Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mustavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bengtsson has chosen Flat Beat - Mr Oizo as his entrance music. The key to victory for Viktor Mustavo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Mustavo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalle Bengtsson! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mustavo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mustavo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Mustavo gets caught flat footed, as Bengtsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Bengtsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bengtsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mustavo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mustavo keeping moving, preventing Bengtsson from controlling successfully. Bengtsson is stalling in the full guard. Mustavo wants to sweep here but Bengtsson controlling him for the moment. Bengtsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mustavo swivels though and keeps the full guard. That's one minute gone in the round. Bengtsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Mustavo is looking to stand up but Bengtsson isn't so interested in that idea. The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mustavo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Mustavo with a hook. Bengtsson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Mustavo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bengtsson misses with a takedown attempt - Mustavo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bengtsson shoots in but Mustavo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Good leg kick by Mustavo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mustavo closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bengtsson looks gassed! Bengtsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Viktor Mustavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Bengtsson. Mustavo works over Bengtsson's head and body with a nice combination. Mustavo misses with a few strikes there.
Viktor Mustavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mustavo closes the distance and lands a one-two. Mustavo with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mustavo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mustavo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. That's two minutes gone in the round. Bengtsson checks the leg kick. Bengtsson drives through with a takedown into guard. Mustavo keeping moving, preventing Bengtsson from controlling successfully. Bengtsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mustavo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bengtsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bengtsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bengtsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. That's three minutes gone in the round. Bengtsson slips nicely into half guard. Bengtsson thows a huge punch but Mustavo dodges it nicely.
Bengtsson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mustavo reverses the position - he's now on top in Bengtsson's guard. Bengtsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bengtsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bengtsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mustavo's guard. Bengtsson pushes down on Mustavo's leg and manages to get into half guard. Mustavo is looking to control Bengtsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mustavo avoid being mounted? Bengtsson wants to control but Mustavo is keeping him busy. Mustavo moves into full guard.
Mustavo 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. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bengtsson wants to control from the top but Mustavo keeps moving. Mustavo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kalle Bengtsson will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Bengtsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mustavo sprawls well. He's pushed Bengtsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mustavo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Mustavo misses with a series of wild punches.
Mustavo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Mustavo lands a two punch combo.
Mustavo throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Mustavo. Bengtsson fails to land the takedown. Mustavo scores with a three punch combo!
Mustavo throws a combination. Bengtsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Bengtsson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mustavo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mustavo stuns Bengtsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mustavo scores with a one two! Bengtsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Mustavo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bengtsson looks for a takedown but Mustavo sprawls well. Viktor Mustavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Bengtsson. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mustavo stuffs the takedown. Bengtsson fails with a takedown attempt. Bengtsson tries for a takedown but Mustavo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's one minute gone in the round. Bengtsson shoots in but Mustavo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bengtsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mustavo but Mustavo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Viktor Mustavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bengtsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mustavo tries to sprawl out of it but Bengtsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mustavo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters circling a little - Mustavo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Bengtsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bengtsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Mustavo is bucking up trying to escape but Bengtsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Bengtsson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Bengtsson looking to control but Mustavo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The referee warns Mustavo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bengtsson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. That's two minutes gone in the round. Bengtsson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalle Bengtsson!
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Undercard bout
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Hander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cowboys From Hell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Klaus Hander has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Klaus Hander seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Klaus Hander! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Drago! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Drago. No joy for Hander on that attempt. Hander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drago pinned against the cage. Drago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drago drops Hander with a left and a right! Oh, Hander is hurt - Drago dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Klaus Hander has been cut. Drago decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hander to his feet. Drago scores with a nice head shot. Hander is rocked! Drago avoids the head kick by Hander.
Hander fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Hander. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hander walks straight into a right hand from Drago - that's dropped him! Drago jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hander from any more punishment! Hander complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Drago!
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Undercard bout
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo I Eat Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kiikuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I Eat Iron's entrance music is Black Sabbath - Ironman. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo I Eat Iron! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalle Kiikuli! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! I Eat Iron rushes Kiikuli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kiikuli looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Kiikuli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. I Eat Iron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kiikuli fails to pull guard.
Kiikuli is working for takedown but I Eat Iron is calmly controlling the position for now. Timo I Eat Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kiikuli. Kiikuli goes for a takedown in the clinch but I Eat Iron prevents it.
I Eat Iron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I Eat Iron wants to break free but Kiikuli has control.
I Eat Iron drags the fight down to the ground.
I Eat Iron is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Kiikuli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
I Eat Iron pulls Kiikuli in close to prevent any damage. I Eat Iron is trying to control the position but Kiikuli postures up. I Eat Iron has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. That's one minute gone in the round. Kiikuli stopping the sweep attempt from I Eat Iron. I Eat Iron is trying to keep Kiikuli in close.
I Eat Iron has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. I Eat Iron wants to get back to his feet but Kiikuli is in a dominant position and won't allow it. I Eat Iron managing to control the position. I Eat Iron throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kiikuli tries to free his leg and advance position but I Eat Iron is retaining full guard. Kiikuli won't allow I Eat Iron to get back to his feet. Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Kiikuli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kiikuli there as he acknowledges the shot. I Eat Iron rushes Kiikuli and presses him up against the cage. I Eat Iron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kiikuli just stands there and leans against the cage. I Eat Iron lands a body punch. Kiikuli goes for a takedown in the clinch but I Eat Iron prevents it.
I Eat Iron has had enough of the clinch but Kiikuli keeps him there for the moment. I Eat Iron wants to break free but Kiikuli has control.
Kiikuli pulls guard effortlessly. I Eat Iron stands and steps away. Kiikuli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. I Eat Iron tries to bum rush Kiikuli with a series of wild strikes but Kiikuli uses good footwork to avoid the assault. I Eat Iron lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kiikuli will feel that in the morning. I Eat Iron cracks Kiikuli with an open hand slap. I Eat Iron tries to clinch up. That's three minutes gone in the round. I Eat Iron scores with a jab. Kiikuli acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kiikuli is rocked! I Eat Iron changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kiikuli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Kiikuli is still in real trouble! Can I Eat Iron finish him? I Eat Iron has knee on belly and moves into mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. I Eat Iron is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kiikuli has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, I Eat Iron cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kiikuli tries to lock up and control but I Eat Iron gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. I Eat Iron with the ground and pound from mount. I Eat Iron sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kiikuli takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. That's four minutes gone in the round. I Eat Iron lands a heavy elbow. Kiikuli can't escape the position.
I Eat Iron controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. I Eat Iron working the ground and pound effectively.
I Eat Iron punishing his opponent with strikes. Kiikuli is wriggling around trying to escape.
I Eat Iron trying to control but Kiikuli is having none of it. Kiikuli seems to have recovered his senses. Kiikuli manages to regain half guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo I Eat Iron dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kiikuli dodges the punch combination from I Eat Iron.
I Eat Iron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Kiikuli is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kiikuli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. I Eat Iron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Kiikuli wants to stand but I Eat Iron has his arm trapped. I Eat Iron wants to get back to his feet. Kiikuli decides to stand up, so the ref orders I Eat Iron to his feet. Timo I Eat Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. I Eat Iron misses with a takedown and Kiikuli counters with a nice double leg into guard. I Eat Iron keeping full guard, as Kiikuli tries to pass. I Eat Iron trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kiikuli works over I Eat Iron with some ground and pound from guard. Kiikuli is breathing heavily. I Eat Iron will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
I Eat Iron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kiikuli sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kiikuli scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kalle Kiikuli has got the better of the ground game so far. Kiikuli trying to control but I Eat Iron is working from the bottom. I Eat Iron trying to keep a closed guard but Kiikuli is proving a slippery customer.
That's two 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. I Eat Iron is pulling down on Kiikuli's head to control his posture. I Eat Iron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
I Eat Iron is trying to hold Kiikuli in close to prevent damage but Kiikuli has managed to pass into half guard.
I Eat Iron makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! I Eat Iron lands a jab to Kiikuli's midsection. I Eat Iron tries to clinch there but Kiikuli circles away.
Kiikuli throws a wild combination but nothing lands. I Eat Iron tries to clinch up. Kiikuli keeps the fight on the outside. I Eat Iron throws a one two combo.
Kiikuli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. I Eat Iron tries to avoid it but Kiikuli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag I Eat Iron to the ground. I Eat Iron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nice uppercut lands for I Eat Iron. That snapped Kiikuli's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kiikuli tries to clinch but I Eat Iron moves out of range. I Eat Iron paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. I Eat Iron has a takedown stuffed. Jab by I Eat Iron. Kiikuli wants to clinch up but I Eat Iron keeps it at a distance. I Eat Iron has his takedown stuffed and Kiikuli counters with a good low kick that I Eat Iron was not able to check. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo I Eat Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kiikuli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. I Eat Iron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
I Eat Iron pushes Kiikuli off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. I Eat Iron wants to clinch but Kiikuli slips to the side so Kiikuli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kiikuli stops I Eat Iron from standing up. Kiikuli preventing the sweep. I Eat Iron is trying to keep Kiikuli in close.
Kiikuli stands up from guard. Let's bang! That's four minutes gone in the round. I Eat Iron throws a right and a left that both miss. I Eat Iron clinches up against the cage. I Eat Iron can't break the clinch.
I Eat Iron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. I Eat Iron shoots for a takedown but Kiikuli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. I Eat Iron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A left lands for I Eat Iron. I Eat Iron scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. I Eat Iron lands strikes from half guard. Kiikuli trying to control from the bottom.
Kiikuli is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but I Eat Iron is staying active. Kiikuli manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kiikuli striking from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kiikuli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kiikuli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
I Eat Iron misses with a two punch combination.
I Eat Iron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiikuli swivels and escapes. Kiikuli darts in and clinches I Eat Iron up against the cage. I Eat Iron wants to get back to striking at distance but Kiikuli won't allow it.
Kiikuli is working for takedown but I Eat Iron is calmly controlling the position for now. I Eat Iron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
I Eat Iron moves into the clinch successfully.
I Eat Iron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I Eat Iron tries to pull guard but Kiikuli holds him up against the cage and eventually I Eat Iron drops back down to his feet.
Kiikuli tries to pull guard but I Eat Iron holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiikuli drops back down to his feet.
Kiikuli has I Eat Iron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. I Eat Iron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Timo I Eat Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kiikuli. Kiikuli has hold of one of I Eat Iron's legs. I Eat Iron is fighting the takedown attempt but Kiikuli gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Kiikuli preventing the sweep. Kiikuli trying to control the position from guard on top but I Eat Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters are breathing heavily. I Eat Iron can't keep his opponent in guard - Kiikuli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. That's one minute gone in the round. Kiikuli moves into full mount! I Eat Iron won't be happy about that! I Eat Iron regains half guard. I Eat Iron is pressing down on Kiikuli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kiikuli throws a strike but I Eat Iron rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Kiikuli working for a triangle but I Eat Iron defends it easily.
Kiikuli working for submissions but it's allowed I Eat Iron to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. I Eat Iron trying to control from half guard but Kiikuli is working away. Kiikuli is pressing down on I Eat Iron's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kiikuli looking to control.
Kiikuli wants to stand and escape but I Eat Iron is having none of it. I Eat Iron is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kiikuli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Kiikuli trying to control from half guard but I Eat Iron is working away. Kiikuli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control I Eat Iron kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. That's three minutes gone in the round. I Eat Iron wants to control but Kiikuli is keeping busy.
Kiikuli wants to lay and pray for a moment but I Eat Iron keeps working. I Eat Iron trying to hold on to Kiikuli's head to control him but Kiikuli postures up.
Kiikuli prevents I Eat Iron from standing back up.
I Eat Iron moves into full guard.
I Eat Iron has his feet on Kiikuli's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. I Eat Iron moves out of range as Kiikuli strikes. 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. I Eat Iron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kiikuli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A punch combination from I Eat Iron misses. I Eat Iron misses with the combination.
I Eat Iron misses with a takedown and Kiikuli counters with a one-two to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - I Eat Iron looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kiikuli shoots in and drives through. I Eat Iron sprawls well. I Eat Iron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
I Eat Iron scores with a three punch combo!
I Eat Iron wants to clinch. Kiikuli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? I Eat Iron is fending him off so far but Kiikuli persists. Nope, I Eat Iron circles away and we're back to standing. I Eat Iron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiikuli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight! Timo I Eat Iron showed his dominance in that final round. I think I Eat Iron 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo I Eat Iron!
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Undercard bout
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emilsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Tvrtko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tvrtko has chosen target=blank>Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Vlad Tvrtko will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emilsson! 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, Vlad Tvrtko! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tvrtko throws a right and a left that both miss. Vlad Tvrtko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Emilsson feints and as Tvrtko raises his hands in defense, Emilsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Emilsson prevents Tvrtko from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Emilsson controlling from the top position. Emilsson really is a fat lump. Emilsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Emilsson preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emilsson trying to control but Tvrtko is working from the bottom. That's one minute gone in the round. Emilsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Emilsson wants to pass the guard but Tvrtko is keeping the position. Emilsson stands up from guard. Let's bang! Emilsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tvrtko, pushing him back against the cage. Emilsson wants a takedown.
Tvrtko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emilsson prevents Tvrtko from breaking the clinch. The is referee keeping an eye on Emilsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tvrtko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Tvrtko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emilsson.
Emilsson keeps control of Tvrtko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tvrtko can't break the clinch.
Tvrtko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emilsson has him pressed against the cage. Tvrtko has had enough of the clinch but Emilsson keeps him there for the moment. That's two minutes gone in the round. Emilsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tvrtko throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Emilsson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vlad Tvrtko!
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Undercard bout
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeeves Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner has chosen Billy Idol's Rebel Yell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeeves Smith! 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, Shane Tanner! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner. Tanner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Tanner moves out of range easily. A head kick by Smith - that's a beauty! Tanner is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Smith can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeeves Smith!
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Undercard bout
Undercard bout
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samu Voutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voutilainen has chosen Girls wanna have fun as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Terrell Davis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samu Voutilainen! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A right-left combo lands from Davis. Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Davis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Davis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Voutilainen is trying desperately to improve position. Voutilainen tries to hold on but Davis postures up. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Voutilainen can't escape the position.
Voutilainen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Davis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Voutilainen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Davis jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Voutilainen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Voutilainen and Davis has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Voutilainen tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position. 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. Davis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Voutilainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Davis lands some shots froms side control. Davis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Voutilainen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Davis but great work by Voutilainen. Voutilainen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Davis to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Voutilainen. No joy for Davis on that attempt. Voutilainen throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Voutilainen down. Davis is looking to clinch but Voutilainen is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Voutilainen blocks the low kick. Davis tries to clinch up. Davis wants to slow Voutilainen down by chopping away at his legs. Davis lands a jab-cross combination. That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis tries to clinch but Voutilainen moves out of range. Voutilainen tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily and Davis counters with a slapping leg kick. Voutilainen looks gassed! Voutilainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voutilainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Voutilainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Voutilainen! Davis controlling from the full mount. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Davis trying to control but Voutilainen is having none of it. That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Davis quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Davis but it's paid off an Voutilainen is forced to tap! Nice work by Davis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrell Davis!
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Co-main event
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Zito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskari Jokinen (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.
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandro Zito! 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, Oskari Jokinen! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zito tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Zito throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot. Zito lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zito's hands. Zito misses with a looping right. Zito misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Jokinen. Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zito. A right-left combo lands from Zito. That's one minute gone in the round. Zito shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense. Zito blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Oskari Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes. Zito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses. Zito checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zito misses with a hook. A punch combination from Zito misses. A head kick misses from Jokinen. Zito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it. 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. Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jokinen tries a low kick but Zito avoids it. Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zito finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head. Zito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jokinen. Zito blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Zito moves out of range easily. Zito misses with a straight right. Jokinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jokinen backs up against the cage.
It looks like Oskari Jokinen has been cut. Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Zito.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zito blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Zito throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease. Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zito gets the takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Zito advances to full mount. Jokinen can't escape the position.
Zito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. That's four minutes gone in the round. Zito moves to the back. Zito tries to get the hooks in deep but Jokinen pushed the leg off. Zito looking to break Jokinen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jokinen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Zito is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jokinen is defending well though. Zito let's go of the attempt for now. Zito is breathing heavily. Zito looking for the choke from the back. Jokinen turns into Zito and is now in his guard.
Zito has his foot on Jokinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokinen works his way back into a safe position though. Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zito controls Jokinen momentarily but Jokinen frees himself. Jokinen won't allow Zito to sweep him here. Zito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Zito dominated that round. The cut man is working on Oskari Jokinen's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zito misses with a low kick.
A jab from Zito misses. Zito misses with a wild body shot. Zito fails to land with a series of punches.
Zito throws a combination that misses and Jokinen counters with a thumping low kick. Zito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Zito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zito misses with a head kick.
Zito gets the takedown into side control. Jokinen is looking to regain half guard here but Zito keeps moving and retains side control. That's one minute gone in the round. Zito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Zito tries to advance to mount but can't. Jokinen manages to get back to half guard. Zito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zito. Jokinen wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jokinen won't allow Zito to pass to mount. Jokinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jokinen is breathing heavily. Zito is working for a submission of some sort.
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. Zito is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zito. Zito is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jokinen has managed to free his arm - good work. The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jokinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Zito scores with a jab to the jaw. That's three minutes gone in the round. Zito cracks Jokinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jokinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zito.
Zito throws a right and a left that both miss. Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Zito feints and as Jokinen raises his hands in defense, Zito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Zito trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. Zito has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Zito wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position. Zito gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. That's four minutes gone in the round. Zito throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease. Zito scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one. Zito lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokinen off the cage and back into rage. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zito!
Jokinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Zito swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Zito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jokinen counters with a big head kick but Zito shrugs it off. Zito throws a leg kick and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sandro Zito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Zito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Zito dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Oskari Jokinen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jokinen throws a nice outside leg kick. Zito looks to land a combination. Jokinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Zito misses with a head kick.
Zito misses with a looping right. Zito works over Jokinen's head and body with a nice combination. Zito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sandro Zito is winning the standup battle so far. Zito misses with a combination
and Jokinen counters with a big head kick but Zito shrugs it off. That's one minute gone in the round. Zito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick. Jokinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zito showed some decent athleticism there. Jokinen manages to get to full guard.
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zito looking to pass the guard. Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Zito drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jokinen dives on top into guard. Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. That's two minutes gone in the round. Jokinen preventing the sweep. Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Jokinen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Zito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Zito passes to full mount! Zito has hold of Jokinen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jokinen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zito with a couple of short strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zito is working for a guillotine from mount but Jokinen frees his head quite easily.
Jokinen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zito. That's three minutes gone in the round. Jokinen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Zito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zito. Zito seems to be working for a kimura but Jokinen defends the submission attempt. Jokinen is not content to let Zito control the position. Jokinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Zito is trying to work for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen is not content to let Zito control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. That's four minutes gone in the round. Zito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jokinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Zito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Oskari Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zito is tying to control. Jokinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Zito is working for a kimura but Jokinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Zito not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jokinen is refusing to be controlled, as Zito sits in half guard. The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Zito throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease. Zito throws a leg kick and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Sandro Zito showed his dominance in that final round. Well Zito 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Zito!
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Main event
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichiban Tostito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tostito comes into the arena with Hero - Nickelback blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ichiban Tostito! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Jones! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tostito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tostito lands an elbow inside. It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut. Tostito could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tostito smiles and moves away.
Tostito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Tostito does no damage. Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Tostito.
Jones blocks a head kick by Tostito.
A punch combination from Tostito misses. Tostito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Tostito has a takedown stuffed. Tostito cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs. Tostito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tostito manages to break the clinch.
Tostito tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tostito swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tostito has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Tostito. Tostito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tostito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jones is rocked! That's one minute gone in the round. Tostito manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Tostito. Tostito tries a head kick but it misses.
Tostito is breathing heavily. A head kick misses from Tostito. Tostito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Tostito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tostito swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Tostito throws a head kick that misses. Tostito wants to clinch and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Jones pushes down on Tostito's leg and manages to get into half guard. Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Jones trying to mount his opponent but Tostito defends it. Tostito wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones not doing much here.
Tostito looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones 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! Tostito is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bubba Jones!
