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BHSP 5 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Mardischoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Zrinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikola Zrinski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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185 cm
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200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Mardischoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikola Zrinski!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mardischoko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zrinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mardischoko scores with punches from side control.
Zrinski is rocked!
Mardischoko controlling from side mount.
Zrinski is still in real trouble! Can Mardischoko finish him?
Mardischoko is putting a hurting on Zrinski here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zrinski seems to have recovered his senses.
Mardischoko scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mardischoko tries to score with some ground and pound. Zrinski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mardischoko working the ground and pound.
Mardischoko trying to control the action but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
Zrinski regains half guard.
Mardischoko working Zrinski over with strikes.
Mardischoko is keen to just control but Zrinski is a slippery customer.
Mardischoko prevents Zrinski from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardischoko working Zrinski over with strikes.
Mardischoko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mardischoko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mardischoko lands a nice short elbow.
Mardischoko working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mardischoko lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mardischoko connects with a nice short shot to Zrinski's temple.
Mardischoko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zrinski's head.
Mardischoko with the ground and pound but Zrinski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zrinski looks gassed!
Mardischoko cracks Zrinski with a solid left hand.
Mardischoko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mardischoko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zrinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mardischoko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski working a defensive guard here.
Mardischoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mardischoko with a nice head shot there.
Mardischoko chips away with some ground and pound.
Mardischoko throws a big right hand that misses.
Mardischoko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zrinski is looking to stand up but Mardischoko isn't so interested in that idea.
Mardischoko lands a couple of digs.
Mardischoko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mardischoko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mardischoko chips away with some ground and pound.
Mardischoko postures up and lands a big shot to Zrinski's brow.
Mardischoko won't allow Zrinski to get back to his feet.
Mardischoko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zrinski has momentary wrist control but Mardischoko slips an elbow through the middle.
Mardischoko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mardischoko 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.
Mardischoko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mardischoko postures up and lands a big shot to Zrinski's brow.
Zrinski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mardischoko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mardischoko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zrinski's head.
Mardischoko is in close to Zrinski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mardischoko throws a big right hand that misses.
Mardischoko looking to sit in guard and control but Zrinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mardischoko is trying to control the position but Zrinski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mardischoko 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.
Mardischoko shoots for a double leg takedown but Zrinski sprawls well. He's pushed Mardischoko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mardischoko shoots in and drives through. Zrinski sprawls well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zrinski.
A head kick from Zrinski lands but Mardischoko takes it in his stride.
Zrinski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mardischoko missing with punches from the bottom.
Mardischoko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mardischoko tries to get out of the position.
Mardischoko tries to get to full guard but Zrinski has control of the leg.
Zrinski wants to get back to his feet.
Zrinski is looking for a kimura but Mardischoko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zrinski to get the leverage.
Mardischoko is pressing down on Zrinski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardischoko looking to control.
Zrinski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zrinski wants to control from the top but Mardischoko keeps moving.
Mardischoko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mardischoko, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zrinski tries to clinch up.
Mardischoko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zrinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Mardischoko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mardischoko drops his hands momentarily and Zrinski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zrinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mardischoko.
Zrinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mardischoko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mardischoko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zrinski counters with a series of strikes. Mardischoko will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zrinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Zrinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Mardischoko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zrinski did well to prevent Mardischoko getting side control.
Zrinski taking some punishment here, with Mardischoko in his half guard.
Mardischoko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zrinski is looking to control Mardischoko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zrinski avoid being mounted?
Mardischoko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zrinski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mardischoko working Zrinski over with strikes.
Mardischoko drops an elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Ground and pound from Mardischoko.
Mardischoko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mardischoko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zrinski taking some punishment here, with Mardischoko in his half guard.
Mardischoko stops Zrinski from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mardischoko in particular looking to stall.
Zrinski wants to control but Mardischoko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mardischoko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zrinski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mardischoko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mardischoko drops an elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Mardischoko is nestled in close to Zrinski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mardischoko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mardischoko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zrinski has hold of Mardischoko's hands but Mardischoko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Mardischoko there.
Mardischoko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mardischoko throwing shots but Zrinski is blocking nicely.
Mardischoko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mardischoko trying to control from half guard but Zrinski is working away.
Zrinski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zrinski wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Mardischoko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mardischoko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mardischoko lands in his opponent's guard.
Mardischoko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zrinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mardischoko.
Zrinski is trying to control the position but Mardischoko postures up.
Mardischoko is stalling in the full guard.
Mardischoko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mardischoko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mardischoko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mardischoko postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mardischoko content to stall in guard here.
Mardischoko cracks Zrinski with a solid left hand.
Mardischoko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mardischoko is working Zrinski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mardischoko working some strikes from top position.
Mardischoko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Mardischoko lands a couple of digs.
Zrinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mardischoko.
Vladimir Mardischoko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mardischoko throwing strikes but missing.
Zrinski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mardischoko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mardischoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mardischoko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mardischoko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mardischoko stands up over Zrinski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mardischoko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mardischoko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zrinski keeping moving, preventing Mardischoko from controlling successfully.
Zrinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mardischoko is controlling him.
Zrinski 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.
Mardischoko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mardischoko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mardischoko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Mardischoko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zrinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nikola Zrinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mardischoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zrinski can do to turn this around?
Mardischoko postures up in Zrinski's guard and throws a big left but Zrinski blocks it.
Zrinski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zrinski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mardischoko is working Zrinski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mardischoko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zrinski throws a head kick that misses.
Mardischoko shoots and misses
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Mardischoko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mardischoko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Mardischoko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce McBrain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roy Mitrione's chin.
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155 lbs
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175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Mitrione!
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, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitrione instigates a clinch.
McBrain gets underhooks to prevent Mitrione's takedown attempt.
Mitrione drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitrione looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mitrione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitrione drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitrione tries to score a body lock takedown but McBrain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mitrione has McBrain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McBrain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mitrione goes for a takedown attempt but McBrain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mitrione shoots in for a double leg but McBrain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mitrione tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBrain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mitrione somewhat.
McBrain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBrain misses with a double jab.
McBrain with a hook.
McBrain misses with a double jab.
Mitrione shoots in looking for a takedown. McBrain tries to sprawl out of it but Mitrione keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McBrain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitrione is breathing heavily.
McBrain throws a right hand that Mitrione ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitrione also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain cracks Mitrione with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McBrain has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mitrione to stand back up!
Mitrione is rocked!
Mitrione misses with a takedown attempt - McBrain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oh Mitrione is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBrain lands with a big right hook that stumbles Mitrione - he's out on his feet here! McBrain follows up with another monster hook that separates Mitrione from consciousness! Mitrione falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! McBrain stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce McBrain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Vasiljev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Manza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi Manza will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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154 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Vasiljev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Manza!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasiljev tried to score with a low kick but Manza checks it.
Manza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manza is looking to clinch but Vasiljev is avoiding it.
Vasiljev tries to clinch
and Manza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manza.
Manza passes into half guard.
Well, if Manza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vasiljev is staying active underneath Manza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiljev is looking to escape.
Manza trying to control the action but Vasiljev is working from the bottom.
Manza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasiljev defends it well.
Manza sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manza is looking for a kimura but Vasiljev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manza to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vasiljev is looking to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vasiljev closes the distance and clinches.
Vasiljev tries to circle away but Manza has him pinned against the cage.
Manza trying to land knees to the body.
Manza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasiljev forces Manza back against the cage and clinches.
Manza leaning against his opponent.
Manza can't break the clinch.
Vasiljev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasiljev wants to clinch
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Manza trying to land knees to the body.
Manza tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasiljev avoids the damage to the body.
Manza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasiljev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manza has had enough of the clinch but Vasiljev keeps him there for the moment.
Vasiljev avoiding damage as Manza throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Manza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manza is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasiljev has double underhooks.
Manza looks gassed!
Vasiljev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manza's efforts to push away.
Manza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiljev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Manza prevents Vasiljev from getting back to his feet.
Manzais looking to pass into half guard but Vasiljev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vasiljev is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manza, up you get!
Vasiljev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vasiljev misses with a low kick.
Vasiljev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasiljev darts in trying to clinch
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Manza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manza looks to clinch
and Vasiljev counters with a good low kick that Manza was not able to check.
Manza darts in trying to clinch
and Vasiljev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Manza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vasiljev tries to clinch but Manza moves away
and Manza moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manza breaks the clinch.
Vasiljev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manza.
Vasiljev darts in trying to clinch
and Manza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manza is trying to break free.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiljev closes the distance but Manza moves to the side
and Manza counters by clinching up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manza slowing the pace effectively.
Manza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasiljev is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manza is trying to break free.
Manza is breathing heavily.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
Vasiljev circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vasiljev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivan Vasiljev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasiljev moves into the clinch successfully.
Manza is trying to break the clinch but Vasiljev is controlling him.
Manza can't break the clinch.
Manza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiljev looks to clinch
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Manza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasiljev has him pressed against the cage.
Vasiljev prevents Manza from breaking the clinch.
Manza wants to break free but Vasiljev has control.
Manza is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasiljev has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch.
Vasiljev wants to clinch up but Manza keeps it at a distance.
Vasiljev tries to clinch
and Manza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vasiljev keeps control of Manza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasiljev manages to break the clinch.
Manza swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiljev.
Vasiljev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manza swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiljev.
Vasiljev tries to clinch but Manza moves away
and Manza moves into the clinch.
Vasiljev prevents Manza from breaking the clinch.
Vasiljev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev tries to clinch up
and Manza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vasiljev is trying to break the clinch but Manza has him pressed against the cage.
Manza misses with a knee to the head.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
Vasiljev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manza wants to break free but Vasiljev has control.
Manza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasiljev keeps control of Manza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasiljev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiljev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manza moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiljev tries to clinch
and Manza counters by clinching up.
Vasiljev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasiljev throws a leg kick
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Manza keeps control of Vasiljev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasiljev has Manza pressed against the cage, preventing Manza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manza tries to break free but Vasiljev pushes him back against the cage.
Manza manages to break the clinch.
Vasiljev thows a leg kick but Manza checks it
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Vasiljev avoiding damage as Manza throws knees to the body.
Manza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
Vasiljev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Manza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Manza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Vasiljev wants to clinch up but Manza keeps it at a distance.
Vasiljev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivan Vasiljev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manza swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiljev.
Manza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vasiljev pinned against the cage. Vasiljev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manza swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasiljev.
Manza has closed the distance and engaged Vasiljev in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiljev breaks the clinch.
Vasiljev throws a solid leg kick but Manza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vasiljev.
Manza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Manza counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vasiljev's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manza trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiljev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasiljev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasiljev is looking to stand up but Manza isn't so interested in that idea.
Manza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vasiljev dives on top into guard.
Vasiljev stands up from Manza's guard - Vasiljev perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vasiljev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vasiljev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manza tries a knee to the head but Vasiljev blocks it.
Manza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasiljev darts in trying to clinch
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiljev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiljev lands a nice looking body kick.
Vasiljev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manza, pushing him back against the cage.
Vasiljev tries to break free but Manza pushes him back against the cage.
Vasiljev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manza effectively controlling the action here.
Manza tries a knee to the head but Vasiljev blocks it.
Manza working hard to break the clinch.
Vasiljev breaks from the clinch.
Manza misses with a takedown attempt - Vasiljev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vasiljev clinches up against the cage.
Ivan Vasiljev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasiljev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasiljev tries to clinch
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manza tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasiljev avoids the damage to the body.
Vasiljev manages to break the clinch.
Vasiljev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasiljev.
Vasiljev clinches.
Vasiljev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manza is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasiljev gets an underhook and turns Manza into the cage.
Vasiljev wants to get back to striking at distance but Manza won't allow it.
Manza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasiljev tried to score with a low kick but Manza checks it.
Manza gets a clinch.
Manza stalling.
Vasiljev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manza's efforts to push away.
Vasiljev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshi Manza.
I've got Manza 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Manza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tinpu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junkyard Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinpu comes into the arena with Godsmack-Good Day To Die blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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255 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Tinpu!
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, Junkyard Dog!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinpu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dog napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dog has eaten all the pies!
Dog prevents Tinpu from moving into mount.
Tinpu is working hard here to advance position.
Dog is looking for a sweep.
Tinpu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dog!
Tinpu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dog is surviving well by controlling Tinpu's body position as best he can.
Tinpu wants to finish this one by submission but Dog is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tinpu.
Tinpu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dog looks gassed!
Tinpu working for a guillotine from mount but Dog is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinpu is working for a guillotine from mount but Dog frees his head quite easily.
Tinpu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dog can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tinpu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dog tries to reverse the position but Tinpu maintains control.
Tinpu looking to isolate an arm here. Dog doesn't see it coming and as Tinpu extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Tinpu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Tinpu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Hazel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi comes into the arena with Evol Intent - Brocken Sword blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Tsoi!
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, Eric Hazel!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazel throws a sloppy head kick and Tsoi moves out of range easily.
Hazel instigates a clinch.
Tsoi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hazel walks away with a smile on his face. Tsoi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hazel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hazel as he jumps to the side.
Hazel moves into the clinch.
Hazel drags the fight down to the ground.
Hazel working for a triangle but Tsoi defends it easily.
Tsoi pushes down on Hazel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hazel pushes Tsoi off looking to stand but Tsoi dives back in and keeps control.
Tsoi is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hazel as he works his way to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsoi looking to pass the guard.
Hazel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hazel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsoi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hazel's guard.
Tsoi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hazel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsoi.
Hazel trying to control but Tsoi postures up.
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.
Tsoi seems to be looking for submissions.
Tsoi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hazel is defending against the submission attempts here by Tsoi.
Tsoi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hazel makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazel drives through and clinches with Tsoi against the cage.
Tsoi tries to pull guard but Hazel won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tsoi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsoi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hazel smiles and moves away.
Hazel has closed the distance and engaged Tsoi in a clinch.
Hazel jumps guard and drags Tsoi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tsoi advances position into side control!
Hazel wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tsoi is trying to get an arm triangle but Hazel is defending well.
Tsoi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hazel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tsoi's guard! Nice work there by Hazel!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hazel defends it easily.
Tsoi is breathing heavily.
Hazel throwing strikes but missing.
Hazel is looking to stand up but Tsoi won't let him.
Tsoi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hazel is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tsoi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hazel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Tsoi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wellington Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Mahayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexey Mahayev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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235 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wellington Pereira!
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, Alexey Mahayev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahayev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Mahayev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahayev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahayev misses with the combination.
Pereira pushes Mahayev away with a front kick.
Pereira shoots in for a double leg but Mahayev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mahayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahayev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexey Mahayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahayev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mahayev looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahayev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahayev wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Mahayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahayev misses with a few strikes there.
Pereira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mahayev!
Some wild striking there from Mahayev.
Mahayev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Pereira shoots in but Mahayev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wellington Pereira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahayev misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahayev throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Pereira shoots in looking for a takedown. Mahayev tries to sprawl out of it but Pereira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mahayev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahayev swinging wildly here.
Mahayev misses with a wild combination.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
Mahayev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Wellington Pereira has been cut.
A nice combination there by Mahayev.
Pereira moves in looking to clinch but Mahayev pushes him off.
Mahayev fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahayev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pereira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pereira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahayev stalks Pereira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pereira's face. Pereira staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pereira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahayev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Mahayev.
Mahayev throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Pereira colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Mahayev as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Pereira is left battered and dazed whilst Mahayev and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Mahayev!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Frisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frisco's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Anastacia - Left Outside Alone. Johnny Frisco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fast Dude's chin.
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18
218 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Frisco!
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, Fast Dude!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude throws an overhand right that lands on Frisco's shoulder, as Frisco tries to avoid the shot.
Dude throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dude is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frisco.
Frisco ducks under a wild hook from Dude.
A nice combination there by Frisco.
A telegraphed right hand from Dude misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dude misses the target.
Frisco lands with a shot to the body.
Frisco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dude throws out the jab.
Frisco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Johnny Frisco has been cut.
Dude misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frisco.
Frisco tries to clinch but Dude is having none of it.
Dude misses with an uppercut.
Dude looks to throw the jab but Frisco is out of range.
Frisco wants to clinch up but Dude keeps it at a distance.
Frisco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dude.
Dude looks to land a right hand but Frisco moved out of range.
Dude walks into a left hand.
Frisco slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dude is defended easily by Frisco.
Frisco fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frisco shoots for a double leg takedown but Dude sprawls well. He's pushed Frisco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frisco shoots in for a double leg but Dude sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Frisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frisco fails with the takedown.
Frisco is breathing heavily.
Dude connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Frisco tumbling to the canvas! Dude pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Frisco was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fast Dude!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Smirnov (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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268 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasa Molotov!
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, Nicholas Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molotov looks to land a body kick but Smirnov moved away.
Molotov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smirnov.
Molotov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smirnov.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molotov throws a nice looking combination but Smirnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Molotov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Molotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molotov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molotov wants it to stay on the feet.
Molotov misses with a wild combination.
Molotov lands with a nice combination. Smirnov backs away looking to recover.
Smirnov looks for a takedown but Molotov sprawls well.
Sasa Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Molotov. No joy for Smirnov on that attempt.
Sasa Molotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Smirnov.
Smirnov dives in and grabs Molotov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Molotov pushes down on Smirnov's head and hops out.
Molotov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Molotov throws a one two combo.
Molotov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Molotov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Molotov.
Molotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smirnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnov dodges the punch combination from Molotov.
Molotov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smirnov shoots in and drives through. Molotov sprawls well.
Molotov lands a head kick!
Molotov throws a head kick but Smirnov moves out of range.
Molotov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smirnov has a takedown stuffed.
Molotov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sasa Molotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Molotov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov throws a head kick but Smirnov moves out of range.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Molotov as Smirnov shoots in.
Molotov is looking to slow Smirnov down with leg kicks.
Molotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smirnov's head.
Molotov misses with a head kick.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molotov but Molotov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smirnov looks gassed!
Smirnov dodges the punch combination from Molotov.
Molotov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Molotov lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Molotov does no damage.
Smirnov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Molotov.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Molotov.
Molotov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molotov wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Molotov.
Smirnov blocks a head kick by Molotov.
Molotov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Molotov as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Smirnov with that takedown attempt.
Molotov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molotov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Molotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molotov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Molotov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Molotov.
Smirnov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Molotov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smirnov.
Molotov lands a two punch combo.
Smirnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molotov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Molotov!
Molotov throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Molotov lands a high kick!
Molotov misses with the combination.
Molotov tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molotov.
A head kick misses from Molotov.
Molotov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smirnov.
Molotov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molotov throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnov moves out of range easily.
Molotov lands with a kick to the temple. Smirnov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No joy there for Molotov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molotov throws a head kick but Smirnov moves out of range.
Molotov looks to land a combination. Smirnov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Molotov looks to land a combination. Smirnov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smirnov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Molotov avoids it really well and circles away.
Molotov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molotov scores with a head kick.
Molotov fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Molotov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Molotov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smirnov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molotov.
Molotov misses with the combination.
Molotov misses with the combination.
Molotov misses with a head kick.
Molotov stuffs the takedown.
Molotov throws a head kick that Smirnov semi-blocks.
Molotov misses with a wild combination.
Smirnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches up with Molotov, looking for a takedown. Smirnov pushes Molotov against the cage but Molotov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasa Molotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicholas Smirnov.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
Molotov misses with a wild combination.
Molotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Molotov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Molotov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Molotov lands with a nice combination. Smirnov backs away looking to recover.
Molotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smirnov's head.
Molotov swinging wildly here.
Molotov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molotov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Molotov pinned against the cage. Molotov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Molotov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Molotov.
Molotov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smirnov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Molotov is looking to stand up but Smirnov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Molotov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smirnov stands and steps away. Molotov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A right-left combo lands from Molotov.
Molotov misses with a series of wild punches.
Smirnov blocks a head kick by Molotov.
Molotov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smirnov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molotov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches up with Molotov, looking for a takedown. Smirnov pushes Molotov against the cage but Molotov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Molotov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Molotov throws a nice looking combination but Smirnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Molotov swinging wildly here.
Smirnov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smirnov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Molotov!
Smirnov controlling from the full mount.
Smirnov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Molotov is looking to escape.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Molotov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Smirnov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smirnov is working for a guillotine from mount but Molotov frees his head quite easily.
Molotov really wants to buck Smirnov off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov controlling from the full mount.
Smirnov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Molotov has worked his arm free - good work by Molotov!
Molotov wants to get back to his feet but Smirnov drags him back down.
Molotov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smirnov on the ground.
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.
Molotov wants to get back to his feet but Smirnov is dominant here and he's now got Molotov's back!
Nicholas Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molotov is trying to stand back up.
Sasa Molotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Molotov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasa Molotov!
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