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DIV-E - Twelve PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rey de Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawakami Gensai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gensai has chosen SAMURAI X - Opening as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kawakami Gensai enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rey de Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kawakami Gensai!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Chocolate shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
de Chocolate takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
de Chocolate stops Gensai from getting back to his feet.
de Chocolate 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.
de Chocolate seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
de Chocolate 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.
Gensai wants to get back to his feet.
de Chocolate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
de Chocolate wants to control but Gensai is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
de Chocolate prevents Gensai from standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gensai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gensai landing knees to the head.
Gensai lands a knee to the body.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
de Chocolate looking for a takedown.
Gensai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
de Chocolate is breathing heavily.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gensai crunches a lovely knee into de Chocolate's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gensai lands a knee to the head.
Gensai lands a knee to the head.
Gensai stops a takedown attempt from de Chocolate.
Gensai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
de Chocolate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gensai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey de Chocolate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gensai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
de Chocolate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gensai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gensai tries to clinch up.
Gensai scores with a spinning back kick!
Kawakami Gensai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
de Chocolate misses with a takedown attempt - Gensai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gensai tries to clinch but de Chocolate moves out of range.
Gensai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
de Chocolate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gensai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gensai crunches a lovely knee into de Chocolate's ribcage.
Gensai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Gensai.
Gensai is pressed up against the cage. de Chocolate has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gensai down to the mat. Gensai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gensai tries to clinch up but de Chocolate circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Chocolate shoots in for a double leg but Gensai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gensai is looking to clinch.
de Chocolate shoots in and bounces Gensai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
de Chocolate trying to control the position from guard on top but Gensai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
de Chocolate prevents Gensai from getting back to his feet.
de Chocolate passes into half guard.
de Chocolate slows the pace down in half guard.
Gensai wants to get back to his feet.
Gensai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gensai is trying to stand up here but de Chocolate is controlling him well.
Gensai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
de Chocolate sitting and controlling from the half guard.
de Chocolate lands strikes from half guard.
de Chocolate takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gensai is trying to stand up here but de Chocolate is controlling him well.
de Chocolate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gensai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gensai looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de Chocolate controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
de Chocolate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gensai has one foot on de Chocolate's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
de Chocolate looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gensai!
Gensai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by de Chocolate.
de Chocolate controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gensai is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gensai taking shots to the head.
de Chocolate controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kawakami Gensai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
de Chocolate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gensai but Gensai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gensai clinches.
Gensai landing knees to the head.
Gensai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gensai connects with a nasty looking knee right to de Chocolate's face.
Gensai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but de Chocolate is keeping busy.
de Chocolate wants a takedown.
de Chocolate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gensai pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey de Chocolate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gensai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gensai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gensai prevents the takedown attempt.
Gensai crunches a lovely knee into de Chocolate's ribcage.
Gensai landing knees to the body.
Gensai lands a nice knee to the body.
Gensai connects with a nasty looking knee right to de Chocolate's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
de Chocolate takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gensai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
de Chocolate can't get the takedown.
de Chocolate takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gensai connects with a knee to the head.
Gensai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from de Chocolate.
Gensai misses with a knee to the head.
de Chocolate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Gensai.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Chocolate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
de Chocolate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gensai prevents it.
Gensai connects with a nasty looking knee right to de Chocolate's face.
Gensai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
de Chocolate is trying to drag Gensai to the mat but Gensai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Chocolate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
de Chocolate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gensai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gensai connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gensai prevents the takedown attempt.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Chocolate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gensai.
de Chocolate goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gensai prevents it.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gensai landing knees to the head.
Gensai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gensai stops a takedown attempt from de Chocolate.
A knee to the head by Gensai.
Gensai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gensai lands a nice knee to the body.
de Chocolate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gensai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gensai connects with a knee to the head.
Gensai crunches a lovely knee into de Chocolate's ribcage.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Chocolate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
de Chocolate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
de Chocolate tries for a takedown but Gensai manages to get underhooks.
Gensai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gensai scores with a knee to the head.
Gensai scores with a knee to the head.
Gensai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
de Chocolate is trying to drag Gensai to the mat but Gensai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gensai.
de Chocolate has Gensai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gensai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gensai.
de Chocolate wants a takedown but no success here.
de Chocolate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Chocolate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
de Chocolate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gensai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gensai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
de Chocolate goes for a takedown attempt but Gensai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gensai wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
de Chocolate swats away the attempt to clinch by Gensai.
Gensai tries to clinch up.
de Chocolate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gensai swivels and escapes.
Gensai closes the distance and pushes de Chocolate back into the cage.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gensai prevents the takedown attempt.
Gensai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gensai landing knees to the body.
Gensai connects with a knee to the head.
Gensai with a knee to the head.
de Chocolate wants a takedown.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Chocolate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gensai gets underhooks to prevent de Chocolate's takedown attempt.
Gensai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
de Chocolate tries for a takedown. No joy.
A knee to the head by Gensai.
de Chocolate wants a takedown but no success here.
Gensai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
de Chocolate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gensai pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawakami Gensai 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!
Gensai wants to clinch.
de Chocolate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gensai moves in looking to clinch but de Chocolate pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gensai pushes de Chocolate up against the cage in a clinch.
Gensai lands a knee to the head.
Kawakami Gensai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
de Chocolate goes for a takedown attempt but Gensai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gensai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gensai tries to close the distance and clinch but de Chocolate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gensai is looking to clinch.
No luck for de Chocolate with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey de Chocolate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Gensai as de Chocolate shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gensai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
de Chocolate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gensai's waist but Gensai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing de Chocolate off to one side.
Gensai forces de Chocolate back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gensai lands a knee to the body.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. de Chocolate lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gensai with a knee to the head.
de Chocolate has Gensai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gensai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gensai lands a knee to the body.
Gensai displaying some good clinch control by pressing de Chocolate up against the cage.
Gensai lands a knee to the body.
Gensai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from de Chocolate.
de Chocolate goes for a takedown attempt but Gensai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gensai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but de Chocolate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
de Chocolate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gensai is fending him off so far but de Chocolate persists. Nope, Gensai circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawakami Gensai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
de Chocolate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gensai clinches up with de Chocolate and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Gensai.
de Chocolate wants a takedown.
Gensai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Gensai.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gensai prevents the takedown attempt.
de Chocolate tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gensai.
de Chocolate is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gensai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gensai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from de Chocolate.
Gensai connects with a nasty looking knee right to de Chocolate's face.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
de Chocolate has Gensai pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. de Chocolate pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gensai tumbling to the mat - de Chocolate dives into Gensai's guard.
Gensai keeping moving, preventing de Chocolate from controlling successfully.
Gensai wants to stand but de Chocolate is controlling the position.
de Chocolate is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gensai keeping moving, preventing de Chocolate from controlling successfully.
Rey de Chocolate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
de Chocolate prevents Gensai from getting back to his feet.
de Chocolate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
de Chocolate distracts Gensai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gensai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gensai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but de Chocolate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gensai tries to clinch but de Chocolate moves out of range.
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.
de Chocolate shoots in and drives through. Gensai sprawls well.
de Chocolate tries to keep at a distance but Gensai has taken the fight into the clinch.
de Chocolate wants a takedown but no success here.
Gensai landing knees to the head.
de Chocolate takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gensai tries to land a knee to the head but de Chocolate blocks with his arms.
Gensai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from de Chocolate.
de Chocolate tries for a takedown. No joy.
de Chocolate has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gensai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rey de Chocolate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
de Chocolate tightening his grip on Gensai, looking for the choke.
Gensai is trying to stand back up.
Kawakami Gensai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
de Chocolate working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kawakami Gensai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gensai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kawakami Gensai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coyote Cojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Ken Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Coyote Cojo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cojo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cojo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cojo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cojo misses with a wild combination.
Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cojo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cojo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Black throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Black wants to control for a moment but Cojo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Black misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Black 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.
Black misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Black lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cojo is thwarting Black's attempts to control the position.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Black pushes Cojo off and gets back to his feet.
Cojo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cojo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Cojo looks gassed!
Black shoots in but Cojo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Coyote Cojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cojo misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cojo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cojo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Black shoots in and bounces Cojo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Black stands up from Cojo's guard - Black perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cojo is looking to clinch.
Cojo stuffs the takedown.
Cojo misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cojo.
Cojo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cojo swinging wilding here.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Cojo.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cojo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cojo misses with a straight left.
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.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Cojo shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cojo.
Cojo misses with a wild combination.
Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cojo parries the strikes from Black easily there. Black is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cojo to escape.
Black misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Black throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Black dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cojo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Black shoots in and drives through. Cojo sprawls well.
Cojo stuffs the takedown.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Cojo.
Cojo throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cojo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cojo misses with a double jab.
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Black wants to control the pace but Cojo is squirming around nicely.
Black is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cojo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black with shots to the head and body - Cojo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Black throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cojo is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Black punching from mount but Cojo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
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.
Cojo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cojo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Black looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Black is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Black stops Cojo from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black wants to control from the top but Cojo keeps moving.
Black would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Black thows a big elbow that misses.
Black postures up in Cojo's guard and throws a big left but Cojo blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Cojo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cojo throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cojo throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cojo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cojo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cojo misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Black dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A combination from Cojo does no damage.
Cojo misses with a two punch combination.
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Black lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cojo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cojo hang on?
Black lands a big elbow.
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Black fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ken Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Black working the ground and pound effectively.
Cojo is squirming around, avoiding Black's attempts to control the action.
Black with shots to the head and body - Cojo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cojo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Black.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Black throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cojo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Black with shots to the head and body - Cojo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Black dominating with strikes here.
Black unloads with some shots from mount but Cojo bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a nice shot to the head.
Black lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Cojo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cojo is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Black postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cojo looks a forlorn figure.
Cojo tries to hold on but Black postures up.
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.
Black cracks Cojo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Black won't let Cojo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Black avoids the attempt from Cojo to control.
Black unloading with bombs!
Coyote Cojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ken Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Gulper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Federov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Federov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Gulper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Federov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Federov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Federov slips a jab and a cross from Gulper.
Federov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Federov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Federov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Federov can't get the takedown.
Gulper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Federov misses with an elbow strike.
Federov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Federov with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rusty Gulper has been cut.
Gulper crunches a lovely knee into Federov's ribcage.
Federov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Federov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gulper looking to throw knees to the head but Federov is blocking nicely.
Federov pulls guard.
Federov working for a triangle but Gulper defends it easily.
Federov wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gulper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gulper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Federov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Federov has momentary wrist control but Gulper slips an elbow through the middle.
Gulper is looking to work some ground and pound but Federov has wrist control.
Gulper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gulper stopping the sweep attempt from Federov.
Federov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Federov 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.
Federov is trying to keep Gulper in close.
Gulper cracks Federov with a solid left hand.
Gulper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gulper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Federov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gulper trying to control but Federov is working from the bottom.
Gulper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two 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.
Gulper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gulper looking to pass the guard.
Federov keeping moving, preventing Gulper from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gulper throwing strikes from guard but Federov blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Federov tries to clinch but Gulper moves out of range.
Gulper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Federov looks gassed!
Gulper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Federov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gulper misses with a takedown attempt - Federov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Federov tries to clinch but Gulper moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulper fails with the takedown.
Gulper shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Gulper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gulper tries to clinch but Federov is having none of it.
Gulper keeps the fight on the outside.
Gulper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gulper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Federov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gulper connects with a high kick.
Gulper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gulper misses the target.
Federov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gulper is looking to score with low kicks.
Federov blocks a head kick by Gulper.
Federov tries to clinch but Gulper moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulper throws a push kick but Federov slaps the foot to one side.
Gulper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gulper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Federov closes the distance but Gulper moves to the side
and Gulper counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Federov's guard now.
Federov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gulper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gulper looking to pass the guard.
Gulper trying to control but Federov is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gulper connects with a couple of short punches.
Federov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Gulper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Gulper's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Federov tries to clinch there but Gulper circles away.
Gulper throws a head kick but Federov moves out of range.
Federov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gulper, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Federov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gulper's brow.
Gulper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gulper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Federov blocks it with crossed arms.
Gulper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Federov lands a nice knee to the body.
Federov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gulper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gulper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gulper looking to throw knees to the head but Federov is blocking nicely.
Federov manages to break the clinch.
Federov wants to clinch
and Gulper counters with a leg kick.
Gulper stalks Federov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Federov's face. Federov staggers backwards, shaken.
Federov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gulper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Federov is fending him off so far but Gulper persists. Nope, Federov circles away and we're back to standing.
Gulper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Federov tries to avoid it but Gulper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Federov to the ground. Federov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Federov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gulper, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Federov jumps into guard, dragging Gulper to the mat.
Federov working a defensive guard here.
Federov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Federov wants to control the pace but Gulper is squirming around nicely.
Federov landing strikes from the mount and Gulper is in trouble!
Gulper is trying desperately to improve position.
Gulper reaches up to try and control the position but Federov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gulper rolls and tries to escape and now Federov has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Federov looking for the RNC.
Gulper wants to control his opponent's hands but Federov gets his hands free.
Federov is working for a rear naked choke. Gulper is not defending it well and Federov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gulper refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gulper's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Federov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Perqelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida has chosen 24 theme song as his entrance music. Jesus Perqelez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Perqelez!
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, Anthony Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perqelez shoots in and bounces Almeida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Perqelez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Almeida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perqelez.
Perqelez working some strikes from top position.
Almeida has his foot on Perqelez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perqelez works his way back into a safe position though.
Perqelez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeida has his foot on Perqelez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perqelez works his way back into a safe position though.
Almeida is looking to stand up but Perqelez isn't so interested in that idea.
Perqelez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Almeida has momentary wrist control but Perqelez slips an elbow through the middle.
Perqelez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perqelez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almeida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perqelez is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida can't keep his opponent in guard - Perqelez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perqelez prevents Almeida from improving his position.
Almeida won't allow Perqelez to pass to mount.
Perqelez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeida defends it well.
Perqelez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Almeida's head.
Perqelez is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Almeida wants to clinch up but Perqelez keeps it at a distance.
Almeida shoots and misses
and Perqelez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Almeida is looking for a triangle but Perqelez pushes his legs off easily.
Perqelez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Almeida working for a triangle but Perqelez defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida working for a triangle but Perqelez defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perqelez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Almeida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perqelez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perqelez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Almeida had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Perqelez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Almeida Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Perqelez's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Perqelez! Can he survive? No! He's out! Almeida gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Almeida!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rami Charger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Romanov's choice of entrance music: Iron Maiden - Alexander the Great. Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Rami Charger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov throws a series of punches but Charger avoids them all with ease.
Romanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charger manages to avoid it.
Romanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romanov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Charger but Charger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Charger swinging wilding here.
Charger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Charger.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.
Romanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Charger counters with a thumping low kick.
Romanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rami Charger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov.
Both fighters circling a little - Charger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Romanov looks gassed!
Charger throws a one two combo.
It looks like Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov has been cut.
Charger lands with a slapping head kick.
Charger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Charger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romanov. That did some damage!
Charger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charger scores with a head kick.
Romanov moves out of range as Charger throws a body kick.
Charger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Charger feints and then cracks Romanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romanov down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charger.
Charger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romanov. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Charger!
Romanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Charger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romanov.
An inside leg kick lands from Charger.
Charger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charger.
Romanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charger throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charger's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Charger duly obliges.
Charger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romanov avoids the body shot from Charger.
Charger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romanov's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Charger.
Charger takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Charger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Charger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Charger throws a head kick that half lands.
Romanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Charger throws a combination that misses
and Romanov counters with a three punch combo that has Charger backing up. Charger nods at Romanov to acknowledge the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Charger scores with a four punch combination!
Romanov shoots in but Charger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Charger lands with a kick to the temple. Romanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Charger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romanov's knee momentarily.
Charger lands a high kick!
Charger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but Charger shows good takedown defense.
Romanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charger throws a sloppy head kick and Romanov moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Romanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Charger which made him look bad.
Charger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Charger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Charger throws a series of punches but Romanov avoids them all with ease.
Charger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanov.
Romanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charger.
Charger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Charger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charger stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Charger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanov.
Romanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A cross from Romanov lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov shoots in and drives through. Charger sprawls well.
Charger misses with a head kick.
Charger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Charger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charger circles away quickly and effectively.
Charger lands a nice looking body kick.
Charger misses with a wild combination.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Charger misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romanov shoots in and drives through. Charger sprawls well.
Charger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Charger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romanov's calf.
Charger scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Charger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov's cut.
That's time! Charger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Charger.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Romanov slips a jab and a cross from Charger.
Romanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charger counters with an outside leg kick.
Charger wants to slow Romanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Romanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Charger as Romanov shoots in.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romanov avoids the head kick by Charger.
Charger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Romanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rami Charger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov.
Charger throws a leg kick which misses Romanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Romanov tries to avoid it.
Rami Charger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charger.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Charger scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charger.
Charger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Charger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Charger.
Charger is looking to wear down Romanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Charger scores with a head kick.
Charger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rami Charger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charger moves away from the strike by Romanov.
Charger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Nice jab there from Romanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throws a combination that misses
and Charger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romanov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Charger.
Romanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Romanov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Charger has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice sprawl there from Charger as Romanov shoots in.
Charger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romanov.
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Charger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Charger scores with a one two! Romanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Romanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Romanov decides to stand back up.
Romanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Charger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romanov's knee momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Romanov!
Nice takedown defense from Charger. No joy for Romanov on that attempt.
Romanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Charger avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charger throws a head kick that misses.
Romanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Romanov decides to stand back up. Romanov steps back and let's Charger get back to his feet.
Romanov lands a body shot.
Charger keeps Romanov at a distance using the push kick.
Charger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romanov tries for a takedown but Charger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charger stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov misses with a double jab
and Charger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Romanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charger.
Charger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romanov's sensitive parts.
Romanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charger throws a head kick that misses.
Romanov checks a low kick from Charger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Charger.
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Charger pinned against the cage. Charger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Charger stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Romanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Charger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romanov shoots in but Charger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charger. That's going to slow Romanov down.
Romanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Charger circles away.
Charger lands a body shot.
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 Rami Charger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Charger scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romanov.
Nice takedown defense from Charger. No joy for Romanov on that attempt.
Charger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Charger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Charger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charger swinging wilding here.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Charger moves out of range.
Charger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Charger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romanov ducks right into an uppercut from Charger.
Charger misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charger lands with a straight right. Romanov didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Charger scores with a nice body kick.
Charger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Romanov. That did some damage!
Charger throws a sloppy head kick and Romanov moves out of range easily.
Romanov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Romanov shoots in for a double leg but Charger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rami Charger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov.
Charger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Romanov blocks a head kick by Charger.
Charger slips a jab and a cross from Romanov.
Rami Charger is winning the standup battle so far.
Charger throws a head kick that Romanov semi-blocks.
Romanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romanov tries for a takedown but Charger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romanov misses with a two punch combination.
Charger connects with a body shot.
Romanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Charger throws a head kick that Romanov semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Charger, right into the meat.
Romanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Charger.
Romanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Charger is fending him off so far but Romanov persists. Nope, Charger circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Charger finds it's target.
A punch combination from Charger misses.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Charger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romanov tries to bum rush Charger with a series of wild strikes but Charger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charger misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Romanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Charger counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Romanov catches Charger right on the button with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Charger.
Romanov lands with a cross.
Charger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Charger.
Romanov cracks Charger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romanov shoots in but Charger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romanov misses with a takedown attempt - Charger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charger throws a head kick that half lands.
Charger stuffs the takedown attempt from Romanov. Romanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Charger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romanov if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Charger scoring well with a low kick there.
Charger misses with an uppercut.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
A head kick from Charger lands but Romanov takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Romanov there.
Charger scores with a body shot.
Charger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charger motions for Romanov to come forward. Charger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Charger, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Charger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Romanov fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Charger.
Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rami Charger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Charger lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Charger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charger, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Charger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Inemko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inemko has chosen Black Sabbath - Iron Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Mack!
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, Vladmir Inemko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inemko scores with a takedown into Mack's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack is trying to keep Inemko in close.
Inemko tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard.
Mack trying to control the position.
Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Inemko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Inemko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Inemko.
Inemko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mack clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Inemko gets his hands free as Mack looks to control.
Inemko is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mack. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Inemko tries to get the hooks in deep but Mack pushed the leg off.
Inemko is striking from the back but Mack escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Inemko is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inemko throwing shots but Mack is blocking nicely.
Mack gets full guard.
Inemko is looking to work some ground and pound but Mack has wrist control.
Mack has control of Inemko's left arm, preventing Inemko from doing any damage.
Mack's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mack pushes Inemko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inemko scores a takedown into full mount!
Inemko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Inemko's attempts to control the action.
Inemko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Inemko's attempts to control the action.
Mack is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mack is desperately trying to improve his position but Inemko has a good base and remains in mount.
Mack is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to hold on but Inemko pushes him away.
Mack tries to reverse the position but Inemko maintains control.
Inemko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Inemko raining down shots from the mount!
Inemko prevents Mack from getting the reversal.
Inemko unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inemko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladmir Inemko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Inemko with a hook.
Mack tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Inemko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mack tries to get to full guard but Inemko has control of the leg.
Mack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Inemko.
Inemko slips a nice elbow through Mack's hands, connecting with Mack's forehead.
Inemko wants to take a breather but Mack is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inemko looks to land a strike but Mack avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Inemko is controlling him.
Inemko trying to control but Mack is working from the bottom.
Inemko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mack trying to control the position.
Mack is looking to stand up but Inemko isn't so interested in that idea.
Inemko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Mack wants to control the position but Inemko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Inemko wants to pass to mount but Mack is defending the position.
Mack is trying to stand back up but Inemko is controlling him
Inemko works his way into side control.
Inemko working the head and body with strikes.
Inemko lands a nice forearm strike.
Mack is pushing Inemko's head away, looking to escape. Inemko manages to hold on to the position though.
Mack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Inemko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inemko has control of an arm but Mack manages to advance to Inemko's back!
Mack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Inemko breaks from Mack's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mack is trying to stand.
Vladmir Inemko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Inemko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Inemko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Inemko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Mack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Inemko looking to finish Mack with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mack!
Mack is in a horrible position here. Inemko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inemko controlling the pace for now.
Mack can't escape the position.
Mack tries to hold on but Inemko pushes him away.
Inemko controlling the position easily from mount.
Inemko cracks Mack with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladmir Inemko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Inemko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Inemko shoots for a takedown but Mack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mack fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Inemko.
Mack is pushing Inemko's head away, looking to escape. Inemko manages to hold on to the position though.
Inemko working the head with strikes.
Mack tries to escape but Inemko is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mack looking for a sweep but Inemko has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inemko working the ground and pound effectively.
Mack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Inemko avoids the attempt from Mack to control.
Mack is in a horrible position here. Inemko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mack working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inemko breaks from Mack's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mack is looking to get to half guard.
Inemko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mack?
A nice elbow there by Inemko.
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Inemko's attempts to control the action.
Mack wants to hold on but Inemko pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack is bucking up trying to escape but Inemko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Inemko dominating with strikes here.
Mack working to try and regain half guard.
Mack is bucking up trying to escape but Inemko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Inemko with good strikes from the mount here!
Mack tries to hold on but Inemko pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Inemko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inemko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Inemko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Inemko lands a big elbow.
Mack wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mack is looking to get to half guard.
Sam Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladmir Inemko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inemko controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladmir Inemko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inemko 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladmir Inemko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MCJ Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacha Makharov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MCJ Guti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sacha Makharov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makharov as he jumps to the side.
Makharov lands a body shot.
Makharov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makharov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MCJ Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makharov stuffs the takedown.
Guti is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Makharov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guti doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guti shoots for a double leg takedown but Makharov sprawls well. He's pushed Guti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Makharov and Guti goes tumbling to the canvas! Makharov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Guti is rocked!
Nice strikes from Makharov there.
Oh Guti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makharov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makharov slips a nice elbow through Guti's hands, connecting with Guti's forehead.
Guti seems to have got his legs back now.
Makharov wants to pass the guard but Guti is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makharov lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Makharov working Guti over with strikes.
Makharov wants to control but Guti is keeping him busy.
Guti taking some punishment here, with Makharov in his half guard.
Makharov trying to pass the guard but Guti defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makharov lands strikes from half guard.
Guti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makharov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guti taking some punishment here, with Makharov in his half guard.
Makharov lands with a punch from half guard.
Makharov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makharov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guti is refusing to be controlled, as Makharov sits in half guard.
Makharov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makharov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Guti taking some punishment here, with Makharov in his half guard.
Makharov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makharov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makharov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Makharov there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makharov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guti is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Makharov pulls his head out easily.
Makharov working Guti over with strikes.
Guti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guti trying to hold on to Makharov's head to control him but Makharov postures up.
Makharov trying to control the action but Guti is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Makharov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guti at a distance.
Makharov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Makharov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makharov trying to control the position but Guti is working away.
Makharov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Makharov working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makharov cracks Guti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Makharov lands some shots froms side control.
Guti prevents Makharov from moving into mount.
Guti is trying to control Makharov's posture but Makharov avoids it.
Makharov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guti keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Guti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guti tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makharov decides to stand back up.
Guti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makharov.
Guti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makharov stands up over Guti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makharov won't allow Guti to sweep him here.
Makharov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makharov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Guti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Makharov has picked Guti up and slammed him! Guti can't keep hold of the triangle and Makharov manages to pass to side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makharov working the ground and pound.
Makharov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Makharov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guti keeps working.
Makharov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacha Makharov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MCJ Guti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guti fails with the takedown
enabling Makharov to counter with a crisp jab.
Makharov scores with a sloppy right hand. Guti should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Makharov both land. Nice combination.
Guti fails with the takedown
and Makharov counters with a nice uppercut.
Guti takes one on the button.
Makharov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makharov lands a jab-cross combination.
Makharov scores with a nice strike.
Guti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Makharov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makharov scores with a nice head shot.
Makharov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makharov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MCJ Guti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makharov scores with a one two! Guti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makharov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guti sprawls well initially but Makharov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti is refusing to be controlled, as Makharov sits in half guard.
Makharov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makharov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guti tries to roll over but Makharov keeps him under control.
Makharov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Makharov working Guti over with strikes.
Makharov wants to stand up but Guti has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Makharov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guti shoots and misses
and Makharov counters with a left and a right that stings Guti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MCJ Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makharov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makharov cracks Guti with an open hand slap.
Guti fails with the takedown
and Makharov counters with a straight right hand.
Sacha Makharov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makharov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makharov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guti gets full guard.
Makharov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guti looking for a guillotine here but Makharov defends easily.
Makharov lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makharov trying to control but Guti is working from the bottom.
Makharov stopping the sweep attempt from Guti.
Makharov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makharov works over Guti with some ground and pound from guard.
Guti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makharov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makharov trying to control the position from guard on top but Guti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makharov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makharov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guti doesn't seem bothered though.
Makharov lands a body shot.
Guti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makharov scores with a three punch combo!
Guti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guti needs to keep his hands up - Makharov had a free shot at his head there.
Makharov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makharov with a nice cross.
Makharov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guti shoots and misses
and Makharov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makharov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makharov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacha Makharov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Makharov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guti with a poor takedown
and Makharov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guti's guard now.
Makharov distracts Guti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makharov wants to control from the top but Guti keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makharov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makharov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makharov is working Guti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makharov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guti keeping full guard, as Makharov tries to pass.
Makharov wants to control from the top but Guti keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makharov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makharov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makharov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makharov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Guti. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Makharov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makharov 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.
Guti is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Makharov frees his head nicely. Oh but Guti has switched to an armbar! Makharov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). MCJ Guti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagdan Khmelnytsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyotr Spengliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagdan Khmelnytsky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bagdan Khmelnytsky !
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, Pyotr Spengliev!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spengliev scores with a three punch combo!
Spengliev ducks under a wild hook from Khmelnytsky .
Khmelnytsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spengliev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spengliev shoots for a double leg takedown but Khmelnytsky sprawls well. He's pushed Spengliev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khmelnytsky misses with a wild body shot.
Khmelnytsky drops Spengliev with a left and a right! Oh, Spengliev is hurt - Khmelnytsky dives into side control looking to finish!
Spengliev is rocked!
It looks like Pyotr Spengliev has been cut.
Spengliev looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khmelnytsky cracks Spengliev with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Khmelnytsky immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Spengliev is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Khmelnytsky !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagdan Khmelnytsky !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Riddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stratovarius - Hunting High and Low. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Riddell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ninja Kid!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Riddell. No joy for Kid on that attempt.
Kid shoots for a takedown but Riddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Riddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ninja Kid.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kid.
Riddell misses with a head kick.
Kid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riddell tries to avoid it but Kid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riddell to the ground. Riddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kid.
Kid shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kid was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kid trying to control but Riddell is having none of it.
Kid swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Riddell is now in Kid's guard. A big mistake from Kid there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kid is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Riddell stacks Kid 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 Riddell!
Riddell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riddell.
Kid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kid looks gassed!
Kid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Riddell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kid.
It looks like Ninja Kid has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddell tries a low kick but Kid avoids it.
Kid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riddell rushes Kid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riddell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riddell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kid's sensitive parts.
Kid closes the distance and clinches up with Riddell, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes Riddell against the cage but Riddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riddell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kid gets caught flat footed, as Riddell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Riddell passes Kid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Riddell seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riddell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riddell's back!
Kid is working for a rear naked choke. Riddell is not defending it well and Kid has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Riddell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Riddell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ninja Kid!
Ninja Kid is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Raton Vaquero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Rutledge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Raton Vaquero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darrell Rutledge!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaquero shoots for a takedown but Rutledge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vaquero fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaquero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Raton Vaquero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaquero avoids the head kick by Rutledge.
Rutledge takes the fight into the clinch.
Vaquero tries for a takedown but Rutledge manages to get underhooks.
Vaquero tries to score a body lock takedown but Rutledge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rutledge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaquero blocks it with crossed arms.
Vaquero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rutledge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vaquero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rutledge's guard.
Rutledge keeping full guard, as Vaquero tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutledge has Vaquero pulled in close to control his posture.
Vaquero looking to sit in guard and control but Rutledge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vaquero wants to control the position but Rutledge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vaquero is trying to get back to full guard.
Vaquero is looking to control Rutledge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vaquero avoid being mounted?
That's two 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.
Vaquero moves into full guard.
Vaquero looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rutledge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rutledge prevents Vaquero from improving his position.
Rutledge trying to control from half guard but Vaquero is working away.
Vaquero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rutledge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rutledge's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutledge prevents Vaquero from getting a body triangle.
Vaquero is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vaquero working for a choke but Rutledge is defending well.
Rutledge turns into Vaquero and is now in his guard.
Rutledge trying to control but Vaquero is working from the bottom.
Vaquero throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rutledge uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero looks to move to half guard but instead Rutledge has passed into mount! Damn!
Vaquero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rutledge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Vaquero to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaquero trying to control the position but Rutledge manages to sink in the hooks.
Vaquero is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that El Raton Vaquero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vaquero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vaquero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutledge is fending him off so far but Vaquero persists. Nope, Rutledge circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaquero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutledge tries to avoid it but Vaquero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutledge to the ground. Rutledge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vaquero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rutledge keeps the fight on the outside.
Vaquero throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutledge's waist but Rutledge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vaquero off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Raton Vaquero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaquero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rutledge scores with a jab to the head.
Rutledge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutledge stuffs the takedown.
Rutledge scores with a one two! Vaquero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vaquero misses with a takedown attempt - Rutledge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rutledge connects with a looping right hand.
Vaquero shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutledge sprawls well. He's pushed Vaquero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rutledge instigates a clinch.
Rutledge scores with a hook to the body.
Rutledge connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vaquero's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaquero can't get the takedown.
Vaquero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Rutledge.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutledge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Rutledge.
Rutledge lands a nice knee to the body.
Rutledge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vaquero.
Rutledge misses with a knee to the head.
Rutledge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rutledge has had enough of the clinch but Vaquero keeps him there for the moment.
Rutledge lands a body shot.
Vaquero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rutledge is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rutledge gets underhooks to prevent Vaquero's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutledge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutledge lands a shoulder strike.
Vaquero tries for a takedown but Rutledge manages to get underhooks.
Rutledge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutledge with a knee to the head.
Rutledge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darrell Rutledge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutledge.
Nice takedown defense from Rutledge. No joy for Vaquero on that attempt.
Vaquero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutledge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaquero shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutledge tries to sprawl out of it but Vaquero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutledge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutledge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick from Rutledge lands but Vaquero takes it in his stride.
Rutledge throws a head kick that Vaquero semi-blocks.
Vaquero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutledge circles away.
Vaquero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutledge.
Vaquero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vaquero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rutledge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutledge throws a combination. Vaquero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
El Raton Vaquero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaquero shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutledge sprawls well. He's pushed Vaquero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vaquero walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutledge.
Rutledge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rutledge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vaquero, pushing him back against the cage.
Vaquero fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutledge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vaquero backwards.
Rutledge gets through Vaquero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutledge prevents the takedown attempt.
Vaquero tries to score a body lock takedown but Rutledge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rutledge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutledge is looking to slow Vaquero down with leg kicks.
Vaquero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vaquero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vaquero tries for a takedown but Rutledge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutledge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vaquero is rocked!
Rutledge closes the distance and clinches.
Rutledge lands with a right to the head.
Oh Vaquero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vaquero takes a knee right on the jaw!
A bit of stalling here from Rutledge.
Rutledge throws a big uppercut that drops Vaquero! More strikes from Rutledge and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vaquero lies dazed against the cage as Rutledge celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Rutledge!
Darrell Rutledge is the new bantamweight champion!
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