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CCL HW Tourney: Final Four PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Lianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Rodionov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavel Rodionov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Lianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Rodionov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lianenko avoids the head kick by Rodionov.
Rodionov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rodionov is looking to clinch.
Lianenko gets the takedown into side control.
Rodionov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lianenko 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.
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.
Lianenko cracks Rodionov with a big right hand but Rodionov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like Pavel Rodionov has been cut.
Lianenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rodionov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here as Lianenko stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lianenko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodionov for as long as he can get away with.
Rodionov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lianenko connects with a decent elbow.
The cut above Pavel Rodionov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lianenko trying to control the position but Rodionov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lianenko cracks Rodionov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pavel Rodionov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pavel Rodionov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fedor Lianenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Xan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Xan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Li!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li fails with the takedown.
Li clinches up against the cage.
Li effectively controlling the action here.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xan's face.
Li has Xan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Li pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Xan tumbling to the mat - Li dives into Xan's guard.
Li wanted to stand there but Xan had control of the position.
Xan controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li postures up in Xan's guard and throws a big left but Xan blocks it.
Xan trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li wanted to stand there but Xan had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Xan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Li tries to clinch up.
Aleksei Xan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xan throws a low kick, looking for Li's leg but Li calmly moves out of range.
Xan tries to clinch up
and Li counters by clinching up.
Li stalling the fight.
Xan is trying to maintain a safe position but Li gets an underhook and turns Xan into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Li - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruce Li.
Li shoots in for a takedown but Xan shows good takedown defense.
Xan blocks a head kick by Li.
Xan tries to clinch
and Li counters by clinching up.
Xan blocks a body shot from Li.
Xan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Xan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xan pushes Li back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Li - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Li digs a right hand into Xan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xan's gas tank.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aleksei Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Li.
Li stalls.
Xan slowing the pace effectively.
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruce Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Li looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xan moves in looking to clinch but Li pushes him off.
Li darts in trying to clinch
and Xan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Li counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Li.
Xan can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Li dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Xan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li instigates a clinch.
Xan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Xan circles away.
Xan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Li holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Xan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li stalls.
A knee to the head by Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li displaying some good clinch control by pressing Xan up against the cage.
Xan gets underhooks to prevent Li's takedown attempt.
Li connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xan's face.
A bit of stalling here from Li.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xan takes the fight into the clinch.
Xan wants a takedown.
Li lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xan blocks it with crossed arms.
Li breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li has closed the distance and engaged Xan in a clinch.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Xan's ribcage.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Xan won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li is struggling to control the position.
Li wants the takedown. Xan is fighting it off but Li persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Xan's guard against the cage.
Li preventing the sweep.
Xan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xan's guard.
Xan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Xan 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.
Li not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruce Li was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Li clinches with his opponent.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Xan blocks with his arms.
Xan blocks the elbow strike.
Xan blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Li tries a knee to the head but Xan blocks it.
Li holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Xan has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Li looks for a takedown but Xan sprawls well.
Aleksei Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Li.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Li counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Xan closes the distance but Li moves to the side
and Li counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Li.
Xan takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Xan is pressed up against the cage. Li has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xan down to the mat. Xan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xan stuffs the takedown attempt from Li. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Li darts in and clinches Xan up against the cage.
Li connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li lands an elbow that stopped Xan in his tracks for a moment.
Li lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Xan.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li lands a knee to the head.
Li is stalling here.
Xan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xan tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Li lands an elbow inside that Xan shrugs off.
Bruce Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xan is looking to break free of the clinch but Li has double underhooks.
Xan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Xan wants to get back to striking at distance but Li won't allow it.
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.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xan is defending well for now.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xan's efforts to push away.
Li lands a damaging elbow.
Xan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Xan is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Xan managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li looking to slow down the pace here.
Xan is looking to break free of the clinch but Li has double underhooks.
Xan wants to break free but Li has control.
Li gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Xan regains guard.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Xan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Xan has wrist control.
Li is looking to stand up but Xan won't let him.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Li won't allow Xan to sweep him here.
Li distracts Xan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Li is looking to stand up but Xan won't let him.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xan's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li throws a strike but Xan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xan won't allow Li to get back to his feet.
Bruce Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aleksei Xan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xan pushes down on Li's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Li moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Li winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Li!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valeri Sobotkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobotkin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - Enter Sandman. Valeri Sobotkin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeri Sobotkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicholas Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobotkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Smirnov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sobotkin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smirnov is trying to defend but Sobotkin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sobotkin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnov is trying to maintain the position but Sobotkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Sobotkin tries to stand and escape but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Sobotkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov tries to get to full guard but Sobotkin has control of the leg.
Sobotkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smirnov's head.
Sobotkin is nestled in close to Smirnov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sobotkin throwing shots but Smirnov is blocking nicely.
Sobotkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sobotkin wants to stand but Smirnov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sobotkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sobotkin lands a couple of digs.
Sobotkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smirnov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobotkin is one step ahead there.
Sobotkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smirnov is keeping the position for now.
Smirnov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smirnov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobotkin.
Sobotkin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sobotkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smirnov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobotkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smirnov wants to sweep here but Sobotkin controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looks gassed!
Sobotkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smirnov has momentary wrist control but Sobotkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobotkin stands up over Smirnov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sobotkin connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobotkin stands up over Smirnov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smirnov has momentary wrist control but Sobotkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobotkin preventing the sweep.
Smirnov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobotkin with a nice head shot there.
Smirnov has momentary wrist control but Sobotkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobotkin landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobotkin distracts Smirnov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sobotkin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smirnov is rocked!
Sobotkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smirnov on the ground.
Smirnov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smirnov, not yet.
Sobotkin lands a couple of elbows.
Sobotkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smirnov is still in real trouble! Can Sobotkin finish him?
Sobotkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sobotkin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobotkin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smirnov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sobotkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sobotkin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smirnov's head.
Sobotkin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobotkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smirnov's head.
Sobotkin with a nice head shot there.
Smirnov is trying to keep Sobotkin in close.
Sobotkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Sobotkin from controlling successfully.
Sobotkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sobotkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sobotkin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smirnov's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobotkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobotkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sobotkin postures up.
Sobotkin lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeri Sobotkin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smirnov wants to clinch.
Smirnov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sobotkin counters by clinching up.
Sobotkin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smirnov regains guard immediately.
Sobotkin passes Smirnov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smirnov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sobotkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smirnov wants to control but Sobotkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smirnov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sobotkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sobotkin drops an elbow to the side of Smirnov's head.
Valeri Sobotkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobotkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sobotkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobotkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sobotkin is nestled in close to Smirnov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to control here.
Sobotkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sobotkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smirnov is just riding it out for now. Sobotkin eventually gives up the hold.
Smirnov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobotkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smirnov can do to turn this around?
Smirnov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sobotkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sobotkin is thwarting Smirnov's attempts to control the position.
Smirnov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sobotkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobotkin working Smirnov over with strikes.
Smirnov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sobotkin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sobotkin working the head and body with strikes.
Sobotkin wants to free his trapped foot but Smirnov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sobotkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sobotkin winds up and cracks Smirnov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sobotkin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sobotkin is thwarting Smirnov's attempts to control the position.
Sobotkin drops an elbow to the side of Smirnov's head.
Smirnov taking some punishment here, with Sobotkin in his half guard.
Sobotkin working over Smirnov with some ground and pound. Smirnov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobotkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Sobotkin there.
Sobotkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sobotkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smirnov taking some punishment here, with Sobotkin in his half guard.
Smirnov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sobotkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sobotkin slips a nice elbow through Smirnov's hands, connecting with Smirnov's forehead.
Smirnov tries to roll over but Sobotkin keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Sobotkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sobotkin there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sobotkin lands a nice short elbow.
Sobotkin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smirnov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sobotkin drops an elbow to the side of Smirnov's head.
Sobotkin seems to be working for a kimura but Smirnov defends the submission attempt.
Smirnov wants to improve his position but Sobotkin is controlling well.
Sobotkin working Smirnov over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sobotkin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sobotkin 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.
Valeri Sobotkin dominated that second round.
That's time! Sobotkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sobotkin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sobotkin there.
Sobotkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sobotkin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Smirnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smirnov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sobotkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Sobotkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobotkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smirnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobotkin connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobotkin lands a couple of digs.
Sobotkin postures up.
Sobotkin distracts Smirnov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sobotkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smirnov has momentary wrist control but Sobotkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobotkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobotkin lands a couple of digs.
Sobotkin lands a couple of digs.
Sobotkin landing some decent shots from guard.
Sobotkin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobotkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sobotkin lands a couple of elbows.
Smirnov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sobotkin connects with a couple of short punches.
Sobotkin chips away with some ground and pound.
Sobotkin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobotkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sobotkin distracts Smirnov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smirnov keeping full guard, as Sobotkin tries to pass.
Sobotkin working some strikes from top position.
Smirnov is pulling down on Sobotkin's head. It's preventing any offense from Sobotkin, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobotkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobotkin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sobotkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sobotkin lands a couple of elbows.
Sobotkin throws and elbow that misses. Smirnov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobotkin's guard. Nice move by Smirnov!
Smirnov trying to control but Sobotkin is working from the bottom.
Smirnov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smirnov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smirnov prevents Sobotkin from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sobotkin seems keen to control Smirnov's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sobotkin trying to control the position.
Valeri Sobotkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Valeri Sobotkin just wasn't active enough.
Smirnov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sobotkin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smirnov!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobotkin looking to finish with strikes here!
Nicholas Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smirnov gets back to half guard.
Sobotkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valeri Sobotkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sobotkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valeri Sobotkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Pegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Top Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Pegas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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247 lbs
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280 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Pegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Top Gun!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pegas rushes Gun and presses him up against the cage.
Pegas stops a takedown attempt from Gun.
Pegas lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Top Gun has been cut.
Pegas is pressed up against the cage. Gun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pegas down to the mat. Pegas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Top Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pegas doesn't manage to clinch there - Gun circles away.
Gun looks to land a combination but Pegas avoids it well.
Gun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pegas sprawls well. Pegas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gun gets slowly back to his feet.
Jon Pegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Gun.
Pegas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gun has eaten all the pies!
Gun misses with a takedown
and Pegas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pegas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pegas tries for a takedown but Gun manages to get underhooks.
Gun takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Pegas.
Gun looks gassed!
Pegas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pegas lands a damaging elbow.
Gun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pegas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pegas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gun, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pegas clinches up with Gun and pushes him back against the cage.
Pegas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gun's defenses.
Gun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pegas.
Nice elbow from Pegas.
Pegas lands a damaging elbow.
Pegas lands an elbow inside that Gun shrugs off.
Pegas lands an elbow inside that Gun shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pegas.
Pegas breaks the clinch.
Pegas clinches up with Gun and pushes him back against the cage.
Gun takes an elbow to the temple.
Pegas lands an elbow just above Gun 's eye.
Pegas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gun's defenses.
Pegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pegas closes the distance and clinches.
Pegas crunches a lovely knee into Gun's ribcage.
Gun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pegas.
Pegas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gun up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pegas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pegas lands an elbow inside.
Pegas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pegas pushes Gun up against the cage in a clinch.
Pegas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pegas jumps into guard, dragging Gun to the mat.
Pegas wants to stand up but Gun is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegas looking to control.
Gun stops Pegas from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pegas working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pegas wants to stand and escape but Gun is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Pegas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pegas counters by moving into the clinch.
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.
Pegas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gun stops a takedown attempt from Pegas.
Pegas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gun prevents it.
Pegas tries for a takedown but Gun manages to get underhooks.
Gun takes an elbow to the temple.
Pegas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Pegas.
Gun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pegas leaning against his opponent.
Gun tries to score a body lock takedown but Pegas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pegas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gun tries to score a body lock takedown but Pegas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pegas lands an elbow that stopped Gun in his tracks for a moment.
Pegas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gun lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pegas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pegas can't get the takedown.
Gun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pegas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pegas rushes Gun and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Pegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Top Gun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pegas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pegas darts in and clinches Gun up against the cage.
Gun takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pegas tries to score a body lock takedown but Gun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pegas lands an elbow inside.
Pegas controlling the action here for a moment.
Pegas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pegas lands an elbow just above Gun 's eye.
Pegas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pegas clinches up against the cage.
Pegas is trying to trip Gun. He has hold of a leg but Gun is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pegas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pegas postures up in Gun's guard and throws a big left but Gun blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun keeping full guard, as Pegas tries to pass.
Pegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pegas.
Pegas wants to control from the top but Gun keeps moving.
Gun controls Pegas momentarily but Pegas frees himself.
Pegas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pegas trying to control but Gun is working from the bottom.
Pegas is working Gun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pegas throws a big right hand that misses.
Pegas wants to control from the top but Gun keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pegas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pegas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegas wants to control from the top but Gun keeps moving.
Jon Pegas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Gun. Those never looked like landing.
Pegas is looking to clinch but Gun is avoiding it.
Pegas moves into the clinch.
Pegas crunches a lovely knee into Gun's ribcage.
Pegas effectively controlling the action here.
Pegas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Pegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pegas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pegas tries to clinch but Gun moves out of range.
Pegas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pegas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pegas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pegas forces Gun back against the cage and clinches.
Pegas stalling the fight.
Gun takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gun being controlled against the cage.
Pegas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pegas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pegas lands an elbow inside that Gun shrugs off.
Pegas lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Pegas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Top Gun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gun shoots for a takedown but Pegas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gun fails to land the takedown.
Pegas is looking to clinch.
Jon Pegas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pegas darts in and clinches Gun up against the cage.
Pegas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gun takes an elbow to the temple.
Pegas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pegas wants a takedown but no success here.
Pegas landing knees to the head.
Pegas has hold of one of Gun's legs. Gun is fighting the takedown attempt but Pegas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pegas stands up over Gun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gun wants to stand up but Pegas is controlling him.
Pegas wants to get up but he can't break Gun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pegas throws a strike but Gun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gun stopping the sweep attempt from Pegas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pegas is working hard here to advance position.
Pegas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pegas looking for a sweep. Not yet Pegas, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun postures up.
Pegas is looking to stand back up but Gun counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pegas.
Pegas wants to improve his position but Gun is controlling well.
Gun prevents Pegas from standing back up.
Top Gun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pegas is in trouble now - Gun has advanced to mount!
Pegas tries to hold on but Gun postures up.
Gun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jon Pegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gun jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pegas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pegas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Pegas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pegas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Pegas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garik Harlamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev comes to the cage accompanied by Война. 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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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Sobolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov blocks a head kick by Sobolev.
Sobolev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobolev tries to clinch but Harlamov is having none of it.
Harlamov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sobolev sprawls well initially but Harlamov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sobolev wants to control but Harlamov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harlamov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sobolev trying to control but Harlamov postures up.
Harlamov 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.
Harlamov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sobolev sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlamov seems to be looking for submissions.
Harlamov seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harlamov is looking for a kimura here.
Harlamov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobolev defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harlamov 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.
Sobolev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harlamov pulls his head out easily.
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.
Harlamov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harlamov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sobolev is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garik Harlamov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Strodov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Sambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Strodov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sambo gets a clinch.
Strodov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sambo lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ivan Strodov has been cut.
Sambo is trying to trip Strodov. He has hold of a leg but Strodov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sambo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sambo trying to control but Strodov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strodov wants to stand up but Sambo is controlling him.
Strodov looking for a sweep. Not yet Strodov, not yet.
Sambo trying to control but Strodov is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sambo stopping the sweep attempt from Strodov.
Aleksei Sambo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Strodov moves into the clinch successfully.
Sambo pulls Strodov into guard.
Strodov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sambo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strodov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strodov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sambo is proving hard to escape from.
Sambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strodov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strodov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strodov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strodov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strodov prevents Sambo from getting back to his feet.
Sambo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strodov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strodov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strodov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strodov wants to pass the guard but Sambo is keeping the position.
Strodov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strodov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strodov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strodov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sambo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strodov defends well.
Strodov stands up and waves to Sambo to follow him.
Sambo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strodov looks gassed!
Strodov has a takedown stuffed.
Strodov tries for a takedown but Sambo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aleksei Sambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Strodov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strodov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sambo sprawls well. Sambo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strodov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sambo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strodov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strodov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sambo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sambo's back!
Sambo trying to control the hands but Strodov breaks the grip.
Sambo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sambo is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strodov looking to break Sambo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sambo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strodov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Strodov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Strodov controlling well, preventing Sambo from escaping the position.
Strodov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sambo is in real trouble here. Strodov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sambo is tapping out! Strodov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Strodov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hari Rama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rama's entrance music is Helmet - Unsung. A fine choice. Sasha Ivanov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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258 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hari Rama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasha Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ivanov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rama has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ivanov defend it? Rama steps over the head and cranks it - Ivanov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hari Rama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taras Kovriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taras Kovriga!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - Kovriga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kovriga moves out of range as Emelianenko strikes.
Kovriga drops Emelianenko with a beautiful combination! Emelianenko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kovriga is looking for the KO!
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kovriga is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Kovriga circles away and we're back to standing.
Emelianenko tries to move into range but Kovriga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Kovriga.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Kovriga dances in with a quick combination. Emelianenko is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Kovriga snaps Emelianenko's head back. Emelianenko stumbles backwards against the cage. Kovriga steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Emelianenko's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Emelianenko just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taras Kovriga!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Driello Touredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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242 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Driello Touredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Belov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Touredo throws an overhand right that lands on Belov's shoulder, as Belov tries to avoid the shot.
Touredo tries to close the distance and clinch but Belov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Touredo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Touredo wants it to stay on the feet.
Touredo misses with a body shot.
Belov gets a takedown into half guard.
Belov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Touredo defends it well.
Belov is working for a kimura but Touredo is defending it quite comfortably.
Belov is looking for a kimura but Touredo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belov to get the leverage.
Belov seems to be working for a kimura but Touredo defends the submission attempt.
Belov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov is trying for a kimura here. Touredo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Belov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksei Belov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Scaletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Reva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scaletti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The XX - Intro . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Scaletti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Reva!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scaletti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scaletti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Reva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scaletti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scaletti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scaletti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scaletti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scaletti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scaletti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Scaletti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Scaletti wants to control from the top but Reva keeps moving.
Scaletti wants to pass the guard but Reva is keeping the position.
Scaletti trying to control the position from guard on top but Reva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scaletti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Scaletti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scaletti stands and throws Reva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reva regains half guard.
Scaletti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reva is just riding it out for now. Scaletti eventually gives up the hold.
Scaletti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scaletti tries to pass to full mount but Reva defends it.
Scaletti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reva defends it well.
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.
Reva actively working from the bottom here.
Scaletti is working for a submission of some sort.
Scaletti wants to pass the guard but Reva is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reva actively working from the bottom here.
Scaletti is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Scaletti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reva has his takedown stuffed
and Scaletti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scaletti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reva's head.
Scaletti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reva sees it coming and defends easily.
Scaletti tries to pass to full mount but Reva defends it.
Scaletti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scaletti pulls his head out easily.
Scaletti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reva is just riding it out for now. Scaletti eventually gives up the hold.
Reva taking some punishment here, with Scaletti in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletti trying to work for an americana but Reva has managed to regain full guard.
Reva looking for a guillotine here but Scaletti defends easily.
Scaletti wants to control from the top but Reva keeps moving.
Scaletti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scaletti has managed to get both his arms back between Reva's legs - danger averted.
Scaletti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scaletti drops back looking for a leg! Reva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reva manages to kick Scaletti off! Scaletti jumps back into Reva's guard.
Scaletti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reva is keeping the position for now.
Scaletti trying to control the position from guard on top but Reva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scaletti with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletti is posturing up here but Reva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Scaletti tries to roll out but it's too tight and Scaletti has to tap! Slick submission there by Reva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Reva!
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