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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Raton Vaquero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milhouse Van Houten (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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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Raton Vaquero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Milhouse Van Houten!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaquero closes the distance and clinches up with Van Houten, looking for a takedown. Vaquero pushes Van Houten against the cage but Van Houten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vaquero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Houten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vaquero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Houten is keeping the position for now.
Vaquero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Houten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vaquero, into his guard.
Vaquero looking for a guillotine here but Van Houten defends easily.
Vaquero has a closed guard, preventing Van Houten from standing up.
Van Houten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vaquero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Houten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Houten trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaquero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Houten drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Houten jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaquero wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Houten trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaquero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Houten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vaquero shoots in for a double leg but Van Houten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vaquero gets a takedown into half guard.
Vaquero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Houten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vaquero.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Houten wants to control but Vaquero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Houten manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vaquero won't allow Van Houten to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vaquero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Houten is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Houten wants to control but Vaquero postures up.
Vaquero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van Houten!
Vaquero looking to isolate an arm here. Van Houten doesn't see it coming and as Vaquero extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vaquero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Raton Vaquero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borre Oppeboen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Fuego looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dante Fuego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borre Oppeboen!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fuego throws a sloppy head kick and Oppeboen moves out of range easily.
Fuego lands a jab-cross combination.
Fuego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oppeboen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuego lands a glancing blow to the side of Oppeboen's head.
Fuego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oppeboen wants to clinch up but Fuego keeps it at a distance.
Oppeboen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fuego misses with a double jab
and Oppeboen counters with a series of strikes. Fuego will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oppeboen throws a nice looking combination but Fuego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fuego with a nice cross.
Oppeboen throws a series of punches but Fuego avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppeboen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Oppeboen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oppeboen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oppeboen is landing with some decent strikes but Fuego is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oppeboen lands a heavy elbow.
Fuego keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oppeboen scoring with strikes but Fuego is staying in there.
Fuego is rocked!
Fuego taking shots to the head.
Oh Fuego is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oppeboen landing punches.
Oppeboen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oppeboen lands a big elbow.
Fuego is breathing heavily.
Oppeboen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oppeboen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fuego wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Oppeboen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borre Oppeboen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kasparov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tazar Keegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kasparov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tazar Keegan!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparov lands a body shot.
Kasparov misses with a few strikes there.
Kasparov pushes Keegan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasparov stalling the fight.
Kasparov is trying to break the clinch but Keegan has him pressed against the cage.
Keegan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasparov prevents it.
Keegan prevents Kasparov from breaking the clinch.
Keegan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kasparov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keegan misses with a combination
and Kasparov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keegan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kasparov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Igor Kasparov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazar Keegan.
Kasparov stops a takedown attempt from Keegan.
Keegan looking for a takedown.
Kasparov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kasparov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kasparov lands a head kick. Keegan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Tazar Keegan has been cut.
Keegan tries to clinch
and Kasparov counters with an outside leg kick.
Keegan looks gassed!
Keegan has his takedown stuffed
and Kasparov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Kasparov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kasparov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kasparov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keegan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kasparov.
Kasparov working over Keegan with some ground and pound. Keegan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kasparov connects with a nice short shot to Keegan's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasparov lands a nice short elbow.
Kasparov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kasparov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keegan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kasparov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kasparov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keegan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasparov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keegan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kasparov not doing much here.
Kasparov lands strikes from half guard.
Keegan is not content to let Kasparov control the position.
Kasparov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kasparov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Keegan hang on?
Keegan is squirming around, avoiding Kasparov's attempts to control the action.
Kasparov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kasparov lands a nice shot to the head.
Kasparov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kasparov scoring with strikes but Keegan is staying in there.
Kasparov prevents Keegan from getting the reversal.
Kasparov blocks Keegan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Keegan working to try and regain half guard.
Kasparov with the ground and pound from mount.
Kasparov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
You get the feeling that Keegan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Keegan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Keegan is staying active underneath Kasparov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keegan looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keegan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kasparov trying to control but Keegan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasparov landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kasparov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kasparov tries a head kick but it misses.
Keegan drops his hands momentarily and Kasparov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasparov lands with a nice combination. Keegan backs away looking to recover.
Kasparov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kasparov counters with a nice body shot.
Kasparov throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kasparov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tazar Keegan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danga de danga de dang - Kasparov scores with a four punch combination!
Kasparov misses with a wild combination.
Keegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kasparov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasparov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keegan.
Kasparov misses with the combination.
Kasparov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kasparov counters with a nice body shot.
Kasparov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keegan looks to clinch
and Kasparov counters by moving into the clinch.
Kasparov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kasparov works on Keegan's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Kasparov.
Kasparov manages to break the clinch.
Keegan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasparov counters with a good low kick that Keegan was not able to check.
Keegan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kasparov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasparov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparov breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Keegan misses
and Kasparov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasparov.
Keegan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kasparov prevents it.
Kasparov breaks from the clinch.
Kasparov lands a glancing blow to the side of Keegan's head.
Keegan throws a series of strikes that have Kasparov backpedaling.
Keegan is breathing heavily.
Kasparov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Keegan misses with a combination
and Kasparov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kasparov breaks the clinch.
Igor Kasparov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasparov tries to bum rush Keegan with a series of wild strikes but Keegan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good standup being displayed there by Keegan as he connects with a hook.
Keegan throws a lazy head kick
and Kasparov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov throws a one two combo.
Kasparov throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasparov works over Keegan's head and body with a nice combination.
Keegan misses with a double jab
and Kasparov counters with a big head kick but Keegan shrugs it off.
Tazar Keegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keegan throws a combination that misses
and Kasparov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Keegan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kasparov tries to avoid it but Keegan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kasparov to the ground. Kasparov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Kasparov.
Keegan throws a combination that misses
and Kasparov counters with a nice uppercut.
Keegan fails with the takedown
and Kasparov counters with a nice leg kick.
Igor Kasparov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tazar Keegan.
Kasparov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keegan.
Keegan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov moves out of range of the strikes.
Keegan clinches but Kasparov breaks the clinch
and Kasparov counters with a leg kick.
Keegan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kasparov counters with a one-two to the body.
Kasparov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kasparov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keegan wants a takedown but no success here.
Keegan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keegan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keegan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kasparov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kasparov is pressed up against the cage. Keegan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kasparov down to the mat. Kasparov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Keegan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasparov counters with a series of strikes. Keegan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keegan with a poor takedown
and Kasparov counters with a low kick, right behind Keegan 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov takes the fight into the clinch.
Kasparov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keegan scores a takedown into full mount!
Kasparov regains half guard.
Kasparov taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard.
Keegan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kasparov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Keegan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keegan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kasparov's face.
Keegan lands a big shot there that rocks Kasparov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Keegan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kasparov wants to control but Keegan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kasparov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tazar Keegan's cut.
That's time! Kasparov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice uppercut lands for Kasparov. That snapped Keegan's head back.
Keegan darts in trying to clinch
and Kasparov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Keegan clinches but Kasparov breaks the clinch
and Kasparov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keegan wants a takedown but no success here.
Kasparov manages to break the clinch.
Kasparov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keegan darts in trying to clinch
and Kasparov counters with a thumping low kick.
Kasparov digs a good hook to Keegan's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasparov instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kasparov.
Kasparov breaks the clinch.
Keegan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kasparov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keegan counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kasparov is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tazar Keegan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lepinakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Luke Lepinakov enters the cage!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Lepinakov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lepinakov tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Lepinakov prevents Griffin from moving into mount.
Lepinakov is trying to get back to half guard.
Lepinakov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Griffin's best efforts.
Lepinakov tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Lepinakov gets full guard.
Lepinakov trying to control the position.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Lepinakov is keeping the position.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Lepinakov keeps moving.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lepinakov on the ground.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lepinakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lepinakov manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lepinakov looks gassed!
Lepinakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lepinakov working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Griffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lepinakov looking to control.
Griffin is working Lepinakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lepinakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lepinakov looking for a triangle here. Griffin is fighting it but it looks tight! Lepinakov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Griffin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Lepinakov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cannon Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalek Clovis (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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190 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cannon Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dalek Clovis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown. Clovis tries to sprawl out of it but Cage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clovis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage fails to land with a series of punches.
Clovis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cage is looking for a sweep. Clovis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clovis controlling the action here.
Clovis is thwarting Cage's attempts to control the position.
Cage flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clovis stalling away here and it's allowed Cage to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cage throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Clovis from controlling successfully.
Cage looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clovis circles away.
Clovis lands with a nice combination. Cage backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Cannon Cage has been cut.
Clovis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clovis missing with knees to the body.
Clovis lands an elbow inside.
Clovis avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.
Cage jumps guard but Clovis stands there with Cage around his waist. Cage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cannon Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage tries to pull guard but Clovis holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet.
Clovis breaks the clinch.
Clovis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clovis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cage wants to pass the guard but Clovis is keeping the position.
Cage would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cage is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clovis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Clovis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage stopping the sweep attempt from Clovis.
Clovis has his foot on Cage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cage works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clovis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cage rushes Clovis and presses him up against the cage.
Clovis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage throws a body punch but Clovis moves out of range.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Clovis pushes him off.
Clovis moves into the clinch.
Cage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clovis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clovis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clovis tries to clinch but Cage moves away
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cage.
Clovis breaks the clinch.
Clovis pushes Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
Clovis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dalek Clovis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cannon Cage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cage.
Clovis clinches up with Cage and pushes him back against the cage.
Clovis tries to pull guard but Cage holds him up against the cage and eventually Clovis drops back down to his feet.
Cage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clovis uses from the top position.
Clovis trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clovis advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clovis wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.
Clovis seems to be working for a kimura but Cage defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clovis is trying to control the action in half guard but Cage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cage trying to hold on to Clovis's head to control him but Clovis postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cage shoots in and drives through. Clovis sprawls well.
Cage circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cage counters with a single leg into guard. Clovis didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage throwing strikes but missing.
Clovis trying to control the position here.
Clovis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Clovis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clovis trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clovis looking for a guillotine here but Cage defends easily.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Clovis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clovis seems keen to control Cage's posture.
Cage decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cage lands in his opponent's guard.
Cage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clovis to the mat! Clovis manages to get full guard.
Cage trying to control but Clovis is working from the bottom.
Cage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clovis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cage passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cannon Cage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cannon Cage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cage misses with a takedown
and Clovis moves into the clinch.
Clovis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Clovis.
Cage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cage looking to control.
Clovis gets to his feet - Cage follows without any prompting.
Clovis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clovis blocks a head kick by Cage.
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Clovis sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clovis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cage sprawls well initially but Clovis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clovis escapes and gets back to his feet.
Clovis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Clovis.
Cannon Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clovis.
Cage misses with a takedown
and Clovis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cannon Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clovis tries to bench press Cage off him but Cage keeps the position.
Cage stands up.
Cage looks to land a combination but Clovis avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clovis fails with the takedown
and Cage counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clovis breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clovis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Clovis.
Clovis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clovis goes for a takedown attempt but Cage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clovis with a poor takedown
and Cage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage trying to control but Clovis is working from the bottom.
Clovis is trying to control the position but Cage postures up.
Cage drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clovis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clovis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clovis!
Clovis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cage's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is looking for a sweep.
Cage wants to control but Clovis postures up.
Cannon Cage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cage regains half guard.
Cage looking for submissions off his back.
Cage actively working from the bottom here.
Cage tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
Cage is pressing down on Clovis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cage has a closed guard, preventing Clovis from standing up.
Cage looking to control.
Clovis throwing strikes but missing.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Clovis from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Clovis scores with a takedown into Cage's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clovis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalek Clovis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clovis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalek Clovis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huber comes into the arena with Boom Boom Pow blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Gavin Huber has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gavin Huber!
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, Peter Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Huber pushes his legs off easily.
Huber looking to pass the guard.
Huber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Huber.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huber takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Huber is just out of range.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Huber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huber is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huber.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huber is on top in guard.
Johnson has his foot on Huber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huber works his way back into a safe position though.
Huber wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huber 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.
Huber tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Huber controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huber looking to pass the guard.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Huber is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Huber's back instead.
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Huber manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Huber defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson working for a triangle but Huber defends it easily.
Huber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Huber tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Huber moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huber has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Huber is rocked!
Johnson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Huber can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Johnson and Huber drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Valchek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Culerovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Culerovich is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Valchek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Culerovich!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Culerovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Valchek circles away.
Culerovich tries to clinch up but Valchek circles away and keeps his distance.
Culerovich closes the distance and clinches.
Culerovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Culerovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Valchek pulls Culerovich into guard.
Culerovich won't allow Valchek to sweep him here.
Valchek manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Valchek there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Valchek looking to finish with strikes here!
Valchek is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Culerovich has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Culerovich!
Culerovich stopping the sweep attempt from Valchek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valchek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Culerovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Culerovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Culerovich stopping the sweep attempt from Valchek.
Culerovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valchek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valchek working for submissions but it's allowed Culerovich to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Culerovich wants to get back to his feet.
Valchek is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valchek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Valchek has a closed guard, preventing Culerovich from standing up.
Valchek looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Culerovich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Valchek manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valchek looking for a guillotine here but Culerovich defends easily.
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.
Valchek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Valchek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Culerovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valchek looking for a guillotine here but Culerovich defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valchek looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Culerovich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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 Joe Valchek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Culerovich is looking to clinch but Valchek is avoiding it.
Valchek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valchek throws and elbow that misses. Culerovich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valchek's guard. Nice move by Culerovich!
Valchek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valchek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valchek wants to sweep here but Culerovich controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culerovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valchek keeping busy on the bottom but Culerovich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Culerovich tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Valchek.
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.
Valchek is pressing down on Culerovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Culerovich stopping the sweep attempt from Valchek.
Culerovich trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valchek's guard.
Valchek working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Culerovich has passed into half guard!
Valchek is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valchek punching from the bottom.
Valchek is looking to improve his position.
Valchek manages to get to full guard.
Valchek working for a triangle but Culerovich defends it easily.
Valchek is trying to keep Culerovich in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valchek working for a triangle but Culerovich defends it easily.
Culerovich wants to get up but he can't break Valchek's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valchek looking for a sweep. Not yet Valchek, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Valchek dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Culerovich rushes Valchek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Culerovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Valchek has Culerovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Culerovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Culerovich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Culerovich misses with a knee to the head.
Valchek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Culerovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Culerovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valchek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Culerovich misses with a knee to the head.
Valchek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Valchek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Culerovich landing knees to the head.
Culerovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valchek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valchek is working for takedown but Culerovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Culerovich misses with a knee to the head.
Culerovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Culerovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valchek blocks it with crossed arms.
Culerovich throws a knee to the head but misses.
Culerovich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Culerovich looking to throw knees to the head but Valchek is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Culerovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Culerovich is pressed up against the cage. Valchek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Culerovich down to the mat. Culerovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Valchek drives through and clinches with Culerovich against the cage.
Valchek gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Culerovich regains guard.
Valchek has gone for a leg lock! Culerovich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valchek's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valchek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valchek is working hard here to advance position.
Valchek manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valchek moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Culerovich has worked his arm free - good work by Culerovich!
Valchek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Culerovich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valchek swings around for an armbar but Culerovich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Valchek's guard.
Culerovich wants to stand but Valchek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valchek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Culerovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valchek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valchek wants to sweep here but Culerovich controlling him for the moment.
Valchek has his foot on Culerovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Culerovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Valchek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valchek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Culerovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Culerovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Culerovich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valchek, up you get!
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.
Culerovich closes the distance and clinches.
Valchek looking for a takedown.
Valchek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Culerovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Culerovich misses with a knee strike.
Culerovich misses with a knee to the head.
Valchek goes for a takedown attempt but Culerovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valchek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valchek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valchek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Culerovich's guard.
Valchek wants to pass the guard but Culerovich is keeping the position.
Joe Valchek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Culerovich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Valchek clearly takes that round.
That's time! Valchek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Culerovich closes the distance but Valchek moves to the side
and Valchek counters by clinching up.
Culerovich gets underhooks to prevent Valchek's takedown attempt.
Valchek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Culerovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valchek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Culerovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Valchek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Culerovich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Culerovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valchek blocks it with crossed arms.
Valchek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Culerovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Culerovich throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valchek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Culerovich smiles and moves away.
Culerovich wants to clinch
and Valchek counters with a takedown into side control.
Valchek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Culerovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Culerovich wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Culerovich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valchek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Culerovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valchek working the body and head with strikes.
Valchek trying to control the position but Culerovich is working away.
Culerovich is trying to buck Valchek off.
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.
Valchek fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Culerovich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Valchek is controlling him well.
Valchek working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valchek lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Culerovich down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valchek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Culerovich keeps working.
Valchek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Culerovich, who protects the arm well.
Valchek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Culerovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valchek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Culerovich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Valchek is controlling him well.
Valchek throws an elbow but Culerovich slips to the side and avoids it well.
Culerovich wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valchek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Culerovich!
Valchek works his way to his opponent's back.
Valchek looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Valchek had his way with Ron Culerovich in 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. This is the final round!
Culerovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Culerovich with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Culerovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Culerovich is fighting off a takedown attempt but Valchek is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Culerovich to the mat. Culerovich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Valchek tries to free his leg and advance position but Culerovich is retaining full guard.
Valchek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valchek postures up and lands a big shot to Culerovich's brow.
Valchek looking to pass the guard.
Culerovich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valchek 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Culerovich wants to clinch but Valchek slips to the side
and Valchek counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Culerovich!
Valchek pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Valchek wants to finish this one by submission but Culerovich is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valchek.
Valchek seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Culerovich is holding on tight.
Culerovich avoids a strike by Valchek and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Valchek's guard! Fantastic escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valchek had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Culerovich is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Valchek Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Culerovich's back instead.
Culerovich is trying to stand back up.
Valchek lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Culerovich.
Valchek tightening his grip on Culerovich, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Culerovich 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 Valchek gets his way!
Valchek misses with a punch to the head.
Valchek sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Culerovich taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Valchek!
Joe Valchek is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Rutledge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jacob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darrell Rutledge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Jacob!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacob fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutledge connects with a jab.
Jab from Rutledge.
Rutledge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutledge is looking to land body kicks.
Darrell Rutledge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutledge cracks the inside of Jacob's front leg.
Rutledge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutledge displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jacob avoids the head kick by Rutledge.
Rutledge tries to score with a low kick but Jacob moves his leg out of the way.
Rutledge lands with a nice combination. Jacob backs away looking to recover.
A clash of legs there as Rutledge blocks the low kick.
Jacob connects with a looping right hand.
Rutledge bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rutledge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacob taking a bit of punishment here - Rutledge scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutledge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacob knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rutledge grinds an elbow into Jacob's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutledge has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jacob takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rutledge is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jacob can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rutledge pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rutledge with the ground and pound from mount.
Rutledge punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jacob taking shots to the head.
Rutledge looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rutledge is breathing heavily.
Jacob is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutledge landing shots from mount.
Rutledge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacob is looking to get to half guard.
Jacob is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rutledge has hold of Jacob's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jacob manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jacob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rutledge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacob takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jacob really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutledge breaks from Jacob's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rutledge lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jacob wants to hold on but Rutledge pushes him away.
Rutledge moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jacob has worked his arm free - good work by Jacob!
Jacob is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rutledge works to advance to full mount. Jacob defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rutledge working for a guillotine from mount but Jacob is in no mood to give up.
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!
Rutledge with a couple of short strikes.
Rutledge breaks from Jacob's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rutledge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jacob can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutledge working the ground and pound effectively.
Rutledge moves to back control.
Rutledge is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Jacob won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rutledge off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darrell Rutledge!
Darrell Rutledge is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey de Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG comes to the cage accompanied by I Humped your Mother Last Night And we Had A Baby And I Ate It For Breakfas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen DANZIG!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rey de Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
DANZIG punching from mount but de Chocolate doing a good job of avoiding damage.
de Chocolate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DANZIG. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DANZIG looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
de Chocolate is in all sorts of trouble here.
de Chocolate gets back to half guard.
DANZIG passes the guard and advances to mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if de Chocolate can do anything to dispel that myth.
de Chocolate can't escape the position.
DANZIG thowing shots but they're missing.
DANZIG trying to control but de Chocolate is having none of it.
de Chocolate tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and DANZIG has taken his back.
de Chocolate breaks DANZIG's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
DANZIG pulls de Chocolate in close to prevent any damage.
de Chocolate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
de Chocolate lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Chocolate thows a big elbow that misses.
de Chocolate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as de Chocolate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DANZIG is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DANZIG is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DANZIG prevents de Chocolate from improving his position.
DANZIG thows a huge punch but de Chocolate dodges it nicely.
de Chocolate missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
de Chocolate tries to get to full guard but DANZIG has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. de Chocolate manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DANZIG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. de Chocolate is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DANZIG won't allow de Chocolate to sweep him here.
de Chocolate throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
de Chocolate with a lazy takedown attempt
and de Chocolate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
de Chocolate misses with a takedown
and DANZIG counters with a series of strikes. de Chocolate will be more careful next time no doubt.
de Chocolate has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
de Chocolate looks gassed!
DANZIG moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DANZIG scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
de Chocolate with a lazy takedown attempt
and de Chocolate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glen DANZIG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey de Chocolate.
DANZIG lands a head kick!
de Chocolate with a lazy takedown attempt
and DANZIG counters with a three punch combo that has de Chocolate backing up. de Chocolate nods at DANZIG to acknowledge the strikes.
de Chocolate walks into a left hand.
DANZIG throws a series of strikes that have de Chocolate backpedaling.
de Chocolate gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DANZIG counters with a right hand to the body.
DANZIG drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG preventing the sweep.
de Chocolate lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DANZIG!
de Chocolate cracks DANZIG with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
de Chocolate landing shots from mount.
de Chocolate lands a big elbow.
de Chocolate lands a big elbow.
de Chocolate raining down shots from the mount!
de Chocolate with the ground and pound from mount.
de Chocolate postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. DANZIG looks a forlorn figure.
de Chocolate fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
de Chocolate with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Chocolate looking to finish DANZIG with some ground and pound. This is bad for DANZIG!
de Chocolate lands a big elbow.
de Chocolate postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. DANZIG looks a forlorn figure.
de Chocolate landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by de Chocolate.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DANZIG really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
de Chocolate cracks DANZIG with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
DANZIG wants to hold on but de Chocolate pushes him away.
DANZIG takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
de Chocolate landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns DANZIG that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
de Chocolate raining down shots from the mount!
de Chocolate landing strikes from the mount and DANZIG is in trouble!
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 Glen DANZIG will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
de Chocolate shoots in and bounces DANZIG off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
de Chocolate landing with the ground and pound.
de Chocolate landing some decent shots from guard.
de Chocolate wants to pass the guard but DANZIG is keeping the position.
de Chocolate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
de Chocolate throws a strike but DANZIG rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
de Chocolate looking for a sweep. Not yet de Chocolate, not yet.
DANZIG postures up in de Chocolate's guard and throws a big left but de Chocolate blocks it.
de Chocolate throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now de Chocolate is on top in guard.
de Chocolate lands a couple of decent looking shots.
DANZIG controls de Chocolate momentarily but de Chocolate frees himself.
de Chocolate stands up over DANZIG, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
de Chocolate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
de Chocolate postures up in DANZIG's guard and throws a big left but DANZIG blocks it.
de Chocolate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
de Chocolate thows a big elbow that misses.
de Chocolate with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
de Chocolate gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and de Chocolate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - DANZIG looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DANZIG swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by de Chocolate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Chocolate tries for a takedown but DANZIG circles away easily
and de Chocolate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
de Chocolate avoids a kick to the body.
DANZIG lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DANZIG is looking to slow de Chocolate down with leg kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DANZIG.
DANZIG shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts de Chocolate as he jumps to the side.
de Chocolate fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DANZIG sprawls well initially but de Chocolate persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DANZIG wants to control but de Chocolate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DANZIG regains full guard. Nicely done.
DANZIG looking for a triangle here. de Chocolate is fighting it but it looks tight! DANZIG pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, de Chocolate is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Glen DANZIG!
Glen DANZIG retains his featherweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenneth Jansson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Martinsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenneth Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martinsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martinsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinsson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Martinsson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jansson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jansson!
Martinsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Jansson frees his head nicely. Oh but Martinsson has switched to an armbar! Jansson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryan Martinsson!
Ryan Martinsson retains his welterweight title!
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