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BHSP 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slava Vitruk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slava Vitruk!
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, Vasily Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novikov wants to clinch.
Vasily Novikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novikov stuffs the takedown.
Novikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Novikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vitruk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Novikov wants to clinch.
Novikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vitruk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vitruk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Novikov was covering up waiting for the punch and Vitruk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vitruk won't allow Novikov to sweep him here.
Vitruk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Novikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Novikov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vitruk trying to control but Novikov is working from the bottom.
Vitruk throwing strikes from guard but Novikov blocks nicely.
Vitruk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitruk wants to get up but he can't break Novikov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vitruk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Novikov has control of Vitruk's left arm, preventing Vitruk from doing any damage.
Novikov is working an open guard so Vitruk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vitruk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vitruk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novikov wants to clinch.
Novikov has his takedown stuffed
and Vitruk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Novikov wants to stand and escape but Vitruk is having none of it.
Vitruk stands and steps away. Novikov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Novikov looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vitruk is defended easily by Novikov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Vitruk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novikov wants to clinch
and Vitruk counters with a single leg into guard. Novikov didn't expect that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vitruk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitruk 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.
Novikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitruk defends well.
Vitruk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vitruk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Novikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Vitruk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vitruk is pushing down on Novikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Novikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Vitruk has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitruk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Novikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vitruk.
Novikov wants to improve his position but Vitruk is controlling well.
Vitruk stalling.
Vitruk lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vitruk throwing shots but Novikov is blocking nicely.
Vitruk is keen to just control but Novikov is a slippery customer.
Vitruk not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitruk drops an elbow to the side of Novikov's head.
Vitruk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vitruk gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Novikov looks to land a combination but Vitruk avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vitruk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vitruk stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Novikov to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Vitruk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vitruk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vitruk is looking for a kimura here.
Vitruk could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vitruk tries to pass to full mount but Novikov defends it.
Novikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Novikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vitruk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Novikov is breathing heavily.
Vitruk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitruk decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vitruk dives in and grabs Novikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Novikov pushes down on Vitruk's head and hops out.
Novikov rushes Vitruk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Novikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vitruk backwards.
Novikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Novikov misses with a knee to the head.
Novikov tries to pull guard but Vitruk holds him up against the cage and eventually Novikov drops back down to his feet.
Novikov has a couple of punches blocked by Vitruk.
Vitruk pulls guard.
Vitruk has a closed guard, preventing Novikov from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov wants to control from the top but Vitruk keeps moving.
Vitruk is adopting a defensive guard.
Vitruk has a closed guard, preventing Novikov from standing up.
Novikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vitruk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov gets underhooks to prevent Vitruk's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novikov.
Novikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vitruk wants to get back to striking at distance but Novikov won't allow it.
Vitruk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Vitruk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novikov has a couple of punches blocked by Vitruk.
Novikov misses with the head strike.
Vitruk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Novikov regains guard.
Vitruk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vitruk preventing the sweep.
Novikov keeping full guard, as Vitruk tries to pass.
Vitruk stands up over Novikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Novikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vitruk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vitruk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Novikov trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vitruk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vitruk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Novikov is trying to keep Vitruk in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Vitruk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vitruk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vitruk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Novikov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vitruk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Novikov manages to get back to half guard.
Vitruk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vitruk swings for the body but Novikov moves out of range.
Vitruk has a takedown stuffed.
Vitruk tries to keep at a distance but Novikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Novikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novikov tries to clinch but Vitruk moves away
and Vitruk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Novikov!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vitruk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov is looking to get to half guard.
Vitruk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Novikov tries to lock up and control but Vitruk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Novikov tries to buck Vitruk off but he can't manage it.
Vitruk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vitruk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Novikov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vitruk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Novikov is on top in guard.
Vitruk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Novikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vitruk.
Vitruk decides to stand back up.
Vitruk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Novikov is trying to defend but Vitruk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitruk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Novikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vitruk pulls his head out easily.
Vitruk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vitruk prevents Novikov from standing back up.
Novikov tries to roll over but Vitruk keeps him under control.
Vitruk lands with a punch from half guard.
Vitruk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Novikov trying to control here.
Vitruk 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 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vitruk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vitruk lands in his opponent's guard.
Slava Vitruk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vitruk passes into half guard.
Vitruk controlling the pace.
Vitruk prevents Novikov from improving his position.
Vitruk working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vitruk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vasily Novikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Vitruk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vitruk, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slava Vitruk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Manza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Manza!
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, Mike Morris!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris throws a right hand that Manza ducks under and follows up with a left that Manza also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Manza persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris slaps away a takedown attempt from Manza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris misses with a head kick.
Manza is looking to clinch but Morris is avoiding it.
Morris throws a head kick that misses.
Morris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manza tries to move into range but Morris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Manza is looking to clinch.
Morris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morris misses with the combination.
Morris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morris.
Manza moves in looking to clinch but Morris pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manza.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Manza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manza pinned against the cage. Manza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morris throws a right hand that Manza ducks under and follows up with a left that Manza also avoids with ease.
Manza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morris misses with a series of wild punches.
Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Manza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manza pinned against the cage. Manza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Manza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manza tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it.
Morris fails to land the takedown.
Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Manza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morris's waist but Morris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manza off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morris has had enough of the clinch but Manza keeps him there for the moment.
Manza breaks the clinch.
Manza moves out of range of the strikes.
Morris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morris closes the distance and pushes Manza back into the cage.
Manza with a knee to the head.
Morris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morris looks gassed!
Morris wants to break free but Manza has control.
Morris tries to circle away but Manza has him pinned against the cage.
Manza taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manza.
Manza manages to break the clinch.
Manza closes the distance and clinches up with Morris, looking for a takedown. Manza pushes Morris against the cage but Morris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morris misses with a double jab.
Morris fails to land with a series of punches.
Morris throws a series of punches but Manza avoids them all with ease.
Morris misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a right hand that Manza ducks under and follows up with a left that Manza also avoids with ease.
Morris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Morris.
Morris shoots for a takedown but Manza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manza wants to clinch
and Manza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manza has a takedown stuffed.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manza as he jumps to the side.
Manza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Manza persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Manza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morris counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Morris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manza tries to clinch but Morris is having none of it.
Morris lands with a straight right. Manza didn't see that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Morris as Manza shoots in.
Morris rushes Manza and presses him up against the cage.
Morris wants a takedown.
Manza tries a knee to the head but Morris blocks it.
Morris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morris can't break the clinch.
Morris has had enough of the clinch but Manza keeps him there for the moment.
Manza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manza breaks from the clinch.
Manza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morris defends it nicely.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris misses with the combination.
Yoshi Manza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manza looks for a takedown but Morris sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Manza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris has a takedown stuffed.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt - Manza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manza closes the distance and clinches.
Morris is looking to break free of the clinch but Manza has double underhooks.
Morris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morris throws a nice looking combination but Manza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manza tries to clinch up
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand.
Morris swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morris but Morris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manza fails with a takedown attempt.
Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mike Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris misses with a double jab.
Morris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morris clinches.
Manza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Manza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morris working hard to break the clinch.
Manza misses with a knee to the head.
Morris has had enough of the clinch but Manza keeps him there for the moment.
Morris is looking to break free of the clinch but Manza has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris tries to break free but Manza pushes him back against the cage.
Manza lands a knee to the head.
Manza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morris.
Manza breaks from the clinch.
Morris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Manza breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Morris.
Morris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manza stuffs the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morris tries to bum rush Manza with a series of wild strikes but Manza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morris closes the distance and clinches up with Manza, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes Manza against the cage but Manza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manza tries to clinch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris shoots for a takedown but Manza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manza tries to clinch
and Morris counters with a straight right hand.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris dives in and grabs Manza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manza pushes down on Morris's head and hops out.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morris misses with a hook. Manza ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Morris.
Manza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morris.
Manza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manza leaves Morris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morris, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Manza dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morris misses with a combination
and Manza moves into the clinch.
Morris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manza keeps control of Morris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manza is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Manza.
Morris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morris blocks it with crossed arms.
Morris goes for a takedown attempt but Manza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manza has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morris moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morris wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morris has had enough of the clinch but Manza keeps him there for the moment.
Morris is trying to force a seperation but Manza has the dominant position.
Morris wants to break free but Manza has control.
Morris is looking to break free of the clinch but Manza has double underhooks.
Manza taking a breather.
Manza prevents Morris from breaking the clinch.
Manza is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morris is looking to break free of the clinch but Manza has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Morris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Morris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morris misses with a double jab
and Manza counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manza.
Morris is trying to break free.
Morris wants to break free but Manza has control.
Morris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manza breaks from the clinch.
Manza shoots in for a double leg but Morris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morris darts in and clinches Manza up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is trying to force a seperation but Manza has the dominant position.
Morris can't break the clinch.
Manza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morris misses with a hook to the body
and Manza counters by clinching up.
Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manza doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
Manza avoids the head kick by Morris.
Manza blocks a head kick by Morris.
Morris throws a combination that misses
and Manza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manza.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manza stopping the sweep attempt from Morris.
Manza drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Manza seems to have locked his on tight now - Morris screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Manza, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yoshi Manza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Mardischoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobu Hiko Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nobu Hiko Takada 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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238 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
1 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nobu Hiko Takada!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mardischoko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mardischoko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mardischoko postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Takada badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mardischoko around the waist but Mardischoko pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mardischoko is the winner by TKO! Mardischoko jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Mardischoko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Stravinskij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arlovskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Arlovskii will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Stravinskij!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Arlovskii!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Stravinskij looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stravinskij wants to clinch up but Arlovskii keeps it at a distance.
Arlovskii is looking to clinch but Stravinskij is avoiding it.
Stravinskij throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stravinskij moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Andrei Arlovskii has been cut.
Stravinskij tries to clinch there but Arlovskii circles away.
Stravinskij shoots in but Arlovskii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arlovskii looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stravinskij is refusing to be controlled, as Arlovskii sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arlovskii passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stravinskij!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arlovskii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stravinskij is looking to get to half guard.
Stravinskij tries to hold on but Arlovskii pushes him away.
Arlovskii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stravinskij really wants to buck Arlovskii off and get back to his feet.
Stravinskij is desperately trying to improve his position but Arlovskii has a good base and remains in mount.
Stravinskij tries to hold on but Arlovskii pushes him away.
Arlovskii controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Arlovskii moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stravinskij has worked his arm free - good work by Stravinskij!
Stravinskij tries to buck Arlovskii off but Arlovskii is having none of it.
Stravinskij wants to control but Arlovskii postures up.
Stravinskij on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Arlovskii misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovskii is looking to take a break and control but Stravinskij is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stravinskij is looking to regain half guard here but Arlovskii keeps moving and retains side control.
Stravinskij dodges the ground and pound from Arlovskii.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arlovskii tries to clinch up.
Stravinskij stuffs the takedown attempt from Arlovskii. Arlovskii gets slowly back to his feet.
Stravinskij lands a left and a right that send Arlovskii crashing to the mat, dazed. Stravinskij thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Arlovskii looks gassed!
Stravinskij sends Arlovskii crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stravinskij is motioning to the referee to let Arlovskii up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Arlovskii is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stravinskij tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Stravinskij.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stravinskij throws a head kick that misses.
Stravinskij moves into range and clinches up with Arlovskii.
Stravinskij drags the fight down to the ground.
Arlovskii pushes down on Stravinskij's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arlovskii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stravinskij is trying to maintain the position but Arlovskii is very close to passing his half guard.
Stravinskij wants to improve his position but Arlovskii is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Arlovskii seems content to control.
Arlovskii stops Stravinskij from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Stravinskij dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Arlovskii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arlovskii dodges the punch combination from Stravinskij.
Arlovskii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stravinskij.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stravinskij here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stravinskij throws a big shot that misses.
Arlovskii lands a head kick!
Stravinskij lands with a nice combination. Arlovskii backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stravinskij closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arlovskii is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stravinskij is controlling him well.
Arlovskii is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stravinskij connects with a decent elbow.
Stravinskij grinds an elbow into Arlovskii's temple.
Stravinskij lands some shots froms side control.
Stravinskij decides to stand up, so the ref orders Arlovskii to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stravinskij tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arlovskii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stravinskij lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arlovskii at a distance.
Igor Stravinskij is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stravinskij is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stravinskij throws a lazy head kick
and Arlovskii counters with a good, hard body kick but Stravinskij shrugs it off.
Stravinskij is looking to clinch but Arlovskii is avoiding it.
Stravinskij moves into range and clinches up with Arlovskii.
Stravinskij has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arlovskii uses from the top position.
Stravinskij wants to stand but Arlovskii is controlling the position.
Arlovskii trying to control the position from guard on top but Stravinskij is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stravinskij wants to get back to his feet but Arlovskii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arlovskii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arlovskii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stravinskij keeping moving, preventing Arlovskii from controlling successfully.
Stravinskij manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stravinskij tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stravinskij landing strikes from the mount and Arlovskii is in trouble!
Stravinskij trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stravinskij controlling the position easily from mount.
Arlovskii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arlovskii working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee warns Arlovskii that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Arlovskii is looking to get to half guard.
Stravinskij unloading with bombs!
Stravinskij unloading with bombs!
Arlovskii can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arlovskii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stravinskij connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stravinskij landing shots from mount.
Stravinskij cracks Arlovskii with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stravinskij tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Stravinskij dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Arlovskii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stravinskij moves into the clinch.
Arlovskii changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stravinskij fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stravinskij cracks Arlovskii with a good jab.
Stravinskij clinches up with Arlovskii and pushes him back against the cage.
Arlovskii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stravinskij prevents the takedown attempt.
Igor Stravinskij has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Arlovskii.
Stravinskij's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stravinskij fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Igor Stravinskij seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovskii tries to close the distance and clinch but Stravinskij swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stravinskij sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Igor Stravinskij is winning the standup battle so far.
Arlovskii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stravinskij has managed to clinch.
Stravinskij jumps into guard, dragging Arlovskii to the mat.
Stravinskij looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stravinskij bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arlovskii's guard.
Stravinskij has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arlovskii is proving hard to escape from.
Stravinskij won't allow Arlovskii to sweep him here.
Stravinskij trying to control but Arlovskii is working from the bottom.
Stravinskij working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stravinskij passes Arlovskii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stravinskij not doing much here.
Arlovskii wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arlovskii taking some punishment here, with Stravinskij in his half guard.
Stravinskij tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Arlovskii moves into full guard.
Stravinskij tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlovskii is retaining full guard.
Stravinskij is stalling in the full guard.
Stravinskij looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stravinskij trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlovskii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stravinskij stopping the sweep attempt from Arlovskii.
Arlovskii pulls Stravinskij in close to prevent any damage.
Igor Stravinskij overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stravinskij trying to control but Arlovskii is working from the bottom.
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.
Stravinskij wants to get up but he can't break Arlovskii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stravinskij throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arlovskii.
Stravinskij fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arlovskii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stravinskij but Stravinskij pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stravinskij displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arlovskii.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arlovskii is defended easily by Stravinskij.
Stravinskij lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Stravinskij showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stravinskij has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Stravinskij!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
222 lbs
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20
244 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
2 - 1 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Shlemenko scores with a four punch combination!
Shlemenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Molotov connects with a high kick.
Molotov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shlemenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molotov cracks the inside of Shlemenko's front leg.
Shlemenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Molotov misses with a combination
and Shlemenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Molotov is pressed up against the cage. Shlemenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Molotov down to the mat. Molotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shlemenko slips a jab and a cross from Molotov.
Molotov misses with a head kick.
Molotov throws a series of strikes that have Shlemenko backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Shlemenko.
Molotov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shlemenko jumps guard and drags Molotov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Molotov tries to stand but Shlemenko is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko pulls Molotov in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Shlemenko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Molotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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.
Shlemenko controlling from mount.
Molotov tries to buck Shlemenko off but he can't manage it.
Shlemenko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Molotov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Molotov and Shlemenko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Molotov's face as Shlemenko controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Molotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molotov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shlemenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shlemenko.
Molotov working hard to break the clinch.
Shlemenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Molotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Shlemenko.
A hook to the body from Molotov.
Shlemenko can't get the takedown.
Molotov is trying to break free.
Molotov can't find room to land a body shot as Shlemenko controls the action.
Molotov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Molotov.
Molotov working aggressively here.
Shlemenko tries to break the clinch but Molotov is controlling the position.
Shlemenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasa Molotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Shlemenko.
Molotov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sasa Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov throws a right and a left that Shlemenko avoids nicely.
Molotov misses with a combination
and Shlemenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Shlemenko has Molotov pressed against the cage, preventing Molotov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shlemenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shlemenko is working for takedown but Molotov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shlemenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Molotov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Molotov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
Molotov throws a nice looking combination but Shlemenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick from Molotov lands but Shlemenko takes it in his stride.
Molotov misses with a double jab
and Shlemenko counters with a three punch combo that has Molotov backing up. Molotov nods at Shlemenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Molotov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov lands a head kick!
Shlemenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shlemenko tries to clinch there but Molotov circles away.
Sasa Molotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shlemenko.
Molotov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shlemenko counters with a three punch combo that has Molotov backing up. Molotov nods at Shlemenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Molotov misses with a double jab
and Shlemenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Molotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molotov lands a nice elbow.
Shlemenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Molotov tries to break free but Shlemenko pushes him back against the cage.
Molotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Molotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Molotov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov wants to break free but Shlemenko has control.
Molotov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shlemenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shlemenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Molotov wants to get back to striking at distance but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Shlemenko is trying to drag Molotov to the mat but Molotov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Molotov misses with an elbow over the top.
Molotov has Shlemenko pressed against the cage, preventing Shlemenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Molotov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molotov throws a combination that misses
enabling Shlemenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Molotov.
Shlemenko moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov has had enough of the clinch but Shlemenko keeps him there for the moment.
Molotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Molotov won't allow it.
Shlemenko has Molotov pressed against the cage, preventing Molotov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Molotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molotov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Molotov working aggressively here.
Molotov breaks the clinch.
Molotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molotov lands with a slapping head kick.
Molotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Molotov lands but Shlemenko takes it in his stride.
Molotov throws a combination that misses
and Shlemenko counters with a two punch combo.
Molotov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shlemenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shlemenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Molotov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Shlemenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Molotov throws a head kick but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Molotov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shlemenko counters with a straight right hand.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molotov misses with a combination
and Molotov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shlemenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Molotov does no damage.
Molotov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Molotov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shlemenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shlemenko.
Molotov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Shlemenko.
Molotov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shlemenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shlemenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Molotov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Molotov lands a left hand.
Molotov is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling him.
Molotov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sasa Molotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Shlemenko.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko can't get the takedown.
Shlemenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Molotov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Molotov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shlemenko pulls guard successfully.
Molotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Shlemenko pulls Molotov in close to prevent any damage.
Shlemenko has a closed guard, preventing Molotov from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Shlemenko, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.
Shlemenko pulls Molotov in to control the position.
Shlemenko has his feet on Molotov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Molotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Shlemenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick from Molotov lands but Shlemenko takes it in his stride.
Sasa Molotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleksander Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molotov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shlemenko counters with a shoot takedown. Molotov fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Shlemenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shlemenko 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Shlemenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fast Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Tinpu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinpu has chosen Godsmack-Good Day To Die as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vladimir Tinpu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
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220 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fast Dude!
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, Vladimir Tinpu!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tinpu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dude wants to control from the top but Tinpu keeps moving.
Dude throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dude throws and elbow that misses. Tinpu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dude's guard. Nice move by Tinpu!
Tinpu won't allow Dude to sweep him here.
Dude on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dude tries to get out of the position.
Tinpu passes Dude's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tinpu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dude flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tinpu is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dude is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dude flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Tinpu anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dude and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Tinpu slips an arm under Dude chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Tinpu has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Tinpu is squeezing on Dude like an anaconda would it's prey. Dude fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Tinpu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Malkhasyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Lesnar !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Malkhasyan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkhasyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lesnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malkhasyan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lesnar but Lesnar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malkhasyan fails with the takedown.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Malkhasyan.
Malkhasyan looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
Lesnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malkhasyan.
Malkhasyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Malkhasyan's face as Lesnar controls the position.
Malkhasyan wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
Malkhasyan being controlled for a moment.
Malkhasyan wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar controls the position from side control.
Lesnar gets to mount! Malkhasyan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Malkhasyan wants to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
Lesnar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Malkhasyan is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Lesnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Malkhasyan tries to lock up and control but Lesnar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lesnar controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkhasyan is trying desperately to improve position.
Malkhasyan tries to hold on but Lesnar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Malkhasyan wants to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
Lesnar 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Malkhasyan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
Malkhasyan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lesnar has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lesnar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brock Lesnar .
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Lesnar 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.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Malkhasyan is working away.
Lesnar is thwarting Malkhasyan's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lesnar in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkhasyan tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Malkhasyan is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brock Lesnar .
Lesnar gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar working away.
Malkhasyan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lesnar 's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkhasyan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malkhasyan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malkhasyan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lesnar uses it to pass to side control.
Lesnar wants to control but Malkhasyan is keeping him busy.
Lesnar is staying tight to Malkhasyan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Malkhasyan is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Malkhasyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malkhasyan is trying to improve his position.
Malkhasyan is letting Lesnar control him for a moment.
Lesnar working away.
Lesnar has control of an arm but Malkhasyan manages to advance to Lesnar 's back!
Lesnar trying to control the position but Malkhasyan manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
Lesnar is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Malkhasyan off. It looks like it's working - Malkhasyan slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Lesnar displaying calm under pressure there.
Malkhasyan has his takedown stuffed
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malkhasyan trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
Malkhasyan actively working from the bottom here.
Malkhasyan looking for submissions off his back.
Malkhasyan is trying to control but Lesnar manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Malkhasyan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lesnar sprawls well initially but Malkhasyan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lesnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Malkhasyan.
Malkhasyan seems to be looking for submissions.
Lesnar is trying to stand up here but Malkhasyan is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesnar trying to control here.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malkhasyan on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkhasyan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lesnar defends it well.
Lesnar is looking to control Malkhasyan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lesnar avoid being mounted?
Malkhasyan is working for a kimura but Lesnar is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lesnar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malkhasyan actively working from the bottom here.
Lesnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Malkhasyan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkhasyan trying to control here.
Malkhasyan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lesnar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malkhasyan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lesnar 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lesnar 's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malkhasyan is hanging on to Lesnar 's back as he tries to escape.
Lesnar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Even with his hooks in, Malkhasyan manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Martin Malkhasyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malkhasyan is throwing shots to the body but Lesnar manages to wriggle free. Malkhasyan pounces on him again and ends up in Lesnar 's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Malkhasyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lesnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar !
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Tanzares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasgen Umarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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18
228 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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, Thiago Tanzares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasgen Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanzares misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Tanzares does no damage.
Tanzares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanzares looks to land a combination but Umarov avoids it well.
Tanzares lands a left and a right that send Umarov crashing to the mat, dazed. Tanzares thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Vasgen Umarov has been cut.
Tanzares is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Umarov hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thiago Tanzares!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Dunaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Evol Intent - Brocken Sword. Daniel Tsoi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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254 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Dunaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Tsoi!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunaev throws a nice head kick!
Dunaev lands with a kick to the temple. Tsoi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dunaev misses with a few strikes there.
Dunaev throws a head kick that Tsoi semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi moves out of range of the body kick.
Dunaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsoi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsoi shoots in and bounces Dunaev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tsoi drops back looking for a leg! Dunaev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunaev manages to kick Tsoi off! Tsoi jumps back into Dunaev's guard.
Dunaev keeping full guard, as Tsoi tries to pass.
Tsoi pushes down on Dunaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tsoi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dunaev defend it? Tsoi steps over the head and cranks it - Dunaev is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tsoi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Tsoi!
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