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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Bacevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen The Siberian Express as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Bacevich!
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, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drago.
Drago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bacevich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago slips a nice elbow through Bacevich's hands, connecting with Bacevich's forehead.
Bacevich trying to control but Drago postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Bacevich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago looks for a takedown but Bacevich sprawls well.
Drago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bacevich's waist but Bacevich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drago off to one side.
Adrian Bacevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
A combination from Bacevich does no damage.
Drago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bacevich.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Drago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bacevich looks to land a combination. Drago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bacevich stuffs the takedown attempt from Drago. Drago gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacevich just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacevich throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it.
A left and a right from Bacevich both land. Nice combination.
Drago looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drago wants to control from the top but Bacevich keeps moving.
Drago postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bacevich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bacevich is breathing heavily.
Bacevich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Bacevich has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bacevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bacevich misses with a straight left.
Bacevich misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Bacevich misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod.
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.
Drago slips a jab from Bacevich.
Drago avoids the body shot from Bacevich.
Bacevich works Drago's body with a nice hook.
Bacevich misses with a wild combination.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacevich misses with a few strikes there.
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bacevich is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Bacevich circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacevich with a hook.
Bacevich cracks a nice hook into Drago's ribs.
Bacevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bacevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bacevich pinned against the cage. Bacevich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adrian Bacevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Drago closes the distance and clinches up with Bacevich, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes Bacevich against the cage but Bacevich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drago is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drago shoots in and drives through. Bacevich sprawls well.
Drago shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bacevich trying to control here.
Drago performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Drago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throwing shots but Bacevich is blocking nicely.
Drago looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drago content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bacevich is looking to control Drago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bacevich avoid being mounted?
Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bacevich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drago circles away quickly and effectively.
Drago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bacevich swivels and escapes.
Bacevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Drago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bacevich swivels and escapes.
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bacevich circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacevich throws a shot to the body.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Bacevich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Drago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bacevich throws a big shot that misses.
Drago defending well as Bacevich loads up on a big left hand.
Bacevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horrible takedown by Drago or perhaps it was just good defense by Bacevich which made him look bad.
Bacevich connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacevich misses with a body shot.
Bacevich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drago.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Bacevich as Drago shoots in.
Bacevich cracks Drago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bacevich misses with an uppercut.
Bacevich misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bacevich misses the target.
Drago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adrian Bacevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
Drago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bacevich lands a body shot.
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.
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bacevich is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Bacevich circles away and we're back to standing.
Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bacevich throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drago tries for a takedown but Bacevich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bacevich thuds a left hand into Drago's body.
Adrian Bacevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago drops his hands momentarily and Bacevich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bacevich is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Bacevich circles away and we're back to standing.
Bacevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Bacevich throws a right and a left that Drago avoids nicely.
Bacevich misses with a hook.
Bacevich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bacevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drago has a takedown stuffed.
Bacevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bacevich digs a good hook to Drago's body.
Ivan Drago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bacevich swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Bacevich throws a hook but Drago avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacevich throws a series of punches but Drago moves out of range.
Adrian Bacevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bacevich throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Bacevich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drago 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gyala Kovary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Sirkkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gyala Kovary!
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, Harri Sirkkeli!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Kovary lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sirkkeli doesn't seem phased though.
Sirkkeli misses with a takedown attempt - Kovary sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sirkkeli throws a body punch but Kovary moves out of range.
Kovary throws a push kick but Sirkkeli slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kovary!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sirkkeli.
Sirkkeli advances to full mount.
Kovary manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Kovary, under a barage of strikes from Sirkkeli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkkeli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovary keeps working.
Sirkkeli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kovary doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sirkkeli.
Sirkkeli is looking to take a break and control but Kovary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sirkkeli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kovary defends it well.
Sirkkeli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kovary knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sirkkeli works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sirkkeli is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kovary is surviving well by controlling Sirkkeli's body position as best he can.
Sirkkeli looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovary wants to control but Sirkkeli is having none of it.
Sirkkeli goes for an armbar but Kovary turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kovary.
Sirkkeli is trying to control the position but Kovary postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Sirkkeli is looking for a triangle but Kovary pushes his legs off easily.
Sirkkeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Kovary has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sirkkeli is proving hard to escape from.
Sirkkeli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kovary controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gyala Kovary dominated that round.
That's time! Kovary's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kovary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovary bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kovary lands with a kick to the temple. Sirkkeli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sirkkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirkkeli throws out a powerful jab.
Sirkkeli moves out of range of the leg kick from Kovary.
Kovary walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirkkeli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sirkkeli throws a jab when Kovary was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovary pushes Sirkkeli away with a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovary.
Sirkkeli is breathing heavily.
Kovary explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kovary darts in and clinches Sirkkeli up against the cage.
Kovary breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sirkkeli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kovary - the referee stops the clock and Sirkkeli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kovary. Sirkkeli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Sirkkeli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kovary. Kovary obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick lands from Kovary that sends Sirkkeli to the canvas. Sirkkeli tries to scramble back to his feet but Kovary brings him back down into side control.
Kovary tries to stand but Sirkkeli is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirkkeli tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kovary easily slips into full mount!
Sirkkeli is desperately trying to improve his position but Kovary has a good base and remains in mount.
Sirkkeli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovary looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sirkkeli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kovary can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sirkkeli is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sirkkeli wants to control but Kovary is having none of it.
Kovary trying to control but Sirkkeli is having none of it.
Kovary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sirkkeli on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovary controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gyala Kovary dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sirkkeli misses with an uppercut.
Kovary misses with an uppercut. Sirkkeli saw that one coming.
Kovary throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gyala Kovary is winning the standup battle so far.
Sirkkeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovary pinned against the cage. Kovary gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirkkeli looks to throw the jab but Kovary is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovary misses with a head kick.
Kovary misses with a wild combination.
Sirkkeli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sirkkeli avoids the head kick by Kovary.
Kovary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sirkkeli.
Decent striking displayed by Sirkkeli there.
Kovary really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kovary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
Sirkkeli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirkkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovary manages to avoid it.
Kovary throws a push kick but Sirkkeli slaps the foot to one side.
Sirkkeli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gyala Kovary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirkkeli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kovary.
Kovary throws a nice head kick!
Sirkkeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovary.
Kovary throws a push kick but Sirkkeli slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkkeli misses with a leg kick
and Kovary counters with a nice body kick.
Sirkkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kovary feints and then cracks Sirkkeli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sirkkeli down.
Kovary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovary swings for the body but Sirkkeli moves out of range.
Kovary sizes up Sirkkeli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kovary is looking to slow Sirkkeli down with leg kicks.
Kovary connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gyala Kovary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovary lands with a nice body kick.
Sirkkeli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sirkkeli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovary scores with a nice body kick.
Kovary lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovary throws a head kick but Sirkkeli moves out of range.
Sirkkeli moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gyala Kovary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kovary, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gyala Kovary!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BeeJay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Aleksandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandrov has chosen Everydays the same as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, BeeJay Penn!
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, Dimitri Aleksandrov !
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksandrov throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like BeeJay Penn has been cut.
Aleksandrov tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aleksandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Dimitri Aleksandrov has been cut.
Aleksandrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aleksandrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aleksandrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aleksandrov off and has taken his back!
Will Penn go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Penn throwing sloppy strikes.
Aleksandrov is in bad spot here.
Penn 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 one minute gone in the round.
Aleksandrov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Penn stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dimitri Aleksandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn swinging wilding here.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn shoots in but Aleksandrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BeeJay Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Aleksandrov counters by moving into the clinch.
Aleksandrov looks gassed!
Aleksandrov breaks the clinch.
Aleksandrov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Aleksandrov has control of the leg.
Aleksandrov decides to return to a standing position.
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is keen to just control but Aleksandrov is a slippery customer.
Aleksandrov trying to control but Penn postures up.
Penn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Aleksandrov defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Penn has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Aleksandrov defend it? Penn steps over the head and cranks it - Aleksandrov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BeeJay Penn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yago Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yago Gutierrez!
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, Jimmy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Horrible takedown by Gutierrez or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Gutierrez shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Gutierrez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yago Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Gutierrez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gutierrez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Gutierrez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutierrez has wrist control.
Gutierrez looking to control.
Gutierrez wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to stand but Gutierrez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gutierrez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gutierrez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gutierrez holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Gutierrez won't let him.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gutierrez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gutierrez holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson tries to stand but Gutierrez is controlling from the bottom.
Gutierrez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jackson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gutierrez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jackson's back instead.
Gutierrez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gutierrez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Gutierrez misses with an elbow to the head.
Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Gutierrez is in full control for now.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gutierrez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Gutierrez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Gutierrez in a clinch.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Gutierrez's takedown attempt.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Gutierrez shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gutierrez is trying to ground and pound but Jackson uses the momentary lack of control by Gutierrez to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gutierrez manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Gutierrez unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
Gutierrez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gutierrez, up you get!
Gutierrez shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yago Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gutierrez looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Gutierrez throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gutierrez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Gutierrez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
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.
Gutierrez working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Gutierrez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Gutierrez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gutierrez postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Gutierrez trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
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 Yago Gutierrez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gutierrez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gutierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Gutierrez is controlling him well.
Gutierrez is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Gutierrez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gutierrez trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson wants to control the action here but instead Gutierrez manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gutierrez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gutierrez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gutierrez is looking to work his way around to Jackson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jackson is trying to stand up.
Gutierrez wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gutierrez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutierrez trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
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.
Jackson tries to hold on but Gutierrez pushes him away.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
BOOM! Gutierrez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gutierrez with a couple of short strikes.
Gutierrez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Gutierrez.
Jackson tries to hold on but Gutierrez pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has given up his back. Will we see Gutierrez going for some submissions?
Jackson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jimmy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Can Jackson hold on?! Gutierrez is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Gutierrez has his arm under Jackson's chin here. Game over son! Gutierrez squeezes tightly and Jackson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yago Gutierrez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Kralin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Kralin!
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, Billy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kralin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kralin lands in his opponent's guard.
Kralin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kralin postures up in McGee's guard and throws a big left but McGee blocks it.
McGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kralin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kralin trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Kralin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kralin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kralin throws a big right hand that misses.
McGee wants to sweep here but Kralin controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kralin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kralin throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kralin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kralin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kralin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kralin wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
Kralin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Kralin thows a big elbow that misses.
Kralin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kralin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kralin throws a strike but McGee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kralin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kralin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McGee trying to control but Kralin is working from the bottom.
Kralin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kralin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kralin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kralin looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kralin tries to clinch there but McGee circles away.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kralin.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kralin is looking to work some ground and pound but McGee has wrist control.
McGee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kralin postures up in McGee's guard and throws a big left but McGee blocks it.
Kralin won't allow McGee to get back to his feet.
Kralin trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kralin throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kralin throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Kralin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from McGee as Kralin shoots in.
McGee scores with a nice strike.
Kralin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGee as he avoids it easily.
Kralin misses with a body kick.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGee misses with a straight left.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kralin tries to move into range but McGee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kralin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kralin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Kralin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kralin fails to land the takedown.
Kralin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGee but McGee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kralin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGee scores with a hook.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Kralin pushes him off.
McGee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kralin tries to clinch but McGee is having none of it.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kralin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee gets caught flat footed, as Kralin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGee keeping full guard, as Kralin tries to pass.
Kralin throws a big right hand that misses.
McGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kralin throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
Kralin throwing strikes but missing.
Kralin with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kralin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGee tries to clinch up but Kralin circles away and keeps his distance.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kralin is just out of range.
Kralin closes the distance and clinches up with McGee, looking for a takedown. Kralin pushes McGee against the cage but McGee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kralin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGee lands an overhand right.
McGee misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Kralin swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McGee tries to clinch but Kralin is having none of it.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGee scores with a nice strike.
Kralin ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Kralin moved out of range.
McGee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Kralin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kralin staying out of range there.
McGee throws a series of punches but Kralin moves out of range.
Billy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee misses with a wild combination.
Kralin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGee trying to control the position.
McGee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kralin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kralin thows a big elbow that misses.
Kralin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kralin trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Kralin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kralin scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee keeping full guard, as Kralin tries to pass.
Kralin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kralin distracts McGee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kralin.
Kralin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kralin throwing strikes but missing.
Kralin 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.
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.
Kralin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGee's head.
McGee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kralin trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kralin is one step ahead there.
Kralin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kralin tries for a takedown but McGee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Kralin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kralin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Kralin!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boris Brushnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valery Georgievich Karpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Brushnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valery Georgievich Karpin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpin is looking to clinch but Brushnikov is avoiding it.
Brushnikov fails with the takedown.
Karpin tries to close the distance and clinch but Brushnikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karpin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brushnikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karpin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brushnikov misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brushnikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpin wants to clinch.
Brushnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpin avoids the head kick by Brushnikov.
Karpin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karpin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karpin slips a jab and a cross from Brushnikov.
Brushnikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karpin is looking to clinch but Brushnikov is avoiding it.
Karpin avoids the head kick by Brushnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karpin avoids the head kick by Brushnikov.
Karpin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karpin tries to close the distance and clinch but Brushnikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brushnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brushnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karpin wants to clinch but Brushnikov slips to the side
and Brushnikov counters with a left to the body.
Brushnikov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Brushnikov does no damage.
Brushnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brushnikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brushnikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karpin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brushnikov jumps guard but Karpin stands there with Brushnikov around his waist. Brushnikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Brushnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karpin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brushnikov decides to pull guard.
Brushnikov wriggles free and stands up.
Karpin tries to clinch up
so Brushnikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brushnikov is controlling him.
Karpin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karpin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brushnikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karpin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karpin has escaped and now he's on top!
Brushnikov is looking for a triangle but Karpin pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Brushnikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brushnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Karpin's shoulder, as Karpin tries to avoid the shot.
Brushnikov tries to clinch but Karpin moves out of range.
Boris Brushnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karpin slips a jab and a cross from Brushnikov.
Karpin gets a clinch.
Karpin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brushnikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karpin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karpin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brushnikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpin misses with a knee to the head.
Karpin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brushnikov can't get the takedown.
Brushnikov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karpin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brushnikov is trying to break free.
Brushnikov has had enough of the clinch but Karpin keeps him there for the moment.
Karpin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brushnikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karpin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brushnikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karpin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brushnikov jumps into guard, dragging Karpin to the mat.
Karpin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brushnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brushnikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karpin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Brushnikov has a closed guard, preventing Karpin from standing up.
Brushnikov working for a triangle but Karpin defends it easily.
Brushnikov looking for a guillotine here but Karpin defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karpin wanted to stand there but Brushnikov had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karpin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brushnikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karpin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Karpin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brushnikov is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Brushnikov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Karpin as Brushnikov shoots in.
Brushnikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brushnikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brushnikov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Karpin to get to his feet.
Brushnikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Brushnikov misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brushnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karpin closes the distance but Brushnikov moves to the side
and Brushnikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brushnikov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karpin wants to get back to his feet but Brushnikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brushnikov stands and steps away. Karpin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Valery Georgievich Karpin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brushnikov moves in looking to clinch but Karpin pushes him off.
Karpin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brushnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karpin clinches but Brushnikov breaks the clinch
and Brushnikov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brushnikov.
Boris Brushnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brushnikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karpin wants to clinch
and Brushnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brushnikov takes a swing at Karpin's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Brushnikov misses.
Brushnikov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brushnikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Karpin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brushnikov.
Brushnikov misses with a low kick.
Brushnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karpin slips under a jab.
Karpin moves into the clinch.
Brushnikov jumps guard but Karpin stands there with Brushnikov around his waist. Brushnikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Brushnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brushnikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karpin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karpin looking to throw knees to the head but Brushnikov is blocking nicely.
Brushnikov wants to break free but Karpin has control.
Karpin tries to land a knee to the head but Brushnikov blocks with his arms.
Brushnikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Brushnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brushnikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Brushnikov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between AK Abamasavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abamasavich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Imperial March. Battle has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. Andre Battle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, AK Abamasavich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Battle!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like AK Abamasavich has been cut.
Abamasavich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battle shoots in and drives through. Abamasavich sprawls well.
Abamasavich looks to land a right hand but Battle moved out of range.
A slow jab from Abamasavich misses its intended target.
Abamasavich jabs at Battle's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abamasavich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abamasavich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Battle manages to avoid it.
Abamasavich tries to clinch there but Battle circles away.
Abamasavich moves in looking to clinch but Battle pushes him off.
Battle looks to throw the jab but Abamasavich is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abamasavich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Battle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Battle stands and steps away. Abamasavich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Battle slips a straight right by Abamasavich.
Abamasavich connects with a right hand. Battle shakes it off.
Battle looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abamasavich lands a big shot that drops Battle! Can he finish him?
Abamasavich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Abamasavich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Battle, up you get!
Abamasavich throws a right hand that Battle ducks under and follows up with a left that Battle also avoids with ease.
Abamasavich swinging wilding here.
A combination from Abamasavich does no damage.
Abamasavich doesn't manage to clinch there - Battle circles away.
Battle wants to clinch
and Abamasavich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Abamasavich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battle doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Abamasavich misses.
Abamasavich has Battle up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Battle is looking to advance position but Abamasavich has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Abamasavich looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Battle tries to reverse the position but Abamasavich maintains control.
Battle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Battle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Battle is refusing to be controlled, as Abamasavich sits in half guard.
Battle is looking to improve his position.
Battle throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abamasavich wants to get back to his feet.
Abamasavich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abamasavich misses with a series of wild punches.
Abamasavich throws a combination that misses
and Battle counters with a left to the body.
Battle wants to clinch.
Battle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abamasavich's waist but Abamasavich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Battle off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abamasavich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Battle counters by clinching up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battle.
Battle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abamasavich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
AK Abamasavich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Battle.
Abamasavich manages to break the clinch.
Battle doesn't manage to clinch there - Abamasavich circles away.
Abamasavich closes the distance but Battle moves to the side
and Battle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abamasavich.
Abamasavich scores with a nice head shot.
Battle tries to clinch but Abamasavich is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abamasavich with a nice cross.
Battle tries to clinch
and Abamasavich counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abamasavich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abamasavich looks to land a left hand but Battle moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AK Abamasavich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AK Abamasavich's cut.
That's time! Abamasavich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abamasavich throws out the jab.
Abamasavich tries for a takedown but Battle circles away easily
and Battle counters with a two punch combo.
Abamasavich swats away the attempt to clinch by Battle.
Battle tries to clinch but Abamasavich moves out of range.
Abamasavich tries to clinch but Battle is having none of it.
Abamasavich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Battle on the side of the head.
Abamasavich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Battle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abamasavich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abamasavich misses with a takedown attempt
and Battle counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AK Abamasavich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Battle.
Battle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Battle tries to clinch up but Abamasavich circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abamasavich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battle tries to avoid it but Abamasavich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battle to the ground. Battle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
AK Abamasavich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abamasavich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abamasavich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Battle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Battle tries to control but Abamasavich wriggling away.
Abamasavich can't escape the position.
Battle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Battle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Battle looking to control but Abamasavich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abamasavich regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abamasavich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abamasavich.
Battle prevents Abamasavich from getting back to his feet.
Battle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Battle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Battle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Battle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abamasavich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Battle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abamasavich, up you get!
Battle drops his hands momentarily and Abamasavich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Battle as he connects with a hook.
Battle wants to clinch.
Abamasavich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abamasavich misses with a body shot
and Battle counters with a nice body kick.
Abamasavich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Battle ducks under a wild hook from Abamasavich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abamasavich tries for a takedown but Battle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Battle.
AK Abamasavich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle throws a right and a left that Abamasavich avoids nicely.
Battle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abamasavich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Battle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abamasavich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Battle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abamasavich won't be happy with that.
Battle wants to control but Abamasavich is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Battle decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Abamasavich darts in and clinches Battle up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Battle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AK Abamasavich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Abamasavich rushes Battle and presses him up against the cage.
Abamasavich is trying to break the clinch but Battle has him pressed against the cage.
Battle is trying to drag Abamasavich to the mat but Abamasavich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Battle is trying to drag Abamasavich to the mat but Abamasavich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Battle prevents Abamasavich from breaking the clinch.
Abamasavich wants to break free but Battle has control.
Abamasavich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abamasavich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abamasavich tries to clinch but Battle moves away
and Battle counters with a takedown into side control.
Battle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abamasavich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abamasavich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abamasavich decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Abamasavich throws a combination that misses
and Battle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abamasavich is looking to break free of the clinch but Battle has double underhooks.
Abamasavich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battle has him pressed against the cage.
Abamasavich blocks an uppercut.
Abamasavich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battle goes for a takedown attempt but Abamasavich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
AK Abamasavich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Battle.
Nice body punch from Abamasavich.
Abamasavich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Battle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abamasavich is trying to break free.
Abamasavich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Battle has him pressed against the cage.
Battle has hold of one of Abamasavich's legs. Abamasavich is fighting the takedown attempt but Battle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Abamasavich wants to sweep here but Battle controlling him for the moment.
Abamasavich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle wants to control from the top but Abamasavich keeps moving.
Abamasavich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abamasavich trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Abamasavich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Battle manages to get himself to full guard.
Abamasavich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Battle wants to clinch.
Battle throws a series of punches but Abamasavich avoids them all with ease.
Battle stuffs the takedown attempt from Abamasavich. Abamasavich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle connects with a right hand. Abamasavich shakes it off.
Battle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Battle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Battle counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Abamasavich misses the target.
Abamasavich darts in trying to clinch
and Battle counters with a shoot takedown. Abamasavich fights it but they end up in guard.
Abamasavich controls Battle momentarily but Battle frees himself.
Abamasavich wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Battle tries to clinch up.
Battle tries to clinch but Abamasavich moves out of range.
Abamasavich lands with a hook. Battle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abamasavich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Battle moves away from the strike by Abamasavich.
Some wild striking there from Abamasavich.
Abamasavich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battle scores a takedown into full mount!
Battle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Abamasavich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Battle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Battle 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Battle!
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