Galasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Lima!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima dives in and scores a takedown into Galasso's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Galasso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima pushes down on Galasso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galasso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Galasso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Galasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Galasso actively working from the bottom here.
Galasso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Lima might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Galasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima is controlling the pace.
Galasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galasso is looking to improve his position.
Lima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Galasso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galasso looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galasso actively working from the bottom here.
Galasso actively working from the bottom here.
Galasso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Galasso looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lima passes into side control.
Galasso is letting Lima control him for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lima scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Lima dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Galasso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galasso throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
Lima connects with a leg kick. Galasso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No joy there for Galasso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galasso tries to keep at a distance but Lima has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lima obliges.
Lima lands an elbow inside.
Lima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Galasso's defenses.
Lima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Galasso in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lima.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima lands an elbow inside.
Lima working Galasso over with knees to the body.
Lima lands an elbow inside that Galasso shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Lima.
Lima landing knees to the head.
Lima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galasso is trying to pull guard but Lima turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lima lands an elbow just above Galasso 's eye.
Galasso takes an elbow to the temple.
Lima gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lima with a knee to the head.
Galasso tries to pull guard but Lima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Galasso is blocking nicely.
Galasso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lima smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Galasso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galasso misses with a few strikes there.
Lima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Galasso was covering up waiting for the punch and Lima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Galasso will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Galasso gets back to half guard.
Galasso tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Lima moves into full mount! Galasso won't be happy about that!
Galasso is working to get back to half guard.
Lima controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lima has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Galasso can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galasso is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Galasso to the mat! Galasso manages to get full guard.
Galasso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galasso's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galasso looking for submissions off his back.
Galasso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galasso is trying to escape the mount.
Lima content just to control the position here.
Galasso can't escape the position.
Lima controlling the position easily from mount.
Enzo Galasso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galasso is looking to improve his position but Lima isn't that keen on the idea.
Lima content just to control the position here.
Galasso is working to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lima working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima controlling from mount.
Galasso can't escape the position.
Lima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Galasso is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galasso is desperately trying to improve his position but Lima has a good base and remains in mount.
Lima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galasso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lima 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Lima!
After the fight, Douglas Lima was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev has chosen Fever as his entrance music. Marvin Stanley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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169 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev connects with a single shot there.
Nikolaev misses with the combination.
Stanley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikolaev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nikolaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanley is looking to clinch but Nikolaev is avoiding it.
Nikolaev's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nikolaev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolaev.
A punch combination from Nikolaev misses.
Nikolaev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikolaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolaev throws an overhand right that lands on Stanley's shoulder, as Stanley tries to avoid the shot.
Nikolaev throws a series of punches but Stanley avoids them all with ease.
Nikolaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev misses with a two punch combination.
Stanley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Nikolaev. No joy for Stanley on that attempt.
Stanley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikolaev looks to land a combination but Stanley avoids it well.
Stanley instigates a clinch.
Nikolaev breaks the clinch.
Nikolaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nikolaev throws a right and a left that Stanley avoids nicely.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolaev throws a series of punches but Stanley avoids them all with ease.
Nikolaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nikolaev tries to bum rush Stanley with a series of wild strikes but Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikolaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nikolaev looks to land a combination but Stanley avoids it well.
Nikolaev connects with a right hand. Stanley shakes it off.
Nikolaev throws a series of punches but Stanley moves out of range.
Volya Nikolaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolaev throws a series of punches but Stanley moves out of range.
Nikolaev throws a series of punches but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nikolaev wants to get back to full guard.
Stanley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stanley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nikolaev is looking for a sweep. Stanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stanley is working for a submission of some sort.
Nikolaev is looking to escape.
Nikolaev manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikolaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanley tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikolaev is retaining full guard.
Stanley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stanley preventing the sweep.
Nikolaev is looking to stand up but Stanley isn't so interested in that idea.
Stanley passes Nikolaev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev is looking to improve his position.
Stanley trying to control the action but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nikolaev throws a series of punches but Stanley avoids them all with ease.
Nikolaev lands with a straight right. Stanley didn't see that one coming.
Nikolaev misses with a wild combination.
Nikolaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanley.
Stanley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nikolaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanley dodges the punch combination from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Nikolaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Nikolaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev scores with a three punch combo!
Nikolaev misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stanley is defended easily by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev swinging wildly here.
Nikolaev clobbers Stanley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nikolaev throws a series of punches but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev throws a series of punches but Stanley avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanley circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikolaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikolaev misses with a combination
and Stanley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nikolaev won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nikolaev is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is not content to let Stanley control the position.
Nikolaev wants to control but Stanley postures up.
Stanley trying to control the position but Nikolaev is working away.
Stanley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nikolaev wants to control but Stanley postures up.
Stanley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nikolaev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nikolaev struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikolaev is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stanley is trying to get an arm triangle but Nikolaev is defending well.
Stanley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nikolaev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley trying to control the position but Nikolaev is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marvin Stanley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stanley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nikolaev has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Marvin Stanley will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nikolaev lunges at Stanley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanley's hand.
Stanley moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Nikolaev misses.
Stanley dodges the punch combination from Nikolaev.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolaev. Those never looked like landing.
Nikolaev 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.
Nikolaev throws a series of strikes that have Stanley backpedaling.
A punch combination from Nikolaev misses.
A punch combination from Nikolaev misses.
Nikolaev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanley.
Stanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolaev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikolaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikolaev tries to bum rush Stanley with a series of wild strikes but Stanley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikolaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanley circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikolaev tries to sprawl but Stanley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nikolaev wants to improve his position but Stanley is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stanley is trying to work for a kimura but Nikolaev is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev wants to get back to full guard.
Stanley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikolaev keeps working.
Stanley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nikolaev wants to improve his position but Stanley is controlling well.
Stanley is looking to take a break and control but Nikolaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikolaev is concentrating on defense, preventing Stanley from advancing position.
Nikolaev tries to get to full guard but Stanley has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Stanley.
Stanley is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nikolaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanley.
Nikolaev is controlling Stanley's trapped leg to prevent Stanley from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nikolaev defends it well.
Nikolaev is trying to control but can't.
Nikolaev is in trouble now - Stanley has advanced to mount!
Nikolaev is desperately trying to improve his position but Stanley has a good base and remains in mount.
Stanley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marvin Stanley.
I think Stanley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Volya Nikolaev!
Volya Nikolaev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baha Beison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao GuardaChuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying GuardaChuva's choice of entrance music: The rebirth. The key to victory for Baha Beison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baha Beison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao GuardaChuva!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GuardaChuva dives in and grabs Beison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beison pushes down on GuardaChuva's head and hops out.
Beison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck GuardaChuva on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Beison there.
GuardaChuva has his takedown stuffed
and Beison counters with a stiff right hand.
GuardaChuva is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Beison. Beautiful body shot.
GuardaChuva shoots in and bounces Beison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
GuardaChuva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beison wants to stand but GuardaChuva is controlling the position.
GuardaChuva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
GuardaChuva won't allow Beison to sweep him here.
GuardaChuva throws a big elbow that misses.
Beison wants to sweep here but GuardaChuva controlling him for the moment.
GuardaChuva prevents Beison from getting back to his feet.
Beison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
GuardaChuva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beison's head.
GuardaChuva postures up in Beison's guard and throws a big left but Beison blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GuardaChuva postures up and lands a big shot to Beison's brow.
GuardaChuva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beison's head.
GuardaChuva throws a big right hand that misses.
GuardaChuva prevents Beison from getting back to his feet.
GuardaChuva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beison wants to stand but GuardaChuva is controlling the position.
GuardaChuva distracts Beison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
GuardaChuva lands a couple of digs.
GuardaChuva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
GuardaChuva stands up over Beison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beison looking to hit a scissor sweep but GuardaChuva is one step ahead there.
GuardaChuva with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beison pushes a forearm under GuardaChuva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, GuardaChuva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baha Beison!
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