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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mitchelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepherd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alter Bridge - Addicted to pain . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Mitchelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rufus Shepherd!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchelson catches Shepherd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shepherd tries to clinch but Mitchelson is having none of it.
Shepherd wants to clinch up but Mitchelson keeps it at a distance.
Mitchelson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Iron Fist Training in the buildup to the fight.
Mitchelson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mitchelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Shepherd.
No joy there for Mitchelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mitchelson! Shepherd is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Mitchelson!
Rufus Shepherd was interviewed post fight and said 'Unfortunately i lost but i will train a lot to win next fight for myself and you- my fans'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Chernicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Maywho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Chernicin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Maywho!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chernicin.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chernicin trying to control the position but Maywho is working away.
Chernicin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maywho rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chernicin's guard! Nice work there by Maywho!
Chernicin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maywho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maywho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maywho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernicin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maywho wants to stand but Chernicin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chernicin is trying to control the position but Maywho postures up.
Chernicin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Maywho doesn't defend quickly enough and Chernicin has managed to lock this one up! Can Maywho escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chernicin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kirill Chernicin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alec Namiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao GuardaChuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GuardaChuva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The rebirth. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alec Namiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao GuardaChuva!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namiki ducks under a wild hook from GuardaChuva.
Namiki throws a quick inside leg kick.
GuardaChuva throws a hook to the side of Namiki's head but Namiki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
GuardaChuva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Namiki on his heels. He'll look to pass Namiki's guard now, I'm sure.
Namiki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from GuardaChuva.
GuardaChuva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
GuardaChuva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
GuardaChuva postures up in Namiki's guard and throws a big left but Namiki blocks it.
GuardaChuva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Namiki is looking for a triangle here but GuardaChuva uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
GuardaChuva working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namiki is trying to get back to half guard.
GuardaChuva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
GuardaChuva lands an elbow.
Namiki wants to control but GuardaChuva postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GuardaChuva is working Namiki over with some ground and pound from side control.
GuardaChuva working the ground and pound from side control.
GuardaChuva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Namiki is not content to let GuardaChuva control the position.
Namiki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked GuardaChuva off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Namiki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
GuardaChuva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alec Namiki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from GuardaChuva is defended easily by Namiki.
GuardaChuva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
GuardaChuva shoots in and drives through. Namiki sprawls well.
Alec Namiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao GuardaChuva.
Namiki fakes the leg kick and cracks GuardaChuva in the body.
GuardaChuva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Namiki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
GuardaChuva goes for a double leg but Namiki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Namiki continues to drive forward.
GuardaChuva looks winded!
GuardaChuva takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Namiki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namiki lands a big head kick that sends GuardaChuva tumbling to the mat! Namiki takes a step backwards and waves GuardaChuva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
GuardaChuva is rocked!
It looks like Joao GuardaChuva has been cut.
We've been told by Namiki's head coaches at Ironfist Athletics that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
GuardaChuva is still on wobbly legs! Can Namiki finish him?
Namiki lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as GuardaChuva crumples to the floor! Namiki milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alec Namiki!
A very excited looking Alec Namiki 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Schwager Ii (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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norbert Schwager Ii!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis misses the shot to the body.
Schwager Ii tries to bum rush Pettis with a series of wild strikes but Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwager Ii slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
Schwager Ii throws a hook but Pettis blocks it.
Pettis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pettis needs to keep his hands up - Schwager Ii had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Pettis.
Schwager Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schwager Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwager Ii manages to avoid it.
Pettis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schwager Ii digs a good body shot into Pettis's ribs.
Schwager Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Schwager Ii.
Pettis misses with a two punch combination.
Pettis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Pettis.
Schwager Ii misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis lands a body shot.
Schwager Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schwager Ii in his tracks.
Pettis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Anthony Pettis has been cut.
A combination from Schwager Ii does no damage.
Pettis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pettis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schwager Ii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schwager Ii duly obliges.
Pettis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwager Ii throws a hook but Pettis avoids it easily.
Oh Pettis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pettis slips under a jab from Schwager Ii.
Pettis seems to have got his legs back now.
Schwager Ii avoids the body shot from Pettis.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwager Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
Schwager Ii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schwager Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Pettis. Those never looked like landing.
Schwager Ii lands with a big left! Pettis is wobbled badly! Schwager Ii comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Pettis to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Norbert Schwager Ii!
A very excited looking Norbert Schwager Ii 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bone Grim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeniy Akulenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akulenko has chosen Cowboys From Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bone Grim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Akulenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grim staying out of range there.
Akulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akulenko throws a head kick but Grim moves out of range.
Akulenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akulenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Akulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Akulenko throws a head kick but Grim moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Grim misses
and Akulenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akulenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akulenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akulenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grim moves out of range as Akulenko strikes.
Akulenko is looking to slow Grim down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Akulenko finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko lands a high kick!
Akulenko tests Grim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akulenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Grim.
Akulenko throws the kick towards the body but Grim avoids it.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Akulenko lands.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grim blocks a head kick by Akulenko.
Grim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akulenko defends it nicely.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Grim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Akulenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Grim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grim throwing strikes from guard but Akulenko blocks nicely.
Grim tries to free his leg and advance position but Akulenko is retaining full guard.
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!
Grim throwing strikes from guard but Akulenko blocks nicely.
Grim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akulenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grim stops Akulenko from standing up.
Grim looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akulenko wants to stand but Grim is controlling the position.
Grim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akulenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grim stops Akulenko from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grim pushes down on Akulenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akulenko makes his way to full guard, as Grim worked for a kimura.
Grim stops Akulenko from standing up.
Grim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grim drops back looking for a leg! Akulenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akulenko manages to kick Grim off! Grim jumps back into Akulenko's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akulenko scores with a nice body kick.
Akulenko lands a leg kick that knocks Grim off balance momentarily.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akulenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grim will feel that in the morning.
Akulenko looks to land a body kick but Grim moved away.
Grim avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
Akulenko scores with a head kick. Grim tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut lands for Grim. That snapped Akulenko's head back.
Akulenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Akulenko throws an overhand right that lands on Grim's shoulder, as Grim tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akulenko loads up on a big right hand but Grim slips the punch.
Akulenko swings for the body but Grim moves out of range.
Akulenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses.
Eugeniy Akulenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akulenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grim.
Akulenko misses with a hook.
Akulenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grim darts in looking for a takedown but Akulenko gets double underhooks and turns Grim into the cage.
Akulenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akulenko breaks from the clinch.
Akulenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akulenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grim blocks a head kick by Akulenko.
Grim throws a shot to the body.
Grim avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Akulenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grim.
Akulenko avoids the body shot from Grim.
Eugeniy Akulenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akulenko throws a lazy head kick
and Grim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akulenko!
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!
Grim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Grim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grim 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
Grim blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Grim.
Akulenko misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Akulenko.
Grim avoids the head kick by Akulenko.
Grim shoots in for a double leg but Akulenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bone Grim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grim closes the distance and clinches up with Akulenko, looking for a takedown. Grim pushes Akulenko against the cage but Akulenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akulenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Grim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akulenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grim slips a jab from Akulenko.
Akulenko throws a front kick that sends Grim stumbling back into the cage.
Akulenko cracks Grim with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grim misses with a body shot.
Grim blocks a head kick by Akulenko.
Grim blocks a head kick by Akulenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugeniy Akulenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Akulenko misses with a head kick.
Akulenko throws a sloppy head kick and Grim moves out of range easily.
Akulenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grim.
Grim seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Akulenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akulenko swinging wildly here.
Grim lands with a nice body punch.
Akulenko misses with a body kick.
Akulenko throws a head kick that Grim semi-blocks.
Akulenko throws a head kick that misses.
Grim swings for the body but Akulenko moves out of range.
Akulenko gets caught flat footed, as Grim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akulenko is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bone Grim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grim wants to pass the guard but Akulenko is keeping the position.
Grim is working hard here to advance position.
Akulenko wants to get back to his feet but Grim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grim throws a big right hand that misses.
Akulenko wants to stand up but Grim is controlling him.
Grim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grim cracks Akulenko with a solid left hand.
Grim lands a couple of elbows.
Grim is looking to work some ground and pound but Akulenko has wrist control.
Grim stops Akulenko from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grim passes Akulenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bone Grim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grim moves into full mount! Akulenko won't be happy about that!
Grim unloads with some shots from mount but Akulenko bucks and avoids them well.
Grim is working for a guillotine from mount but Akulenko frees his head quite easily.
Akulenko is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akulenko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Akulenko stops Grim from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Grim is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Akulenko has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Akulenko!
Grim wants to sweep here but Akulenko controlling him for the moment.
Eugeniy Akulenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akulenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grim takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Akulenko scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone Grim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akulenko 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugeniy Akulenko!
Eugeniy Akulenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Exp Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Corrales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrales has chosen Party Up as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Exp Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Corrales!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two closes the distance and clinches.
Two has Corrales pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Two pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Corrales tumbling to the mat - Two dives into Corrales's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Two scoring with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Warrior MMA and Fitness inform us that Corrales has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Two avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Two wants to control from the top but Corrales keeps moving.
Corrales throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Two preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corrales wants to sweep but no luck.
Two postures up in Corrales's guard and throws a big left but Corrales blocks it.
Corrales keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Corrales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Two has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Two wants to control from the top but Corrales keeps moving.
Two scoring with some ground and pound.
Corrales is trying to control the position but Two postures up.
Corrales keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Two throws a strike but Corrales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Two wants to sweep but no luck.
Corrales passes Two's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Corrales is trying to control the action in half guard but Two is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two is looking to improve his position.
Corrales is looking to take a break and control but Two is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corrales has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Corrales is looking to work his way around to Two's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrales has control of Two's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Two regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Corrales tries to control but Two wriggling away.
Two is trying to escape the mount but Corrales keeps good control and instead manages to take Two's back.
Corrales working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Corrales working for the choke.
Corrales doesn't have the hooks in and Two manages to turn into his guard.
Two postures up.
Two cracks Corrales with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corrales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Corrales controls Two momentarily but Two frees himself.
Corrales has momentary wrist control but Two slips an elbow through the middle.
Two lands a couple of digs.
Two throwing strikes but missing.
Two is looking to work some ground and pound but Corrales has wrist control.
Two keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Corrales's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Two is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Corrales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Two stopping the sweep attempt from Corrales.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Exp Two will probably get the nod.
That's time! Two's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Two shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corrales as he avoids it easily.
Two closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corrales to the mat! Corrales manages to get full guard.
Two trying to control but Corrales is working from the bottom.
Corrales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corrales keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corrales keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
Two throws a strike but Corrales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Two keeping moving, preventing Corrales from controlling successfully.
Corrales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Two managing to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Two darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corrales manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Corrales is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Two wants to improve his position but Corrales is controlling well.
Two controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two trying to keep a closed guard but Corrales is proving a slippery customer.
Corrales wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Corrales is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corrales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Two keeping moving, preventing Corrales from controlling successfully.
Two wants to sweep here but Corrales controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph Corrales was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Two shoots in and drives through. Corrales sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two clinches with his opponent.
Two lands a takedown into guard.
Corrales keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Two is looking to advance position but Corrales has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Two prevents Corrales from taking his back.
Corrales throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Corrales working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Two slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Corrales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Two defends it well.
Two tries to roll over but Corrales keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Exp Two 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. And we move into the final round!
Corrales tries to clinch but Two moves out of range.
Exp Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Two is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corrales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corrales gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Two counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two has clasped his hands together around Corrales's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Corrales is not content to let Two control the position.
Two in side control lands a decent elbow.
Exp Two overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrales tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Two wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Corrales manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Two makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Two.
Corrales trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Two holds on and takes a little breather.
Corrales trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corrales tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Corrales drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Corrales as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Two screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Corrales! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joseph Corrales!
Post fight, Joseph Corrales took to the microphone: 'i feel great now imma go home and fuck a chinese bitch'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler looks to land a left hand but Rude moved out of range nicely.
Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rude.
Tyler lands a really nice looking cross but Rude seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Tyler.
Tyler misses with a two punch combination.
Tyler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rude cracks a nice hook into Tyler's ribs.
Rude ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
Rude misses with the combination.
Tyler misses with a straight right.
Rude moves away from the strike by Tyler.
Tyler lands with a nice body punch.
Rude throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
Tyler throws a lazy right hand but Rude sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyler misses with an uppercut
and Rude counters with a three punch combo that has Tyler backing up. Tyler nods at Rude to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rude looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyler is just out of range.
Rude takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Tyler misses.
Rude on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyler. Tyler obviously looking to wear him down.
Rude avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
Tyler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rude.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyler.
Rude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyler throws out a loose jab but Rude uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler throws a right hand that Rude ducks under and follows up with a left that Rude also avoids with ease.
Tyler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rude jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands a jab.
Rude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rude throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rude steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyler.
Rude throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Tyler does no damage.
Rude getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rude just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rude avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyler throws out a powerful jab.
Rude drops his hands momentarily and Tyler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Tyler misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler sizes up Rude with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rude looks to land a combination but Tyler avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyler. That snapped Rude's head back.
Tyler tries to clinch but Rude is having none of it.
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rude.
Tyler throws a jab when Rude was well out of range.
Tyler looks to land a right hand but Rude moved out of range.
Tyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rude.
Rude ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rude lands a nice looking body shot.
Rude looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rude takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyler throws a poor cross that misses
and Rude counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyler throws the left hand but Rude avoids the punch easily.
Rude throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rude was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Tyler throws out a loose jab but Rude uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyler misses the target.
Rude missing with a left hand there. Tyler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyler looks to land a combination but Rude avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rude wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyler looks to throw the jab but Rude is out of range.
Tyler cracks Rude with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Tyler scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rude takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
Rude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Tyler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tyler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jay Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rude just misses with a punch to the body.
Rude stuns Tyler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rude ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
Rude is looking to wear down Tyler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rude!
Tyler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyler misses with a hook
and Rude counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rude.
Rude slips a straight right by Tyler.
Tyler looks to throw the jab but Rude is out of range.
Tyler scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler looks to land a left hand but Rude moved out of range nicely.
Rude looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Tyler.
Tyler swings for the body but Rude moves out of range.
Rick Rude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rude takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
Tyler throws a hook but Rude avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Tyler misses its intended target.
Tyler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyler scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
Rude throws a looping overhand right but Tyler ducks down to avoid it.
Rude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Tyler - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude moves out of range as Tyler strikes.
Tyler misses with a hook. Rude ducked under it nicely.
Rude slips under a jab from Tyler.
Tyler works over Rude's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jay Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rude.
Rude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rude throws a big shot that misses.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Rude.
Rude feints a jab promting Tyler to slip. Rude then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyler slips again and ducks right into an 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!
Rude ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyler throws an overhand right that lands on Rude's shoulder, as Rude tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rude counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyler throws a leg kick but Rude moved away.
Tyler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rude.
Tyler thuds his right hand into Rude's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rude slips a straight right by Tyler.
Tyler scores with a nice strike.
Rude pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Rude 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rude fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rude ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands with a cross.
Tyler throws a hook but Rude blocks it.
Tyler misses with an uppercut.
Tyler misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Tyler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rude doesn't seem phased though.
Tyler with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler throws a lazy uppercut
and Rude counters with a straight right hand.
Rude digs a good hook to Tyler's body.
Tyler misses with a looping right.
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rude.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rude throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rude.
Rude swinging wildly here.
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 Rick Rude will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tyler scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyler tries to clinch up.
Rude misses the shot to the body.
Rude takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rude misses with the combination.
Tyler lands a nice looking body shot.
Rude throws a lazy right hand but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rude uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyler.
Nice straight punches there by Tyler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyler.
Rude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Rude misses.
Nice defenses there by Rude.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler misses the jab.
Tyler throws a right hand that misses
and Rude counters with a left and a right that stings Tyler.
Tyler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rude ducks right into an uppercut from Tyler.
Rude is rocked!
Tyler pounces like a tiger and cracks Rude with a vicious hook! Rude is down but not out! Tyler follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jay Tyler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Volya Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Gyeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fever . Gyeong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Intro. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jun Gyeong!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gyeong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikolaev wants to clinch
and Gyeong counters by clinching up.
Nikolaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolaev wants the takedown. Gyeong is fighting it off but Nikolaev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gyeong's guard against the cage.
Nikolaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nikolaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Gyeong has wrist control.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Gyeong keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikolaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Gyeong has wrist control.
Nikolaev wants to control from the top but Gyeong keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Volya Nikolaev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gyeong clinches.
Gyeong gets control of Nikolaev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gyeong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gyeong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikolaev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikolaev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gyeong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gyeong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gyeong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gyeong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Warrior MMA and Fitness inform us that Gyeong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Gyeong has wrist control.
Gyeong is looking to stand up but Nikolaev isn't so interested in that idea.
Nikolaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikolaev throwing strikes from guard but Gyeong blocks nicely.
Nikolaev has gone for a leg lock! Gyeong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nikolaev's guard.
Gyeong won't allow Nikolaev to sweep him here.
Gyeong trying to control but Nikolaev is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gyeong stopping the sweep attempt from Nikolaev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong wants to stand and escape but instead Nikolaev has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nikolaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Nikolaev postures up and lands a big shot to Gyeong's brow.
Nikolaev 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.
Gyeong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikolaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nikolaev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nikolaev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gyeong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nikolaev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nikolaev is pushing down on Gyeong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gyeong is fighting to maintain full guard but Nikolaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyeong is staying active underneath Nikolaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nikolaev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gyeong wants to improve his position but Nikolaev is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gyeong keeps working.
Gyeong trying to control here.
Nikolaev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Nikolaev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev wants to control but Gyeong is keeping him busy.
Gyeong is looking for a sweep. Nikolaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nikolaev lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gyeong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nikolaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nikolaev looks for a takedown but Gyeong sprawls well.
Nikolaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gyeong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaev checks a low kick from Gyeong.
Gyeong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikolaev with a nice head shot there.
Nikolaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Gyeong is retaining full guard.
Nikolaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Gyeong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolaev throwing strikes but missing.
Nikolaev stands up over Gyeong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nikolaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyeong trying to keep a closed guard but Nikolaev is proving a slippery customer.
Gyeong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolaev.
Gyeong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikolaev is one step ahead there.
Gyeong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nikolaev is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gyeong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gyeong seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nikolaev gets full guard.
Gyeong tries to stand but Nikolaev is controlling from the bottom.
Nikolaev keeping moving, preventing Gyeong from controlling successfully.
Gyeong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gyeong has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaev's legs - danger averted.
Volya Nikolaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev looking for a guillotine here but Gyeong defends easily.
Gyeong content to stall in guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nikolaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev has a closed guard, preventing Gyeong from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikolaev fails to land the takedown.
Nikolaev tries to clinch there but Gyeong circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nikolaev.
Gyeong closes the distance and clinches.
Nikolaev manages to pull guard.
Gyeong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikolaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gyeong wants to stand but Nikolaev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nikolaev trying to control the position here.
Gyeong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nikolaev's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gyeong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikolaev is looking for a triangle but Gyeong pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gyeong is aware though and is defending well.
Nikolaev is looking to sweep but instead, Gyeong has passed into half guard.
Gyeong is looking to take a break and control but Nikolaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gyeong prevents Nikolaev from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gyeong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gyeong's back!
Nikolaev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nikolaev is looking for a rear naked choke here but Gyeong reverses the position brilliantly into Nikolaev's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volya Nikolaev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gyeong closes the distance and clinches.
Gyeong jumps guard.
Gyeong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nikolaev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nikolaev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gyeong can't fight it off and eventually Nikolaev manages to take the fight to the floor. Gyeong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gyeong wants to get back to his feet but Nikolaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nikolaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gyeong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nikolaev has Gyeong in his guard.
Nikolaev is trying to keep Gyeong in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev pulls Gyeong in close to prevent any damage.
Nikolaev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gyeong is squirming around, avoiding Nikolaev's attempts to control the action.
Nikolaev looking for a guillotine from mount but Gyeong is having none of it.
Gyeong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev with shots to the head and body - Gyeong looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nikolaev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nikolaev has control of Gyeong's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gyeong regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gyeong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nikolaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gyeong is looking to escape.
Nikolaev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nikolaev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gyeong has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gyeong!
Nikolaev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nikolaev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gyeong is now in half guard.
Nikolaev is refusing to be controlled, as Gyeong sits in half guard.
Nikolaev is trying to maintain the position but Gyeong is very close to passing his half guard.
Gyeong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nikolaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nikolaev punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is holding on to half guard well.
Nikolaev is looking for a sweep. Gyeong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jun Gyeong.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gyeong has time to react.
Volya Nikolaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gyeong stuffs the takedown.
Nikolaev moves in looking to clinch but Gyeong pushes him off.
Nikolaev moves out of range as Gyeong strikes.
Volya Nikolaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gyeong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gyeong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jun Gyeong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gyeong takes the fight into the clinch.
Gyeong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaev pushes Gyeong up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volya Nikolaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nikolaev, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volya Nikolaev!
Volya Nikolaev opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baha Beison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baha Beison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Smith!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Beison is working from the bottom.
Beison actively working from the bottom here.
Beison won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Beison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Beison is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beison wants to get back to his feet.
Beison's coaches at Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beison gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Beison keeps moving.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Beison is keeping the position.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beison is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
Smith working away.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beison has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Beison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beison looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Beison has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Beison!
Smith keeping full guard, as Beison tries to pass.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Beison puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Beison manages to break the clinch.
Beison looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Beison lands a lovely overhand right.
Beison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beison throws a left that rocks Smith and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Beison dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Smith regain composure!
Smith is rocked!
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!
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smith won't allow Beison to pass to mount.
Beison wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith wants to sweep here but Beison controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeff Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is pulling down on Beison's head. It's preventing any offense from Beison, at least for the moment.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Beison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Beison pushes his legs off easily.
Beison gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beison clinches with his opponent.
Beison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beison is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Beison.
That's two 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!
Beison stalls.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Beison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baha Beison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Smith.
Beison lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beison counters with a left to the body.
Smith looks for a takedown but Beison sprawls well.
Beison moves into the clinch.
Beison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but Beison circles away easily
and Beison counters with a straight right hand.
Beison clinches up against the cage.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beison smiles and moves away.
Beison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Baha Beison is winning the standup battle so far.
Beison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beison misses with a straight left.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beison!
Beison is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking a break here but Beison is having none of it and regains half guard.
Beison is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beison is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baha Beison dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Beison gets a clinch.
Beison breaks from the clinch.
Beison takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Beison just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Beison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beison as Smith tries to tie him up.
Beison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beison looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Beison's guard.
Smith works over Beison with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents Beison from getting back to his feet.
Beison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beison pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beison counters with a two punch combo.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looks for a takedown but Beison sprawls well.
Baha Beison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Smith.
Beison misses with a double jab.
Beison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baha Beison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baha Beison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith drives through with a takedown into Beison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Beison is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beison keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Beison keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Beison working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beison, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beison is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beison is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Baha Beison.
I think Beison 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baha Beison!
After winning the bout, Baha Beison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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