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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Stamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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134 lbs
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140 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Oswald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abel Stamp! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stamp throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stamp fails with a takedown attempt. Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch but Stamp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Oswald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Oswald misses with a low kick.
Stamp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oswald counters with a low kick, right behind Stamp 's knee. Stamp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Stamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stamp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oswald doesn't seem bothered though. Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch but Stamp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Stamp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oswald's guard. Stamp has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oswald is proving hard to escape from. Stamp trying to control the position from guard on top but Oswald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oswald wants to stand and escape but Stamp is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oswald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stamp trying to control but Oswald is working from the bottom. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Abel Stamp has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Oswald tries to clinch but Stamp is having none of it. Stamp shoots in and drives through. Oswald sprawls well. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Stamp looks to land a combination. Oswald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Oswald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A bone on bone clash there as Stamp blocks the leg kick.
Oswald tries to work over Stamp's front leg with a kick but Stamp checks it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oswald. Oswald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Oswald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oswald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jab, jab by Stamp - just one landing. Stamp lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stamp misses with the combination.
Oswald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stamp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mark Oswald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Oswald misses with a head kick.
Stamp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oswald swivels and escapes. Mark Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Stamp. Stamp connects with a looping right hand.
Stamp swinging wildly here.
Stamp tests Oswald's chin there with a solid looking shot. Stamp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oswald tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Stamp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oswald thinking. Oswald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Stamp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Stamp is trying to work for a kimura but Oswald is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stamp is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oswald has managed to free his arm - good work. Stamp seems to be looking for submissions.
Stamp is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Stamp throwing shots but Oswald is blocking nicely. Stamp keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Stamp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oswald keeps working. Stamp gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Oswald misses with a leg kick. Oswald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stamp is defended easily by Oswald. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Stamp dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stamp stalks Oswald and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oswald's face. Oswald staggers backwards, shaken. Oswald throws a combination that misses and Stamp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Stamp avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Oswald misses with a few strikes there.
Stamp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oswald's guard. Stamp prevents Oswald from getting back to his feet. Stamp looking to sit in guard and control but Oswald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Stamp wants to sweep but no luck. Stamp scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stamp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oswald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Stamp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Oswald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stamp misses with a two punch combination.
Stamp misses with a head kick.
Stamp keeps the fight on the outside. Oswald takes one to the side of the head.
Stamp scores with a shot to the body.
Stamp misses with a double jab
and Oswald counters with a slapping leg kick. Oswald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stamp misses with the combination.
Stamp gets a clinch. Oswald misses with a hook from the clinch. Stamp manages to break the clinch.
Oswald misses with a head kick.
Stamp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oswald's waist but Oswald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stamp off to one side. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stamp. Stamp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oswald tries to clinch up but Stamp circles away and keeps his distance. Oswald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stamp stalks Oswald and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oswald's face. Oswald staggers backwards, shaken. Stamp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stamp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stamp lands with an overhand left. A left and a right from Stamp both land. Nice combination. Stamp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Stamp content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Oswald is staying active underneath Stamp, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Stamp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stamp controlling the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Stamp moves nicely into side control. Oswald is not content to let Stamp control the position. Stamp taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The strikes coming from Stamp are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Stamp tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Stamp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oswald, who protects the arm well. Stamp tries for a kimura but Oswald is defending well. Oswald taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Stamp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Stamp. Those never looked like landing. Stamp throws a series of strikes that have Oswald backpedaling.
Oswald throws a lazy head kick so Stamp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Stamp works a leg free and moves into half guard. Abel Stamp has got the better of the ground game so far. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oswald is looking to escape. Stamp trying to control the pace. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stamp wants to pass to mount but Oswald is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stamp is looking for a kimura but Oswald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stamp to get the leverage. Stamp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Stamp is working for a submission of some sort.
Stamp content to control rather than advance.
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. Stamp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Stamp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Stamp decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Stamp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Stamp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oswald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Oswald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stamp on the ground. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stamp stands up and beckons Oswald to his feet. Stamp shoots in and bounces Oswald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Stamp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Abel Stamp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mark Oswald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Abel Stamp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stamp 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Stamp!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Stuus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 cm
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136 lbs
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150 cm
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geoff Deal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanley Stuus! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good shot there by Deal. Deal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuus. Stuus obviously looking to wear him down.
Deal throws a front kick aimed at Stuus's knee but Stuus avoids it well. Stuus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A low kick from Stuus is predictable there and Deal counters with a low kick, right behind Stuus 's knee. Deal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stuus throws a leg kick but Deal checks it. Stuus ducks right into an uppercut from Deal. Stuus misses with a kick to the body and Deal counters with a nice body shot. Stuus throws a sloppy head kick and Deal moves out of range easily. Deal throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Deal lands a nice hook to Stuus's body. Stuus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. An inside leg kick lands from Stuus. Deal lands with a hook. Stuus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Stuus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Deal takes one on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Stuus scoring well with a low kick there.
Stuus thows a leg kick but Deal checks it and Deal counters with a head kick. That kick from Stuus tenderised Deal's leg. Deal is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice body punch from Stuus. Stuus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Deal. Deal with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stuus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stuus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deal is breathing heavily. Stuus misses with a body shot
and Deal counters with a low kick, right behind Stuus 's knee. Stuus swings away with a leg kick that misses. Deal misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Stuus misses its intended target. Deal checks the leg kick. Stuus feints and as Deal raises his hands in defense, Stuus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Deal keeping full guard, as Stuus tries to pass. 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. Stuus has gone for a leg lock! Deal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stuus's guard. Deal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Stuus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stuus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stuus working a defensive guard here.
Deal is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stuus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Stuus pulls Deal in close to his closed guard and prevents Deal from doing any damage or advancing position. Deal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Stuus is adopting a defensive guard.
Geoff Deal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Deal throws a body punch but Stuus moves out of range. Deal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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. Deal moves out of range of the strikes. Deal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Stuus misses with a kick to the body and Deal counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A looping hook to the body misses from Deal. Stuus does a little dance to reset his feet. Stuus throws a leg kick and Deal counters with a lovely shot to the body. Stuus scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Stuus throws a push kick but Deal slaps the foot to one side. Stuus is looking to slow Deal down with leg kicks. Stuus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Good leg kick by Stuus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Deal throws a leg kick and Stuus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stuus. Stuus 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.
Stanley Stuus dominated that 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.
Stuus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Stuus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley Stuus seems to be getting the better of the standup. An inside leg kick lands from Stuus. Stuus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Deal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stuus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stuus. Deal misses with a body shot.
Deal connects with a leg kick. Stuus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Stuus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stuus throws a head kick that misses and Deal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stuus throws a leg kick that is checked and Deal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Stuus misses with a leg kick and Deal counters with a left to the body. Deal throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Stuus blocks the leg kick.
Stuus misses with a body kick. Deal misses with a wild body shot. Stanley Stuus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stuus misses with a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Stuus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deal. Deal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Deal. Stuus shrugs it off though. Stuus blocks a head kick by Deal.
Geoff Deal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stuus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Deal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stuus. Stuus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Stuus throws a lazy head kick and Deal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Deal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Stuus thows a leg kick but Deal checks it and Deal counters with a series of strikes. Stuus will be more careful next time no doubt. Deal throws a leg kick that is checked and Stuus counters with a body kick. Crunch! Deal slams his shin into Stuus's torso. Deal throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deal misses with a low kick. Stuus connects with a leg kick. Deal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Stuus walks into a stiff left hand from Deal. Stuus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stuus tries to close the distance and clinch but Deal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A head kick misses from Deal. A chopping leg kick lands by Stuus. Stuus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Deal misses with a head kick.
Deal connects with a leg kick. Stuus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A low kick from Deal misses and Stuus counters with a left to the body. Deal throws a chopping leg kick but Stuus manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Stuus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Deal throws a nice looking combination but Stuus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deal throws a leg kick that misses. Stuus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Stuus swings away with a leg kick that misses. The fighters circling - Stuus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stuus misses with a shot to the body and Deal counters with a lovely shot to the body. Deal stuns Stuus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Deal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuus. Stuus obviously looking to wear him down.
Stuus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deal was covering up waiting for the punch and Stuus finishes the takedown easily into guard. Stuus wants to control from the top but Deal keeps moving. Deal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stuus thows a big elbow that misses. Deal is trying to keep Stuus in close.
Stuus looking to sit in guard and control but Deal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Deal content to stall in guard here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stuus wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Deal dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Deal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Deal misses and Stuus counters with a good low kick that Deal was not able to check. A head kick misses from Deal. Deal avoids the head kick by Stuus.
A telegraphed right hand from Stuus misses the target. Deal throws a body punch but Stuus moves out of range. Stuus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stuus throws a sloppy head kick and Deal moves out of range easily. Good work by Stuus as he checks the leg kick. Deal moves out of range as Stuus throws a body kick.
Deal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Deal tries to bum rush Stuus with a series of wild strikes but Stuus uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Deal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stuus with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stuus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Stuus lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stuus has his takedown stuffed and Deal counters with a nice body shot. Stuus feints and then cracks Deal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deal down. A bone on bone clash there as Deal blocks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Deal. Deal avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Stuus scores with a leg kick.
Stuus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stuus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Deal misses and Stuus counters with a nice kick to the body. Stuus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stuus throws a leg kick but Deal sees it coming and moves out of range. Stuus closes the distance and lands a one-two. Stuus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stuus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deal swivels and escapes. Deal is looking to wear down Stuus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Stuus is predictable there and Deal counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Deal swinging wildly here.
Stuus lands with a shot to the body. Stuus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Stuus. Stuus thumps Deal with a low kick. Stuus throws a head kick but Deal moves out of range.
Stuus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deal.
Stuus is looking to slow Deal down with leg kicks. Stuus misses with a head kick.
Stuus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Stuus misses with a series of wild punches.
Stuus throws a sloppy head kick and Deal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stuus's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deal throws a low kick but Stuus moves out of range easily. Deal throws a push kick but Stuus slaps the foot to one side. Deal throws a head kick but Stuus moves out of range.
Deal scores with a punch to the head. A chopping leg kick lands by Stuus. Stuus throws a leg kick but Deal sees it coming and moves out of range. Deal throws a leg kick and Stuus counters with an inside leg kick. Deal blocks the body kick.
Stuus lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stuus is defended easily by Deal. Geoff Deal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Stuus. Deal wants to land a leg kick but Stuus is out of range. Deal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Stuus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Deal.
Deal tried to score with a low kick but Stuus checks it. Stuus tests Deal's chin there with a solid looking shot. Stuus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Stuus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Stuus throws a head kick that misses and Deal counters with a thumping low kick. Stuus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Deal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A low kick from Deal misses and Stuus counters with a slapping leg kick. Stuus misses with a double jab.
Deal misses with a wild body shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stuus blocks a leg kick. Stuus cracks Deal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Stuus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stuus misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Stanley Stuus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stuus 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Stuus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mini Bard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's Catching Up (NoMeansNo) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sho Kasugi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mini Bard! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kasugi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bard. Kasugi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasugi throws a leg kick that misses. Kasugi pushes Bard away with a front kick. Kasugi misses with a head kick.
Bard misses the shot to the body. Kasugi throws a leg kick which misses Bard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bard tries to avoid it. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kasugi. Bard shrugs it off though. Bard looks gassed! This has been an exciting period of action! Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kasugi throws a head kick that Bard semi-blocks.
It looks like Mini Bard has been cut. Kasugi misses with a head kick.
Kasugi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bard swivels and escapes. Crunch! Kasugi slams his shin into Bard's torso. Kasugi scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kasugi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Kasugi tenderised Bard's leg. Bard is trying to keep his angry face on. Bard moves out of range of the body kick from Kasugi.
Kasugi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Bard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Kasugi clinches with his opponent.
Bard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kasugi avoids it. Kasugi is trying to drag Bard to the mat but Bard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kasugi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kasugi.
A knee to the head by Kasugi.
Kasugi has Bard pushed against the cage. Kasugi connects with a knee to the head.
Kasugi effectively controlling the action here. Bard tries a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks it.
Bard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kasugi avoids it. Kasugi looking to throw knees to the head but Bard is blocking nicely.
Kasugi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bard's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kasugi pulls guard. Kasugi pulls Bard in close to his closed guard and prevents Bard from doing any damage or advancing position. Bard won't allow Kasugi to sweep him here. Kasugi keeping moving, preventing Bard from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bard wants to pass the guard but Kasugi is keeping the position. Kasugi has control of Bard's left arm, preventing Bard from doing any damage. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kasugi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bard's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters circling - Bard throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasugi moves out of range of the body kick from Bard.
Kasugi walks into a jab. Nice body kick there by Kasugi. Kasugi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bard is out of range. Good leg kick by Kasugi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bard wants to clinch. Bard shoots in for a takedown but Kasugi shows good takedown defense. Bard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bard with a poor takedown and Kasugi counters with a leg kick. Kasugi keeps Bard at a distance using the push kick. Kasugi scores with a leg kick.
Kasugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bard is looking to chop away at Kasugi's legs. Kasugi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kasugi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kasugi - that will leave a mark!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kasugi!
Bard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kasugi. A head kick from Kasugi lands but Bard takes it in his stride.
Bard is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kasugi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bard is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasugi finish him? Kasugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasugi lands an overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kasugi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mini Bard's cut. That's time! Kasugi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bard avoids the head kick by Kasugi.
Bard throws a body kick that misses. Kasugi avoids the head kick by Bard.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kasugi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bard. That did some damage! Kasugi lands a brutal head kick. Bard looks out on his feet and Kasugi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sho Kasugi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Hansseen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trick Daddy - Let's Go ft Twista & Lil Jon. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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169 cm
27
140 lbs
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27
145 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jokke Hansseen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Diaz! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hansseen swivels and escapes. Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hansseen. Hansseen on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hansseen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hansseen is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Diaz tries to bench press Hansseen off him but Hansseen keeps the position. Diaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Hansseen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Diaz actively working from the bottom here. Diaz is pressing down on Hansseen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hansseen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hansseen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hansseen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hansseen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hansseen trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. Hansseen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hansseen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hansseen has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted. Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Hansseen is having none of it. Hansseen stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hansseen drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Hansseen off! Hansseen jumps back into Diaz's guard. Hansseen trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hansseen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two 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. Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Hansseen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Hansseen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz! Hansseen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Hansseen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Diaz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Hansseen scoring with strikes. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hansseen trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. Hansseen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diaz struggling a bit here. Diaz sneaks back into half guard. Diaz wants to improve his position but Hansseen is controlling well.
Hansseen wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz has one foot on Hansseen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hansseen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansseen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Diaz! Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Hansseen. Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansseen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hansseen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hansseen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Diaz content to stall in guard here. Hansseen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hansseen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansseen, not yet. Hansseen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Diaz will probably get the nod. 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.
Hansseen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hansseen somewhat. Diaz avoids the head kick by Hansseen.
Diaz takes a swing at Hansseen's ribcage but misses. Hansseen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Diaz misses with a looping left. Hansseen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hansseen misses with a takedown and Diaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diaz. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Hansseen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hansseen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Diaz slips nicely into half guard. Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall. Hansseen is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hansseen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well. Diaz wants to control from the top but Hansseen keeps moving. Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hansseen working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hansseen is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard. Hansseen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hansseen. Hansseen keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hansseen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hansseen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hansseen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hansseen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hansseen. Diaz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hansseen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz. Hansseen is trying to improve his position. Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hansseen to see if he's OK. Hansseen is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
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. Diaz working the ground and pound. Hansseen is trying to improve his position. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Diaz scoring with punches from side control. Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Hansseen is not content to let Diaz control the position. Hansseen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Hansseen looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Diaz 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!
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Hansseen drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Hansseen off! Hansseen jumps back into Diaz's guard. Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Hansseen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hansseen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Hansseen is proving a slippery customer.
Hansseen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hansseen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hansseen wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. Hansseen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. Diaz wants to sweep here but Hansseen controlling him for the moment. Hansseen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Hansseen missing with punches from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control. Hansseen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Hansseen wants to get back to full guard. Hansseen with the active half guard here but Diaz passes nicely into side control. Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hansseen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hansseen is looking for a sweep. Hansseen regains half guard. Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hansseen's head. Hansseen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hansseen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jokke Hansseen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hansseen manages to get to full guard.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses. Hansseen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hansseen has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though. Diaz is in close to Hansseen's body, working some short punches and elbows. Oscar Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hansseen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hansseen. Hansseen being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hansseen is trying to work for a sweep but Diaz has mounted him! Diaz with shots to the head and body - Hansseen looks very uncomfortable down there. Diaz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
A nice elbow there by Diaz. Hansseen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Diaz controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Oscar Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Diaz 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hefner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Puff The Magic Dragon. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Hefner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Hunt! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hefner.
Hefner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hefner wants it to stay on the feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Hefner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet. Hunt wants to clinch. Hunt scores with a jab to the body. Hefner throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hefner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a low kick but Hefner avoids it. Hefner is looking to clinch. Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hefner is looking to clinch. Hefner throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it. Hefner looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range. Hefner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hefner scores with a nice strike. Hunt moves out of range as Hefner strikes. Hefner looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hefner misses with an uppercut. Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hefner.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hefner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hefner misses with an uppercut. Hunt throws a series of punches but Hefner avoids them all with ease. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hefner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hefner tries to clinch but Hunt moves away and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hefner thinking. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt. Hugh Hefner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt. Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard. Hefner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Hunt will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hefner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it. Hefner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt. Hunt shoots in and drives through. Hefner sprawls well. Hunt tries to move into range but Hefner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hefner misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hefner lands with an overhand left. Hunt throws a leg kick but Hefner sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Hefner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut. Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hunt fails with a takedown attempt. Hunt avoids the body shot from Hefner.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hefner fails in his attempt to clinch. Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hugh Hefner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt. Hefner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hunt was covering up waiting for the punch and Hefner finishes the takedown easily into guard. Hefner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hefner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hefner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hefner showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hefner won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hefner trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. Hunt has his foot on Hefner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hefner works his way back into a safe position though. Hunt is breathing heavily. Hefner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hefner preventing the sweep. Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hefner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hunt keeping moving, preventing Hefner from controlling successfully. Hefner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard. Hunt is in trouble now - Hefner has advanced to mount! Hefner with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hefner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunt looks a forlorn figure.
Hefner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hunt looks a forlorn figure.
Hefner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hefner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Hefner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hunt tries to reverse the position but Hefner maintains control. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hefner working away from the top, dropping strikes. Hefner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Hefner trying to control but Hunt is having none of it. Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Hefner is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Hefner dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hunt tries for a takedown but Hefner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hefner misses the body punch and Hunt counters with a straight right hand. Hunt tries to clinch up. Hefner lands a right hook to the body.
Hefner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt looks to clinch and Hefner counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hefner throws an elbow but it misses.
Hefner lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. Hefner misses with an elbow over the top. Hunt takes an elbow to the temple. Hefner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike. Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Hefner.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hefner throws an elbow but misses. Hefner throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hefner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hefner pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hunt tries a body shot but Hefner blocks it.
Hefner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hefner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Hefner. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt. Hunt works on Hefner's body with a couple of short punches. Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hefner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow. Hunt is working Hefner over against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hefner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hunt seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hefner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. Hefner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hefner lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye. Hefner is trying to drag Hunt to the mat but Hunt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hefner lands an uppercut. Hefner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hefner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hunt blocks an elbow strike. Hunt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hefner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hunt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hunt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hefner is one step ahead there. Hefner landing with the ground and pound. Hunt keeping moving, preventing Hefner from controlling successfully. Hunt is looking for a triangle but Hefner pushes his legs off easily.
Hefner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Hefner is trying to stand.
Hefner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hefner. Hunt advances position into side control! Hefner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hefner is pushing Hunt's head away, looking to escape. Hunt manages to hold on to the position though. Hefner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Hunt is pressing down on Hefner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hunt wants to sweep here but Hefner controlling him for the moment. Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hefner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Hefner thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hefner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard. Hefner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hunt is trying to get back to full guard. Hefner passes to side control. A lull in the action here. Hefner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Hefner keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Hugh Hefner. I think Hefner 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jett Jaggers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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24
152 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jonsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jett Jaggers! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Jaggers looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jonsson misses with a looping left. Jonsson defending well as Jaggers loads up on a big left hand. Jonsson thuds his right hand into Jaggers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jonsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jaggers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Jonsson lands with a good body shot. Jonsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jaggers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaggers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jonsson. Jaggers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonsson. Jaggers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jaggers pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jaggers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jonsson trying to stall but Jaggers improves his position.
Jonsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Jonsson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jonsson has a couple of punches blocked by Jaggers.
Jaggers misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaggers tries to pull guard but Jonsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jaggers drops back down to his feet.
Jaggers scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaggers stalls. Jaggers scores with a shot to the side of Jonsson's head. Jaggers lands a left hand.
Jaggers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaggers jumps guard but Jonsson stands there with Jaggers around his waist. Jaggers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jon Jonsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Jaggers. Jonsson pressing his opponent against the cage. Jaggers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonsson throws the left hand but Jaggers avoids the punch easily. Jonsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaggers walks into a straight right hand from Jonsson. Jonsson throws a jab when Jaggers was well out of range. Jon Jonsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jonsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaggers thuds his right hand into Jonsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jonsson throws a lazy right hand but Jaggers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jonsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jonsson with a jab. Jaggers looks to land a right hand but Jonsson moved out of range. Jonsson loads up on a big right hand but Jaggers slips the punch. Jonsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaggers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Jonsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jonsson tries to get out of the position. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Jonsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaggers on the ground. Jonsson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jonsson wants to control but Jaggers postures up. Jaggers scores with punches from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jaggers working the ground and pound but Jonsson is defending the strikes. Jaggers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jaggers trying to control the position but Jonsson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaggers taking a breather here. Jonsson manages to get back to half guard. Jaggers trying to control the pace. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Jonsson trying to control from the bottom.
Jonsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaggers. Jaggers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jonsson tries to get to full guard but Jaggers has control of the leg. Jonsson is looking to control Jaggers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jonsson avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jaggers throws an overhand right that lands on Jonsson's shoulder, as Jonsson tries to avoid the shot. Jonsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jaggers misses with a body shot.
Jaggers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaggers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jonsson throws a series of punches but Jaggers avoids them all with ease. Jaggers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jaggers duly obliges. Jonsson missing with a left hand there. Jaggers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jaggers fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Jonsson misses its intended target. Jonsson looks to throw the jab but Jaggers is out of range. Jonsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jaggers moves in looking to clinch but Jonsson pushes him off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Jaggers dominated that round. That's time! Jonsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab from Jonsson. Jonsson misses with a two punch combination.
Jonsson moves into range and connects with a jab. Jonsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jaggers momentarily.
Jon Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jaggers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jonsson manages to avoid it. Jonsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jaggers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jonsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jaggers looks to land a right hand but Jonsson moved out of range. Jonsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaggers. Jaggers is looking to clinch. Jaggers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jonsson. A big left from Jonsson misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jaggers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jonsson as he jumps to the side. Jonsson throws a hook to the side of Jaggers's head but Jaggers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jonsson throws the left hand but Jaggers avoids the punch easily. Jonsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaggers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaggers misses with a looping left. Jonsson scores with a decent looking hook. A slow jab from Jaggers misses its intended target. A jab from Jonsson misses. Jonsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jaggers cracks Jonsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A jab from Jaggers misses. Jaggers lands a head shot. Jonsson lands a lovely overhand right. Jaggers ducks under a wild hook from Jonsson. Jaggers misses with an uppercut. Jonsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jonsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Jonsson misses the shot to the body. Jonsson slips a straight right by Jaggers. Jaggers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jonsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jonsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaggers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jonsson takes a swing at Jaggers's ribcage but misses. Jaggers cracks Jonsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jonsson throws out a loose jab but Jaggers uses good head movement to avoid it. Jonsson throws a jab when Jaggers was well out of range. Jonsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jonsson loads up on a big right hand but Jaggers slips the punch. Jonsson dips to his left and cracks Jaggers with an uppercut! Jonsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jonsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jonsson throws a one two combo.
Jonsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jonsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jonsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nice jab there from Jonsson. Jonsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonsson throws a shot to the body.
Jaggers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jonsson throws a series of punches but Jaggers moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaggers misses with a wild body shot. Jonsson throws out a loose jab but Jaggers uses good head movement to avoid it. Jonsson misses with a two punch combination.
Jonsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jonsson throws a one two combo.
Jonsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jaggers is looking to clinch. Jaggers throws a hook but Jonsson blocks it. Jaggers moves out of range of the strikes. Jonsson misses with a wild body shot. Jonsson misses with a double jab.
Jett Jaggers seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jonsson looks to land a combination but Jaggers avoids it well. Jaggers throws a shot from downtown. Jonsson moves away and avoids it. Jonsson lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Jonsson. Jonsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaggers counters with a nice double leg into guard. Jonsson managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaggers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Jonsson looking to control.
Jaggers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jonsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jonsson wants to get back to his feet but Jaggers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jaggers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Jon Jonsson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. A shot to the liver by Jonsson. Beautiful body shot. Jaggers misses with a body shot.
Jaggers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jett Jaggers will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jaggers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Jon Jonsson has been cut. Jaggers moves out of range as Jonsson strikes. Jaggers slips a straight right by Jonsson. Jaggers misses with a jab to the body
and Jonsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaggers thinking. Jaggers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonsson.
Jonsson slips a jab from Jaggers. Jaggers tries to clinch up. Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaggers is just out of range. Jaggers misses with a hook. Jonsson misses with a hook. Jaggers ducked under it nicely. Jonsson sizes up Jaggers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jaggers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jonsson. Jaggers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jonsson. Jaggers is looking to clinch. Jonsson swings for the body but Jaggers moves out of range.
Jonsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaggers. Jaggers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jaggers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonsson.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big left from Jaggers misses. Jonsson looks to throw the jab but Jaggers is out of range. Jonsson misses with an uppercut. Jaggers saw that one coming. Jaggers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A lazy left from Jaggers finds it's target. Good exchange - Jaggers coming out on top. Jaggers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jaggers looks to land a right hand but Jonsson moved out of range. Jaggers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Jaggers moves out of range as Jonsson strikes. Jonsson throws an overhand right that lands on Jaggers's shoulder, as Jaggers tries to avoid the shot. Jaggers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Jonsson defending well as Jaggers loads up on a big left hand. Jonsson cracks Jaggers with an open hand slap. Jonsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaggers counters with a right hand to the body. Jonsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Jaggers takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jonsson has had enough of the clinch but Jaggers keeps him there for the moment. Jonsson blocks an uppercut.
Jaggers lands a body punch. Jaggers is trying to break the clinch but Jonsson is controlling him. A frustrated look appears on Jaggers's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jaggers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jaggers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jonsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaggers lands a body shot. Jaggers is trying to drag Jonsson to the mat but Jonsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jonsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jonsson trying to control the position but instead, Jaggers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jonsson into the cage. Jaggers scores with a nice hook to the head. Jaggers stalling.
A right hand to the body from Jonsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaggers misses with a punch to the body.
Jaggers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jaggers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jonsson! Jaggers throws some wild stikes that Jonsson manages to avoid easily.
Jaggers tries to control but Jonsson wriggling away. Jonsson is looking to improve his position but Jaggers isn't that keen on the idea. Jon Jonsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jonsson wants to hold on but Jaggers pushes him away. Jaggers controlling his opponent. Jonsson working to try and regain half guard.
Jett Jaggers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jaggers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jonsson is working to get back to half guard.
Jaggers trying to control but he's not successful this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Jonsson wants to hold on but Jaggers pushes him away. Jonsson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Jaggers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Jaggers lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Jett Jaggers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jaggers 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jett Jaggers!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sorgi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zhelyabov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kartov comes to the cage accompanied by Coal Chamber - Loco. Zhelyabov has chosen Гимн СССР as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sorgi Kartov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Zhelyabov! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kartov digs a good hook to Zhelyabov's body.
Zhelyabov cracks the inside of Kartov's front leg. Zhelyabov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kartov.
Zhelyabov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kartov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhelyabov momentarily.
Kartov loads up on a big right hand but Zhelyabov slips the punch. Zhelyabov ducks under a wild hook from Kartov. Kartov missing with a left hand there. Zhelyabov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kartov throws a front kick aimed at Zhelyabov's knee but Zhelyabov avoids it well. Kartov scores with a jab. Zhelyabov misses with a head kick.
Zhelyabov is looking to score with low kicks. A nice inside leg kick there by Zhelyabov. That's going to slow Kartov down. Zhelyabov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kartov. Kartov is looking to chop away at Zhelyabov's legs. Zhelyabov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kartov. Kartov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhelyabov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kartov. Kartov looks to throw the jab but Zhelyabov is out of range. Kartov tests Zhelyabov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Zhelyabov misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kartov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kartov misses with a two punch combination.
Zhelyabov throws a head kick but Kartov moves out of range.
Kartov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kartov jabbing away but nothing is landing. That kick from Zhelyabov tenderised Kartov's leg. Kartov is trying to keep his angry face on. Zhelyabov is looking to score with low kicks. Zhelyabov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kartov looks to throw the jab but Zhelyabov is out of range. Kartov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Zhelyabov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kartov. Kartov throws a hook but Zhelyabov avoids it easily. Kartov lands a jab to the head.
Zhelyabov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhelyabov throws a leg kick but Kartov checks it. Zhelyabov walks into a stiff left hand from Kartov. Kartov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kartov throws a shot from downtown. Zhelyabov moves away and avoids it. Kartov cracks Zhelyabov with an open hand slap. Kartov throws a lazy right hand but Zhelyabov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A head kick by Kartov misses and Zhelyabov counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kartov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhelyabov. Zhelyabov obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zhelyabov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Zhelyabov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kartov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kartov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kartov is breathing heavily. A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhelyabov. Zhelyabov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Zhelyabov wants to clinch up but Kartov keeps it at a distance. Zhelyabov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kartov lands with a nice body punch. Kartov throws a series of punches but Zhelyabov moves out of range. Zhelyabov throws a nice inside leg kick. Zhelyabov lands with a straight right. Kartov didn't see that one coming. Kartov throws a big shot that misses. Kartov fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhelyabov feints and then cracks Kartov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kartov down. A nice inside leg kick there by Zhelyabov. That's going to slow Kartov down. Kartov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Zhelyabov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kartov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Zhelyabov wants to land a leg kick but Kartov is out of range. Zhelyabov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kartov paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kartov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Zhelyabov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kartov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zhelyabov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kartov on the wrong end of a nice hook. Kartov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhelyabov moves away. Good leg kick by Zhelyabov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zhelyabov clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Zhelyabov.
Zhelyabov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhelyabov.
Kartov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kartov is rocked! Zhelyabov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Oh Kartov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zhelyabov lands a brutal head kick. Kartov looks out on his feet and Zhelyabov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Andrei Zhelyabov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Farro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan ORourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ivan ORourke enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Farro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan ORourke! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! ORourke moves out of range of the strikes. ORourke tries a head kick but it misses.
Farro swings away with a leg kick that misses. ORourke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Farro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ORourke.
ORourke scores with a head kick.
Farro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Farro lands with an uppercut that bounces ORourke off the cage and back into rage. ORourke blocks a leg kick. Some bone on bone action there as ORourke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. ORourke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Farro - just one landing. Farro misses with a hook. ORourke tried to score with a low kick but Farro checks it. Farro scores with a shot to the body.
Farro takes a swing at ORourke's ribcage but misses. ORourke drops his hands momentarily and Farro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Farro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. ORourke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farro throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. ORourke wants to slow Farro down by chopping away at his legs. The fight stays on the outside here - ORourke looks like he's thinking about clinching though. ORourke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. ORourke stuffs the takedown. Farro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. ORourke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Farro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ORourke at a distance.
Farro scores with a hook. Farro jabbing away but nothing is landing. ORourke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Farro looks to land a combination but ORourke avoids it well. Farro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Farro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ORourke at a distance.
Farro swinging wildly here.
Farro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by ORourke.
That's two minutes gone in the round. ORourke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
ORourke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ben Farro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. ORourke moves out of range of the strikes. Farro wants to land a leg kick but ORourke is out of range. Farro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Farro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Farro jabbing away but nothing is landing. ORourke on the wrong end of a nice jab. ORourke misses with a body kick. ORourke throws a nice outside leg kick. Farro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
ORourke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Farro misses with a straight right. Farro avoids the body shot from ORourke.
ORourke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Farro throws a leg kick and ORourke counters with a lovely straight right hand! Farro misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. ORourke connects with a leg kick. Farro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. ORourke blocks a leg kick. Farro throws the left hand but ORourke avoids the punch easily. ORourke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farro. Farro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ORourke moves out of range and avoids them all easily. ORourke throws a push kick but Farro slaps the foot to one side. A big right from ORourke misses. Farro throws a leg kick that is checked and ORourke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. ORourke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. ORourke misses with a two punch combination.
ORourke checks a leg kick nicely. ORourke avoids a lazy jab quite easily. ORourke lands a jab. ORourke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! ORourke slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. ORourke goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Farro misses with a combination
and ORourke counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Farro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Farro is rocked! ORourke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Farro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A big left from ORourke misses. Farro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Farro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Farro moves away from the strike by ORourke. ORourke cracks a nice hook into Farro's ribs. A low kick from Farro is predictable there and ORourke counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Farro blocks a head kick by ORourke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Farro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ORourke manages to avoid it. ORourke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farro misses with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan ORourke 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.
Farro misses with a straight left. Farro throws a looping overhand right but ORourke ducks down to avoid it. Farro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Farro misses with a hook to the body
and ORourke counters with a nice leg kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for ORourke. Farro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says ORourke as he avoids it easily. Farro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ORourke circles away quickly and effectively. The fighters circling - Farro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Farro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A clash of legs there as Farro blocks the low kick. ORourke throws a head kick that misses. A low kick from Farro is predictable there and ORourke counters with a flying knee. Nice. ORourke dodges the punch combination from Farro.
Ivan ORourke seems to be getting the better of the standup. Farro feints and as ORourke raises his hands in defense, Farro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Farro looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farro trying to control the position from guard on top but ORourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Farro postures up.
Farro lands a couple of decent looking shots. Farro scoring with some ground and pound. Farro trying to control the position from guard on top but ORourke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Farro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Farro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Farro postures up in ORourke's guard and throws a big left but ORourke blocks it.
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. Farro drops back, looking for a kneebar! ORourke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. ORourke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from ORourke! Farro is trying to improve his position. Farro is working hard here to advance position. Farro struggling a bit here. Farro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on ORourke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Farro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of ORourke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take ORourke's back! Farro throws strikes from the back but ORourke rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by ORourke. Farro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and ORourke dives on top into guard. Farro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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. Farro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. ORourke defends it easily. Farro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Farro looking for a guillotine here but ORourke defends easily.
Farro working for submissions but it's allowed ORourke to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Farro will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
ORourke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Farro. ORourke defending well as Farro loads up on a big left hand. ORourke keeps Farro at a distance using the push kick. ORourke misses with a few strikes there.
ORourke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Farro missing with a left hand there. ORourke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. ORourke has closed the distance and engaged Farro in a clinch.
Farro jumps guard and drags ORourke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Farro is trying to keep ORourke in close.
Farro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ORourke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Farro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Farro controlling the position. Farro looking for a sweep. Not yet Farro, not yet. Farro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ORourke is aware though and is defending well. Farro looking to hit a scissor sweep but ORourke is one step ahead there. Farro is pulling down on ORourke's head to control his posture. Farro wants to sweep but no luck.
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. ORourke wants to control from the top but Farro keeps moving. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. ORourke won't allow Farro to sweep him here. Farro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Farro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but ORourke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Farro working over ORourke with some ground and pound. ORourke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Farro moves into full mount! ORourke won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round. ORourke is desperately trying to improve his position but Farro has a good base and remains in mount. Farro breaks from ORourke's wrist control and lands an elbow. Farro is in the full mount, landing strikes. Farro punching from mount but ORourke doing a good job of avoiding damage. ORourke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Farro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Farro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Farro throwing strikes here but ORourke is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
ORourke tries to hold on but Farro pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Farro looking to ground and pound but ORourke is blocking nicely. Farro wants to control the pace but ORourke is squirming around nicely. Farro lands a nice shot to the head. Farro wants to finish this one by submission but ORourke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Farro. Farro throws some wild stikes that ORourke manages to avoid easily.
Farro trying to control but he's not successful this time. Farro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ORourke looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight! Ben Farro showed his dominance in that final round. I think Farro 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben Farro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarek Dobromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Klutie (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 bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jarek Dobromir! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darnell Klutie! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Klutie leaves Dobromir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Klutie misses with a head kick.
Dobromir misses with an uppercut. Klutie saw that one coming. Klutie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Dobromir misses with a body shot.
Klutie misses with a leg kick. Klutie tries a low kick but Dobromir avoids it. Both fighters circling a little - Klutie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Dobromir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dobromir thows a body shot but no joy. Klutie has his takedown stuffed and Dobromir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Dobromir tries to pass to full mount but Klutie defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dobromir is looking for a kimura but Klutie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dobromir to get the leverage. Dobromir looks to land a strike but Klutie avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Dobromir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Klutie's guard. Dobromir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dobromir misses with a head shot. Klutie uses the momentum to regain guard. Klutie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dobromir is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Klutie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Klutie has escaped and now he's on top! Dobromir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Klutie trying to control but Dobromir is working from the bottom. Dobromir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klutie defends well. Dobromir working for submissions but it's allowed Klutie to get to half guard.
Dobromir looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Klutie pushes past his half guard into mount! Dobromir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klutie tries to control but Dobromir wriggling away. Klutie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Klutie trying to control but Dobromir is having none of it. Klutie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dobromir's face.
Dobromir working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Klutie working away from the top, dropping strikes. Klutie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dobromir to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dobromir shrugs it off. Dobromir tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dobromir is working hard here to advance position. Klutie lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Klutie dominating with strikes here. Klutie landing strikes from the mount. Klutie prevents Dobromir from getting the reversal. Klutie unloading with bombs!
Dobromir is rocked! Dobromir can't escape the position.
Klutie tries to control but Dobromir wriggling away. Dobromir tries to reverse the position but Klutie maintains control. A nice elbow there by Klutie. Klutie landing strikes from the mount and Dobromir is in trouble! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dobromir can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Klutie dominated that round. That's time! Dobromir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klutie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Darnell Klutie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dobromir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Klutie is trying to defend but Dobromir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Klutie is trying to get back to full guard. Klutie wants to control but Dobromir is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dobromir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dobromir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Klutie keeping hold of Dobromir's head, controlling as best he can. Dobromir is trying to work for a kimura but Klutie is defending well.
Klutie is looking to control Dobromir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klutie avoid being mounted? Dobromir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Klutie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Dobromir seems to be working for a kimura but Klutie defends the submission attempt.
That's two 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. Klutie is trying is best to control the position here. Dobromir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Klutie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dobromir. Dobromir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Klutie is trying to keep Dobromir in close.
Klutie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dobromir.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dobromir throws and elbow that misses. Klutie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dobromir's guard. Nice move by Klutie! Klutie preventing the sweep. Klutie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dobromir working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Klutie has passed into half guard!
Dobromir looking for submissions off his back. Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dobromir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klutie pulls his head out easily. Dobromir actively working from the bottom here. Klutie lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Klutie working the head and body with strikes. Klutie scoring with strikes to the body and head. Klutie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dobromir wants to get back to full guard but Klutie has mounted him! Dobromir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klutie raining down hammerfists from mount. Dobromir is trying desperately to improve position. Dobromir slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Dobromir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Klutie is looking for a kimura but Dobromir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Klutie to get the leverage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Klutie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dobromir swats away the attempt to clinch by Klutie. Dobromir takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Klutie is looking to clinch but Dobromir is avoiding it.
Klutie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Klutie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Dobromir is trying to escape the mount.
Dobromir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Dobromir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dobromir throws and elbow that misses. Klutie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dobromir's guard. Nice move by Klutie! Dobromir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dobromir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dobromir is looking for a triangle here but Klutie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dobromir regains half guard. Dobromir actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dobromir is in trouble now - Klutie has advanced to mount! Dobromir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Klutie cracks Dobromir with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Klutie unloading with bombs! Klutie trying to control but Dobromir is having none of it. BOOM! Klutie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dobromir is looking to improve his position but Klutie isn't that keen on the idea. Klutie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Klutie prevents Dobromir from getting the reversal. Dobromir slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Klutie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Klutie wants to control but Dobromir is keeping him busy. Jarek Dobromir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dobromir actively working from the bottom here. Darnell Klutie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dobromir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klutie pulls his head out easily. Klutie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dobromir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klutie pulls his head out easily. Dobromir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klutie pulls his head out easily. Dobromir actively working from the bottom here.
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. Dobromir is refusing to be controlled, as Klutie sits in half guard. Darnell Klutie has got the better of the ground game so far. Klutie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Klutie is looking to take a break and control but Dobromir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dobromir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klutie pulls his head out easily. Dobromir looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dobromir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Klutie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight! Darnell Klutie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Klutie 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Klutie!
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