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Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rua Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Duelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Duelly is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rua Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Casper Duelly!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Duelly shows good takedown defense.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson wants to stand but Duelly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Duelly is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Duelly is working from the bottom.
Jackson stands up over Duelly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Duelly keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duelly is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Duelly controlling him for the moment.
Duelly gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Duelly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duelly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Duelly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to control Duelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Duelly gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Duelly looks gassed!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duelly throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson cracks Duelly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Casper Duelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duelly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Duelly.
Duelly misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch but Duelly slips to the side
and Duelly counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Duelly looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson wants to stand but Duelly is controlling his posture from full guard.
Duelly wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Duelly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Duelly circles away.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Duelly wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Duelly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson prevents Duelly from breaking the clinch.
Duelly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duelly throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Duelly throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rua Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duelly misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duelly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duelly showed some decent athleticism there.
Duelly prevents Jackson from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duelly stands up out of the half guard.
Duelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duelly circles away.
Duelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duelly's head.
Duelly stuffs the takedown.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duelly as he jumps to the side.
Jackson feints and as Duelly raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Duelly is keeping the position.
Jackson postures up in Duelly's guard and throws a big left but Duelly blocks it.
Duelly keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Duelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Duelly does no damage.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson rushes Duelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duelly has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duelly misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Rua Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson clinches but Duelly breaks the clinch
and Duelly counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Duelly stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Duelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Duelly!
That's four minutes gone in the round.Jackson looking to finish Duelly with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duelly!
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duelly tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson takes his back!
Jackson gets his hands free as Duelly looks to control.
Jackson is striking well from the back but Duelly escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Duelly 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.
Rua Jackson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Duelly throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Duelly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has control of an arm but Duelly manages to advance to Duelly's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson just trying to survive but Duelly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Duelly controlling the position well here. Jackson rolled but Duelly kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Duelly's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Duelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duelly stops Jackson from standing up.
Duelly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duelly misses with the combination.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duelly.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Duelly which made him look bad.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duelly just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rua Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson pulls guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Duelly blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Duelly misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duelly keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson prevents Duelly from breaking the clinch.
Duelly tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Duelly breaks the clinch.
Duelly checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Duelly feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Duelly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duelly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Nice sprawl there from Duelly as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duelly throws a combination that misses
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duelly's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duelly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duelly is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rua Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quintan Hach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quintan Hach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Barton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hach darts in and clinches Barton up against the cage.
Hach is leaning against Barton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hach stalling.
Barton tries to pull guard but Hach holds him up against the cage and eventually Barton drops back down to his feet.
Barton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hach prevents it.
Barton tries to pull guard but Hach holds him up against the cage and eventually Barton drops back down to his feet.
Quintan Hach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Barton.
Barton misses with a punch to the body.
Hach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barton tries to stall but Hach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barton tries to pull guard but Hach holds him up against the cage and eventually Barton drops back down to his feet.
Hach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barton.
Hach taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barton is working for takedown but Hach is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hach looking to slow down the pace here.
Barton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hach just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hach.
Hach lands a hook that snaps the head of Barton backwards.
Barton can't get the takedown.
Barton looks gassed!
Hach misses with a knee to the head.
Hach scores with a hook to the body.
Hach manages to break the clinch.
Barton gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton trying to control the position but Hach is working away.
Hach is looking for a sweep.
Hach is not content to let Barton control the position.
Barton working away.
Barton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hach is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hach knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barton swings around for an armbar but Hach sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barton's guard.
Hach is looking to stand up but Barton won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barton looking for a guillotine here but Hach defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hach wants to pass the guard but Barton is keeping the position.
Barton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barton is keeping the position for now.
Barton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hach's guard.
Barton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barton slips nicely into half guard.
Barton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hach is just riding it out for now. Barton eventually gives up the hold.
Hach regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hach keeping full guard, as Barton tries to pass.
Hach is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bartonis looking to pass into half guard but Hach pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hach is in guard.
Barton working for a triangle but Hach defends it easily.
Barton keeping moving, preventing Hach from controlling successfully.
Barton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hach decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dustin Barton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hach has closed the distance and engaged Barton in a clinch.
Hach breaks the clinch.
Hach stuffs the takedown attempt from Barton. Barton gets slowly back to his feet.
Dustin Barton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hach scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hach clinches up against the cage.
Hach stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartons head.
Hach works on Barton's body with a couple of short punches.
Hach pulls Barton into guard.
Hach lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barton!
Hach working for a submission but Barton is keeping him at bay.
Barton is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hach wants to work for an arm triangle but Barton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barton manages to get to full guard.
Hach stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barton jumps guard but Hach stands there with Barton around his waist. Barton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barton backwards.
Barton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quintan Hach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Barton.
Hach tries to land knees in the clinch but Barton avoids the damage to the body.
Barton avoiding damage as Hach throws knees to the body.
Barton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hach prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hach.
Hach has had enough of the clinch but Barton keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton avoiding damage as Hach throws knees to the body.
Hach scores with a hook to the body.
Hach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hach circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barton stalls.
Hach blocks an uppercut.
Hach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hach circles away.
Hach instigates a clinch.
Hach slows down the pace here.
Barton fails to pull guard.
Barton goes for a takedown attempt but Hach pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by Hach.
Hach clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hach lands a body punch.
Barton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Barton or perhaps it was just good defense by Hach which made him look bad.
Barton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hach circles away.
Hach jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hach has Barton up against the cage in a clinch.
Barton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hach just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hach working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hach using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hach as the two fighters clinch.
Barton drags the fight down to the ground.
Barton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barton is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hach is keeping the position for now.
Barton passes Hach's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hach looking to control.
Hach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barton manages to get himself to full guard.
Barton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hach escapes and throws Barton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hach decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Quintan Hach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hach connects with a body shot.
Hach takes the fight into the clinch.
Hach tries for a takedown but Barton manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintan Hach dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hach stuffs the takedown.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hach swivels and escapes.
Quintan Hach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Barton.
Hach has closed the distance and engaged Barton in a clinch.
Barton looking for a takedown.
Barton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hach smiles and moves away.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hach moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hach cracks Barton with an open hand slap.
Hach rushes Barton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hach connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barton pulls guard successfully.
Barton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hach doesn't defend quickly enough and Barton has managed to lock this one up! Can Hach escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Barton on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dustin Barton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Zuyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Meitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Meitus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Zuyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Meitus!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meitus misses with a leg kick.
Zuyev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zuyev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zuyev tries to control but Meitus wriggling away.
Meitus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zuyev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zuyev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Meitus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Meitus is trying to escape the mount.
Zuyev manages to capitalize on a mistake by Meitus to take his back!
Meitus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zuyev doesn't have the hooks in and Meitus manages to turn into his guard.
Meitus trying to control the position from guard on top but Zuyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuyev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuyev wants to sweep here but Meitus controlling him for the moment.
Meitus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meitus tries to get out of the position.
Meitus trying to control but Zuyev is working from the bottom.
Zuyev trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meitus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meitus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meitus looks gassed!
Meitus manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zuyev to take his back!
I really don't envy Zuyev right now.
Meitus just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Zuyev breaks Meitus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zuyev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuyev thows a big elbow that misses.
Zuyev cracks Meitus with a solid left hand.
Zuyev working some strikes from top position.
Meitus is trying to keep Zuyev in close.
Zuyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meitus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuyev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuyev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meitus is keeping the position for now.
Zuyev stops Meitus from standing up.
Zuyev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Meitus is pulling down on Zuyev's head. It's preventing any offense from Zuyev, at least for the moment.
Zuyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meitus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meitus misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuyev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meitus pinned against the cage. Meitus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meitus fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuyev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meitus as he avoids it easily.
Meitus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zuyev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zuyev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Meitus is trying to control but can't.
Zuyev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meitus defending well though.
Zuyev stalling away here and it's allowed Meitus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Meitus trying to keep a closed guard but Zuyev is proving a slippery customer.
Zuyev throws a big right hand that misses.
Zuyev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meitus's head.
Zuyev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuyev won't allow Meitus to sweep him here.
Zuyev connects with a couple of short punches.
Zuyev throwing strikes from guard but Meitus blocks nicely.
Meitus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zuyev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zuyev wants to free his trapped foot but Meitus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuyev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zuyev is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuyev tries to stand but can't do so whilst Meitus controls his leg.
Meitus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zuyev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zuyev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meitus gets back to full guard.
Zuyev tries to free his leg and advance position but Meitus is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Zuyev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zuyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zuyev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meitus misses with a few strikes there.
Alex Zuyev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuyev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Zuyev.
Meitus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zuyev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zuyev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meitus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zuyev pulls guard.
Zuyev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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. Zuyev connects with a nice short shot to Meitus's temple.
Zuyev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meitus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Meitus is holding on to half guard well.
Zuyev prevents Meitus from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuyev is trying to work for a kimura but Meitus is defending well.
Meitus trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meitus is trying to get back to full guard.
Meitus is looking to control Zuyev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meitus avoid being mounted?
Meitus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zuyev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zuyev's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuyev turns into Meitus and is now in his guard.
Zuyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meitus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meitus wants to sweep but no luck.
Zuyev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zuyev looking to pass the guard.
Meitus is trying to keep Zuyev in close.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meitus shoots in but Zuyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zuyev closes the distance and clinches.
Meitus letting Zuyev take a breather here.
Meitus struggles to land a body shot inside as Zuyev controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Zuyev.
Zuyev has picked Meitus up - he's going for a ride! Zuyev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Meitus is holding on to half guard well.
Meitus trying to hold on to Zuyev's head to control him but Zuyev postures up.
Nice strikes from Zuyev there.
Meitus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuyev is working away from the top position though.
Meitus is staying active underneath Zuyev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meitus is defending against the submission attempts here by Zuyev.
Meitus is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meitus manages to get to full guard.
Alex Zuyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meitus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Meitus is trying to keep Zuyev in close.
Meitus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zuyev kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Meitus wants to sweep but no luck.
Meitus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Meitus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Zuyev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zuyev fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuyev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Meitus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Meitus prevents Zuyev from improving his position.
Meitus trying to control the pace.
Meitus wants to control but Zuyev is keeping him busy.
Meitus prevents Zuyev from improving his position.
Zuyev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Meitus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Meitus's back!
Zuyev keeps control of the position as Meitus tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Zuyev dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Zuyev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Meitus. No joy for Zuyev on that attempt.
Meitus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meitus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meitus lunges at Zuyev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zuyev's hand.
Meitus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zuyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meitus.
Zuyev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Meitus sprawls well initially but Zuyev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Meitus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zuyev wants to control but Meitus is keeping him busy.
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. Zuyev connects with a nice short shot to Meitus's temple.
Meitus controlling the position for now.
Meitus wants to control but Zuyev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Meitus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuyev drops an elbow to the side of Meitus's head.
Meitus wants to stand back up but Zuyev manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuyev swings around for an armbar but Meitus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zuyev's guard.
Meitus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Meitus working the body and head with strikes.
Zuyev struggling a bit here.
Meitus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Meitus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuyev keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuyev is looking for a sweep.
Meitus trying to control the action but Zuyev is working from the bottom.
Zuyev gets back to half guard.
Zuyev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zuyev keeping full guard, as Meitus tries to pass.
Meitus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Meitus looking to sit in guard and control but Zuyev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meitus has his hands on Zuyev's head, controlling the position.
Zuyev won't allow Meitus to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuyev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meitus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuyev stands up and waves to Meitus to follow him.
Meitus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A bone on bone clash there as Zuyev blocks the leg kick.
Meitus throws a series of strikes that have Zuyev backpedaling.
Meitus throws a nice looking combination but Zuyev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zuyev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Zuyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meitus connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Zuyev! He's out on his feet! Meitus rushes in and drops Zuyev with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vladimir Meitus!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Requina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Roberts has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Requina!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Requina as he checks the leg kick.
Roberts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Requina checks it well.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Requina circles away.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Requina keeps it at a distance.
Requina shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Requina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberts's waist but Requina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Requina off to one side.
Roberts lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Requina sprawling to the canvas. Roberts follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Requina hang on?
It looks like Patrick Requina has been cut.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Requina flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roberts prevents Requina from improving his position.
Roberts seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Requina is looking to improve his position.
Requina missing with punches from the bottom.
Requina wants to improve his position but Roberts is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roberts fails to land with a series of punches.
Frank Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries to clinch but Requina is having none of it.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Requina or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts which made him look bad.
Frank Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Requina.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Requina but Requina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Requina shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Requina or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts which made him look bad.
Roberts throws a right hand that Requina ducks under and follows up with a left that Requina also avoids with ease.
Requina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roberts lands with a big right hook that stumbles Requina - he's out on his feet here! Roberts follows up with another monster hook that separates Requina from consciousness! Requina falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Roberts stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Roberts!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ahhhh Motherland. Jobe has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Jobe!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jobe.
Jobe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jobe fails to land with a series of punches.
Jobe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jobe connects with a solid leg kick.
Putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jobe can pounce on him.
Jobe scores with a nice strike.
Jobe misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Putin or perhaps it was just good defense by Jobe which made him look bad.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Putin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Putin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jobe circles away.
Jobe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vlad Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jobe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Putin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Jobe misses.
Putin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jobe circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin lands with a nice combination. Jobe backs away looking to recover.
Putin moves forwards but Jobe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Putin drops Jobe with a beautiful combination! Jobe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Putin is looking for the KO!
Jobe is rocked!
Putin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jobe is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Putin connects with a nice cross there... Jobe is looking wobbly and Putin recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Jobe to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Putin jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vlad Putin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bedros Aries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aries's entrance music is Bodies. A fine choice. Aries is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. This should be fireworks!
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bedros Aries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Russell Bell!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aries displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aries is breathing heavily.
Aries wants to clinch.
Bell throws a solid leg kick but Aries takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bell.
Bell drives through and clinches with Aries against the cage.
Bell lands with a light punch inside.
Aries throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bell gets through Aries's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aries throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aries looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell lands a nice uppercut.
Bell is trying to break free.
Bell controlling the action here for a moment.
Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bell scores with a takedown into Aries's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell cracks Aries with a solid left hand.
Bell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bell pushing down on Aries's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aries is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell winds up and cracks Aries with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bell is thwarting Aries's attempts to control the position.
Bell is controlling the pace.
Aries tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell is tying to control. Aries wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aries trying to hold on to Bell's head to control him but Bell postures up.
Bell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Bell both land. Nice combination.
Bell connects with a jab.
Bell lands with an uppercut that bounces Aries off the cage and back into rage.
Bell lands a jab to Aries's midsection.
Bell cracks Aries with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aries swinging wilding here.
Bell waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Aries.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aries fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from Bell.
Aries takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aries is rocked!
Aries takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Aries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bell clinches up with Aries and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bell to work.
Bell lands with a left to the head.
Bell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bell lands a big right hand! Aries is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Bell!
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