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BHSP 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Matveev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicholas Smirnov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicholas Smirnov!
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, Dmitry Matveev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matveev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smirnov checks a low kick from Matveev.
Horrible takedown by Smirnov or perhaps it was just good defense by Matveev which made him look bad.
Smirnov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smirnov laying and praying for a moment but Matveev takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov tries to stand and escape but Matveev is controlling the position.
Matveev pushes Smirnov off looking to stand but Smirnov dives back in and keeps control.
Smirnov is trying to control. Matveev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nicholas Smirnov.
Matveev keeps the fight on the outside.
Smirnov tries to clinch up but Matveev circles away and keeps his distance.
Matveev misses with a low kick.
Smirnov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matveev is not content to let Smirnov control the position.
Matveev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smirnov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smirnov in side control, throwing shots but Matveev defends.
Matveev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smirnov is controlling him well.
Smirnov trying to control the position but Matveev is working away.
Matveev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smirnov connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matveev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smirnov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smirnov wants to control but Matveev is keeping him busy.
That's four 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.
Smirnov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smirnov wants to control but Matveev is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Smirnov.
Smirnov throws an elbow but Matveev slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov slows the pace down.
Matveev pushes Smirnov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smirnov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Smirnov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matveev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matveev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Smirnov.
Matveev throws a combination that misses
and Smirnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matveev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smirnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smirnov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matveev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smirnov wants to clinch up but Matveev keeps it at a distance.
Matveev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smirnov gets a takedown into half guard.
Smirnov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matveev is breathing heavily.
Smirnov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matveev is defending against the submission attempts here by Smirnov.
Smirnov is looking for a kimura here.
Matveev is trying to stand back up but Smirnov is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smirnov tries to pass to full mount but Matveev defends it.
Smirnov is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov'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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smirnov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matveev misses with a combination
and Smirnov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smirnov.
Matveev wants a takedown but no success here.
Smirnov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Matveev regains guard.
Smirnov is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Smirnov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smirnov connects with a looping right hand.
Matveev misses with a kick to the body.
Matveev keeps the fight on the outside.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smirnov not doing much here.
Matveev is looking to escape.
Matveev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is trying to control. Matveev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smirnov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matveev wants to get back to his feet.
Smirnov is keen to just control but Matveev is a slippery customer.
Nicholas Smirnov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smirnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smirnov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matveev backs up against the cage.
Matveev misses with an uppercut.
Smirnov forces Matveev back against the cage and clinches.
Smirnov slows down the pace here.
Smirnov is trying to trip Matveev. He has hold of a leg but Matveev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smirnov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matveev wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Matveev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matveev is looking to stand up but Smirnov isn't so interested in that idea.
Matveev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smirnov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smirnov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matveev prevents the takedown attempt.
Smirnov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matveev.
Smirnov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Matveev from controlling successfully.
Dmitry Matveev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smirnov is on top in guard.
Matveev keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Nicholas Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matveev being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smirnov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Smirnov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artur Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Petrenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artur Petrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fast Dude!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Dude finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dude works over Petrenko with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dude wants to pass the guard but Petrenko is keeping the position.
Petrenko wants to stand and escape but Dude is having none of it.
Petrenko has momentary wrist control but Dude slips an elbow through the middle.
Petrenko wants to get back to his feet but Dude is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dude trying to control but Petrenko is working from the bottom.
Petrenko wants to stand but Dude is controlling the position.
Petrenko is breathing heavily.
Dude connects with a couple of short punches.
Dude stands up over Petrenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrenko keeping moving, preventing Dude from controlling successfully.
Dude landing with the ground and pound.
Dude lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko has momentary wrist control but Dude slips an elbow through the middle.
Dude scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dude working some strikes from top position.
Dude postures up and lands a big shot to Petrenko's brow.
Dude must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dude lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dude scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dude trying to control but Petrenko is working from the bottom.
Petrenko wants to get back to his feet but Dude is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Petrenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dude controls the pace.
Dude is working Petrenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dude working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dude keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrenko's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dude's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude with a nice head shot there.
Dude is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dude postures up and lands a big shot to Petrenko's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dude postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dude chips away with some ground and pound.
Dude lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dude works over Petrenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Dude really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Dude lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dude is working Petrenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petrenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dude is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dude's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dude prevents Petrenko from getting back to his feet.
Dude content to stall in guard here.
Petrenko keeping full guard, as Dude tries to pass.
Dude cracks Petrenko with a solid left hand.
Dude is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dude slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dude with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dude postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petrenko is looking to stand up but Dude isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude wants to control from the top but Petrenko keeps moving.
Dude drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dude jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dude keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrenko's head.
Dude cracks Petrenko with a solid left hand.
Petrenko wants to stand but Dude is controlling the position.
Dude postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dude working some strikes from top position.
Dude lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dude is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dude advances to half guard.
Petrenko has hold of Dude's hands but Dude slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dude connects with a nice short shot to Petrenko's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fast Dude dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrenko wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dude is defended easily by Petrenko.
Artur Petrenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dude.
Artur Petrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fast Dude.
Dude is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrenko.
Petrenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dude throws out the jab.
Dude misses with an uppercut. Petrenko saw that one coming.
Petrenko dodges the punch combination from Dude.
Dude shoots in for a takedown but Petrenko shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrenko tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dude.
Petrenko tries to clinch but Dude moves out of range.
Petrenko stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude shoots in for a takedown but Petrenko shows good takedown defense.
Dude shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrenko sprawls well. He's pushed Dude's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Dude swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dude drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dude throws a big right hand that misses.
Dude trying to control but Petrenko is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dude scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko wants to stand but Dude is controlling the position.
Dude makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dude stops Petrenko from standing up.
Dude postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dude is working Petrenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dude advances position into side control!
Dude landing a few strikes.
Petrenko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Petrenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dude connects with a decent elbow.
Dude working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrenko is pushing Dude's head away, looking to escape. Dude manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude lands a few punches from side control.
Petrenko is trying to buck Dude off.
Dude working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dude working the ground and pound.
Dude landing strikes.
Dude cracks Petrenko with a big right hand but Petrenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dude creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dude lands a decent elbow from side control.
Petrenko pushes Dude away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dude gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dude lands a few punches from side control.
Dude working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dude advances to mount.
Petrenko is bucking up trying to escape but Dude cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dude working the ground and pound effectively.
Dude punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dude punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dude landing shots from mount.
Petrenko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fast Dude has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Dude connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dude cracks Petrenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Petrenko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dude has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Petrenko's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fast Dude 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!
Dude shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrenko as he avoids it easily.
Dude changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrenko tries to avoid it but Dude manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrenko to the ground. Petrenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrenko moves into the clinch.
Dude lands a body punch.
Petrenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dude is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Artur Petrenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fast Dude.
Dude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrenko's elbow.
Petrenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dude can't get the takedown.
Petrenko blocking some punches.
Petrenko tries to break free but Dude pushes him back against the cage.
Dude drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dude fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dude has clasped his hands together around Petrenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Petrenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dude is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude working the ground and pound.
Dude wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrenko, who protects the arm well.
Dude wants to control but Petrenko is keeping him busy.
Petrenko wants to get back to his feet.
Dude landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Petrenko is pushing Dude's head away, looking to escape. Dude manages to hold on to the position though.
Dude working the ground and pound.
Dude tries to move to mount but Petrenko blocks the move with his legs.
Petrenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dude asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dude happy to just control the position for now.
Dude working the ground and pound.
Dude lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Petrenko is trying to buck Dude off.
Dude scoring with punches and elbows.
Dude content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dude connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dude landing a few strikes.
Dude is working Petrenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dude working the ground and pound.
Dude lands a few punches from side control.
Dude cracks Petrenko with a big elbow.
Petrenko is trying to get back to his feet.
Dude trying to control the action but Petrenko is working from the bottom.
Dude working the ground and pound.
Dude in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Petrenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dude is controlling him well.
Dude in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Petrenko is pushing Dude's head away, looking to escape. Dude manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude landing strikes.
Dude scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dude landing a few strikes.
Dude is staying tight to Petrenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dude creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dude is staying tight to Petrenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dude is putting a hurting on Petrenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Artur Petrenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrenko keeps working.
Dude working the ground and pound.
Petrenko taking a bit of punishment here - Dude scoring with strikes.
Fast Dude is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dude is staying tight to Petrenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fast Dude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dude winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fast Dude!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmos Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasgen Umarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosmos Ivanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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228 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, Cosmos Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasgen Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umarov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ivanov lands a left and a right that sends Umarov crashing to the canvas! Ivanov dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Vasgen Umarov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Umarov's face.
Ivanov 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.
Ivanov controlling from the full mount.
Ivanov wants to control the pace but Umarov is squirming around nicely.
Ivanov controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Ivanov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice takedown defense from Umarov. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
Ivanov takes a swing at Umarov's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Ivanov.
Ivanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanov gets a takedown into half guard.
Ivanov is taking a breather. Umarov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ivanov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov tries to control but Umarov wriggling away.
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.
Umarov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Umarov throwing strikes from guard but Ivanov blocks nicely.
Umarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanov has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanov has wrist control.
Ivanov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Umarov cracks Ivanov with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmos Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasgen Umarov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Umarov shoots in but Ivanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanov misses with the combination.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Umarov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Umarov.
Umarov won't allow Ivanov to sweep him here.
Ivanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Umarov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umarov postures up and lands a big shot to Ivanov's brow.
Umarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivanov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov trying to control but Umarov is having none of it.
Ivanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ivanov'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but Umarov is holding on tight.
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Umarov is trying to escape the mount.
Umarov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ivanov.
Ivanov get's back to his feet.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov.
That's four 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.
Ivanov cracks a nice hook into Umarov's ribs.
Cosmos Ivanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanov misses with a low kick as Umarov jumps back.
Umarov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanov throws a front kick aimed at Umarov's knee but Umarov avoids it well.
Umarov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ivanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ivanov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Umarov is controlling him well.
Umarov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ivanov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Umarov's guard! Nice work there by Ivanov!
Ivanov advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasgen Umarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasgen Umarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Umarov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ivanov. Ivanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ivanov is looking to wear down Umarov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ivanov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ivanov works the jab nicely.
Ivanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Umarov tries to move into range but Ivanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Vasgen Umarov's cut even more.
Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Umarov counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Umarov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Umarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ivanov is trying to stand up here but Umarov is controlling him well.
Umarov misses with a head shot. Ivanov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ivanov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Umarov is in close to Ivanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ivanov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umarov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ivanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Umarov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Umarov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ivanov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Umarov, into his guard.
Umarov is working an open guard so Ivanov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umarov with a poor takedown
and Ivanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanov.
A combination from Ivanov does no damage.
Ivanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Umarov checks it well.
Umarov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivanov.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cosmos Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Ivanov stuns Umarov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanov lands with a nice combination. Umarov backs away looking to recover.
Ivanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Umarov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ivanov quickly recovers to half guard.
Umarov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ivanov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Umarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Umarov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ivanov is bucking up trying to escape but Umarov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cosmos Ivanov.
I think Ivanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cosmos Ivanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dobby Elf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elf comes to the cage accompanied by Hedwig's Theme. Vegas has chosen Don't Stop The Rock by Freestyle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dobby Elf!
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, Johnny Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elf circles away quickly and effectively.
Elf dives in and grabs Vegas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vegas pushes down on Elf's head and hops out.
Vegas throws a head kick but Elf moves out of range.
Vegas lands with a cross.
Elf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vegas did well to prevent Elf getting side control.
Vegas trying to control from the bottom.
Elf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vegas moves into full guard.
Elf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Elf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Elf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas tries to buck Elf off but Elf is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Vegas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Elf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vegas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elf tries for a kimura but Vegas is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vegas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Elf but great work by Vegas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vegas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Elf will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elf keeps working.
Vegas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Elf shoots in for a takedown but Vegas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elf is breathing heavily.
Vegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vegas works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vegas.
Elf blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Elf on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Elf moves out of range.
Vegas works Elf's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Elf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vegas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Elf's calf.
Elf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vegas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vegas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vegas lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas lands a jab.
A nice combination there by Vegas.
Vegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vegas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vegas cracks a nice hook into Elf's ribs.
Vegas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vegas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vegas lands with a big left! Elf is wobbled badly! Vegas comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Elf to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Vegas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven Kreigmacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Manza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Kreigmacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Manza!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreigmacher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Kreigmacher. No joy for Manza on that attempt.
Manza doesn't manage to clinch there - Kreigmacher circles away.
Kreigmacher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kreigmacher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kreigmacher connects with a solid leg kick.
Kreigmacher misses with a low kick.
Kreigmacher misses with a body kick.
Manza tries to close the distance and clinch but Kreigmacher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kreigmacher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kreigmacher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Manza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kreigmacher lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Yoshi Manza has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreigmacher keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreigmacher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kreigmacher misses with a head kick.
Manza tries to close the distance and clinch but Kreigmacher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kreigmacher tries to land a front kick but Manza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kreigmacher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kreigmacher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manza tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kreigmacher misses with a low kick.
Kreigmacher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manza looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kreigmacher looks for the body kick but Manza saw that one coming.
Manza avoids the head kick by Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kreigmacher clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreigmacher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manza blocks it with crossed arms.
Manza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kreigmacher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kreigmacher lands with a nice body kick.
Sven Kreigmacher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kreigmacher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Manza blocks a head kick by Kreigmacher.
Manza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kreigmacher can pounce on him.
Kreigmacher throws a body kick that misses.
Kreigmacher is looking to slow Manza down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kreigmacher.
Manza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manza avoids the head kick by Kreigmacher.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kreigmacher.
Manza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick but Manza moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreigmacher feints and then cracks Manza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Manza down.
Manza tries to clinch but Kreigmacher moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kreigmacher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Manza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick but Manza moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manza.
Manza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Manza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manza has a takedown stuffed.
Kreigmacher fakes the leg kick and cracks Manza in the body.
Manza is breathing heavily.
Kreigmacher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kreigmacher throws a sloppy head kick and Manza moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreigmacher lands a nice looking body kick.
Kreigmacher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kreigmacher throws a sloppy head kick and Manza moves out of range easily.
Kreigmacher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Manza's calf.
Kreigmacher tries to work over Manza's front leg with a kick but Manza checks it.
Kreigmacher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manza tries to clinch but Kreigmacher moves away
and Kreigmacher counters with a good, hard body kick but Manza shrugs it off.
Kreigmacher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kreigmacher. That's going to slow Manza down.
Sven Kreigmacher is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick but Manza moves out of range.
Kreigmacher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manza can do to turn this around?
Manza closes the distance but Kreigmacher moves to the side
and Kreigmacher counters with an inside leg kick.
Kreigmacher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manza's sensitive parts.
Kreigmacher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manza is out of range.
Manza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kreigmacher can pounce on him.
Yoshi Manza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manza avoids the head kick by Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kreigmacher lands a high kick!
Kreigmacher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kreigmacher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manza. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Manza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kreigmacher motions for Manza to come forward. Kreigmacher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kreigmacher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kreigmacher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manza tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kreigmacher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manza's knee momentarily.
Kreigmacher scores with a kick to the body.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick that misses.
Manza darts in trying to clinch
and Kreigmacher counters with a good low kick that Manza was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreigmacher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kreigmacher misses with a body kick.
Kreigmacher is looking to slow Manza down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kreigmacher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Manza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kreigmacher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kreigmacher bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Manza closes the distance but Kreigmacher moves to the side
and Kreigmacher counters with a thumping low kick.
Manza tries to clinch up
and Kreigmacher counters with a head kick. That will keep Manza thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Manza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kreigmacher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kreigmacher, right into the meat.
Kreigmacher throws a sloppy head kick and Manza moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Kreigmacher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kreigmacher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kreigmacher lands with a kick to the temple. Manza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A bone on bone clash there as Manza blocks the leg kick.
Kreigmacher connects with a high kick.
Kreigmacher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manza clinches but Kreigmacher breaks the clinch
and Kreigmacher counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Manza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kreigmacher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kreigmacher counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Manza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Manza is rocked!
Kreigmacher scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manza blocks a head kick by Kreigmacher.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher throws a head kick but Manza moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kreigmacher.
Kreigmacher wants to slow Manza down by chopping away at his legs.
Manza tries to clinch up
and Kreigmacher counters with a solid body kick.
Manza looks to clinch
and Kreigmacher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manza's knee momentarily.
Manza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kreigmacher throws a wild body kick that Manza sees coming a mile off.
Sven Kreigmacher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreigmacher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kreigmacher doesn't manage to clinch there - Manza circles away.
Kreigmacher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kreigmacher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manza tries to clinch but Kreigmacher moves away
and Kreigmacher counters with a nice kick to the body.
Manza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kreigmacher but Kreigmacher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kreigmacher is looking to slow Manza down with leg kicks.
Yoshi Manza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreigmacher scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Kreigmacher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kreigmacher 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 30:24
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Kreigmacher!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Sybert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OJ Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonhson has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDw1-rhfArw as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ray Sybert has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Ray Sybert!
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, OJ Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sybert throws a head kick but Jonhson moves out of range.
Sybert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jonhson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sybert looking for a guillotine here but Jonhson defends easily.
Sybert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jonhson is aware though and is defending well.
Jonhson wants to control from the top but Sybert keeps moving.
Sybert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sybert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jonhson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonhson not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sybert gets full guard.
Jonhson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jonhson wants to get up but he can't break Sybert's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sybert has his foot on Jonhson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jonhson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jonhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sybert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sybert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jonhson defends well.
Jonhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sybert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonhson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jonhson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jonhson trying to control but Sybert is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OJ Jonhson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jonhson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sybert's guard.
Jonhson wants to get up but he can't break Sybert's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jonhson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sybert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonhson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sybert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jonhson has managed to get both his arms back between Sybert's legs - danger averted.
Sybert looking for a guillotine here but Jonhson defends easily.
Sybert is breathing heavily.
Jonhson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sybert tries to buck Jonhson off but Jonhson is having none of it.
Sybert sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jonhson wants to stand but Sybert has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sybert looking for submissions off his back.
Sybert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jonhson pulls his head out easily.
Sybert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jonhson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sybert is just riding it out for now. Jonhson eventually gives up the hold.
Sybert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jonhson pulls his head out easily.
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.
Jonhson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jonhson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sybert keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jonhson in particular looking to stall.
Sybert could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sybert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jonhson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jonhson's back!
Sybert looking to break Jonhson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jonhson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sybert will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sybert is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jonhson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jonhson for a finish.
Sybert is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jonhson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jonhson for a finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonhson showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Sybert dominated that round.
That's time! Sybert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jonhson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sybert is trying to defend but Jonhson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jonhson is looking for a kimura here.
Sybert is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jonhson is tapping! Great win for Sybert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray Sybert!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sieger Goddarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goddarm comes to the cage accompanied by Blue Stahli-Scrape. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sieger Goddarm!
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, Fedor Emelianenko !
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Goddarm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goddarm scores with a three punch combo!
Goddarm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goddarm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a single leg into guard. Goddarm didn't expect that.
Emelianenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goddarm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emelianenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Goddarm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goddarm won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goddarm struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings around for an armbar but Goddarm sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Emelianenko 's guard.
Goddarm will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Goddarm in close.
Emelianenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goddarm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goddarm throws and elbow that misses. Emelianenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goddarm's guard. Nice move by Emelianenko !
Goddarm has control of Emelianenko 's left arm, preventing Emelianenko from doing any damage.
Goddarm wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Emelianenko trying to control but Goddarm is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddarm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emelianenko manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goddarm throws and elbow that misses. Emelianenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goddarm's guard. Nice move by Emelianenko !
Goddarm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goddarm throws a strike but Emelianenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Goddarm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Emelianenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goddarm defends well.
Goddarm tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Goddarm throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.
Goddarm throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goddarm shoots in and gets a takedown into Emelianenko 's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goddarm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goddarm throws a big right hand that misses.
Goddarm is working Emelianenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fedor Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goddarm is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Emelianenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goddarm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goddarm postures up in Emelianenko 's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goddarm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goddarm postures up in Emelianenko 's guard and throws a big left but Emelianenko blocks it.
Goddarm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goddarm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goddarm with a nice head shot there.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Goddarm throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Goddarm is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goddarm.
Goddarm darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
Goddarm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emelianenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goddarm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goddarm is trying to break free.
Goddarm is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sieger Goddarm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goddarm is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddarm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Emelianenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Emelianenko manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goddarm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goddarm manages to get himself to full guard.
Emelianenko won't allow Goddarm to sweep him here.
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.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Goddarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goddarm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emelianenko looking to sit in guard and control but Goddarm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goddarm looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sieger Goddarm dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Goddarm shoots and misses
and Emelianenko counters with a takedown into side control.
Emelianenko working away.
Goddarm manages to get back to half guard.
Goddarm trying to control from the bottom.
Goddarm is staying active underneath Emelianenko , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goddarm gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Goddarm keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goddarm is adopting a defensive guard.
Goddarm looking for a sweep. Not yet Goddarm, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goddarm controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddarm keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fedor Emelianenko .
Goddarm throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch.
Goddarm goes for a takedown attempt but Emelianenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goddarm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Emelianenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goddarm.
Goddarm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goddarm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goddarm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goddarm throwing strikes but missing.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goddarm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goddarm throwing strikes but missing.
Emelianenko looking for a triangle here. Goddarm is fighting it but it looks tight! Emelianenko pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Goddarm is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fedor Emelianenko !
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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 Max Dunaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Dunaev will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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220 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
4 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Dunaev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Dunaev.
Dunaev misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar gets the takedown into side control.
Dunaev pushes Lesnar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lesnar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lesnar taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunaev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Brock Lesnar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Lesnar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dunaev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lesnar content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dunaev is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunaev wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lesnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunaev is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brock Lesnar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dunaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Dunaev.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Dunaev is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dunaev!
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Dunaev sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnar 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dunaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesnar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lesnar lands in his opponent's guard.
Dunaev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brock Lesnar .
Dunaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesnar blocks a head kick by Dunaev.
Dunaev throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Dunaev looks to land a combination. Lesnar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dunaev misses with a head kick.
Dunaev throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesnar controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dunaev to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Dunaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar 's cut.
That's time! Lesnar 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dunaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunaev connects with a high kick.
Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lesnar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brock Lesnar just wasn't active enough.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Tanzares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Shlemenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Shlemenko!
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, Thiago Tanzares!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanzares looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shlemenko!
Shlemenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanzares has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanzares wants to stand but Shlemenko is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tanzares controlling the position easily from mount.
Tanzares's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries to lock up and control but Tanzares gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tanzares controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shlemenko tries to reverse the position but Tanzares maintains control.
Tanzares controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four 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.
Shlemenko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tanzares controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Tanzares dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tanzares throws a combination. Shlemenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tanzares lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Tanzares pushes him off.
Shlemenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanzares counters with a straight right hand.
Shlemenko misses with a hook. Tanzares ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanzares cracks Shlemenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanzares. Shlemenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Tanzares coming out on top.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Tanzares moves out of range.
Tanzares lands with a good body shot.
Tanzares jabs at Shlemenko's body.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanzares counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanzares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tanzares tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanzares tries to stand and escape but Shlemenko actually recovers to full guard.
Tanzares is looking to stand up but Shlemenko won't let 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.
Tanzares prevents Shlemenko from getting back to his feet.
Shlemenko trying to control the position.
Tanzares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Tanzares 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! This is the final round!
Tanzares closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shlemenko to the mat! Shlemenko manages to get full guard.
Shlemenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanzares is one step ahead there.
Tanzares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanzares is controlling him.
Tanzares wanted to stand there but Shlemenko had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tanzares is stalling in the full guard.
Tanzares wants to stand but Shlemenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanzares stops Shlemenko from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanzares looking to pass the guard.
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.
Thiago Tanzares has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tanzares cracks Shlemenko with an open hand slap.
Shlemenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tanzares to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanzares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shlemenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanzares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanzares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aleksander Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiago Tanzares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shlemenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanzares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Tanzares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tanzares 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Tanzares!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mr beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsoi has chosen Evol Intent - Brocken Sword as his entrance music. Daniel Tsoi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, mr beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Tsoi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tsoi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can beast defend it? Tsoi steps over the head and cranks it - beast is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tsoi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Tsoi!
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