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TD 3: Grand Prix quarterfinal PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Bochaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin TimeBurger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin TimeBurger is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Bochaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin TimeBurger!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TimeBurger tries to clinch there but Bochaev circles away.
Bochaev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. TimeBurger is trying to defend but Bochaev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bochaev is working for a submission of some sort.
TimeBurger is defending against the submission attempts here by Bochaev.
TimeBurger tries to get to full guard but Bochaev has control of the leg.
Bochaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bochaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, TimeBurger has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bochaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bochaev is trying to work for a kimura but TimeBurger is defending well.
Bochaev seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bochaev trying to mount his opponent but TimeBurger defends it.
TimeBurger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bochaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bochaev is breathing heavily.
Bochaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
TimeBurger is positioning himself well to prevent Bochaev advancing to mount.
Bochaev trying to mount his opponent but TimeBurger defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bochaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bochaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and TimeBurger defends it well.
TimeBurger wants to improve his position but Bochaev is controlling well.
Bochaev is working for a kimura but TimeBurger is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
TimeBurger with a nice cross.
No joy there for TimeBurger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
TimeBurger lands a jab-cross combination.
TimeBurger throws a series of punches but Bochaev moves out of range.
TimeBurger scores with a jab. Bochaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bochaev is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from TimeBurger knocks Bochaev out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin TimeBurger!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borec Sambitov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Morozov!
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, Borec Sambitov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Morozov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sambitov which made him look bad.
Sambitov leaves Morozov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morozov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Morozov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sambitov stuffs the takedown.
Morozov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sambitov tries to sprawl out of it but Morozov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sambitov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morozov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sambitov to the mat! Sambitov manages to get full guard.
Sambitov looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Morozov is defending well. Sambitov quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Morozov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sambitov celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borec Sambitov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Takoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
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, Odin Takoy!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Takoy and sends Lesnariano crashing to the mat! Takoy follows him down to the mat - Lesnariano regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Brocky Lesnariano has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnariano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Takoy prevents Lesnariano from improving his position.
Lesnariano trying to control from the bottom.
Takoy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lesnariano.
Lesnariano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnariano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lesnariano actively working from the bottom here.
Lesnariano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lesnariano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lesnariano is breathing heavily.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown but Takoy shows good takedown defense.
Takoy bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Lesnariano! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takoy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnariano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnariano has a closed guard, preventing Takoy from standing up.
Takoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnariano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takoy defends well.
Takoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnariano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnariano looking for a guillotine here but Takoy defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takoy connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takoy lunges at Lesnariano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnariano's hand.
Takoy drops his shoulder and cracks Lesnariano with a huge uppercut! Lesnariano goes down! Can Takoy finish him?
Lesnariano is rocked!
Brocky Lesnariano's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takoy is looking to stand up but Lesnariano won't let him.
Lesnariano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takoy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lesnariano is looking for a triangle but Takoy pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takoy wants to control from the top but Lesnariano keeps moving.
Takoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lesnariano has his foot on Takoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takoy works his way back into a safe position though.
Lesnariano keeping moving, preventing Takoy from controlling successfully.
Takoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnariano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takoy has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnariano's legs - danger averted.
Takoy tries to stand but Lesnariano is controlling from the bottom.
Lesnariano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Takoy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoy wants to get back to his feet.
Takoy trying to hold on to Lesnariano's head to control him but Lesnariano postures up.
Lesnariano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takoy is just riding it out for now. Lesnariano eventually gives up the hold.
Lesnariano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnariano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takoy sees it coming and defends easily.
Lesnariano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Takoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brocky Lesnariano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takoy connects with a single shot there.
Takoy connects with a right hand. Lesnariano shakes it off.
Odin Takoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesnariano slips under a jab from Takoy.
Takoy lands the left hand.
Takoy wants to clinch up but Lesnariano keeps it at a distance.
Takoy tests Lesnariano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnariano shoots for a takedown but Takoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takoy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lesnariano fails to land the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takoy, as that shot connected.
Lesnariano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takoy lunges at Lesnariano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnariano's hand.
Brocky Lesnariano's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takoy scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takoy digs a good body shot into Lesnariano's ribs.
Takoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takoy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lesnariano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnariano's head.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown but Takoy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takoy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lesnariano fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Takoy finds it's target.
Takoy cracks Lesnariano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Takoy there.
Lesnariano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takoy is fending him off so far but Lesnariano persists. Nope, Takoy circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Takoy does it's job there.
Lesnariano walks into a stiff left hand from Takoy.
Lesnariano shoots in and drives through. Takoy sprawls well.
Lesnariano fails to land the takedown.
Lesnariano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takoy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lesnariano backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnariano shoots in but no luck this time.
Takoy connects with a right hand. Lesnariano shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Takoy. No joy for Lesnariano on that attempt.
Takoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lesnariano shoots in but no luck this time.
Lesnariano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnariano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lesnariano looks for a takedown but Takoy sprawls well.
Takoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnariano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takoy lands the left hand.
Lesnariano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takoy is looking to control Lesnariano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Takoy avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano is working for a kimura but Takoy is defending it quite comfortably.
Takoy is looking to escape.
Lesnariano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takoy is just riding it out for now. Lesnariano eventually gives up the hold.
Takoy is looking for a sweep. Lesnariano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnariano wants to work for an arm triangle but Takoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoy keeping hold of Lesnariano's head, controlling as best he can.
Takoy is looking to improve his position.
Takoy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnariano is looking for a kimura but Takoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesnariano to get the leverage.
Takoy is trying to control but can't.
Lesnariano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takoy wants to improve his position but Lesnariano is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Takoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brocky Lesnariano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lesnariano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnariano. Lesnariano gets slowly back to his feet.
Takoy thuds a left hand into Lesnariano's body.
Takoy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lesnariano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lesnariano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takoy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lesnariano's hands.
Lesnariano walks into a stiff left hand from Takoy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takoy moves in looking to clinch but Lesnariano pushes him off.
Lesnariano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takoy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnariano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Takoy as he connects with a hook.
Brocky Lesnariano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takoy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lesnariano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takoy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnariano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Takoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnariano fails with the takedown.
Odin Takoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnariano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Takoy misses.
Lesnariano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnariano somewhat.
Takoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lesnariano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takoy but Takoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lesnariano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two 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.
Takoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnariano.
Takoy throws a good cross that connects.
Lesnariano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takoy leaves Lesnariano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lesnariano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lesnariano wants to work for an arm triangle but Takoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lesnariano seems to be working for a kimura but Takoy defends the submission attempt.
Lesnariano seems to be working for a kimura but Takoy defends the submission attempt.
Lesnariano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano wants to pass to mount but Takoy is defending the position.
Takoy pushes Lesnariano off looking to stand but Lesnariano dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnariano 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.
Lesnariano is working for a submission of some sort.
Takoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnariano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesnariano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brocky Lesnariano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Takoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lesnariano on the side of the head.
Lesnariano shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot by Takoy.
Nice body punch from Takoy.
Takoy cracks Lesnariano with a good jab.
Takoy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takoy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lesnariano fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takoy with a nice cross.
Lesnariano misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Takoy finds it's way through Lesnariano's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Takoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takoy 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odin Takoy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minimax Borcuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Kochergin!
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, Minimax Borcuha!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kochergin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kochergin misses with the combination.
Borcuha avoids the head kick by Kochergin.
Borcuha drops his hands momentarily and Kochergin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kochergin really is a fat lump.
Kochergin scores with a three punch combo!
Kochergin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borcuha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kochergin throws a nice looking combination but Borcuha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kochergin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kochergin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kochergin throws a series of punches but Borcuha avoids them all with ease.
Kochergin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kochergin throws a head kick that half lands.
Kochergin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochergin lands a head kick. Borcuha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Minimax Borcuha has been cut.
Kochergin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borcuha.
Kochergin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Borcuha.
Kochergin throws a nice looking combination but Borcuha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borcuha fails with a takedown attempt.
Kochergin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kochergin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andrew Kochergin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kochergin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kochergin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kochergin misses with a few strikes there.
Kochergin fails to land with a series of punches.
Borcuha avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borcuha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kochergin throws a nice looking combination but Borcuha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kochergin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kochergin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kochergin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrew Kochergin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kochergin throws a nice looking combination but Borcuha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Kochergin.
A right-left combo lands from Kochergin.
Kochergin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borcuha misses with a takedown attempt - Kochergin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrew Kochergin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minimax Borcuha.
Kochergin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kochergin tries to bum rush Borcuha with a series of wild strikes but Borcuha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kochergin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Borcuha slips a jab and a cross from Kochergin.
Nice shot by Kochergin.
Kochergin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kochergin.
Kochergin throws a head kick but Borcuha moves out of range.
Kochergin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kochergin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kochergin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Borcuha's head.
Kochergin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kochergin is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kochergin jabs at Borcuha's body.
A solid body kick from Kochergin.
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!
Kochergin misses with a wild combination.
Kochergin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Borcuha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kochergin to score with a decent uppercut.
Kochergin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Borcuha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kochergin connects with a right hand. Borcuha shakes it off.
Kochergin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochergin throws a right hand that Borcuha ducks under and follows up with a left that Borcuha also avoids with ease.
A combination from Kochergin does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Kochergin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minimax Borcuha's cut.
That's time! Kochergin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kochergin misses with a wild combination.
Kochergin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kochergin misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Kochergin.
Kochergin tries a head kick but it misses.
Kochergin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kochergin throws a one two combo.
Kochergin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kochergin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kochergin looks to land a combination. Borcuha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kochergin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Borcuha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kochergin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borcuha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kochergin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Borcuha tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kochergin's legs.
Kochergin wants to get back to his feet.
Borcuha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kochergin, who protects the arm well.
Kochergin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Borcuha has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Borcuha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Borcuha is breathing heavily.
Kochergin is trying to buck Borcuha off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochergin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Borcuha on the ground.
Borcuha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Borcuha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borcuha in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kochergin is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Minimax Borcuha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey DeMaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeny Morgoslepov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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21
195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey DeMaio!
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, Evgeny Morgoslepov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgoslepov throws a sloppy head kick and DeMaio moves out of range easily.
Morgoslepov leaves DeMaio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morgoslepov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgoslepov misses with a wild combination.
DeMaio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morgoslepov as he avoids it easily.
Morgoslepov works the jab nicely.
DeMaio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morgoslepov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
DeMaio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morgoslepov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeMaio, into his guard.
Morgoslepov tries to stand but DeMaio is controlling from the bottom.
DeMaio keeping moving, preventing Morgoslepov from controlling successfully.
DeMaio pulls Morgoslepov in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMaio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morgoslepov trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgoslepov wants to get up but he can't break DeMaio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DeMaio managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgoslepov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgoslepov postures up in DeMaio's guard and throws a big left but DeMaio blocks it.
DeMaio controls Morgoslepov momentarily but Morgoslepov frees himself.
Morgoslepov wants to control from the top but DeMaio keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by DeMaio or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgoslepov which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey DeMaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgoslepov fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgoslepov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by DeMaio.
Morgoslepov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeMaio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
DeMaio seems to be looking for submissions.
DeMaio is breathing heavily.
DeMaio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morgoslepov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morgoslepov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMaio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgoslepov defends it well.
Morgoslepov is looking to control DeMaio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgoslepov avoid being mounted?
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.
DeMaio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morgoslepov defends it well.
Morgoslepov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
DeMaio shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgoslepov tries to sprawl out of it but DeMaio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgoslepov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick lands from Morgoslepov that sends DeMaio to the canvas. DeMaio tries to scramble back to his feet but Morgoslepov brings him back down into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Morgoslepov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morgoslepov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeMaio circles away quickly and effectively.
DeMaio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgoslepov's waist but Morgoslepov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeMaio off to one side.
Morgoslepov cracks DeMaio on the jaw with a powerful right hand and DeMaio falls backwards against the cage. Morgoslepov follows up with more strikes that drop DeMaio to his knees. Morgoslepov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save DeMaio! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Morgoslepov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Tsoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebashir Vkashu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Tsoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ebashir Vkashu!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Vkashu misses.
Vkashu swings for the body but Tsoy moves out of range.
Vkashu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsoy.
Vkashu misses with a looping right.
Tsoy blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Vkashu.
A jab from Vkashu misses.
The fighters circling - Vkashu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vkashu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoy.
Vkashu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Mikhail Tsoy has been cut.
Vkashu throws the left hand but Tsoy avoids the punch easily.
Vkashu misses with a hook. Tsoy ducked under it nicely.
Vkashu throws a hook to the side of Tsoy's head but Tsoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vkashu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vkashu misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vkashu misses with a looping right.
Vkashu missing with a left hand there. Tsoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsoy drops his hands momentarily and Vkashu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vkashu misses with a series of wild punches.
Vkashu lands a big uppercut and Tsoy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tsoy looks OK. Vkashu waves Tsoy back to his feet!
Tsoy is rocked!
Tsoy throws a hook but Vkashu avoids it easily.
Vkashu drops Tsoy with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tsoy! Vkashu dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebashir Vkashu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between sun hui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zver Borcuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, sun hui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zver Borcuha!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hui gets caught flat footed, as Borcuha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borcuha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! hui is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Borcuha, into his guard.
Borcuha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. hui doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. hui manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borcuha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. hui is aware though and is defending well.
hui avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
hui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borcuha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
hui is working hard here to advance position.
Borcuha working for a triangle but hui defends it easily.
hui drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and hui jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
hui drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and hui jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borcuha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
hui trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borcuha's guard.
hui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borcuha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, hui has managed to get both his arms back between Borcuha's legs - danger averted.
Borcuha wants to sweep but no luck.
hui 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borcuha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
hui drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says hui as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Borcuha screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with hui! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). sun hui!
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