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ICON First Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xue Sheng Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslak Lappalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xue Sheng Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslak Lappalainen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lappalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Lappalainen circles away.
Lappalainen tries for a takedown but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jordan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lappalainen.
Jordan pushes Lappalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lappalainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lappalainen misses with an uppercut.
Lappalainen moves in looking to clinch but Jordan pushes him off.
Lappalainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jordan stalling.
Jordan lands an elbow just above Lappalainen 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lappalainen as Jordan tries to tie him up.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan tries to clinch but Lappalainen moves away
and Lappalainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan shoots and misses
and Lappalainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan tries to clinch
and Lappalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Jordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordan throws a right hand that Lappalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Lappalainen also avoids with ease.
Lappalainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lappalainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lappalainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Jordan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lappalainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jordan defending well though.
Lappalainen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lappalainen controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lappalainen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan is trying to escape the mount.
Lappalainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lappalainen avoids the attempt from Jordan to control.
Lappalainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lappalainen trying to control but Jordan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lappalainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jordan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lappalainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jordan is looking to escape.
Lappalainen looking to ground and pound but Jordan is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lappalainen controlling the pace for now.
Jordan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lappalainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Aslak Lappalainen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan throws a lazy head kick
and Lappalainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jordan wants to stand and escape but Lappalainen is having none of it.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Lappalainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lappalainen wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Lappalainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lappalainen shoots for a takedown but Jordan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xue Sheng Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lappalainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jordan won't be happy with that.
Lappalainen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lappalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Lappalainen misses the shot to the body.
Jordan closes the distance but Lappalainen moves to the side
and Lappalainen counters with a shoot takedown. Jordan fights it but they end up in guard.
Jordan wants to sweep here but Lappalainen controlling him for the moment.
Jordan controls Lappalainen momentarily but Lappalainen frees himself.
Lappalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordan pushes Lappalainen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan looks to clinch
and Lappalainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lappalainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.
Jordan tries to roll over but Lappalainen keeps him under control.
Lappalainen wants to free his trapped foot but Jordan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lappalainen prevents Jordan from standing back up.
Lappalainen wants to pass the guard but Jordan is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lappalainen 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.
Jordan is refusing to be controlled, as Lappalainen sits in half guard.
Lappalainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lappalainen wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lappalainen misses with a body shot.
Jordan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jordan tries to clinch
and Lappalainen counters with a single leg into guard. Jordan didn't expect that.
Lappalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lappalainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jordan wants to stand but Lappalainen is controlling the position.
Jordan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lappalainen is one step ahead there.
Jordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lappalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lappalainen forces his way into half guard.
Lappalainen prevents Jordan from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Lappalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jordan closes the distance but Lappalainen moves to the side
and Lappalainen counters by clinching up.
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Jordan wants to clinch but Lappalainen slips to the side
and Lappalainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jordan won't be happy with that.
Jordan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lappalainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lappalainen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jordan to his feet.
Lappalainen throws a right and a left that Jordan avoids nicely.
Lappalainen drives through and clinches with Jordan against the cage.
Jordan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jordan wanted to stand there but Lappalainen had control of the position.
Lappalainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lappalainen keeping moving, preventing Jordan from controlling successfully.
Lappalainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jordan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lappalainen is tightening it up a little... Jordan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jordan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jordan taps out! nice BJJ there by Lappalainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aslak Lappalainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emperlianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Ostermalm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostermalm has chosen Speedy ja Saku - Hän mies as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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232 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emperlianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sakari Ostermalm!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emperlianenko misses with a hook.
Emperlianenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Ostermalm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emperlianenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ostermalm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ostermalm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emperlianenko tries to advance to mount but Ostermalm denies him.
Ostermalm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emperlianenko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ostermalm manages to get back to half guard.
Ostermalm is trying to maintain the position but Emperlianenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Ostermalm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Emperlianenko misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostermalm moves out of range of the strikes.
Ostermalm tries to close the distance and clinch but Emperlianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ostermalm shoots and misses
and Emperlianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ostermalm won't be happy with that.
Ostermalm is looking to reverse the position.
Emperlianenko trying to control the position but Ostermalm is working away.
Emperlianenko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A swing and a miss from Emperlianenko.
Emperlianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostermalm is just out of range.
Ostermalm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emperlianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Emperlianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Ostermalm has double underhooks.
Ostermalm pulls guard successfully.
Emperlianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostermalm trying to control the position.
Emperlianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ostermalm is retaining full guard.
Emperlianenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emperlianenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Ostermalm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Emperlianenko is really struggling to control Ostermalm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Emperlianenko is breathing heavily.
Ostermalm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emperlianenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emperlianenko's back!
Ostermalm looking to break Emperlianenko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Emperlianenko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ostermalm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emperlianenko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Emperlianenko tries to reverse the position but Ostermalm maintains control.
Ostermalm jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Emperlianenko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Emperlianenko regains half guard.
Emperlianenko wants to control but Ostermalm is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostermalm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ostermalm wants to pass to mount but Emperlianenko is defending the position.
Ostermalm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Emperlianenko is looking to control Ostermalm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emperlianenko avoid being mounted?
Emperlianenko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ostermalm prevents Emperlianenko from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ostermalm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emperlianenko keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ostermalm pushes Emperlianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Ostermalm lands a takedown into guard.
Ostermalm trying to control but Emperlianenko is working from the bottom.
Emperlianenko keeping full guard, as Ostermalm tries to pass.
Emperlianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostermalm is pushing down on Emperlianenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emperlianenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Ostermalm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ostermalm wants to control but Emperlianenko is keeping him busy.
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 Fedor Emperlianenko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Emperlianenko throws a looping overhand right but Ostermalm ducks down to avoid it.
Emperlianenko throws a series of punches but Ostermalm moves out of range.
Emperlianenko throws a hook but Ostermalm blocks it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ostermalm.
Ostermalm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emperlianenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ostermalm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Emperlianenko wants to control but Ostermalm postures up.
Emperlianenko is looking for a sweep.
Ostermalm is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emperlianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emperlianenko is trying to control Ostermalm's posture but Ostermalm avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostermalm has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ostermalm shoots in and drives through. Emperlianenko sprawls well.
Emperlianenko cracks Ostermalm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ostermalm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emperlianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ostermalm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emperlianenko.
Fedor Emperlianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emperlianenko wants to pass the guard but Ostermalm is keeping the position.
Ostermalm is looking to sinch up a triangle. Emperlianenko throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ostermalm's body to avoid the submission. Ostermalm has instead reached around Emperlianenko's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ostermalm arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sakari Ostermalm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afabious Coranth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Von Lydeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Afabious Coranth!
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, Jack Von Lydeman!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coranth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Coranth throws a jab when Von Lydeman was well out of range.
Coranth tries to clinch up.
Jab from Coranth.
It looks like Jack Von Lydeman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coranth misses with a wild combination.
Von Lydeman misses with a straight right.
Coranth cracks Von Lydeman with an open hand slap.
Von Lydeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Coranth circles away.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Coranth and Von Lydeman goes tumbling to the canvas! Coranth follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Von Lydeman is rocked!
Von Lydeman trying to control here.
Von Lydeman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coranth 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.
That has opened up Jack Von Lydeman's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coranth is nestled in close to Von Lydeman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Von Lydeman tries to get to full guard but Coranth has control of the leg.
Coranth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Coranth working Von Lydeman over with strikes.
Coranth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Lydeman is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coranth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coranth trying to pass the guard but Von Lydeman defending well.
Von Lydeman is looking to improve his position.
Von Lydeman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coranth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Coranth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coranth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coranth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coranth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Lydeman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Von Lydeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coranth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coranth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Lydeman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Coranth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coranth misses the jab.
Jack Von Lydeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coranth is breathing heavily.
Von Lydeman moves in looking to clinch but Coranth pushes him off.
Von Lydeman throws a series of punches but Coranth avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Lydeman walks into a straight right hand from Coranth.
The cut above Jack Von Lydeman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Von Lydeman gets a clinch.
Von Lydeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Coranth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coranth jumps guard and drags Von Lydeman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Von Lydeman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Von Lydeman tries to stand but Coranth is controlling from the bottom.
Coranth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Lydeman manages to get himself to full guard.
Coranth throwing strikes from guard but Von Lydeman blocks nicely.
Coranth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coranth stopping the sweep attempt from Von Lydeman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman working a defensive guard here.
Von Lydeman is working an open guard so Coranth takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Von Lydeman misses with an uppercut.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Coranth is having none of it.
A cross from Von Lydeman lands.
Von Lydeman wants to clinch.
Von Lydeman instigates a clinch.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coranth's face.
Von Lydeman keeps control of Coranth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman prevents Coranth from breaking the clinch.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Lydeman misses with a knee strike.
Von Lydeman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Lydeman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coranth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Lydeman landing knees to the head.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coranth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coranth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Lydeman has him pressed against the cage.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coranth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Lydeman throws an elbow but misses.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coranth's face.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee strike.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coranth's face.
Von Lydeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coranth blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Lydeman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman keeps control of Coranth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afabious Coranth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Von Lydeman'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.
Coranth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Lydeman.
Coranth moves in looking to clinch but Von Lydeman pushes him off.
Afabious Coranth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coranth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Von Lydeman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coranth misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Lydeman moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Von Lydeman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Lydeman.
Coranth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch but Coranth is avoiding it.
Von Lydeman closes the distance and clinches.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coranth is trying to break the clinch but Von Lydeman has him pressed against the cage.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Coranth blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Coranth blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Lydeman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coranth's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Lydeman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Coranth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Coranth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Coranth blocks it.
A knee to the head by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Coranth blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Coranth blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coranth blocks it with crossed arms.
Coranth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Lydeman looking to throw knees to the head but Coranth is blocking nicely.
Von Lydeman prevents Coranth from breaking the clinch.
Von Lydeman lands an elbow inside that Coranth shrugs off.
Von Lydeman stops a takedown attempt from Coranth.
Coranth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Von Lydeman.
Knees to the body from Von Lydeman.
Coranth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Coranth blocks with his arms.
Coranth wants to break free but Von Lydeman has control.
Von Lydeman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Coranth's face.
Coranth blocks an elbow strike from Von Lydeman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von Lydeman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coranth's defenses.
Von Lydeman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Coranth blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knees to the body from Von Lydeman.
Coranth is trying to break free.
Coranth jumps guard but Von Lydeman stands there with Coranth around his waist. Coranth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afabious Coranth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coranth is trying to break free.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coranth takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Coranth.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coranth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Lydeman lands an elbow inside that Coranth shrugs off.
Von Lydeman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Coranth blocks it.
Coranth lands with a light punch inside.
Coranth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coranth has had enough of the clinch but Von Lydeman keeps him there for the moment.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the body.
Coranth is looking to break free of the clinch but Von Lydeman has double underhooks.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coranth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Lydeman looking to throw knees to the head but Coranth is blocking nicely.
Von Lydeman prevents Coranth from breaking the clinch.
Von Lydeman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coranth throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Lydeman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the head.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coranth wants to break free but Von Lydeman has control.
Coranth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coranth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Lydeman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coranth blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coranth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Von Lydeman's brow.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Lydeman prevents Coranth from breaking the clinch.
Coranth wants to break free but Von Lydeman has control.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coranth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Coranth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Lydeman drives through and clinches with Coranth against the cage.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Coranth blocks with his arms.
Coranth turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coranth manages to end up in side control.
Von Lydeman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Coranth asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Coranth cracks Von Lydeman with a big elbow.
Coranth 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coranth scoring with punches and elbows.
Coranth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Coranth tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Von Lydeman struggling a bit here.
Von Lydeman tries to bench press Coranth off him but Coranth keeps the position.
Von Lydeman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Coranth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coranth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coranth throws a jab when Von Lydeman was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Coranth is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Von Lydeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Von Lydeman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Von Lydeman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Coranth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Lydeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coranth.
Coranth moves in looking to clinch but Von Lydeman pushes him off.
Coranth misses with a straight left.
Coranth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Lydeman manages to avoid it.
Afabious Coranth is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Lydeman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Lydeman pushes Coranth up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Coranth blocks with his arms.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coranth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coranth can't break the clinch.
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Coranth avoids the elbow strike from Von Lydeman, against the cage.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coranth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coranth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coranth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coranth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Lydeman scores with a knee to the head.
Coranth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coranth tries to break the clinch but Von Lydeman is controlling the position.
Von Lydeman tries to land a knee to the head but Coranth blocks with his arms.
Coranth tries to break the clinch but Von Lydeman is controlling the position.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coranth pushes Von Lydeman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coranth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Lydeman misses with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
Coranth has had enough of the clinch but Von Lydeman keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Von Lydeman.
Coranth can't break the clinch.
Coranth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Coranth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von Lydeman has him pressed against the cage.
Von Lydeman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coranth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coranth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Lydeman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Lydeman is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Lydeman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Lydeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coranth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Lydeman moves into the clinch.
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.
Coranth has had enough of the clinch but Von Lydeman keeps him there for the moment.
Von Lydeman scores with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coranth.
Von Lydeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coranth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von Lydeman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coranth is looking to break free of the clinch but Von Lydeman has double underhooks.
Von Lydeman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Coranth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coranth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coranth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coranth lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Lydeman backwards.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
Coranth is trying to break free.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Coranth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Von Lydeman.
Coranth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coranth wants to get back to striking at distance but Von Lydeman won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Von Lydeman.
Von Lydeman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coranth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coranth has had enough of the clinch but Von Lydeman keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman tries a knee to the head but Coranth blocks it.
Von Lydeman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Von Lydeman prevents Coranth from breaking the clinch.
Von Lydeman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Lydeman landing knees to the body.
Von Lydeman lands a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Von Lydeman pushes off an throws an elbow but Coranth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Von Lydeman connects with a knee to the head.
Von Lydeman prevents Coranth from breaking the clinch.
Von Lydeman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Von Lydeman with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Von Lydeman.
Coranth turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coranth manages to end up in side control.
Von Lydeman is looking to reverse the position.
Coranth scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Von Lydeman to see if he's OK.
Von Lydeman throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Coranth tries to score with some ground and pound. Von Lydeman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Von Lydeman sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Lydeman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coranth postures up in Von Lydeman's guard and throws a big left but Von Lydeman blocks it.
Von Lydeman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coranth prevents Von Lydeman from getting back to his feet.
Coranth trying to control but Von Lydeman is working from the bottom.
Coranth throwing strikes from guard but Von Lydeman blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Lydeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Coranth circles away.
Von Lydeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coranth moves away.
Von Lydeman tries to clinch but Coranth is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Von Lydeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Lydeman 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Von Lydeman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Minglo SinGo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roffe Skosula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Minglo SinGo!
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, Roffe Skosula!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skosula.
SinGo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skosula gets a takedown into half guard.
Skosula wants to take a breather but SinGo is having none of it.
SinGo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skosula 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.
Skosula takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skosula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. SinGo defending well though.
SinGo tries to roll over but Skosula keeps him under control.
Skosula is looking for a kimura here.
SinGo trying to hold on to Skosula's head to control him but Skosula postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SinGo is trying to stand.
Skosula uses his free foot to push down on SinGo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for SinGo.
Skosula connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
SinGo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skosula on the ground.
Skosula fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Skosula has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of SinGo's face.
SinGo tries to hold on but Skosula pushes him away.
Skosula lands with some strikes.
SinGo taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skosula working SinGo over with strikes here.
SinGo wants to hold on but Skosula pushes him away.
Skosula landing strikes, looking to finish!
Skosula has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
SinGo tries to lock up and control but Skosula gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
SinGo is breathing heavily.
Skosula landing punches.
Skosula landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skosula scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Skosula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skosula scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Skosula is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Skosula with a couple of short strikes.
Skosula wants to control the pace but SinGo is squirming around nicely.
SinGo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if SinGo tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skosula is landing with some decent strikes but SinGo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skosula content just to control the position here.
Skosula trying to control but he's not successful this time.
SinGo is looking to get to half guard.
Skosula connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
SinGo is trying desperately to improve position.
Skosula in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skosula trying to control but SinGo is having none of it.
BOOM! Skosula connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Skosula lands a heavy elbow.
SinGo is working to get back to half guard.
Skosula punishing his opponent with strikes.
Skosula scoring with strikes but SinGo is staying in there.
Skosula cracks SinGo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Skosula working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Skosula working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roffe Skosula dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skosula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
SinGo tries to clinch up.
Minglo SinGo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SinGo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SinGo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skosula pulls SinGo in close to prevent any damage.
Skosula bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in SinGo's guard.
Skosula advances position into side control!
Roffe Skosula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skosula lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SinGo is trying to escape the position but Skosula is controlling the position.
Skosula in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SinGo is trying to control Skosula's posture but Skosula avoids it.
Skosula working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Skosula's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Skosula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, SinGo has escaped the position, nice work there.
SinGo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Skosula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, SinGo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skosula wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by SinGo, who protects the arm well.
That's two 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.
SinGo is trying to improve his position.
Skosula tries for a kimura but SinGo is defending well.
Skosula scoring with punches from side control.
Skosula tries for a kimura but SinGo is defending well.
Skosula is working SinGo over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skosula scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at SinGo to see if he's OK.
Skosula working the ground and pound.
Skosula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, SinGo has escaped the position, nice work there.
SinGo is looking to regain half guard here but Skosula keeps moving and retains side control.
Skosula in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Skosula wants to control but SinGo is keeping him busy.
Skosula lands a decent elbow from side control.
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.
Skosula landing a few strikes.
Skosula cracks SinGo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
SinGo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
SinGo is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skosula swats away the attempt to clinch by SinGo.
Skosula looks to throw the jab but SinGo is out of range.
Skosula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and SinGo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skosula's guard.
SinGo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skosula had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. SinGo is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Skosula Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take SinGo's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Minglo SinGo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Skosula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skosula shoots in but no luck this time.
SinGo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skosula.
Skosula looks for a takedown but SinGo sprawls well.
SinGo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Skosula trying to control here.
SinGo moves nicely into side control.
Skosula manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
SinGo trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skosula thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed SinGo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skosula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skosula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skosula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Skosula trying to control the pace.
Skosula working over SinGo with some ground and pound. SinGo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
SinGo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SinGo tries a head kick but it misses.
Skosula gets a takedown into half guard.
Skosula trying to control from half guard but SinGo is working away.
Skosula controlling the action here.
SinGo wants to control but Skosula is keeping busy.
Skosula is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skosula lands with some strikes.
SinGo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skosula landing strikes from the mount and SinGo is in trouble!
SinGo working to try and regain half guard.
Skosula with shots to the head and body - SinGo looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Skosula.
Skosula pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Skosula with good strikes from the mount here!
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.
A nice elbow there by Skosula.
SinGo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Skosula punishing his opponent with strikes.
SinGo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
SinGo is desperately trying to improve his position but Skosula has a good base and remains in mount.
SinGo tries to hold on but Skosula postures up.
SinGo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
SinGo tries to hold on but Skosula postures up.
Skosula breaks from SinGo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Skosula.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roffe Skosula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skosula 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roffe Skosula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Bornemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicoli Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Good kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Bornemann !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nicoli Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus throws a right and a left that Bornemann avoids nicely.
Maximus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maximus stands up from Bornemann 's guard - Maximus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maximus shoots in but Bornemann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maximus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maximus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bornemann keeps working.
Maximus prevents Bornemann from improving his position.
Maximus wants to stand up but Bornemann has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bornemann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornemann tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Maximus stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bornemann to get to his feet.
Maximus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bornemann pinned against the cage. Bornemann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bornemann feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maximus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maximus looking to control.
Bornemann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus wants to sweep here but Bornemann controlling him for the moment.
Maximus looks gassed!
Bornemann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bornemann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bornemann tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maximus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bornemann being controlled against the cage.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bornemann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maximus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bornemann tries to move to mount but Maximus blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bornemann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maximus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bornemann 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maximus is looking to stand up but Bornemann isn't so interested in that idea.
Maximus controls Bornemann momentarily but Bornemann frees himself.
Bornemann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bornemann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bornemann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maximus wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maximus shoots and misses
and Bornemann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maximus's guard.
Hans Bornemann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicoli Maximus.
Bornemann wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Maximus looking for a guillotine here but Bornemann defends easily.
Bornemann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bornemann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maximus wants to stand up but Bornemann is controlling him.
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 Hans Bornemann will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bornemann has his takedown stuffed
and Maximus counters with an inside leg kick.
Maximus shoots and misses
and Bornemann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maximus's guard.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bornemann 's guard.
Bornemann is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Maximus rolls with it to try and escape but Bornemann cranks on the arm and Maximus is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hans Bornemann !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smokey Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Joe's choice of entrance music: Slightly Stoopid - Above The Clouds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Carter!
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, Smokey Joe!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter wants to clinch.
Carter lands with a straight right. Joe didn't see that one coming.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Carter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carter in side control, throwing shots but Joe defends.
Carter tries for a kimura but Joe is defending well.
Joe tries to improve position but can't.
Joe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joe sneaks back into half guard.
Joe strikes from the bottom but Carter uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe is keen to just control but Carter is a slippery customer.
Carter is trying to stand back up but Joe is controlling him
Joe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Joe is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Carter reverses the position - he's now on top in Joe's guard.
Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joe is looking for a triangle here but Carter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Joe looks gassed!
Joe tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carter working the body and head with strikes.
Joe sneaks back into half guard.
Carter trying to mount his opponent but Joe defends it.
Joe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carter prevents Joe from improving his position.
Carter trying to control from half guard but Joe is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is nestled in close to Joe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joe lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Joe is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Carter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carter decides to return to a standing position.
Jab from Carter.
Carter clinches.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Carter both land. Nice combination.
Joe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Joe's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Joe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Joe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carter passes into side control.
Carter working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joe counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carter working away.
Joe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Carter gets full guard.
Carter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter 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.
Joe is in close to Carter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joe on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to stand but Joe is controlling the position.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
Carter wants to stand and escape but Joe is having none of it.
Joe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jason Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Carter keeping full guard, as Joe tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Carter tries to buck Joe off but Joe is having none of it.
Carter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carter manages to get to full guard.
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Carter's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Carter doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Joe slips an elbow through the middle.
Joe gets to his feet - Carter follows without any prompting.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carter shoots and misses
and Joe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Carter!
Joe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to control the pace but Carter is squirming around nicely.
Joe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Joe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Joe. What's that going to do exactly?
Carter can't escape the position.
Joe is landing with some decent strikes but Carter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Joe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Joe.
Joe landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Joe.
Carter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Joe passes Carter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Joe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter is just riding it out for now. Joe eventually gives up the hold.
Joe is trying for a kimura here. Carter looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Joe wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smokey Joe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogga Polis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Dance Monkey -Sage Francis as his entrance music. Matt Hunter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogga Polis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Polis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hunter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Polis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Polis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Polis 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.
Hunter gets back to half guard.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet.
Polis prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunter has his feet on Polis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Polis shoots in but Hunter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Polis has a takedown stuffed.
Polis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunter pinned against the cage. Hunter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogga Polis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polis misses with a double jab.
Hunter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hunter showed some decent athleticism there.
Hunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet.
Polis wants to get back to full guard but Hunter has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter blocks Polis's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hunter pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Polis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Polis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Polis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Polis trying to control from the bottom.
Polis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polis wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well.
Polis is pressing down on Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Polis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Polis is breathing heavily.
Hunter stands up from Polis's guard - Hunter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Polis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Polis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Polis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Polis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hunter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hunter tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Polis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polis trying to control from the bottom.
Polis is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunter is thwarting Polis's attempts to control the position.
Polis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polis is looking to improve his position.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Hunter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Polis with a poor takedown
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Polis has his foot on Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunter trying to control but Polis is working from the bottom.
Hunter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Polis scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Polis keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hunter postures up.
Hunter wants to get up but he can't break Polis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Polis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Polis.
Hunter stands up.
Polis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polis with a poor takedown
and Hunter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hunter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogga Polis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hunter wants to stand but Polis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Polis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Polis working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Polis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunter is looking to stand up but Polis won't let him.
Polis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Polis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Polis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polis keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polis wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Polis keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Polis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Polis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polis throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Polis looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Hunter darts in and clinches Polis up against the cage.
Polis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polis smiles and moves away.
Polis fails with the takedown
and Hunter counters with a one-two to the body.
Polis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunter counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogga Polis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Polis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Polis circles away.
Polis with a poor takedown
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Polis won't be happy with that.
Hunter wants to control but Polis is keeping him busy.
Polis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunter cracks Polis with a big elbow.
Polis is looking for a sweep.
Hunter wants to control for a moment but Polis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Polis is tying to control. Hunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polis prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Polis lands strikes from half guard.
Polis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunter's head.
Matt Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Polis is working away from the top position though.
Polis with the ground and pound but Hunter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Polis postures up in Hunter's guard and throws a big left but Hunter blocks it.
Polis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunter controls Polis momentarily but Polis frees himself.
Hunter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Polis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Polis throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Polis connects with a couple of short punches.
Polis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polis thows a big elbow that misses.
Rogga Polis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polis with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Polis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Polis won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Hunter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Matt Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Hunter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abreham Killyousovizh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kilimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimov has chosen Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Abreham Killyousovizh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kilimov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killyousovizh moves into the clinch successfully.
Killyousovizh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilimov.
Kilimov breaks from the clinch.
Kilimov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killyousovizh.
Kilimov slips a jab and a cross from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killyousovizh tries to bum rush Kilimov with a series of wild strikes but Kilimov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilimov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kilimov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killyousovizh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kilimov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killyousovizh misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kilimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killyousovizh works Kilimov's body with a nice hook.
Abreham Killyousovizh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimov instigates a clinch.
Kilimov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killyousovizh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abreham Killyousovizh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kilimov.
Killyousovizh landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Killyousovizh as the two fighters clinch.
Kilimov looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killyousovizh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kilimov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killyousovizh lands with a light punch inside.
Killyousovizh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kilimov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killyousovizh lands a nice knee to the body.
Killyousovizh lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Killyousovizh.
A left hand lands to the body for Killyousovizh.
Kilimov being controlled against the cage.
Killyousovizh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killyousovizh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Killyousovizh lands an elbow inside.
A hook to the body from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Killyousovizh as the two fighters clinch.
Killyousovizh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh scores with a knee to the head.
Killyousovizh lands a knee to the body.
Killyousovizh lands a knee to the body.
Killyousovizh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kilimov fails to land.
Killyousovizh tries to stall but Kilimov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Killyousovizh stops a takedown attempt from Kilimov.
Killyousovizh landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kilimov.
Kilimov is trying to break the clinch but Killyousovizh has him pressed against the cage.
Killyousovizh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kilimov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killyousovizh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kilimov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kilimov has hold of one of Killyousovizh's legs. Killyousovizh is fighting the takedown attempt but Kilimov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kilimov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilimov thows a big elbow that misses.
Kilimov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kilimov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kilimov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilimov is looking to advance position but Killyousovizh won't allow it.
Killyousovizh tries to get to full guard but Kilimov has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kilimov seems to be working for a kimura but Killyousovizh defends the submission attempt.
Killyousovizh wants to control but Kilimov is keeping busy.
Kilimov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kilimov looks to land a left hand but Killyousovizh moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilimov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreham Killyousovizh 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.
Kilimov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Killyousovizh scores with a leg kick.
Killyousovizh is looking to clinch but Kilimov is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh throws a looping overhand right but Kilimov ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch up.
Abreham Killyousovizh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kilimov misses.
Killyousovizh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kilimov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killyousovizh thinking.
Killyousovizh throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Kilimov.
Killyousovizh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Killyousovizh is predictable there
and Kilimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilimov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killyousovizh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killyousovizh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kilimov counters with a body kick that stops Killyousovizh in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilimov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killyousovizh slips a jab and a cross from Kilimov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimov lands a high kick!
Kilimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilimov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Killyousovizh jabs Kilimov right on the nose. Kilimov blinks but takes it well.
Kilimov looks to land a body kick but Killyousovizh moved away.
Killyousovizh misses with a double jab
enabling Kilimov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimov throws a head kick but Killyousovizh moves out of range.
Killyousovizh darts in trying to clinch
and Killyousovizh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilimov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Killyousovizh wants to clinch but Kilimov slips to the side
and Kilimov counters with a two punch combo.
Kilimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Killyousovizh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kilimov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kilimov is looking to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Killyousovizh.
Kilimov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killyousovizh.
Kilimov misses with a combination
and Killyousovizh counters with a nice leg kick.
Killyousovizh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kilimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilimov scores with a push kick.
A leg kick checked by Kilimov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilimov. That's going to slow Killyousovizh down.
Killyousovizh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick from Kilimov lands but Killyousovizh takes it in his stride.
Killyousovizh misses with a body kick.
Kilimov scores with a nice right hand.
Killyousovizh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilimov finds it's way round the side to connect with Killyousovizh's head.
Killyousovizh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kilimov counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Kilimov misses
and Killyousovizh counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Killyousovizh misses
and Kilimov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilimov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Killyousovizh to the mat! Killyousovizh manages to get full guard.
Kilimov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kilimov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killyousovizh pulls Kilimov in close to prevent any damage.
Kilimov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilimov postures up.
Kilimov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kilimov postures up in Killyousovizh's guard and throws a big left but Killyousovizh blocks it.
Killyousovizh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kilimov misses with a straight right.
Killyousovizh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Kilimov misses its intended target.
Kilimov lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Killyousovizh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killyousovizh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killyousovizh stuffs the takedown attempt from Kilimov. Kilimov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kilimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Killyousovizh circles away.
Killyousovizh wants to clinch but Kilimov slips to the side
and Kilimov counters with a one-two to the body.
Abreham Killyousovizh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kilimov.
Killyousovizh misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kilimov really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Killyousovizh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kilimov has a takedown stuffed.
Killyousovizh wants to clinch up but Kilimov keeps it at a distance.
Kilimov shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killyousovizh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilimov circles away.
Kilimov tries for a takedown but Killyousovizh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abreham Killyousovizh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kilimov.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch but Kilimov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimov swats away the attempt to clinch by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh misses with a hook to the body
and Kilimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killyousovizh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kilimov counters with a left to the body.
Killyousovizh wants to clinch but Kilimov slips to the side
and Kilimov counters with a nice body kick.
Kilimov throws a hook but Killyousovizh blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh throws a wild body kick that Kilimov sees coming a mile off.
Kilimov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killyousovizh misses with an uppercut.
Kilimov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killyousovizh misses with a series of wild punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kilimov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Kilimov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killyousovizh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killyousovizh moves in looking to clinch but Kilimov pushes him off.
Killyousovizh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kilimov counters with an inside leg kick.
Killyousovizh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kilimov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Killyousovizh is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kilimov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh pushes Kilimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilimov avoiding damage as Killyousovizh throws knees to the body.
Kilimov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kilimov digs a right hand into Killyousovizh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killyousovizh's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killyousovizh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kilimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killyousovizh's elbow.
Killyousovizh blocks a body shot from Kilimov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilimov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kilimov.
Killyousovizh prevents Kilimov from breaking the clinch.
Kilimov blocks a body shot from Killyousovizh.
Kilimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kilimov misses with the head strike.
Kilimov managing to block the knees to the body from Killyousovizh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kilimov dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilimov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Killyousovizh looks to clinch
and Kilimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killyousovizh falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kilimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Igor Kilimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilimov looks to land a body kick but Killyousovizh moved away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Kilimov with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killyousovizh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kilimov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Killyousovizh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killyousovizh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilimov tries for a takedown but Killyousovizh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killyousovizh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killyousovizh throws an overhand right that lands on Kilimov's shoulder, as Kilimov tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Kilimov tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilimov.
Good exchange - Kilimov coming out on top.
Killyousovizh wants to clinch up but Kilimov keeps it at a distance.
Killyousovizh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kilimov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Killyousovizh backs up against the cage.
Killyousovizh is looking to clinch but Kilimov is avoiding it.
Killyousovizh scores with a one two! Kilimov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilimov circles away.
Killyousovizh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kilimov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Killyousovizh misses with a double jab
and Kilimov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilimov fails with a takedown attempt.
Abreham Killyousovizh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kilimov.
Kilimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abreham Killyousovizh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Kilimov.
Killyousovizh misses with a combination
and Kilimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kilimov tests Killyousovizh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Igor Kilimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killyousovizh throws a sloppy head kick and Kilimov moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kilimov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kilimov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kilimov!
Igor Kilimov is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Orr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Ninefingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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218 lbs
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212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Colton Orr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logen Ninefingers!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Orr wants to get back to his feet.
Ninefingers uses his free foot to push down on Orr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orr.
Ninefingers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Orr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Orr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ninefingers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ninefingers raining down shots from the mount!
Ninefingers controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Orr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ninefingers on the ground.
Ninefingers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Orr looks a forlorn figure.
Ninefingers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ninefingers wants to control the pace but Orr is squirming around nicely.
Ninefingers wants to control but instead Orr manages to regain half guard.
Ninefingers content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers wants to control but Orr is keeping him busy.
Orr is looking to escape.
Ninefingers is looking to advance position but Orr won't allow it.
Ninefingers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ninefingers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orr.
Ninefingers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ninefingers scores with a four punch combination!
Orr throws a one two combo.
It looks like Logen Ninefingers has been cut.
Ninefingers shoots in but Orr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Orr throws a combination that misses
and Ninefingers counters with a shoot takedown. Orr fights it but they end up in guard.
Ninefingers is pushing down on Orr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Orr is fighting to maintain full guard but Ninefingers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ninefingers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ninefingers looks gassed!
Ninefingers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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!
Ninefingers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orr!
Ninefingers wants to control the pace but Orr is squirming around nicely.
Ninefingers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers with shots to the head and body - Orr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Orr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Orr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ninefingers has control of Orr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Orr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Orr is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logen Ninefingers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logen Ninefingers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Orr tries to bum rush Ninefingers with a series of wild strikes but Ninefingers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ninefingers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orr is fending him off so far but Ninefingers persists. Nope, Orr circles away and we're back to standing.
Ninefingers ducks under a wild hook from Orr.
Colton Orr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ninefingers shoots in for a double leg but Orr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ninefingers shoots in for a double leg but Orr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Colton Orr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Ninefingers.
Ninefingers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Orr does no damage.
Orr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orr throws a lazy head kick
and Ninefingers counters with a takedown into side control.
Orr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ninefingers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ninefingers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ninefingers with the ground and pound but Orr regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers wants to take a breather but Orr is having none of it.
Orr is trying to stand up here but Ninefingers is controlling him well.
Orr is staying active underneath Ninefingers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ninefingers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orr kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ninefingers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ninefingers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orr tries to avoid it but Ninefingers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orr to the ground. Orr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orr connects with the punch.
Orr cracks Ninefingers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orr throws a sloppy head kick and Ninefingers moves out of range easily.
Orr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orr works Ninefingers's body with a nice hook.
Ninefingers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orr swivels and escapes.
Orr lands with a nice combination. Ninefingers backs away looking to recover.
Orr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ninefingers on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Orr. No joy for Ninefingers on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orr connects with a jab.
Ninefingers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ninefingers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orr, pushing him back against the cage.
Orr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ninefingers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Orr lands a high kick!
Orr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ninefingers feints and as Orr raises his hands in defense, Ninefingers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ninefingers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orr is keeping the position for now.
Orr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ninefingers is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers drops back looking for a leg! Orr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orr manages to kick Ninefingers off! Ninefingers jumps back into Orr's guard.
Orr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orr keeping full guard, as Ninefingers tries to pass.
Orr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ninefingers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Orr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Logen Ninefingers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ninefingers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orr pinned against the cage. Orr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ninefingers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ninefingers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orr wants to get back to his feet.
Ninefingers is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Orr reverses the position - he's now on top in Ninefingers's guard.
Logen Ninefingers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ninefingers looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ninefingers is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orr wanted to stand there but Ninefingers had control of the position.
Ninefingers isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Orr stacks Ninefingers on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Orr!
Ninefingers is looking to reverse the position.
That's two 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.
Ninefingers struggling a bit here.
Ninefingers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ninefingers is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Orr pulls his head out easily.
Orr escapes and gets back to his feet.
Orr misses the shot to the body.
Ninefingers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ninefingers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Orr keeping full guard, as Ninefingers tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers wants to control from the top but Orr keeps moving.
Ninefingers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ninefingers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orr keeping moving, preventing Ninefingers from controlling successfully.
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.
Orr wants to stand and escape but Ninefingers is having none of it.
Ninefingers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ninefingers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orr pinned against the cage. Orr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Colton Orr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Ninefingers.
Orr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orr stuffs the takedown attempt from Ninefingers. Ninefingers gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninefingers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Orr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logen Ninefingers really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Logen Ninefingers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ninefingers's hands.
Ninefingers cracks Orr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Orr does no damage.
Colton Orr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orr swinging wilding here.
Ninefingers feints and as Orr raises his hands in defense, Ninefingers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orr keeping moving, preventing Ninefingers from controlling successfully.
Ninefingers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Orr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ninefingers is staying tight to Orr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ninefingers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ninefingers is looking to take a break and control but Orr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Orr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ninefingers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ninefingers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Orr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ninefingers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ninefingers prevents Orr from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orr parries the strikes from Ninefingers easily there. Ninefingers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Orr to escape.
Ninefingers prevents Orr from escaping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown attempt - Orr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers dodges the punch combination from Orr.
Colton Orr is winning the standup battle so far.
Orr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Orr looks to land a body kick but Ninefingers moved away.
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.
Ninefingers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Orr!
Ninefingers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ninefingers wants to control the pace but Orr is squirming around nicely.
Orr is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninefingers looking to control but Orr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logen Ninefingers dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Logen Ninefingers's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ninefingers shoots in for a takedown but Orr shows good takedown defense.
Ninefingers fails with a takedown attempt.
Ninefingers takes one to the chin there.
Orr lands with a slapping head kick.
Orr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orr scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Orr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orr lands a body shot.
Orr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ninefingers tries to clinch but Orr is having none of it.
Orr throws a combination. Ninefingers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ninefingers cracks Orr with a big right hand but Orr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Ninefingers are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ninefingers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ninefingers tries to advance to mount but Orr denies him.
Ninefingers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ninefingers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orr parries the strikes from Ninefingers easily there. Ninefingers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Orr to escape.
Orr is pushing Ninefingers's head away, looking to escape. Ninefingers manages to hold on to the position though.
Ninefingers trying to control the position but Orr is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Orr stuffs the takedown.
Colton Orr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logen Ninefingers.
Orr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orr takes a swing at Ninefingers's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers takes one to the side of the head.
Orr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ninefingers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ninefingers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orr is just riding it out for now. Ninefingers eventually gives up the hold.
Ninefingers seems to be working for a kimura but Orr defends the submission attempt.
Colton Orr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ninefingers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ninefingers trying to control from half guard but Orr is working away.
Ninefingers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Logen Ninefingers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ninefingers misses with a head shot. Orr uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Colton Orr.
I think Ninefingers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 47:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logen Ninefingers! Logen Ninefingers retains his light heavyweight title!
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