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Rage in the Cage 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Cat Matroskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nabib Kurmagomedov (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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154 lbs
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152 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Cat Matroskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nabib Kurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matroskin moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matroskin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurmagomedov pulls Matroskin into guard.
Kurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matroskin stands up over Kurmagomedov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Matroskin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matroskin trying to control but Kurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Matroskin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurmagomedov pulls Matroskin in close to prevent any damage.
Matroskin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matroskin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matroskin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matroskin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matroskin has managed to get both his arms back between Kurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
Kurmagomedov seems keen to control Matroskin's posture.
Kurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matroskin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matroskin has managed to get both his arms back between Kurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
Matroskin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matroskin wants to pass the guard but Kurmagomedov is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Matroskin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matroskin throws a big elbow that misses.
Matroskin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matroskin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurmagomedov.
Matroskin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matroskin misses with a wild body shot.
Matroskin throws a body shot but no joy.
Matroskin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurmagomedov circles away.
Kurmagomedov scores with a three punch combo!
Kurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matroskin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matroskin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matroskin wants it to stay on the feet.
Matroskin tries to clinch there but Kurmagomedov circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin wants to clinch up but Kurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Kurmagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matroskin, pushing him back against the cage.
Kurmagomedov jumps into guard, dragging Matroskin to the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matroskin lands a couple of digs.
Matroskin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kurmagomedov's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurmagomedov, not yet.
Kurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matroskin controls the pace.
Matroskin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matroskin won't allow Kurmagomedov to get back to his feet.
Matroskin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin won't allow Kurmagomedov to sweep him here.
Matroskin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matroskin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matroskin 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.
Kurmagomedov wants to improve his position but instead Matroskin has moved into half guard.
Matroskin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matroskin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matroskin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Matroskin there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matroskin wants to take a breather but Kurmagomedov is having none of it.
Matroskin prevents Kurmagomedov from improving his position.
Matroskin wants to take a breather but Kurmagomedov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Cat Matroskin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kurmagomedov misses with a head kick.
Matroskin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Matroskin closes the distance and clinches.
Kurmagomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Matroskin won't allow it.
Matroskin misses with a punch to the body.
Matroskin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matroskin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Kurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matroskin.
Kurmagomedov scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like The Cat Matroskin has been cut.
Matroskin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurmagomedov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matroskin's guard.
Kurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matroskin looking for a sweep. Not yet Matroskin, not yet.
Matroskin working a defensive guard here.
Matroskin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matroskin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kurmagomedov.
Matroskin pulls Kurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Kurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Matroskin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matroskin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Matroskin trying to control but Kurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Kurmagomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kurmagomedov has momentary wrist control but Matroskin slips an elbow through the middle.
Kurmagomedov pulls Matroskin in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matroskin gets tackled into the cage by Kurmagomedov. Kurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Kurmagomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Matroskin.
Kurmagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Matroskin is controlling him.
Kurmagomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Matroskin controls the action.
Kurmagomedov tightens his grip and picks Matroskin up, before dumping him to the ground. Matroskin manages to land in guard.
Matroskin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matroskin is controlling Kurmagomedov's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov postures up.
Kurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but instead Matroskin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kurmagomedov pulls Matroskin in close to prevent any damage.
Matroskin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matroskin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matroskin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kurmagomedov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nabib Kurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on The Cat Matroskin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurmagomedov keeps the fight on the outside.
Matroskin lands a slapping body shot.
Kurmagomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kurmagomedov successfully pulls guard.
Kurmagomedov is looking to stand up but Matroskin isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Matroskin from controlling successfully.
Matroskin wants to pass the guard but Kurmagomedov is keeping the position.
Kurmagomedov is looking to stand up but Matroskin isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurmagomedov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurmagomedov, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matroskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matroskin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matroskin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matroskin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurmagomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matroskin defends it well.
Kurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Matroskin avoids them all with ease.
Matroskin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kurmagomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matroskin is fending him off so far but Kurmagomedov persists. Nope, Matroskin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurmagomedov gets a clinch.
Kurmagomedov tries to pull guard but Matroskin won't allow it.
Kurmagomedov is trying to break the clinch but Matroskin is controlling him.
Kurmagomedov is working for takedown but Matroskin is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Cat Matroskin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nabib Kurmagomedov.
Matroskin tries to throw a body punch but Kurmagomedov avoids it by throwing Matroskin back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matroskin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matroskin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Matroskin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matroskin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matroskin is pressed up against the cage. Kurmagomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matroskin down to the mat. Matroskin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matroskin misses the shot to the body.
Nabib Kurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurmagomedov tries to clinch but Matroskin moves out of range.
Matroskin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurmagomedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matroskin somewhat.
A lazy left from Matroskin finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurmagomedov circles away.
Kurmagomedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matroskin's head.
Kurmagomedov is trying to control. Matroskin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurmagomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Matroskin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Matroskin wants to sweep here but Kurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Matroskin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matroskin throws a big right hand that misses.
Matroskin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kurmagomedov's guard.
Matroskin drops an elbow to the side of Kurmagomedov's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Matroskin has control of the leg.
Kurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matroskin is working away from the top position though.
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 The Cat Matroskin.
I think Matroskin 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Cat Matroskin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Ogor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guzman comes to the cage accompanied by Frozen by Celldweller & Blue Stahli. Tomasz Ogor looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomasz Ogor!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guzman is trying to get an arm triangle but Ogor is defending well.
Guzman has an Americana. Ogor didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Guzman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Guzman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricardo Guzman!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Guzman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mishiev Ismailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sphinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishiev Ismailov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mishiev Ismailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Sphinx!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismailov throws a looping overhand right but Sphinx ducks down to avoid it.
Sphinx wants to slow Ismailov down by chopping away at his legs.
Ismailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sphinx.
Sphinx slips a jab and a cross from Ismailov.
Ismailov throws a sloppy head kick and Sphinx moves out of range easily.
Ismailov clobbers Sphinx with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sphinx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ismailov defends it nicely.
Sphinx has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sphinx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ismailov forces Sphinx back against the cage and clinches.
Sphinx avoiding damage as Ismailov throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismailov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sphinx is defending well for now.
Ismailov lands a shot to the body.
Sphinx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ismailov avoiding damage.
Ismailov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sphinx is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismailov pushes Sphinx back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sphinx looks winded!
Ismailov leaning against his opponent.
Ismailov breaks the clinch.
Ismailov closes the distance and clinches.
Ismailov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sphinx misses with a two punch combination.
Ismailov dodges the punch combination from Sphinx.
Ismailov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ismailov misses with the combination.
As Ismailov backs off Sphinx throws a huge counter combo but Ismailov manages to avoid it all.
Sphinx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sphinx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sphinx throws a leg kick but Ismailov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ismailov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sphinx showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ismailov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov lands a body shot.
Ismailov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ismailov has Sphinx up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismailov lands a damaging elbow.
Ismailov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sphinx backwards.
Sphinx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ismailov has him pressed against the cage.
Ismailov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sphinx on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ismailov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ismailov manages to break the clinch.
Ismailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ismailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sphinx circles away quickly and effectively.
Sphinx moves out of range as Ismailov strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov throws a right and a left that Sphinx avoids nicely.
Ismailov throws a nice looking combination but Sphinx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Ismailov.
Sloppy strikes from Sphinx. Those never looked like landing.
Ismailov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sphinx wants to sweep but Ismailov has passed to side control!
Sphinx is looking for a sweep.
Sphinx is trying to control Ismailov's posture but Ismailov avoids it.
Sphinx is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sphinx wants to control but Ismailov postures up.
Sphinx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ismailov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ismailov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sloppy strikes from Sphinx. Those never looked like landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sphinx enables Ismailov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sphinx manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismailov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sphinx is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ismailov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ismailov stopping the sweep attempt from Sphinx.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mishiev Ismailov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ismailov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sphinx circles away quickly and effectively.
Sphinx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ismailov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sphinx on the side of the head.
Ismailov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sphinx to the mat! Sphinx manages to get full guard.
Sphinx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sphinx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ismailov defends well.
Ismailov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sphinx looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismailov is looking to stand up but Sphinx won't let him.
Sphinx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ismailov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ismailov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ismailov looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ismailov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ismailov breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Ismailov. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ismailov.
Sphinx tries a head kick but it misses.
Sphinx throws a sloppy body shot
and Ismailov counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sphinx is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sphinx is looking to improve his position.
Ismailov wants to stand up but Sphinx is controlling the position.
Ismailov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sphinx is looking for a sweep. Ismailov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sphinx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ismailov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ismailov's back!
Ismailov fending off the submission attempt from Sphinx.
Ismailov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ismailov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ismailov finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Ismailov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismailov is looking to escape.
Ismailov is looking to improve his position.
Ismailov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sphinx can do to turn this around?
Sphinx is pressing down on Ismailov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ismailov is holding on for now.
Ismailov trying to hold on to Sphinx's head to control him but Sphinx postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sphinx trying to mount his opponent but Ismailov defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mishiev Ismailov 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ismailov moves into range and clinches up with Sphinx.
Sphinx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ismailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sphinx throws a sloppy head kick and Ismailov moves out of range easily.
Ismailov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sphinx throws a leg kick that misses.
Sphinx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ismailov.
Ismailov moves away from the strike by Sphinx.
No joy there for Ismailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ismailov throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Sphinx crashing down! Sphinx tries to stagger back to his feet but Ismailov just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Sphinx asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mishiev Ismailov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matti Mattinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon MCdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matti Mattinen had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Matti Mattinen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matti Mattinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simon MCdonald!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattinen rushes MCdonald and presses him up against the cage.
Mattinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mattinen missing with knees to the body.
MCdonald avoids the elbow strike from Mattinen, against the cage.
Mattinen tries to land a knee to the head but MCdonald blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MCdonald looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MCdonald tries a knee to the head but Mattinen blocks it.
Mattinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mattinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mattinen trying to stall but MCdonald improves his position.
Mattinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MCdonald looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, MCdonald throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MCdonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mattinen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mattinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mattinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mattinen missing with knees to the body.
Mattinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MCdonald gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mattinen regains guard.
MCdonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mattinen is breathing heavily.
Mattinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MCdonald throws a big right hand that misses.
MCdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Mattinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MCdonald looking to sit in guard and control but Mattinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mattinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MCdonald working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCdonald 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.
Mattinen stops MCdonald from standing up.
MCdonald looking to control.
Mattinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simon MCdonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mattinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting MCdonald counter with a right hand.
MCdonald lands a jab to Mattinen's midsection.
MCdonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mattinen managing to block the knees to the body from MCdonald.
Mattinen blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mattinen avoids it.
Mattinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MCdonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Mattinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mattinen walks into a stiff left hand from MCdonald.
MCdonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mattinen landing knees to the head.
MCdonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MCdonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mattinen is defending well for now.
Mattinen avoids the elbow strike from MCdonald, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MCdonald as Mattinen tries to tie him up.
MCdonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
MCdonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MCdonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mattinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Mattinen misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from MCdonald - that landed with a thud.
MCdonald cracks Mattinen with a nice body shot.
MCdonald stalling in the clinch.
MCdonald trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, MCdonald throws an elbow but misses.
Mattinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MCdonald has Mattinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mattinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mattinen avoiding damage as MCdonald throws knees to the body.
MCdonald trying to control the position but instead, Mattinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed MCdonald into the cage.
Mattinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MCdonald.
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!
MCdonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mattinen after a bit of a struggle.
Mattinen avoiding damage as MCdonald throws knees to the body.
MCdonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mattinen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon MCdonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MCdonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MCdonald lands a nice looking body shot.
MCdonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MCdonald clinches up with Mattinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Mattinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MCdonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from MCdonald - that landed with a thud.
MCdonald missing with knees to the body.
Simon MCdonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mattinen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but MCdonald regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MCdonald looking to control but Mattinen passes into half guard.
Mattinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MCdonald is looking for a sweep. Mattinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MCdonald trying to control from the bottom.
MCdonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mattinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MCdonald tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mattinen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mattinen controlling the pace for now.
MCdonald tries to hold on but Mattinen pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattinen controlling the position easily from mount.
MCdonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MCdonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mattinen mounts MCdonald! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MCdonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mattinen controlling the pace for now.
Mattinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MCdonald for as long as he can get away with.
MCdonald tries to lock up and control but Mattinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mattinen controlling the pace for now.
Mattinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Mattinen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mattinen tries to close the distance and clinch but MCdonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mattinen tries to clinch up but MCdonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Mattinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mattinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mattinen doesn't manage to clinch there - MCdonald circles away.
MCdonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mattinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MCdonald avoids it.
Mattinen connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Simon MCdonald has been cut.
MCdonald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MCdonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MCdonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mattinen after a bit of a struggle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mattinen obliges.
MCdonald misses with a knee to the head.
MCdonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MCdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mattinen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mattinen successfully pulls guard.
MCdonald wants to stand but Mattinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mattinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but MCdonald is one step ahead there.
Mattinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mattinen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MCdonald wants to control from the top but Mattinen keeps moving.
MCdonald throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MCdonald looking to sit in guard and control but Mattinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mattinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MCdonald is working an open guard so Mattinen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCdonald closes the distance and clinches.
MCdonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mattinen trying to stall but MCdonald improves his position.
MCdonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mattinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MCdonald tries a knee to the head but Mattinen blocks it.
Mattinen managing to block the knees to the body from MCdonald.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mattinen misses with an elbow over the top.
MCdonald throws an elbow that misses.
Mattinen scores with a knee to the head.
MCdonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mattinen is defending well for now.
Mattinen looking to throw knees to the head but MCdonald is blocking nicely.
MCdonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mattinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MCdonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MCdonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mattinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mattinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MCdonald.
Mattinen has MCdonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MCdonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mattinen blocks the elbow strike.
MCdonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mattinen is defending well for now.
Mattinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mattinen trying to control the position but instead, MCdonald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mattinen into the cage.
MCdonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Mattinen avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mattinen throws an elbow but it misses.
MCdonald tries a knee to the head but Mattinen blocks it.
MCdonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mattinen has him pressed against the cage.
Mattinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Matti Mattinen.
I think Mattinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simon MCdonald!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Natty Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Karanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Natty Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Karanov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Light's guard.
Light wants to stand and escape but Karanov is having none of it.
Light working a defensive guard but Karanov passes into half guard.
Light is trying to control but can't.
Karanov stalling.
Light is looking for a sweep. Karanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karanov wants to pass the guard but Light is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light trying to hold on to Karanov's head to control him but Karanov postures up.
Karanov stops Light from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Karanov prevents Light from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light wants to control but Karanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Light manages to get to full guard.
Light is trying to control the position but Karanov postures up.
Light looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karanov is one step ahead there.
Light looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Light's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Light looking for a sweep. Not yet Light, not yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Light with that takedown attempt.
Karanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Karanov is looking to pass into half guard but Light pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Light is in guard.
Light looking to sit in guard and control but Karanov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light trying to control the position.
Light is looking to stand up but Karanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Karanov content to stall in guard here.
Karanov wants to pass the guard but Light is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Karanov 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.
Karanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Karanov throws a right and a left that Light avoids nicely.
Karanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Light trying to control but Karanov postures up.
Karanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light tries to roll over but Karanov keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karanov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Karanov.
Andre Karanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Light can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karanov is looking to take a break and control but Light is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light can't do much from the bottom here.
Karanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Light keeps working.
Karanov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Light's legs.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Karanov wants to stand but Light is controlling his arm.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karanov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Light is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karanov scores with a takedown into Light's guard.
Light keeping full guard, as Karanov tries to pass.
Karanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karanov won't allow Light to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karanov 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Light manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karanov manages to get himself to full guard.
Light trying to control the position from guard on top but Karanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Light is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Karanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Light throws a sloppy head kick and Karanov moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Light as Karanov shoots in.
Light fails to land the takedown.
Karanov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Light's guard.
Light wants to stand but Karanov is controlling the position.
Karanov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Karanov stands and steps away. Light gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Karanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karanov dives in and scores a takedown into Light's guard.
Light thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Karanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Light swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Light dives on top into guard.
Karanov wants to stand and escape but Light is having none of it.
Light postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Light tries to free his leg and advance position but Karanov is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Light throws a big elbow that misses.
Karanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Light trying to control the position from guard on top but Karanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Light changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karanov tries to avoid it but Light manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karanov to the ground. Karanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Light closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karanov did well to prevent Light getting side control.
Light is keen to just control but Karanov is a slippery customer.
Karanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Light. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karanov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Karanov pushes Light off looking to stand but Light dives back in and keeps control.
Karanov trying to control here.
Karanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Light seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Light shoots for a takedown but Karanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natty Light. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Light moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Light manages to break the clinch.
Karanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Light was covering up waiting for the punch and Karanov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Light is trying to keep Karanov in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Karanov.
I've got Karanov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Karanov!
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