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OPFC: Reign of Terror PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Ostermalm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bendekar Ebonhand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostermalm comes to the cage accompanied by Speedy ja Saku - Hän mies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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252 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sakari Ostermalm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bendekar Ebonhand!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostermalm 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.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ebonhand has eaten all the pies!
Ostermalm is fighting to break Ebonhand's control of his arms but Ebonhand is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ostermalm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ebonhand has control of Ostermalm's left arm, preventing Ostermalm from doing any damage.
Ostermalm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ebonhand is pulling down on Ostermalm's head to control his posture.
Ostermalm throwing strikes from guard but Ebonhand blocks nicely.
Ebonhand looking to control.
Ostermalm is working Ebonhand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ostermalm trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebonhand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebonhand wants to control but Ostermalm passes easily into half guard.
Ostermalm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostermalm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ebonhand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ostermalm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ebonhand swivels and escapes.
Ostermalm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ostermalm is looking to clinch.
Ostermalm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ebonhand is fending him off so far but Ostermalm persists. Nope, Ebonhand circles away and we're back to standing.
Ostermalm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ebonhand as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakari Ostermalm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostermalm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ostermalm is breathing heavily.
Ebonhand shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ebonhand passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ostermalm is looking to reverse the position.
Ebonhand slows the pace down.
Ebonhand's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bendekar Ebonhand just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ebonhand shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ostermalm throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostermalm keeping full guard, as Ebonhand tries to pass.
Ostermalm had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ebonhand is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ostermalm Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ebonhand's back instead.
Ostermalm misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ebonhand wants to control his opponent's hands but Ostermalm gets his hands free.
Ebonhand breaks Ostermalm's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebonhand controlling from the top position.
Ebonhand wants to control from the top but Ostermalm keeps moving.
Ostermalm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ebonhand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ostermalm will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ebonhand is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ebonhand prevents Ostermalm from getting back to his feet.
Ostermalm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebonhand controlling from the top position.
Ebonhand forces his way into half guard.
Ebonhand not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I looks like Ebonhand might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bendekar Ebonhand just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ostermalm misses with a takedown
and Ebonhand counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ostermalm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ostermalm wants to stand but Ebonhand is controlling the position.
Ebonhand wants to pass the guard but Ostermalm is keeping the position.
Ebonhand advances position into side control!
Ostermalm is trying to escape the position but Ebonhand is controlling the position.
Ostermalm tries to buck Ebonhand off but Ebonhand is having none of it.
Ebonhand trying to control the action but Ostermalm is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostermalm struggling a bit here.
Ebonhand controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bendekar Ebonhand dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ostermalm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ebonhand managing to control the position.
Ebonhand trying to keep a closed guard but Ostermalm is proving a slippery customer.
Ostermalm thows a big elbow that misses.
Ebonhand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ebonhand has Ostermalm pulled in close to control his posture.
Ostermalm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bendekar Ebonhand has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ebonhand is breathing heavily.
Ostermalm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ostermalm wants to control from the top but Ebonhand keeps moving.
Ostermalm postures up and lands a big shot to Ebonhand's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ebonhand gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ostermalm is not content to let Ebonhand control the position.
Ostermalm flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ebonhand is looking to take a break and control but Ostermalm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ostermalm is trying to maintain the position but Ebonhand is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostermalm is trying to get back to full guard.
Ebonhand trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ostermalm fails with the takedown
and Ebonhand counters with a single leg into guard. Ostermalm didn't expect that.
Ebonhand passes Ostermalm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ostermalm is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ebonhand is tapping! Great win for Ostermalm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sakari Ostermalm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JW Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Petrovich has chosen Soviet Anthem as his entrance music. Petr Petrovich is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, JW Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Petrovich!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrovich circles away.
Petrovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Black counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Petrovich has his hands on Black's head, controlling the position.
Black has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Petrovich is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovich trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Petrovich trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Petrovich is pulling down on Black's head to control his posture.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrovich pulls Black in to control the position.
Black preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Petrovich works Black's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovich changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Black looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Black is breathing heavily.
Petrovich wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
Petrovich content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrovich is chipping away with strikes.
Black is trying to get back to half guard.
Black takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Black being controlled for a moment.
Petrovich is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Petrovich keeps moving and retains side control.
Black is working hard here to advance position.
The ground and pound from Petrovich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrovich looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrovich's guard.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrovich lands a decent shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrovich holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrovich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
Petrovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petrovich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petrovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petrovich wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Petr Petrovich just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrovich fails with the takedown
and Black counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Petrovich!
Petrovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petrovich tries to lock up and control but Black gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black throwing strikes here but Petrovich is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Petrovich tries to hold on but Black postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that JW Black will probably get the nod.
That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petrovich drops his shoulder and cracks Black with a huge uppercut! Black goes down! Can Petrovich finish him?
Black is rocked!
It looks like JW Black has been cut.
Petrovich loads up on a big left hand. Black felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Petrovich looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Black can't hide his disappointment, as Petrovich celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Petrovich!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Wallase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Yeltsin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christopher Wallase!
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, Boris Yeltsin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallase is looking to clinch but Yeltsin is avoiding it.
Yeltsin throws a head kick but Wallase moves out of range.
Wallase will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yeltsin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallase connects with a knee to the head.
Yeltsin is rocked!
It looks like Boris Yeltsin has been cut.
Wallase tries to land knees in the clinch but Yeltsin avoids the damage to the body.
Yeltsin tries to pull guard but Wallase won't allow it.
Wallase lands an elbow inside.
Wallase has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yeltsin uses from the top position.
Wallase bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yeltsin's guard.
Yeltsin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wallase is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yeltsin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wallase's back instead.
Wallase covering up well and avoiding damage.
Wallase breaks Yeltsin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wallase looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallase is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yeltsin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yeltsin has escaped and now he's on top!
Wallase striking from the bottom.
Wallase might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yeltsin thows a big elbow that misses.
Yeltsin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yeltsin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yeltsin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallase has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yeltsin has passed into side control.
Wallase is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallase is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yeltsin off and has taken his back!
Wallase has the hooks in. Yeltsin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yeltsin looks gassed!
Wallase gets his hands free as Yeltsin looks to control.
Yeltsin showing good submission defense here.
Wallase controlling well, preventing Yeltsin from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallase scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Yeltsin can't escape the position.
Wallase working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Yeltsin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wallase is trying to stick to Yeltsin's back but Yeltsin is turning into Wallase. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wallase's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yeltsin.
Wallase looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yeltsin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallase is keeping the position for now.
Wallase lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yeltsin!
Wallase wants to finish this one by submission but Yeltsin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wallase.
Yeltsin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeltsin gets back to half guard.
Yeltsin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christopher Wallase will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Yeltsin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yeltsin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yeltsin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallase circles away.
Wallase closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yeltsin counters with a takedown into side control.
Wallase defending against the ground and pound.
Wallase wants to control but Yeltsin postures up.
Yeltsin happy to just control the position for now.
Wallase regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallase missing with punches from the bottom.
Yeltsin is keen to just control but Wallase is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin controlling the action here.
Yeltsin stands up and beckons Wallase to join him on the feet.
Yeltsin scores a takedown into full mount!
Wallase can't escape the position.
Yeltsin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wallase tries to improve his position but instead Yeltsin has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeltsin doesn't have the hooks in and Wallase manages to turn into his guard.
Wallase stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yeltsin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christopher Wallase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallase pushes Yeltsin up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Wallase.
Wallase breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallase fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallase misses with a wild body shot.
Yeltsin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeltsin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wallase closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallase prevents Yeltsin from breaking the clinch.
Wallase changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yeltsin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wallase gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallase manages to break the clinch.
Yeltsin shoots in and bounces Wallase off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yeltsin slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Wallase.
Wallase is looking for a sweep. Yeltsin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yeltsin is looking to take a break and control but Wallase is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yeltsin controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallase actively working from the bottom here.
Wallase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yeltsin is working for a kimura but Wallase is defending it quite comfortably.
Wallase tries to roll over but Yeltsin keeps him under control.
Wallase looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Yeltsin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boris Yeltsin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wallase closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yeltsin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wallase closes the distance and clinches.
Wallase manages to break the clinch.
Wallase wants to clinch but Yeltsin slips to the side
and Yeltsin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yeltsin.
Yeltsin won't allow Wallase to sweep him here.
Wallase is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boris Yeltsin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yeltsin advances to half guard.
Yeltsin content to control rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallase wants to sweep but Yeltsin has passed to side control!
Wallase tries to buck Yeltsin off but Yeltsin is having none of it.
Yeltsin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yeltsin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wallase can't do much from the bottom here.
Yeltsin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Yeltsin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallase gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yeltsin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wallase!
Yeltsin is working for a guillotine from mount but Wallase frees his head quite easily.
Wallase working to try and regain half guard.
Wallase looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Yeltsin wants to control but Wallase is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallase turns into Yeltsin and is now in his guard.
Yeltsin controls Wallase momentarily but Wallase frees himself.
Yeltsin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallase.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wallase clinches with his opponent.
Yeltsin takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Boris Yeltsin's cut even more.
Yeltsin has had enough of the clinch but Wallase keeps him there for the moment.
Wallase is trying to maintain a safe position but Yeltsin gets an underhook and turns Wallase into the cage.
Wallase pulls guard.
Yeltsin stopping the sweep attempt from Wallase.
Wallase is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yeltsin rolls with it to try and escape but Wallase cranks on the arm and Yeltsin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Wallase!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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228 lbs
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250 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaines fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gaines moves into range and clinches up with Morgan.
Morgan managing to block the knees to the body from Gaines.
Gaines pushes Morgan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gaines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gaines wants to stall.
Gaines throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gaines avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Gaines managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gaines.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaines avoids the damage to the body.
Gaines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaines.
Gaines has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morgan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaines lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Gaines lands a shot to the body.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Gaines with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gaines avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Gaines wants to get back to striking at distance but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaines.
Gaines landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morgan looks gassed!
Gaines drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morgan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morgan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gaines.
Gaines jumps guard.
Gaines is trying to keep Morgan in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
Morgan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaines looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaines is working hard here to advance position.
Gaines is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Gaines controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gaines fails to land the takedown.
Gaines tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaines misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Gaines instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgan takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Tom Morgan has been cut.
Gaines scores with a knee to the head.
Gaines pulls guard successfully.
Gaines looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaines, not yet.
Gaines not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gaines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Gaines is keeping the position.
Gaines is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
Morgan stays in close to Gaines's body and controls the position.
Gaines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morgan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morgan 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan trying to control but Gaines is working from the bottom.
Gaines looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan won't allow Gaines to get back to his feet.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaines doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Morgan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaines keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gaines shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Gaines avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Gaines.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Gaines to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan misses with a double jab
and Gaines counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morgan won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines cracks Morgan with a big elbow.
Morgan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morgan is pressing down on Gaines's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaines controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gaines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morgan trying to control the position here.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaines trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morgan's guard.
Gaines with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaines drops back looking for a leg! Morgan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morgan manages to kick Gaines off! Gaines jumps back into Morgan's guard.
Gaines wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gaines dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Morgan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gaines is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Gaines clinches up against the cage.
Gaines avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan prevents Gaines from breaking the clinch.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaines.
Gaines connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morgan's face.
Gaines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaines avoids the damage to the body.
Gaines is working for takedown but Morgan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaines.
Gaines breaks the clinch.
Gaines moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gaines counters with a single leg into guard. Morgan didn't expect that.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Gaines from controlling successfully.
Gaines stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaines passes into half guard.
Morgan trying to control here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaines looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan trying to control but Gaines postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gaines.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaines is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaines looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gaines rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.
Gaines connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morgan's face.
Gaines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan lands a knee to the body.
Gaines lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gaines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gaines lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaines avoids the damage to the body.
Gaines avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Gaines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gaines avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaines avoids the damage to the body.
Gaines avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Gaines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaines.
Gaines is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks.
Gaines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gaines on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaines.
Gaines unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morgan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaines.
Gaines connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morgan's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank.
Gaines ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gaines no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gaines is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaines 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.
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaines is retaining full guard.
Gaines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gaines pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaines managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Gaines has Morgan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gaines pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Morgan tumbling to the mat - Gaines dives into Morgan's guard.
Morgan pulls Gaines in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines 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.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaines being controlled here momentarily.
Gaines stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Gaines drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaines jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grant Gaines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gaines darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Gaines sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morgan keeping control of the position.
Gaines thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morgan trying to hold on to Gaines's head to control him but Gaines postures up.
Gaines is pressing down on Morgan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan is holding on for now.
Morgan is doing well to control the position and prevent Gaines from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gaines shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morgan's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan controlling the position.
Let's hope that Morgan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gaines 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Gaines dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Morgan's cut.
That's time! Gaines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gaines counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gaines trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaines 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.
Gaines postures up.
Gaines scoring with some ground and pound.
Morgan is controlling Gaines's posture.
Gaines postures up.
Morgan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Gaines is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan tries to keep at a distance but Gaines has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gaines lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gaines avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaines avoids the damage to the body.
Gaines lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaines breaks the clinch.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gaines.
Tom Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gaines.
Gaines is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gaines looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gaines pushing down on Morgan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gaines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Gaines slips a nice elbow through Morgan's hands, connecting with Morgan's forehead.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Gaines seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan is trying is best to control the position here.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Morgan controlling the position well.
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan pulls Gaines in close to prevent any damage.
Gaines wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Gaines tries to pass.
Gaines advances to half guard.
Gaines wants to stand up but Morgan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gaines not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gaines passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morgan!
Gaines lands a big elbow.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Gaines isn't that keen on the idea.
Gaines avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Gaines unloading with bombs!
Gaines jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morgan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaines working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Morgan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gaines trying to mount his opponent but Morgan defends it.
Morgan is doing well to control the position and prevent Gaines from advancing to side control.
Gaines is looking for a kimura but Morgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gaines to get the leverage.
Gaines seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Gaines is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaines wants to get back to his feet.
Gaines scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gaines thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gaines wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gaines tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaines doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Horrible takedown by Gaines or perhaps it was just good defense by Morgan which made him look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaines clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Gaines scores with a knee to the head.
Gaines lands a nice knee to the body.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Tom Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaines avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaines.
Gaines wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Gaines is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaines misses with a knee to the head.
Gaines with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gaines avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Gaines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morgan smiles and moves away.
Gaines closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gaines avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Gaines landing knees to the body.
Gaines scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaines lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gaines lands a nice knee to the body.
Gaines managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Gaines is working for takedown but Morgan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gaines.
Gaines landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gaines throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Grant Gaines has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Gaines.
Knees to the body from Gaines.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Gaines showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gaines 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Gaines!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Johnstone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hank Johnstone!
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, Alex Tank!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone looks to land a combination. Tank sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Alex Tank has been cut.
Johnstone misses with a double jab.
Tank staying out of range there.
Tank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnstone throws out the jab.
Johnstone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnstone throws a jab but it's blocked by Tank.
Tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tank slips a jab and a cross from Johnstone.
Johnstone misses with a body shot.
Johnstone misses with a wild combination.
Johnstone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tank momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tank landing knees to the head.
Tank has hold of one of Johnstone's legs. Johnstone is fighting the takedown attempt but Tank gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Tank preventing the sweep.
Tank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnstone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnstone doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnstone is on top in guard.
Tank trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tank is trying to keep Johnstone in close.
Tank keeping moving, preventing Johnstone from controlling successfully.
Johnstone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tank is proving hard to escape from.
Johnstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnstone is breathing heavily.
Johnstone preventing the sweep.
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.
Johnstone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnstone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnstone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tank moves away.
Johnstone tries to keep at a distance but Tank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnstone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tank pulls guard.
Tank is looking for a triangle but Johnstone pushes his legs off easily.
Tank scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnstone could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnstone as he jumps to the side.
Johnstone misses with a double jab.
Tank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnstone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnstone misses with a wild combination.
Tank shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnstone tries to sprawl out of it but Tank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hank Johnstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank clinches with his opponent.
Tank prevents the takedown attempt.
Tank prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnstone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnstone tries to pull guard but Tank won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Johnstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnstone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tank smiles and moves away.
Tank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnstone is trying to control Tank's posture but Tank avoids it.
Tank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnstone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnstone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tank tries to get to full guard but Johnstone has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Johnstone.
Johnstone works his way into side control.
Johnstone has an Americana. Tank didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johnstone is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johnstone hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hank Johnstone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Hainesburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Emile Hainesburg was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Flowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emile Hainesburg!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flowers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hainesburg throws a nice looking combination but Flowers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hainesburg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flowers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hainesburg.
Flowers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hainesburg throws out the jab.
No luck for Flowers with that takedown attempt.
Hainesburg throws a right hand that Flowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Flowers also avoids with ease.
Hainesburg cracks Flowers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Max Flowers has been cut.
Hainesburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flowers.
Nice sprawl there from Hainesburg as Flowers shoots in.
Hainesburg slips a jab and a cross from Flowers.
A jab from Hainesburg misses.
Hainesburg looks to land a combination but Flowers avoids it well.
Flowers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flowers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flowers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hainesburg throws a jab but it's blocked by Flowers.
Emile Hainesburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flowers misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Hainesburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flowers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainesburg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Emile Hainesburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flowers fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Flowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hainesburg throws a hook to the side of Flowers's head but Flowers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hainesburg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hainesburg tries to bum rush Flowers with a series of wild strikes but Flowers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hainesburg throws a lazy uppercut
and Hainesburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hainesburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flowers throws out the jab.
Flowers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hainesburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hainesburg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hainesburg misses with a straight right.
Hainesburg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flowers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Flowers is rocked!
Max Flowers's cut is getting worse.
Flowers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Flowers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hainesburg wants to land a leg kick but Flowers is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hainesburg.
Flowers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Flowers seems to have got his legs back now.
Flowers is breathing heavily.
Hainesburg lands a really nice looking cross but Flowers seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hainesburg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flowers. Flowers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flowers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hainesburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flowers punishes Hainesburg's body with a nice straight punch.
Hainesburg thuds a left hand into Flowers's body.
A punch combination from Hainesburg misses.
Hainesburg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Flowers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice combo by Hainesburg! Oh, that's hurt him - Flowers falls to the canvas and Hainesburg follows him into side control.
Hainesburg stands up and beckons Flowers to his feet.
Flowers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flowers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hainesburg stuffs the takedown attempt from Flowers. Flowers gets slowly back to his feet.
Flowers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hainesburg's guard.
Flowers postures up and lands a big shot to Hainesburg's brow.
Hainesburg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Flowers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flowers lands in his opponent's guard.
Flowers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hainesburg is keeping the position for now.
Hainesburg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hainesburg is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Flowers has his hands clasped together but Hainesburg extends an breaks Flowers's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hainesburg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emile Hainesburg!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sid Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vassily Kuvaldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuvaldin has chosen Hardline - Hot Cherie as his entrance music. Sid Frazier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vassily Kuvaldin's chin.
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134 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sid Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vassily Kuvaldin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuvaldin avoids the head kick by Frazier.
Frazier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frazier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frazier shoots in for a double leg but Kuvaldin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuvaldin avoids the head kick by Frazier.
A choreographed right hand from Kuvaldin misses the target.
Kuvaldin throws a shot from downtown. Frazier moves away and avoids it.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuvaldin but Kuvaldin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Frazier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier has a takedown stuffed.
Frazier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuvaldin's waist but Kuvaldin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Frazier off to one side.
Sid Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuvaldin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Frazier tries to roll over but Kuvaldin keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuvaldin wants to work for an arm triangle but Frazier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuvaldin seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Frazier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vassily Kuvaldin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denis Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denis Petrov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Seppo Taalasmaa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denis Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taalasmaa scores with the left hand. Petrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Taalasmaa tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
Taalasmaa looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Taalasmaa throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Taalasmaa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrov's guard.
Taalasmaa pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrov trying to hold on to Taalasmaa's head to control him but Taalasmaa postures up.
Taalasmaa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taalasmaa stalling.
Taalasmaa is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taalasmaa trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa is looking for a kimura here.
Petrov is not content to let Taalasmaa control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Petrov gets the takedown into side control.
Taalasmaa is looking for a sweep.
Taalasmaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Taalasmaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Taalasmaa to pass into mount.
Taalasmaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov wants to control the pace but Taalasmaa is squirming around nicely.
Taalasmaa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taalasmaa looks gassed!
Taalasmaa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taalasmaa wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taalasmaa is one step ahead there.
Taalasmaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taalasmaa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov's guard.
Taalasmaa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taalasmaa.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Taalasmaa.
Petrov is staying active underneath Taalasmaa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov has hold of Taalasmaa's hands but Taalasmaa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taalasmaa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrov!
Taalasmaa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taalasmaa avoids the attempt from Petrov to control.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Taalasmaa's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Taalasmaa dominated that round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taalasmaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Taalasmaa.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taalasmaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Taalasmaa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taalasmaa tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Taalasmaa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taalasmaa controlling the position.
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Petrov some visible discomfort.
Taalasmaa taking a breather here.
Taalasmaa works to advance to full mount. Petrov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taalasmaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taalasmaa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Petrov's face.
Taalasmaa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Taalasmaa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Petrov tries to reverse the position but Taalasmaa maintains control.
Petrov tries to lock up and control but Taalasmaa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taalasmaa wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taalasmaa tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taalasmaa wants to take Petrov's back but he can't do it this time.
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taalasmaa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petrov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Petrov stops Taalasmaa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Taalasmaa throwing strikes here but Petrov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Petrov is in a horrible position here. Taalasmaa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taalasmaa throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Petrov has his hands clasped together but Taalasmaa breaks the hold and Petrov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Taalasmaa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seppo Taalasmaa! Seppo Taalasmaa retains his lightweight title!
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