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RC 21 - Suvorov vs. Xin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Big (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fyodor Putin!
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, Peter Big!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big clinches with his opponent.
Big successfully pulls guard.
Putin pushes down on Big's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Putin working over Big with some ground and pound. Big looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Putin is pressing down on Big's thigh, looking to free his foot. Big is holding on for now.
Putin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Big missing with punches from the bottom.
Big is refusing to be controlled, as Putin sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Big can do anything to dispel that myth.
Putin throwing shots but Big is blocking nicely.
Big is refusing to be controlled, as Putin sits in half guard.
Putin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Putin shoots for a takedown but Big saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Big lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Fyodor Putin has been cut.
Big clinches.
Big leaning against his opponent.
Putin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Putin has clasped his hands together around Big's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Big is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin works to advance to full mount. Big defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Big really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Big really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big is squirming around, avoiding Putin's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin is really struggling to control Big but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Putin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Big tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Big bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Big sitting in guard here, content to control.
Putin wants to sweep but no luck.
Putin keeping moving, preventing Big from controlling successfully.
Putin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Big wants to pass the guard but Putin is keeping the position.
Big missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Putin wants to sweep but no luck.
Putin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Big is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Putin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Big's back instead.
Putin is trying to control but Big is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Putin goes for an armbar but Big turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Big.
Big not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Big dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Putin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Putin has a takedown stuffed.
Putin moves away from the strike by Big.
Putin shoots in for a takedown but Big shows good takedown defense.
Big lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Putin shoots in for a takedown but Big shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin moves out of range as Big strikes.
Big decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Putin has a hand on Big's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Big takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Big scoring with strikes but Putin is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big landing strikes from the mount.
Putin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Putin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Putin is working hard here to advance position.
Putin regains half guard.
Big tries to pass the half guard into mount. Putin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Putin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Big seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Putin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Big lands strikes from half guard.
Putin is trying to control but Big passes into side control!
Putin is not content to let Big control the position.
Putin misses with a strike from the bottom.
Putin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Big's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Big is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Big is keen to just control but Putin is a slippery customer.
Big wants to free his trapped foot but Putin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Big wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putin keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Putin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Big throws a big right hand that misses.
Big trying to control the position from guard on top but Putin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Putin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Big counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Putin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Putin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Big counters with a nice uppercut.
Putin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Big is fending him off so far but Putin persists. Nope, Big circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Big showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Putin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Big misses.
Putin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to de liver by Big. Beautiful body shot.
Putin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Big rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Big lands a right hook to the body.
Putin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Big circles away.
Putin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Big counters with a nice uppercut.
Big throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Putin checks a low kick from Big.
Big keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin fails with the takedown
and Putin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin has his takedown stuffed
enabling Big to counter with a crisp jab.
Putin closes the distance and clinches.
Putin goes for a takedown attempt but Big pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Big throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Big.
Putin misses with a takedown
and Big connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Big has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Big misses with an uppercut. Putin saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Putin wants to pass to mount but Big is defending the position.
Putin controlling the action here.
Putin thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Big to regain full guard.
Putin tries to free his leg and advance position but Big is retaining full guard.
Putin pushes down on Big's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Big throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin trying to advance position but Big counters by regaining guard.
Putin trying to control but Big is working from the bottom.
Putin looking to pass the guard.
Big is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Putin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Big manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Big trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Putin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Big throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Putin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Big wants to clinch.
Big swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
Putin has his takedown stuffed
and Big counters with a series of strikes. Putin will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Big comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Big winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Big!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tau Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tau Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Fang.
Power looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Power scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fang doesn't seem bothered though.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
Fang lands a brutal head kick. Power looks out on his feet and Fang throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Tau Fang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between MALIETOA MALALA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sukkamies Mikkolasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sukkamies Mikkolasta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MALIETOA MALALA!
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, Sukkamies Mikkolasta!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MALALA throws a right hand that Mikkolasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikkolasta also avoids with ease.
MALALA throws a sloppy head kick and Mikkolasta moves out of range easily.
MALALA misses with a two punch combination.
Mikkolasta blocks a low kick nicely.
MALALA throws a nice looking combination but Mikkolasta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MALALA is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MALALA throws a right hand that Mikkolasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikkolasta also avoids with ease.
MALALA throws a low kick but Mikkolasta avoids it.
Mikkolasta blocks a head kick by MALALA.
MALALA misses with a few strikes there.
MALALA throws a head kick but Mikkolasta moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkolasta drives through and clinches with MALALA against the cage.
MALALA is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mikkolasta throws an elbow but it misses.
Mikkolasta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mikkolasta has eaten all the pies!
MALALA wants to get back to striking at distance but Mikkolasta won't allow it.
MALALA is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MALALA is trying to break the clinch but Mikkolasta has him pressed against the cage.
MALALA tries to score a body lock takedown but Mikkolasta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from MALALA.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mikkolasta.
MALALA tries for a takedown but Mikkolasta manages to get underhooks.
Mikkolasta manages to break the clinch.
MALALA throws a nice looking combination but Mikkolasta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from MALALA does no damage.
Mikkolasta dodges the punch combination from MALALA.
Mikkolasta wants to clinch
enabling MALALA to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikkolasta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MALALA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MALALA keeps the fight on the outside.
MALIETOA MALALA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MALALA misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MALALA swinging wilding here.
MALALA misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikkolasta closes the distance but MALALA moves to the side
and MALALA counters with a two punch combo.
Mikkolasta wants to clinch.
MALALA throws a series of punches but Mikkolasta avoids them all with ease.
MALALA misses with a two punch combination.
MALALA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MALALA misses with a series of wild punches.
MALALA misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from MALALA.
MALALA tries to clinch but Mikkolasta is having none of it.
Mikkolasta slips a jab and a cross from MALALA.
Mikkolasta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MALALA looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MALALA throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikkolasta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MALALA throws a right hand that Mikkolasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikkolasta also avoids with ease.
Mikkolasta misses with a takedown
and MALALA counters with a one-two to the body.
MALALA does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkolasta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mikkolasta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MALALA.
MALALA misses with a series of wild punches.
MALALA throws a series of punches but Mikkolasta moves out of range.
MALALA tries to clinch there but Mikkolasta circles away.
MALALA throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikkolasta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MALALA paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikkolasta misses the shot to the body.
MALALA looks to land a combination but Mikkolasta avoids it well.
Mikkolasta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MALALA pinned against the cage. MALALA gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MALIETOA MALALA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sukkamies Mikkolasta.
MALALA throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MALIETOA MALALA dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
MALALA throws a series of punches but Mikkolasta moves out of range.
MALIETOA MALALA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MALALA swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mikkolasta tries to clinch but MALALA moves out of range.
No joy there for MALALA, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MALALA wants to slow Mikkolasta down by chopping away at his legs.
Mikkolasta tries to close the distance and clinch but MALALA swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikkolasta tries to clinch but MALALA moves away
and MALALA counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MALALA looks to land a right hand but Mikkolasta moved out of range.
MALALA misses with a wild combination.
Mikkolasta checks a leg kick.
Mikkolasta misses with a straight left.
Mikkolasta throws a leg kick that misses.
Mikkolasta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MALALA counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkolasta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikkolasta darts in and clinches MALALA up against the cage.
Mikkolasta connects with a knee to the head.
MALALA avoids the elbow strike from Mikkolasta, against the cage.
MALALA tries to break the clinch but Mikkolasta is controlling the position.
MALALA is looking to break free of the clinch but Mikkolasta has double underhooks.
MALALA breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MALALA pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mikkolasta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mikkolasta moves into the clinch.
MALALA breaks the clinch.
Mikkolasta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mikkolasta showed some decent athleticism there.
Mikkolasta is stalling here. MALALA is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mikkolasta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MALALA has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MALALA stands up and we're back to a striking position.
MALALA throws a right hand that Mikkolasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Mikkolasta also avoids with ease.
MALALA fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikkolasta closes the distance but MALALA moves to the side
and MALALA counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MALALA tries to clinch but Mikkolasta moves out of range.
MALALA has his takedown stuffed
and Mikkolasta counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MALALA tries to escape but Mikkolasta is in control.
Mikkolasta taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkolasta wants to control but MALALA is keeping him busy.
Mikkolasta throws a strike aimed at the side of MALALA's head but MALALA avoids it well.
Mikkolasta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mikkolasta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mikkolasta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkolasta prevents MALALA from escaping the position.
Mikkolasta tries for a kimura but MALALA is defending well.
MALALA pushes Mikkolasta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mikkolasta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mikkolasta has an Americana. MALALA didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mikkolasta is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mikkolasta hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sukkamies Mikkolasta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roids Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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276 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Solid chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bo Malone!
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, Roids Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malone to the mat! Malone manages to get full guard.
Malone keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Malone is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Malone wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Malone is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Gracie controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is landing with some decent strikes but Malone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Malone is on top in guard.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie 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.
Malone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Malone won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Malone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malone working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Malone actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Malone avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Malone tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie trying to control but Malone is having none of it.
Gracie prevents Malone from getting the reversal.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Malone is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Malone is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Malone can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Malone is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Malone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Malone looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roids Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Malone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Malone didn't expect that.
Malone being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Malone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.
Malone throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malone throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie shoots and misses
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
Malone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malone is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Malone from getting the reversal.
Gracie trying to control but Malone is having none of it.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie blocks Malone's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount and Malone is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Malone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malone is looking to escape.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Malone is on top in guard.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Malone throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Malone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roids Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Malone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Malone is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the position but Malone is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie landing a few strikes.
Malone is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working Malone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Malone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Malone scores with punches to the body.
Malone is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Malone wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malone.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Malone has control of the leg.
Malone is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malone!
Malone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Malone tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Malone squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back!
Bo Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Malone is looking for a way out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Malone preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is hanging on to Malone's back as he tries to escape.
Malone staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
Malone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Roids Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie scores with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roids Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roids Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderlei Noguieranenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markov Jankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
273 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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277 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderlei Noguieranenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Markov Jankovic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noguieranenko checks a leg kick.
Jankovic throws a big shot that misses.
Jankovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noguieranenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Jankovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noguieranenko tries to land a front kick but Jankovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jankovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Markov Jankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Noguieranenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jankovic gets the takedown into side control.
Noguieranenko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jankovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Noguieranenko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jankovic missing with strikes from the back.
Noguieranenko wants to get back to his feet.
Noguieranenko covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jankovic missing with strikes.
Noguieranenko showing good submission defense here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noguieranenko looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jankovic looking to break Noguieranenko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Noguieranenko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jankovic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Noguieranenko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Noguieranenko manages to escape to his feet.
Donk. Jankovic catches Noguieranenko right on the button with a cross.
Noguieranenko throws a wild body kick that Jankovic sees coming a mile off.
Jankovic misses with an uppercut. Noguieranenko saw that one coming.
Jankovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jankovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noguieranenko manages to avoid it.
Noguieranenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jankovic throws a hook but Noguieranenko avoids it easily.
Noguieranenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Noguieranenko.
Jankovic looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noguieranenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Jankovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Noguieranenko.
Noguieranenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jankovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice takedown defense from Noguieranenko. No joy for Jankovic on that attempt.
Noguieranenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jankovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noguieranenko tries to clinch but Jankovic is having none of it.
Jankovic misses with an uppercut.
Jankovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noguieranenko wants to clinch.
Jankovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noguieranenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic looks to land a combination but Noguieranenko avoids it well.
Jankovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderlei Noguieranenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markov Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jankovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noguieranenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jankovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noguieranenko lands with a slapping head kick.
Noguieranenko slips a jab from Jankovic.
Jankovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noguieranenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jankovic.
Jankovic fails to land the takedown.
Noguieranenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noguieranenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic swings for the body but Noguieranenko moves out of range.
Jankovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jankovic dips to his left and cracks Noguieranenko with an uppercut!
Jankovic scores with a jab to the body.
Jankovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noguieranenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jankovic swings for the body but Noguieranenko moves out of range.
Noguieranenko slips under a jab from Jankovic.
Jankovic connects with the punch.
Noguieranenko tries to bum rush Jankovic with a series of wild strikes but Jankovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jankovic throws a push kick but Noguieranenko slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noguieranenko moves forwards but Jankovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jankovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markov Jankovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Noguieranenko dodges the punch combination from Jankovic.
Noguieranenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jankovic.
Jankovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jankovic looks to land a left hand but Noguieranenko moved out of range nicely.
Jankovic misses with a double jab
and Noguieranenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Jankovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Jankovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jankovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jankovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Noguieranenko is retaining full guard.
Noguieranenko wants to get back to his feet but Jankovic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jankovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Noguieranenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noguieranenko wants to stand but Jankovic is controlling the position.
Noguieranenko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jankovic cracks Noguieranenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderlei Noguieranenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jankovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noguieranenko.
Jankovic misses with a hook.
Noguieranenko staying out of range there.
Jankovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Noguieranenko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noguieranenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noguieranenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jankovic thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jankovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Noguieranenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Jankovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noguieranenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noguieranenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Jankovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noguieranenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Noguieranenko.
Noguieranenko tries to clinch but Jankovic is having none of it.
Jankovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noguieranenko. Noguieranenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Jankovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Noguieranenko.
Jankovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jankovic! Noguieranenko is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Markov Jankovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trader Stiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Kusho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trader Stiga!
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, Sean Kusho!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusho throws a right hand that Stiga ducks under and follows up with a left that Stiga also avoids with ease.
Kusho misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Kusho misses.
Stiga throws a looping overhand right but Kusho ducks down to avoid it.
Kusho moves out of range of the body kick.
Sean Kusho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusho keeps the fight on the outside.
Stiga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kusho on the side of the head.
Stiga misses with a head kick.
Stiga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stiga scores with a push kick.
Kusho slow jab from Stiga misses its intended target.
Stiga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kusho's sensitive parts.
Stiga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stiga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kusho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stiga.
Stiga stuffs the takedown.
Kusho closes the distance and clinches up with Stiga, looking for a takedown. Kusho pushes Stiga against the cage but Stiga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kusho looks gassed!
Stiga lands a high kick!
Stiga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stiga misses with a double jab
and Kusho counters with a left to the body.
Stiga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiga scores with a spinning back kick!
Stiga scores with a leg kick.
Kusho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stiga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kusho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stiga scoring well with a low kick there.
Stiga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kusho. That did some damage!
Stiga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stiga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stiga there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Trader Stiga has been cut.
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!
A jab-cross combination lands for Kusho and sends Stiga crashing to the mat! Kusho follows him down to the mat - Stiga regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Stiga is rocked!
Kusho passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stiga!
Oh Stiga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stiga throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kusho thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stiga seems to have got his legs back now.
Kusho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kusho working for a submission but Stiga is keeping him at bay.
Stiga is in a horrible position here. Kusho smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusho looking to control but Stiga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kusho mounts Stiga! Really nice guard pass there!
Stiga tries to hold on but Kusho postures up.
Kusho is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kusho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sean Kusho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opa Lainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory comes to the cage accompanied by A New Level. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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270 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
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22
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noah Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Opa Lainen!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory has closed the distance and engaged Lainen in a clinch.
Lainen wants to break free but Gregory has control.
Lainen wants to break free but Gregory has control.
Gregory missing with knees to the body.
Lainen avoiding damage as Gregory throws knees to the body.
Gregory lands a nice uppercut.
Gregory ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gregory no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gregory looking for a guillotine here but Lainen defends easily.
Gregory had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lainen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gregory Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lainen's back instead.
I really don't envy Lainen right now.
Lainen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gregory gets his way!
Lainen can't escape the position.
Lainen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gregory just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lainen is trying to break free.
Gregory working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gregory is trying to stick to Lainen's back but Lainen is turning into Gregory. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gregory's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lainen.
Lainen wants to pass the guard but Gregory is keeping the position.
Gregory working a defensive guard here.
Lainen wants to pass the guard but Gregory is keeping the position.
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.
Lainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lainen working away.
Lainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gregory is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lainen trying to mount his opponent but Gregory defends it.
Lainen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gregory stops Lainen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lainen looks gassed!
Gregory is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gregory slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Gregory slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gregory is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory is trying to keep Lainen in close.
Gregory has Lainen pulled in close to control his posture.
Gregory is trying to control the position but Lainen postures up.
Lainen won't allow Gregory to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lainen tries for a takedown but Gregory sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.
Gregory clinches.
Lainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lainen wants to clinch but Gregory slips to the side
and Gregory counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gregory.
Gregory keeps control of Lainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lainen wants to break free but Gregory has control.
Lainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gregory has him pressed against the cage.
Gregory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lainen looks to clinch
and Gregory counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lainen won't be happy with that.
Lainen prevents Gregory from improving position.
Lainen tries to improve position but can't.
Lainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gregory's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lainen gets back to full guard.
Lainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gregory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lainen 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.
Noah Gregory dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lainen wants to clinch
and Gregory moves into the clinch.
Gregory manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lainen breaks the clinch.
Lainen darts in trying to clinch
and Gregory counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lainen won't be happy with that.
Lainen is looking for a sweep.
Lainen dodges the ground and pound from Gregory.
Lainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gregory tries for a kimura but Lainen is defending well.
Gregory lands some shots froms side control.
Gregory looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lainen regains half guard.
Gregory seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gregory trying to mount his opponent but Lainen defends it.
Lainen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gregory is tapping! Great win for Lainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Opa Lainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sallah Alcoubra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Jazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcoubra's entrance music is Counting bodies like sheep to the rhythm of the war drums. A fine choice. Jazz has chosen AC/DC - Back in Black as his entrance music. Esko Jazz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sallah Alcoubra's chin.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sallah Alcoubra!
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, Esko Jazz!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jazz is looking to clinch but Alcoubra is avoiding it.
Jazz slips a jab and a cross from Alcoubra.
Alcoubra scores with a decent looking hook.
Jazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Alcoubra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sallah Alcoubra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Jazz.
No joy there for Alcoubra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alcoubra misses with the combination.
Alcoubra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jazz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcoubra.
Jazz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jazz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcoubra tries a head kick but it misses.
Jazz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jazz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jazz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Alcoubra.
Alcoubra misses with a double jab.
Alcoubra misses with the combination.
Alcoubra looks to land a right hand but Jazz moved out of range.
Alcoubra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sallah Alcoubra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alcoubra scores with a jab. Jazz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jazz doesn't manage to clinch there - Alcoubra circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jazz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alcoubra flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcoubra tries to hold on but Jazz pushes him away.
Jazz raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Alcoubra is trying desperately to improve position.
Alcoubra knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jazz on the ground.
Alcoubra gets back to half guard.
Alcoubra is refusing to be controlled, as Jazz sits in half guard.
Jazz wants to get back to his feet.
Jazz is tying to control. Alcoubra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubra tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jazz wants to pass to mount but Alcoubra is defending the position.
Alcoubra is looking for a sweep. Jazz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alcoubra tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alcoubra is trying to maintain the position but Jazz is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alcoubra misses with the combination.
Alcoubra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alcoubra throws a series of punches but Jazz avoids them all with ease.
Alcoubra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alcoubra is breathing heavily.
Jazz misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Alcoubra counter with a right hand.
Jazz is looking to clinch but Alcoubra is avoiding it.
Alcoubra missing with a left hand there. Jazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jazz takes a swing at Alcoubra's ribcage but misses.
Jazz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jazz dodges the punch combination from Alcoubra.
Alcoubra throws a series of punches but Jazz avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sallah Alcoubra dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alcoubra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jazz.
Nice straight punches there by Alcoubra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alcoubra.
Jazz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcoubra throws a nice looking combination but Jazz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alcoubra throws a series of strikes that have Jazz backpedaling.
Jazz moves into the clinch successfully.
Jazz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jazz wants to break free but Alcoubra has control.
Alcoubra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jazz misses with a combination
and Alcoubra counters with a left and a right that stings Jazz.
A big right from Jazz misses.
Alcoubra throws a nice looking combination but Jazz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jazz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcoubra.
Alcoubra scores with the left hand. Jazz knows he should have avoided that one.
Jazz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alcoubra tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcoubra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jazz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jazz throws a sloppy head kick
and Jazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alcoubra closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alcoubra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Alcoubra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jazz is looking to clinch.
Jazz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alcoubra counters with a stiff right hand.
Jazz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alcoubra pinned against the cage. Alcoubra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jazz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jazz cracks Alcoubra with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcoubra lands a jab-cross combination.
Jazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alcoubra misses with a wild combination.
Alcoubra misses with a head kick.
Alcoubra throws a head kick that misses.
Alcoubra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jazz throws a combination that misses
and Alcoubra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcoubra misses with an uppercut. Jazz saw that one coming.
Alcoubra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jazz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alcoubra!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jazz working Alcoubra over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jazz scoring with strikes but Alcoubra is staying in there.
Jazz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jazz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Alcoubra tries to hold on but Jazz pushes him away.
Jazz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alcoubra?
Jazz lands with some strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jazz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jazz with the ground and pound from mount.
Jazz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esko Jazz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jazz tries to land a body kick
and Alcoubra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcoubra lands a nice shot that snaps Jazz's head back.
Jazz is rocked!
Alcoubra lands a left and a right that sends Jazz crashing to the canvas! Alcoubra dives into mount looking to finish!
Jazz is still in real trouble! Can Alcoubra finish him?
Alcoubra controlling his opponent.
Alcoubra has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jazz's face.
Jazz seems to have recovered his senses.
Alcoubra controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jazz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alcoubra prevents Jazz from getting the reversal.
Jazz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jazz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jazz wants to control from the top but Alcoubra keeps moving.
Jazz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jazz throws and elbow that misses. Alcoubra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jazz's guard. Nice move by Alcoubra!
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.
Jazz being controlled here, momentarily.
Jazz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alcoubra trying to control the position from guard on top but Jazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jazz is trying to control the position but Alcoubra postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jazz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alcoubra puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alcoubra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jazz tries to roll over but Alcoubra keeps him under control.
Jazz trying to hold on to Alcoubra's head to control him but Alcoubra postures up.
Jazz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alcoubra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alcoubra's back!
Alcoubra has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jazz.
Jazz controlling well, preventing Alcoubra from escaping the position.
Jazz throws a series of strikes and Alcoubra wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alcoubra tries to hold on but Jazz pushes him away.
Jazz cracks Alcoubra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jazz wants to control the pace but Alcoubra is squirming around nicely.
Alcoubra wants to control but Jazz is having none of it.
Jazz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jazz lands a big shot there that rocks Alcoubra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alcoubra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jazz working Alcoubra over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sallah Alcoubra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alcoubra 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sallah Alcoubra!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Peltonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghazala Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltonen comes into the arena with Kotiteollisuus - Kuolemajärvi blaring out of the sound system. Jukka Peltonen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ghazala Hussein's chin.
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
22
159 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jukka Peltonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ghazala Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Peltonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peltonen throws a sloppy head kick and Hussein moves out of range easily.
Peltonen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peltonen fails to land the takedown.
Peltonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hussein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peltonen tries to clinch up.
Ghazala Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein throws a right hand that Peltonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Peltonen also avoids with ease.
Hussein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peltonen.
Nice defenses there by Peltonen.
Peltonen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Peltonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussein throws a nice looking combination but Peltonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peltonen swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Peltonen tries to clinch up.
Hussein lunges at Peltonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peltonen's hand.
Peltonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peltonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Hussein sprawls well. He's pushed Peltonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peltonen gets a clinch.
Peltonen is looking to control Hussein's arms but Hussein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peltonen has his back to the cage.
Hussein wants to break free but Peltonen has control.
Hussein can't break the clinch.
Peltonen prevents Hussein from breaking the clinch.
Hussein breaks from the clinch.
Hussein lands with an uppercut that bounces Peltonen off the cage and back into rage.
Hussein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Peltonen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peltonen looks for a takedown but Hussein sprawls well.
Oh Peltonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peltonen is breathing heavily.
Hussein throws a hook but Peltonen avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peltonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hussein drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Peltonen right on the button. Peltonen goes down! Hussein follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hussein gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazala Hussein!
Ghazala Hussein is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Suvorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Xin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suvorov comes to the cage accompanied by World in Conflict - Polyushko-Pole.. Xin has chosen Chinese Athem as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Suvorov!
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, Ming Xin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suvorov tries to avoid it but Xin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suvorov to the ground. Suvorov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xin fails with a takedown attempt.
Xin shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexandr Suvorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ming Xin.
Suvorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Suvorov wants to sweep here but Xin controlling him for the moment.
Suvorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suvorov trying to keep a closed guard but Xin is proving a slippery customer.
Suvorov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xin is controlling him.
Xin tries to free his leg and advance position but Suvorov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin won't allow Suvorov to sweep him here.
Suvorov working for a triangle but Xin defends it easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xin.
Xin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suvorov.
Suvorov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xin on the side of the head.
Xin needs to keep his hands up - Suvorov had a free shot at his head there.
Suvorov looks to land a left hand but Xin moved out of range nicely.
Xin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xin throws the left hand but Suvorov avoids the punch easily.
Xin has a takedown stuffed.
Xin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xin fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xin misses with a straight left.
Suvorov slow jab from Xin misses its intended target.
Suvorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xin moves away.
Xin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suvorov.
Alexandr Suvorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suvorov gets caught flat footed, as Xin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xin advances to half guard.
Xin 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! Suvorov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ming Xin!
Ming Xin is the new middleweight champion!
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