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MojeMMA 2 - Beast of the East PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maikl Chendler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Naymov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chendler comes to the cage accompanied by t.i. feat trae tha truth-check this. The crowd seem to be enjoying Naymov's choice of entrance music: Grot-Bratya po umolchaniyu. Maikl Chendler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maikl Chendler!
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, Vladimir Naymov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naymov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chendler scores with a takedown into Naymov's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chendler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chendler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Naymov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chendler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chendler pushes down on Naymov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Naymov wants to get back to his feet.
Naymov is staying active underneath Chendler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chendler controlling the action here.
Naymov is looking to improve his position.
Naymov is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chendler in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maikl Chendler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Naymov clinches up with Chendler and pushes him back against the cage.
Naymov is pressed up against the cage. Chendler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Naymov down to the mat. Naymov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chendler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Naymov circles away.
Chendler has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maikl Chendler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chendler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Naymov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chendler pushes Naymov up against the cage in a clinch.
Naymov manages to break the clinch.
Chendler throws a head kick but Naymov moves out of range.
Chendler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naymov as he jumps to the side.
Naymov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Naymov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Naymov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chendler forces Naymov back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chendler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Naymov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naymov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Naymov pushes Chendler up against the cage in a clinch.
Chendler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chendler wants a takedown.
Naymov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Naymov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Naymov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chendler uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naymov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chendler is controlling him.
Naymov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Naymov wants to control the pace but Chendler is squirming around nicely.
Chendler is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naymov is landing with some decent strikes but Chendler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chendler tries to hold on but Naymov postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chendler can't escape the position.
Naymov wants to control the pace but Chendler is squirming around nicely.
Naymov controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chendler tries to reverse the position but Naymov maintains control.
Chendler tries to hold on but Naymov pushes him away.
Naymov trying to control but Chendler is having none of it.
Naymov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chendler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Naymov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naymov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chendler is working to get back to half guard.
Naymov wants to finish this one by submission but Chendler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Naymov.
Naymov looking to control but Chendler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chendler is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chendler tries to hold on but Naymov postures up.
Chendler is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Naymov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Naymov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chendler feints and as Naymov raises his hands in defense, Chendler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Naymov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chendler is aware though and is defending well.
Naymov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chendler is one step ahead there.
Naymov keeping moving, preventing Chendler from controlling successfully.
Chendler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maikl Chendler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Naymov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chendler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Naymov is in Chendler's guard.
Chendler wants to improve his position but instead Naymov has moved into half guard.
Vladimir Naymov has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naymov trying to control the action but Chendler is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chendler wants to get back to his feet.
Naymov working Chendler over with strikes.
Naymov content to control rather than advance.
Chendler tries to roll over but Naymov keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Naymov there.
Naymov is keen to just control but Chendler is a slippery customer.
Chendler wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Naymov in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chendler is staying active underneath Naymov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vladimir Naymov.
Naymov moves into the clinch.
Naymov is looking to control Chendler's arms but Chendler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Naymov has his back to the cage.
Chendler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chendler stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Naymov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Naymov is looking for a takedown.
Naymov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chendler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Naymov as he jumps to the side.
Chendler darts in looking for a takedown but Naymov gets double underhooks and turns Chendler into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chendler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Naymov breaks from the clinch.
Naymov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Naymov is pressed up against the cage. Chendler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Naymov down to the mat. Naymov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maikl Chendler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chendler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chendler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naymov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Naymov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chendler moves into the clinch.
Naymov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chendler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chendler lands an elbow inside that Naymov shrugs off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Naymov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naymov instigates a clinch.
Chendler taking a breather.
Naymov gets underhooks to prevent Chendler's takedown attempt.
Naymov goes for a takedown attempt but Chendler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chendler blocks a head kick by Naymov.
Naymov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chendler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chendler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Naymov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chendler wants to take the fight to the mat but Naymov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Naymov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Naymov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Naymov lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naymov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chendler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chendler lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladimir Naymov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A punch combination from Naymov misses.
Chendler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Naymov swivels and escapes.
Naymov gets tackled into the cage by Chendler. Chendler maintains the clinch.
Vladimir Naymov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chendler has Naymov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Naymov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chendler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Naymov.
Naymov breaks from the clinch.
Naymov moves into the clinch.
Naymov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maikl Chendler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naymov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chendler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chendler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Naymov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naymov struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Chendler.
Naymov defending against the ground and pound.
Naymov is looking to regain half guard here but Chendler keeps moving and retains side control.
Naymov keeps trying to improve his position.
Chendler cracks Naymov with a big right hand but Naymov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Naymov struggling a bit here.
Naymov regains half guard.
Chendler stops Naymov from getting back to his feet.
Chendler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Naymov on the ground.
Chendler prevents Naymov from improving his position.
Chendler prevents Naymov from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chendler is keen to just control but Naymov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naymov is trying to stand back up but Chendler is controlling him
Chendler content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maikl Chendler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Naymov clinches up with Chendler and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Naymov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chendler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Naymov, pushing him back against the cage.
Naymov blocks the elbow strike.
Chendler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Naymov tries to kick Chendler off but Chendler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chendler is controlling the pace.
Chendler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Naymov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naymov wants to control but Chendler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Naymov is defending against the submission attempts here by Chendler.
Naymov is looking for a sweep. Chendler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chendler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naymov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chendler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chendler's back!
Chendler is keeping busy.
Naymov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Chendler is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Naymov!
A very excited looking Vladimir Naymov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulquiorra Schiffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulquiorra Schiffer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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203 lbs
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200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulquiorra Schiffer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiffer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones lunges at Schiffer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schiffer's hand.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schiffer avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Schiffer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schiffer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones stops Schiffer from standing up.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schiffer looking for a sweep. Not yet Schiffer, not yet.
Schiffer controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schiffer controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schiffer pinned against the cage. Schiffer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Schiffer.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Schiffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Schiffer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schiffer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones is looking to chop away at Schiffer's legs.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Schiffer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schiffer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a combination
and Schiffer counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ulquiorra Schiffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Schiffer lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Schiffer misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Schiffer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Schiffer. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Schiffer misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Schiffer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schiffer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Schiffer counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schiffer misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schiffer's waist but Schiffer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones blocks a head kick by Schiffer.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Schiffer moved away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Schiffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Schiffer saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schiffer throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Schiffer throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Schiffer misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a hook
and Schiffer counters with a nice body kick.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Schiffer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schiffer looking to pass the guard.
Schiffer prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Schiffer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones 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.
Jones is pulling down on Schiffer's head to control his posture.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Schiffer from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones misses with a hook
and Schiffer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schiffer misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Schiffer ducks down to avoid it.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Schiffer, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Schiffer against the cage but Schiffer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schiffer slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Schiffer missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schiffer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schiffer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Schiffer is controlling him well.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Schiffer has control of the leg.
Schiffer is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schiffer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ulquiorra Schiffer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schiffer.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schiffer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones throws a series of punches but Schiffer moves out of range.
Jab from Jones.
Nice sprawl there from Schiffer as Jones shoots in.
Schiffer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries for a takedown but Schiffer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schiffer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schiffer but Schiffer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Schiffer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown but Schiffer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schiffer.
Schiffer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Schiffer is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Schiffer is just out of range.
Jones rushes Schiffer and presses him up against the cage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with the combination.
Schiffer misses with a straight right.
Schiffer lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Schiffer misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones lands with a hook. Schiffer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Schiffer's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Schiffer. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Brian Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schiffer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Schiffer misses with a head kick.
Schiffer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schiffer as he avoids it easily.
Schiffer slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schiffer takes one to the side of the head.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schiffer lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Schiffer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a hook. Schiffer ducked under it nicely.
Schiffer misses with a kick to the body.
Schiffer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schiffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schiffer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A head kick misses from Schiffer.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones blocks a head kick by Schiffer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schiffer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Schiffer.
Schiffer throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Brian Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones dives in and grabs Schiffer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schiffer pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Schiffer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones slips a jab from Schiffer.
Schiffer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Schiffer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schiffer ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Nice defenses there by Schiffer.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Schiffer blocks a head kick by Jones.
No joy there for Schiffer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Schiffer.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schiffer.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schiffer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schiffer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Schiffer is retaining full guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Schiffer.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Schiffer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Schiffer!
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schiffer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Schiffer moves out of range easily.
Jones tries for a takedown but Schiffer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Schiffer.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Schiffer's shoulder, as Schiffer tries to avoid the shot.
Schiffer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Schiffer, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Schiffer against the cage but Schiffer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schiffer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brian Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Schiffer counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice defenses there by Schiffer.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Schiffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schiffer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Schiffer.
Schiffer lands a front kick.
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schiffer is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schiffer trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer gets back to full guard.
Ulquiorra Schiffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schiffer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Schiffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schiffer is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Schiffer is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schiffer looking for a sweep. Not yet Schiffer, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulquiorra Schiffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brian Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Barba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Poldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Barba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
203 lbs
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Barba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Poldi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barba misses with a right hand
and Poldi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poldi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barba is trying to push Poldi away but Poldi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poldi wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Barba.
Poldi throws an elbow that misses.
Barba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barba wants a takedown but no success here.
Poldi lands a left hand.
Poldi can't find room to land a body shot as Barba controls the action.
Poldi misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba misses with the head strike.
Poldi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poldi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Barba.
Poldi tries a knee to the head but Barba blocks it.
Poldi tries a body shot but Barba blocks it.
Poldi tries to stall but Barba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Poldi.
Poldi tries to throw a body punch but Barba avoids it by throwing Poldi back against the cage.
Barba scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Poldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Barba controls his hands.
Poldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Barba controls his hands.
Barba looking to throw knees to the head but Poldi is blocking nicely.
Barba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barba with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barba tries to work over Poldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barba breaks the clinch.
Barba throws a combination that misses
and Poldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poldi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poldi has managed to clinch.
Barba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poldi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barba misses with an elbow over the top.
Barba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poldi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barba manages to break the clinch.
Poldi clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poldi lands an elbow just above Barba 's eye.
Barba is trying to drag Poldi to the mat but Poldi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Barba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Poldi to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Barba misses.
Poldi dodges the punch combination from Barba.
Barba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poldi misses with an uppercut. Barba saw that one coming.
Barba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank Barba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poldi scores with a jab. Barba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poldi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barba will feel that in the morning.
Barba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poldi scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poldi throws out the jab.
Frank Barba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poldi moves out of range as Barba strikes.
Poldi walks into a straight right hand from Barba.
Barba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poldi manages to avoid it.
Barba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barba jabs Poldi right on the nose. Poldi blinks but takes it well.
Barba swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poldi. That's going to slow Barba down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poldi.
Barba swats away the attempt to clinch by Poldi.
Poldi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Poldi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barba walks into a straight right hand from Poldi.
Barba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poldi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jack Poldi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poldi blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barba trying to stall but Poldi improves his position.
Barba breaks the clinch.
Poldi swings for the body but Barba moves out of range.
Barba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barba misses with a hook.
Barba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poldi circles away quickly and effectively.
Poldi forces Barba back against the cage and clinches.
Barba stalling in the clinch but Poldi improves position.
Poldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barba's elbow.
Barba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba stalling the fight.
Poldi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barba up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Poldi lands a left hand.
Barba stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Barba.
Barba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poldi can't find room to land a body shot as Barba controls the action.
Barba avoids the elbow strike from Poldi, against the cage.
Barba blocks an elbow strike from Poldi.
Poldi wants the takedown. Barba is fighting it off but Poldi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barba's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barba is looking to stand up but Poldi isn't so interested in that idea.
Poldi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Poldi wants to control from the top but Barba keeps moving.
Poldi stops Barba from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poldi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barba keeping moving, preventing Poldi from controlling successfully.
Poldi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Poldi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Poldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barba looks to land a left hand but Poldi moved out of range nicely.
Barba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barba swinging wildly here.
Barba misses with a lunging right hand
and Poldi counters with a low kick, right behind Barba 's knee.
Jack Poldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poldi moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barba is trying to break the clinch but Poldi has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Poldi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poldi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poldi.
Barba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poldi has Barba pressed against the cage.
Barba is looking to control Poldi's arms but Poldi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barba has his back to the cage.
A short right from Poldi.
Barba takes an elbow to the temple.
Poldi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poldi lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barba throws an elbow that misses.
Barba tries to land a knee to the head but Poldi blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Poldi as Barba tries to tie him up.
Barba tries to land a knee to the head but Poldi blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Poldi 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. This is the final round!
Poldi is looking to clinch but Barba is avoiding it.
Poldi tries to clinch but Barba is having none of it.
Barba lands a nice shot that snaps Poldi's head back.
Barba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poldi counters with a left to the body.
Poldi lands with a good body shot.
Barba punishes Poldi's body with a nice straight punch.
Barba loads up on a big right hand but Poldi slips the punch.
Poldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Barba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poldi tries to clinch but Barba moves out of range.
Poldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barba.
A combination from Barba does no damage.
Barba looks to throw the jab but Poldi is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba misses with a straight right.
Poldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barba moves away.
Barba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barba misses with an uppercut
and Poldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Barba darts in and clinches Poldi up against the cage.
Poldi is working Barba over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poldi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barba.
Poldi lands a nice elbow.
Poldi throws a head punch that misses.
Barba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barba trying to control the position but instead, Poldi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barba into the cage.
Poldi avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poldi tries a knee to the head but Barba blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poldi stalling against the cage.
Barba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Barba as the two fighters clinch.
Barba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barba letting Poldi take a breather here.
Jack Poldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barba is trying to force a seperation but Poldi has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Poldi.
Barba is looking to break free of the clinch but Poldi has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Poldi is keeping busy.
Barba tries to throw a body punch but Poldi avoids it by throwing Barba back against the cage.
Barba lands a body punch.
Poldi looking to slow down the pace here.
Poldi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barba blocks the elbow strike.
Barba can't find room to land a body shot as Poldi controls the action.
Poldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barba or not.
Poldi keeps control of Barba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frank Barba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poldi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barba looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Poldi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barba connects with the punch.
Barba misses with a lunging right hand
and Poldi counters with a leg kick.
Poldi scores with a sloppy right hand. Barba should have avoided that one.
Barba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poldi clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barba letting Poldi take a breather here.
Poldi has a couple of punches blocked by Barba.
Poldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Barba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poldi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Poldi!
Jack Poldi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, $300 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocherre Velassco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocherre Velassco has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricardo Lombard's chin.
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180 lbs
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188 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocherre Velassco!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velassco.
Velassco tries to work over Lombard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lombard throws an elbow that misses.
Velassco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lombard clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Velassco - that landed with a thud.
Lombard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lombard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velassco.
Velassco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lombard misses with an elbow strike.
Lombard tries to land a knee to the head but Velassco blocks with his arms.
Velassco landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ricardo Lombard has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velassco lands a nice uppercut.
Lombard misses with a knee strike.
Velassco lands with a light punch inside.
Velassco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Lombard on the inside.
Velassco lands with a light punch inside.
Lombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard misses with a punch on the inside.
Lombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velassco stalls.
Velassco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lombard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velassco avoiding damage as Lombard throws knees to the body.
Lombard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velassco backwards.
Velassco avoids a wild elbow strike from Lombard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velassco.
Lombard is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Velassco.
Velassco avoids the elbow strike from Lombard, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velassco.
A head punch on the inside from Lombard fails to land.
Lombard struggles to land a body shot inside as Velassco controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Velassco on the inside.
Velassco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Velassco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velassco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velassco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lombard under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lombard misses its intended target.
Whack! Velassco lands a heavy head kick that drops Lombard. The ref tackles Velassco to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lombard was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rocherre Velassco!
A victorious Rocherre Velassco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackjan Tio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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300 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackjan Tio!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski shoots in and bounces Tio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grabowski wants to get up but he can't break Tio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grabowski wants to pass the guard but Tio is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tio is trying to keep Grabowski in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jackjan Tio wasn't active enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grabowski.
Tio can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grabowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tio wants to control but Grabowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grabowski trying to control from half guard but Tio is working away.
Grabowski trying to control the pace.
Grabowski blocks the strikes from Tio.
Tio is staying active underneath Grabowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Damian Grabowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tio closes the distance and pushes Grabowski back into the cage.
Tio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grabowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tio is keeping the position for now.
Tio looking to control.
Grabowski content to stall in guard here.
Tio wants to stand up but Grabowski is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tio moves out of range of the body kick.
Grabowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tio shoots in and bounces Grabowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grabowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
Grabowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grabowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tio defends it easily.
Grabowski trying to keep a closed guard but Tio is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grabowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Grabowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grabowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tio has passed into half guard!
Tio wants to stand up but Grabowski is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Grabowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grabowski tries to avoid it but Tio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grabowski to the ground. Grabowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tio shoots in and bounces Grabowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grabowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tio is aware though and is defending well.
Grabowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grabowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tio lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski is pulling down on Tio's head to control his posture.
Grabowski working for a triangle but Tio defends it easily.
Tio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tio instigates a clinch.
Tio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grabowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Tio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski tries to land a front kick but Tio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tio is defended easily by Grabowski.
Tio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grabowski.
Tio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tio misses with a head kick.
Grabowski dives in and grabs Tio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tio pushes down on Grabowski's head and hops out.
Damian Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tio fails with the takedown.
Damian Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackjan Tio.
Grabowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown but Tio shows good takedown defense.
Tio moves into the clinch.
Tio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grabowski stops a takedown attempt from Tio.
Tio breaks from the clinch.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tio as he jumps to the side.
Grabowski tries to clinch up but Tio circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grabowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Grabowski as Tio shoots in.
Tio looks for a takedown but Grabowski sprawls well.
Grabowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tio closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grabowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackjan Tio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tio is defended easily by Grabowski.
Tio loads up on a big right hand but Grabowski slips the punch.
Grabowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grabowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tio somewhat.
Damian Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackjan Tio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grabowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tio doesn't manage to clinch there - Grabowski circles away.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tio.
Tio instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grabowski smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackjan Tio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabowski shoots for a takedown but Tio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tio stuffs the takedown attempt from Grabowski. Grabowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Tio clinches.
Tio stalls.
Grabowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grabowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tio throwing strikes but missing.
Tio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tio in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Grabowski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackjan Tio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sexy Body Girl. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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167 lbs
26 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norbert Schwager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leg Sweeperton!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwager moves out of range of the body kick from Sweeperton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwager. Sweeperton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sweeperton walks into a straight right hand from Schwager.
Schwager misses the jab.
Sweeperton takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Schwager misses the target.
Schwager with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schwager throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norbert Schwager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwager misses with a looping right.
Sweeperton avoids the body shot from Schwager.
A telegraphed right hand from Schwager misses the target.
Schwager fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sweeperton manages to avoid it.
Schwager throws a series of punches but Sweeperton moves out of range.
Schwager jabs Sweeperton right on the nose. Sweeperton blinks but takes it well.
Sweeperton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwager manages to avoid it.
Schwager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schwager throws a right and a left that Sweeperton avoids nicely.
Sweeperton thows a body shot but no joy.
Sweeperton swings for the body but Schwager moves out of range.
Sweeperton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwager was well out of range. Poor timing from Sweeperton.
Schwager stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schwager wants it to stay on the feet.
Schwager lands with a nice body punch.
Schwager throws a right and a left that Sweeperton avoids nicely.
Schwager lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schwager fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton shoots in for a takedown but Schwager shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Norbert Schwager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leg Sweeperton.
Schwager with a nice cross.
Sweeperton swings for the body but Schwager moves out of range.
Schwager misses with a wild body shot.
Norbert Schwager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweeperton thows a body shot but no joy.
Schwager jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweeperton tries to clinch up.
Schwager dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Schwager. Those never looked like landing.
Schwager cracks Sweeperton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sweeperton misses with a wild body shot.
Sweeperton misses with a jab to the body
and Schwager counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schwager throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager with a jab.
Schwager keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweeperton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweeperton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schwager rather than just go for the knockout.
Schwager lands the left hand.
Schwager looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Schwager swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schwager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Schwager finds it's way through Sweeperton's defenses.
Schwager lands a head shot.
Sweeperton misses the body punch
and Schwager counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sweeperton takes a swing at Schwager's ribcage but misses.
Sweeperton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schwager's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sweeperton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schwager sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwager is staying active underneath Sweeperton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sweeperton not doing much here.
Schwager blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sweeperton.
Schwager is trying to stand.
Schwager won't allow Sweeperton to pass to mount.
Sweeperton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schwager's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schwager wants to get back to his feet.
Sweeperton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schwager pushes Sweeperton off looking to stand but Sweeperton dives back in and keeps control.
Sweeperton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schwager does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schwager keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sweeperton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwager keeps working.
Sweeperton prevents Schwager from standing back up.
Sweeperton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Schwager dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sweeperton closes the distance and clinches up with Schwager, looking for a takedown. Sweeperton pushes Schwager against the cage but Schwager circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sweeperton closes the distance but Schwager moves to the side
and Schwager counters with a left to the body.
Sweeperton moves out of range as Schwager strikes.
Sweeperton wants to clinch up but Schwager keeps it at a distance.
Schwager keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweeperton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sweeperton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schwager fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sweeperton darts in looking for a takedown but Schwager gets double underhooks and turns Sweeperton into the cage.
Schwager has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton wants to take the fight to the mat but Schwager manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Norbert Schwager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leg Sweeperton.
Sweeperton is working for takedown but Schwager is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sweeperton has Schwager pressed against the cage, preventing Schwager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schwager wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweeperton won't allow it.
Schwager is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schwager prevents the takedown attempt.
Schwager gets underhooks to prevent Sweeperton's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sweeperton tries for a takedown but Schwager manages to get underhooks.
Sweeperton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schwager fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sweeperton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schwager jabs Sweeperton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Schwager does no damage.
Schwager lands a nice shot to the body.
Sweeperton shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager misses with a two punch combination.
Schwager scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Schwager - just one landing.
Sweeperton fails with the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schwager, as that shot connected.
Schwager misses with a wild combination.
Sweeperton misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Schwager. Beautiful body shot.
Sweeperton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sweeperton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schwager throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton throws a body punch but Schwager moves out of range.
Schwager fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sweeperton dodges the punch combination from Schwager.
Schwager throws a series of punches but Sweeperton moves out of range.
Schwager avoids the body shot from Sweeperton.
Norbert Schwager is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Sweeperton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwager fails to land with a series of punches.
Schwager throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweeperton. Schwager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwager misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Schwager dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sweeperton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schwager tries to avoid it but Sweeperton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schwager to the ground. Schwager escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Schwager misses.
Sweeperton walks into a jab.
Schwager darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Schwager.
Sweeperton avoids the body shot from Schwager.
Sweeperton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schwager swings for the body but Sweeperton moves out of range.
Schwager looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweeperton is just out of range.
Sweeperton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schwager works over Sweeperton's head and body with a nice combination.
Schwager swings for the body but Sweeperton moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton just misses with a punch to the body.
Sweeperton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sweeperton misses with a hook to the body
and Schwager makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schwager lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sweeperton circles away quickly and effectively.
Sweeperton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schwager.
Some wild striking there from Schwager.
A big left from Schwager misses.
Schwager fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sweeperton throws a body punch but Schwager moves out of range.
Schwager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweeperton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sweeperton.
Schwager swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwager throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schwager takes a swing at Sweeperton's ribcage but misses.
Schwager misses with a double jab.
Schwager misses with a two punch combination.
Sweeperton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schwager was well out of range. Poor timing from Sweeperton.
Sweeperton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schwager just misses with a punch to the body.
Sweeperton shoots for a takedown but Schwager saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schwager lands a body shot.
Schwager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sweeperton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager misses with a double jab.
Norbert Schwager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwager looks to land a right hand but Sweeperton moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweeperton. Schwager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sweeperton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schwager lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schwager feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sweepertons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schwager fails to land with a series of punches.
Sweeperton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schwager's guard.
Sweeperton wants to control from the top but Schwager keeps moving.
Sweeperton won't allow Schwager to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweeperton lands a couple of elbows.
Sweeperton trying to control but Schwager is working from the bottom.
Sweeperton prevents Schwager from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sweeperton distracts Schwager with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Schwager manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Schwager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sweeperton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leg Sweeperton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norbert Schwager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leg Sweeperton.
Schwager prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sweeperton is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norbert Schwager showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schwager, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norbert Schwager!
Our winner, Norbert Schwager, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baginski comes to the cage accompanied by WALECZNE SERCE. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James James!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baginski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James moves out of range as Baginski throws a body kick.
Baginski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Baginski drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baginski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baginski manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baginski is controlling the pace.
Baginski trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James pushes Baginski off looking to stand but Baginski dives back in and keeps control.
James trying to control here.
Baginski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
James slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James wants to sweep here but Baginski controlling him for the moment.
James keeps trying to improve his position.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Baginski 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James trying to control the position.
Baginski stops James from standing up.
James looking to control.
James keeping moving, preventing Baginski from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Piotr Baginski just wasn't active enough.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Baginski which made him look bad.
Baginski throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
James misses with a takedown
and Baginski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baginski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baginski misses the jab.
Baginski misses with a body shot.
Baginski connects with an inside leg kick.
Baginski misses with a body shot.
James misses with a takedown
and Baginski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Piotr Baginski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James James.
Baginski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Baginski tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baginski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been told by Baginski's head coaches at LOD Gym Now with StandUP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baginski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baginski. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James avoids the body shot from Baginski.
Baginski misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baginski - that will leave a mark!
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James shoots in for a double leg but Baginski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James fails with the takedown
and Baginski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James wants to stand but Baginski is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baginski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baginski slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baginski lands a nice looking body kick.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baginski but Baginski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baginski connects with a high kick.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Piotr Baginski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James James.
Baginski lands a lovely overhand right.
Baginski thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baginski stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski swinging wildly here.
James James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baginski scores with a jab to the head.
Baginski misses with a jab to the body
and James moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Baginski as the two fighters clinch.
Baginski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baginski lands a shoulder strike.
Baginski lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baginski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baginski.
Baginski is trying to trip James. He has hold of a leg but James is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Baginski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James wants to stand and escape but Baginski is having none of it.
Baginski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baginski is one step ahead there.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Baginski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James looking for submissions off his back.
Baginski prevents James from improving his position.
James looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baginski lands strikes from half guard.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baginski!
Baginski working to try and regain half guard.
Baginski tries to hold on but James postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James punching from mount but Baginski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Baginski is looking to get to half guard.
Baginski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James misses with a head shot.
Baginski wants to control but James is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baginski is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baginski did well to prevent James getting side control.
Baginski is trying to control but can't.
Baginski is looking to improve his position.
Baginski is working hard here to advance position.
Baginski wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James trying to control the pace.
James throws a strike but Baginski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baginski pulls James in to control the position.
Baginski is trying to control the position but James postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James goes for a double leg but Baginski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baginski continues to drive forward.
James stalling in the clinch but Baginski improves position.
James blocking some punches.
Baginski lands an uppercut.
Baginski stalling the fight.
Baginski stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James has Baginski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. James pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Baginski tumbling to the mat - James dives into Baginski's guard.
Baginski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baginski trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
Baginski trying to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Piotr Baginski.
Baginski throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Piotr Baginski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski keeps the fight on the outside.
Baginski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baginski pinned against the cage. Baginski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baginski cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baginski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Piotr Baginski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James James.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Baginski to counter with a crisp jab.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James tries to move into range but Baginski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baginski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James goes for a double leg but Baginski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baginski continues to drive forward.
A short right from Baginski on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James tries to pull guard but Baginski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baginski has James pressed against the cage.
Baginski lands with a left to the head.
James tries to pull guard but Baginski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baginski tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Baginski.
Baginski lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baginski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James moves out of range as Baginski strikes.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James blocks a head kick by Baginski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baginski.
Baginski jabs at James's body.
That kick from Baginski tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baginski misses with a body shot.
Baginski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as James checks a leg kick.
Baginski keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Baginski tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baginski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baginski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baginski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baginski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Baginski.
Nice defenses there by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a right hand that Baginski ducks under and follows up with a left that Baginski also avoids with ease.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baginski throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James looks for a takedown but Baginski sprawls well.
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Baginski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James misses with a takedown
and Baginski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baginski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Baginski drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
James has hold of Baginski's hands but Baginski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Baginski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baginski is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
James is not content to let Baginski control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baginski wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Baginski controlling the position easily from mount.
Baginski cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
James tries to hold on but Baginski pushes him away.
James really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baginski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James taking shots to the head.
Baginski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
James is looking to improve his position but Baginski isn't that keen on the idea.
Baginski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James tries to lock up and control but Baginski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baginski lands a heavy elbow.
Baginski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baginski trying to control but James is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
James won't allow Baginski to pass to mount.
Baginski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baginski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Baginski wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
Baginski seems to be working for a kimura but James defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baginski is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski had his way with James James in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Baginski lands a right hook to the body.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James tries to clinch but Baginski moves out of range.
James closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as James takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James tries to break free but Baginski pushes him back against the cage.
Baginski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baginski looking to slow down the pace here.
Baginski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baginski lands with a light punch inside.
Baginski throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baginski backwards.
James tries to pull guard but Baginski holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
Baginski working aggressively here.
James tries to pull guard but Baginski holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
James pulls guard successfully.
Baginski throwing strikes but missing.
Baginski postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baginski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baginski chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Piotr Baginski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Baginski jumps into side control!
James is looking to reverse the position.
James throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
James is looking to reverse the position.
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!
James takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
James throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
James is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Baginski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Baginski working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski working the ground and pound effectively.
Baginski dominating with strikes here.
Baginski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baginski prevents James from getting the reversal.
James James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baginski lands a heavy elbow.
Baginski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baginski lands a couple of good shots and James has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
James is still in real trouble! Can Baginski finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James staying busy and making it hard for Baginski to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski controlling well, preventing James from escaping the position.
Piotr Baginski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baginski tries to keep control of the position but James is staying busy.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Baginski controlling the position well here. James rolled but Baginski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Baginski trying to control momentarily.
James can't escape the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Baginski not allowing James to control his hands.
Baginski lands strikes to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James tries to escape but Baginski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Baginski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baginski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Baginski!
Piotr Baginski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Por Pramuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger JonesJr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buakaw Por Pramuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tiger JonesJr!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JonesJr throws a hook but Por Pramuki avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Por Pramuki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
JonesJr just misses with a punch to the body.
Por Pramuki misses with the combination.
Por Pramuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Por Pramuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but JonesJr circles away quickly and effectively.
JonesJr misses with a looping right.
Por Pramuki connects with a good right hand that stumbles JonesJr. JonesJr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Por Pramuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
JonesJr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
JonesJr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
JonesJr throws a big shot that misses.
JonesJr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Por Pramuki misses with a straight left.
Por Pramuki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Tiger JonesJr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Por Pramuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Por Pramuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Por Pramuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by JonesJr.
Tiger JonesJr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Pramuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Por Pramuki drops JonesJr with a left right combo! Por Pramuki follows him down to the ground into side control.
JonesJr is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
JonesJr is looking to reverse the position.
JonesJr is still in real trouble! Can Por Pramuki finish him?
Por Pramuki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Por Pramuki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Por Pramuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Por Pramuki misses with an uppercut. JonesJr saw that one coming.
Por Pramuki loads up on a big right hand but JonesJr slips the punch.
Por Pramuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Por Pramuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but JonesJr circles away quickly and effectively.
JonesJr dodges the punch combination from Por Pramuki.
Por Pramuki throws a hook but JonesJr blocks it.
Por Pramuki misses with a wild combination.
Por Pramuki misses with a straight right.
Por Pramuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Por Pramuki closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks JonesJr out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buakaw Por Pramuki!
Buakaw Por Pramuki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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