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respect 2011 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jackson (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Stein avoids them all with ease.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a combination. Stein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
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.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Stein's head and hops out.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stein takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Stein with an uppercut!
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Jon Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stein moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Stein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Stein avoids them all with ease.
Stein throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Stein could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Stein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stein dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Stein avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Stein saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stein circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirill Stein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stein fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a right hand that Stein ducks under and follows up with a left that Stein also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stein off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Stein fails with the takedown.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Stein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivaldi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Joker's Wild. Boyka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Just Like You. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dominick Rivaldi!
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, Uri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Rivaldi.
It looks like Uri Boyka has been cut.
Rivaldi throws a body punch but Boyka moves out of range.
Rivaldi scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivaldi scores with a decent looking hook.
Rivaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Rivaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyka is just out of range.
Rivaldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivaldi scores with a punch to the head.
Boyka is rocked!
Rivaldi scores with a jab. Boyka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boyka is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivaldi finish him?
Rivaldi cracks Boyka with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominick Rivaldi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uriy Sushkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juga Zmaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Uriy Sushkov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uriy Sushkov!
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, Juga Zmaj!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Sushkov catches Zmaj right on the button with a cross.
Sushkov instigates a clinch.
Sushkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sushkov is trying to force a seperation but Zmaj has the dominant position.
Sushkov pulls guard effortlessly.
Sushkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Sushkov has momentary wrist control but Zmaj slips an elbow through the middle.
Sushkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zmaj.
Zmaj is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zmaj thows a big elbow that misses.
Zmaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zmaj drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zmaj jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zmaj looking to sit in guard and control but Sushkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sushkov throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zmaj utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zmaj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sushkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zmaj avoids the head kick by Sushkov.
Sushkov misses with a takedown attempt - Zmaj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zmaj leaves Sushkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uriy Sushkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zmaj with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zmaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sushkov missing with a left hand there. Zmaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sushkov instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zmaj is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sushkov is trying to stall.
Zmaj throws an elbow that misses.
Zmaj is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sushkov can't fight it off and eventually Zmaj manages to take the fight to the floor. Sushkov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zmaj throwing strikes but missing.
Sushkov has momentary wrist control but Zmaj slips an elbow through the middle.
Zmaj prevents Sushkov from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sushkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zmaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sushkov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmaj is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sushkov working a defensive guard here.
Zmaj trying to control but Sushkov is working from the bottom.
Sushkov 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sushkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Zmaj.
Sushkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zmaj with a poor takedown
and Sushkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sushkov is breathing heavily.
Zmaj has control of Sushkov's left arm, preventing Sushkov from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zmaj looking for a triangle here. Sushkov is fighting it but it looks tight! Zmaj pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sushkov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juga Zmaj!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Lusins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chun Rhialto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgars Lusins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edgars Lusins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chun Rhialto!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhialto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhialto prevents Lusins from improving his position.
Lusins is defending against the submission attempts here by Rhialto.
Rhialto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lusins defend it? Rhialto steps over the head and cranks it - Lusins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rhialto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chun Rhialto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Grundmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Shlemenko (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edgars Grundmanis!
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, Alexander Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundmanis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shlemenko scores a takedown into full mount!
Shlemenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shlemenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shlemenko is working for a guillotine from mount but Grundmanis frees his head quite easily.
Shlemenko trying to control but Grundmanis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko moves to his opponent's back but Grundmanis bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Shlemenko.
Grundmanis is working Shlemenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shlemenko has his feet on Grundmanis's thighs here. He's pushed Grundmanis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Grundmanis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Shlemenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazimirs Kamazs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato has chosen Serj Tankian - Sky is over as his entrance music. Rumina Sato will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kazimirs Kamazs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato looks to land a right hand but Kamazs moved out of range.
Sato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamazs walks into a stiff left hand from Sato.
It looks like Kazimirs Kamazs has been cut.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Kamazs ducks down to avoid it.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamazs moves away.
Kamazs dives in and grabs Sato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sato pushes down on Kamazs's head and hops out.
Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamazs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamazs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato swings for the body but Kamazs moves out of range.
Kamazs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazimirs Kamazs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamazs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sato avoids it really well and circles away.
Sato moves in looking to clinch but Kamazs pushes him off.
Kamazs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamazs somewhat.
Sato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kamazs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamazs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sato tries to avoid it but Kamazs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sato to the ground. Sato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamazs keeps the fight on the outside.
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Kamazs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sato is trying to keep an underhook but Kamazs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kamazs seems to be looking for submissions.
Kamazs is breathing heavily.
Sato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamazs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sato looking for submissions off his back.
Kamazs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamazs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sato regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sato working for a triangle but Kamazs defends it easily.
Kamazs trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
Kamazs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamazs defends it easily.
Sato looking for a guillotine here but Kamazs defends easily.
Sato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamazs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamazs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kamazs advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamazs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kamazs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sato tries to improve position but can't.
Sato manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kamazs's best efforts.
Sato actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kamazs escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kamazs!
Sato tries to buck Kamazs off but Kamazs is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumina Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazimirs Kamazs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sato scores with a nice head shot.
Sato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamazs was well out of range. Poor timing from Sato.
Sato takes a swing at Kamazs's ribcage but misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kamazs.
Kamazs cracks Sato with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamazs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kamazs cracks Sato with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sato regains half guard.
Sato is looking for a sweep. Kamazs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sato actively working from the bottom here.
Sato is breathing heavily.
Kamazs is keen to just control but Sato is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamazs is working for a kimura but Sato is defending it quite comfortably.
Sato is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamazs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kamazs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sato is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sato has escaped and now he's on top!
Sato wants to pass the guard but Kamazs is keeping the position.
Sato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamazs is keeping the position for now.
Sato is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamazs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamazs has escaped and now he's on top!
Kamazs landing with the ground and pound.
Sato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamazs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamazs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamazs is aware though and is defending well.
Rumina Sato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kamazs wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Kamazs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kamazs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamazs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamazs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamazs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato looking for a guillotine here but Kamazs defends easily.
Kamazs trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamazs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamazs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamazs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamazs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazimirs Kamazs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazimirs Kamazs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kamazs throws a combination. Sato tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sato misses with an uppercut. Kamazs saw that one coming.
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamazs looks for a takedown but Sato sprawls well.
Sato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sato manages to pull guard.
Kamazs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamazs has managed to get both his arms back between Sato's legs - danger averted.
Kamazs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sato working for a triangle but Kamazs defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamazs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sato is keeping the position for now.
Sato looking for a guillotine here but Kamazs defends easily.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Kamazs from controlling successfully.
Kamazs pushing down on Sato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kamazs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Sato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kamazs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sato!
Sato sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kamazs trying to control from half guard but Sato is working away.
Sato actively working from the bottom here.
Sato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kamazs lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamazs seems to be working for a kimura but Sato defends the submission attempt.
Sato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sato is looking to improve his position.
Kamazs stands up out of the half guard.
Kamazs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sato manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Kamazs from controlling successfully.
Sato looking for a guillotine here but Kamazs defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamazs wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
Kamazs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato looking for a guillotine here but Kamazs defends easily.
Sato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rumina Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sato has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumina Sato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigor Aschenbajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago!
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, Grigor Aschenbajan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drago rushes Aschenbajan and presses him up against the cage.
Aschenbajan tries to pull guard but Drago holds him up against the cage and eventually Aschenbajan drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Drago.
Aschenbajan tries to score a body lock takedown but Drago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drago is pressed up against the cage. Aschenbajan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Drago down to the mat. Drago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigor Aschenbajan.
Aschenbajan shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but Aschenbajan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drago misses with a wild combination.
Aschenbajan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aschenbajan somewhat.
Grigor Aschenbajan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aschenbajan looks gassed!
Aschenbajan shoots in but Drago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drago lands a head kick. Aschenbajan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drago.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago lands a front kick.
A left and a right from Drago both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Grigor Aschenbajan has been cut.
Drago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drago lands a left and a right that send Aschenbajan crashing to the mat, dazed. Drago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Aschenbajan stumbling backwards into the cage! Aschenbajan bounces back off the cage towards Drago, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Drago lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Drago celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Drago!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Dukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Hasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Dukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henri Hasu!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukov shoots for a double leg takedown but Hasu sprawls well. He's pushed Dukov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Hasu.
Dukov avoids the body shot from Hasu.
Hasu sends Dukov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hasu is motioning to the referee to let Dukov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Nikolay Dukov has been cut.
Dukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hasu.
Hasu loads up on a big right hand but Dukov slips the punch.
Dukov slips under a jab from Hasu.
A big right from Hasu misses.
Hasu flashes Dukov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Dukov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Dukov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Hasu punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henri Hasu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herbert West!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West gets the takedown into side control.
West tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Emelianenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but West is controlling him well.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but West is dominant here and he's now got Emelianenko's back!
West connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Emelianenko to escape the position.
West has got one arm under Emelianenko's chin. This could be trouble... Emelianenko trying to control the other hand but West gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Emelianenko has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Herbert West!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rinalds dzirvinskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and max sirokov irsis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). irsis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. rocky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! max sirokov irsis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, rinalds dzirvinskis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, max sirokov irsis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown but irsis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
irsis connects with the punch.
It looks like rinalds dzirvinskis has been cut.
irsis drops dzirvinskis with a beautiful combination! dzirvinskis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - irsis is looking for the KO!
dzirvinskis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
irsis throws a lazy right hand but dzirvinskis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh dzirvinskis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
irsis throws a pinpoint strike between dzirvinskis's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends dzirvinskis crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and irsis scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). max sirokov irsis! max sirokov irsis retains his light heavyweight title!
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