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ICON Round Six PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Minglo SinGo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Mamabama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minglo SinGo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Minglo SinGo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Mamabama!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamabama tries to clinch but SinGo is having none of it.
Mamabama clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mamabama.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
SinGo being controlled against the cage.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mamabama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
SinGo is looking to control Mamabama's arms but Mamabama gets an underhook and turns him. Now SinGo has his back to the cage.
Mamabama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mamabama looking for a takedown.
Mamabama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but SinGo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mamabama wants a takedown.
Minglo SinGo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Mamabama.
SinGo trying to stall but Mamabama improves his position.
Mamabama scores a nice knee to the body.
Mamabama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mamabama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
SinGo is breathing heavily.
Mamabama tries to stall but SinGo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
SinGo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mamabama lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mamabama.
Mamabama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. SinGo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
SinGo looking to slow down the pace here.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
SinGo takes a shot to the head.
Mamabama landing knees to the body.
SinGo prevents the takedown attempt.
Mamabama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. SinGo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mamabama slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Mamabama.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.
Mamabama stalling in the clinch.
SinGo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SinGo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mamabama walks away with a smile on his face. SinGo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mamabama tries to clinch but SinGo moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamabama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamabama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mamabama clinches up against the cage.
Mamabama landing knees to the body.
Mamabama effectively controlling the action here.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
SinGo tries to pull guard but Mamabama won't allow it.
Mamabama pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Mamabama's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
SinGo takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama is leaning against SinGo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees to the body from Mamabama.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
SinGo stops a takedown attempt from Mamabama.
Mamabama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
SinGo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mamabama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for SinGo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamabama moves in looking to clinch but SinGo pushes him off.
Mamabama tries to close the distance and clinch but SinGo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minglo SinGo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamabama moves in looking to clinch but SinGo pushes him off.
Mamabama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamabama shoots in and drives through. SinGo sprawls well.
Mamabama ducks under a wild hook from SinGo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamabama is looking to clinch.
Mamabama lands a right hook to the body.
Mamabama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SinGo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamabama fails with an attempt to clinch.
SinGo throws a series of punches but Mamabama moves out of range.
Mamabama moves into range and clinches up with SinGo.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
SinGo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamabama is working for takedown but SinGo is calmly controlling the position for now.
SinGo managing to block the knees to the body from Mamabama.
SinGo tries to break the clinch but Mamabama is controlling the position.
Mamabama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. SinGo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Mamabama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
SinGo misses with a shot to the body
and Mamabama counters by clinching up.
SinGo prevents the takedown attempt.
SinGo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mamabama lands a knee to the body.
SinGo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mamabama is keeping busy.
SinGo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mamabama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mamabama rushes SinGo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamabama scores with a hook to the body.
Dick Mamabama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
SinGo stops a takedown attempt from Mamabama.
Mamabama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minglo SinGo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Mamabama.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mamabama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama is working for takedown but SinGo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.
SinGo is working for takedown but Mamabama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mamabama tries for a takedown. No joy.
SinGo is working for takedown but Mamabama is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Mamabama.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.
SinGo is working Mamabama over against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mamabama.
Mamabama with a knee to the head.
Mamabama goes for a takedown in the clinch but SinGo prevents it.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mamabama.
Mamabama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mamabama misses with an elbow strike.
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.
Mamabama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. SinGo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.
Mamabama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt SinGo or not.
SinGo wants a takedown.
Mamabama slowing the pace effectively.
SinGo wants to stall.
SinGo can't break the clinch.
Mamabama taking a breather.
Mamabama manages to pull guard.
SinGo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mamabama wants to stand and escape but SinGo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SinGo trying to control but Mamabama is working from the bottom.
SinGo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamabama pulls SinGo in close to prevent any damage.
SinGo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamabama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mamabama is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Mamabama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamabama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SinGo misses with a combination
and Mamabama counters by clinching up.
Mamabama leaning against his opponent.
Mamabama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Mamabama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mamabama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but SinGo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
Mamabama can't get the takedown.
Mamabama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mamabama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamabama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
SinGo is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama landing knees to the body.
Mamabama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mamabama connects with a nasty looking knee right to SinGo's face.
SinGo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mamabama scores with a knee to the head.
SinGo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mamabama jumps into guard, dragging SinGo to the mat.
SinGo trying to control but Mamabama is working from the bottom.
SinGo postures up.
SinGo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamabama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick Mamabama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mamabama trying to keep a closed guard but SinGo is proving a slippery customer.
Mamabama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control SinGo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
SinGo is looking to stand up but Mamabama won't let him.
Mamabama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
SinGo throws a body punch but Mamabama moves out of range.
Mamabama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around SinGo's waist but SinGo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamabama off to one side.
Minglo SinGo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Mamabama.
Mamabama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from SinGo.
Mamabama has managed to clinch.
Mamabama is struggling to control the position.
SinGo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mamabama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mamabama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mamabama landing knees to the body.
Mamabama stalling against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mamabama.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
SinGo missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mamabama scores a nice knee to the body.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Mamabama.
SinGo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mamabama.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
SinGo is pressed up against the cage. Mamabama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag SinGo down to the mat. SinGo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
SinGo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mamabama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
SinGo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SinGo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mamabama walks away with a smile on his face. SinGo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Minglo SinGo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamabama fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SinGo swings for the body but Mamabama moves out of range.
Mamabama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Minglo SinGo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamabama wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Mamabama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mamabama 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Mamabama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregoric Chekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregoric Chekov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregoric Chekov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King fails with the takedown.
Chekov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
A shot to de liver by Chekov. Beautiful body shot.
King tries to clinch up.
Chekov works King's body with a nice hook.
Chekov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King tries to clinch but Chekov moves out of range.
Chekov lands a right hook to the body.
Chekov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King tries to clinch up.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
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!
Chekov lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
A jab from Chekov finds it's way through King's defenses.
Chekov stalks King and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into King's face. King staggers backwards, shaken.
Chekov scores with a nice right hand.
Chekov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chekov duly obliges.
Good standup being displayed there by Chekov as he connects with a hook.
King is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekov lands a huge takedown. King is out but the ref is slow to react and Chekov lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. King lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregoric Chekov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drokov Slayveski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drokov Slayveski looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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245 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drokov Slayveski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayveski fails with a takedown attempt.
Slayveski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ivanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Slayveski has passed into half guard!
Ivanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slayveski.
Slayveski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanov's head.
Slayveski seems to be looking for submissions.
Ivanov is trying to control but can't.
Slayveski controlling the action here.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayveski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slayveski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ivanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slayveski thows a big elbow that misses.
Slayveski won't allow Ivanov to get back to his feet.
Slayveski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slayveski is breathing heavily.
Slayveski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slayveski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slayveski trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slayveski misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayveski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drokov Slayveski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slayveski checks a leg kick.
Ivanov throws a wild body kick that Slayveski sees coming a mile off.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slayveski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ivanov's guard now.
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slayveski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slayveski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slayveski throwing strikes from guard but Ivanov blocks nicely.
Ivanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slayveski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayveski won't allow Ivanov to get back to his feet.
Slayveski throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Slayveski is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov working for a triangle but Slayveski defends it easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slayveski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ivanov wants to control but Slayveski postures up.
Slayveski working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayveski working the head and body with strikes.
Slayveski lands some shots froms side control.
Slayveski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slayveski throws a strike aimed at the side of Ivanov's head but Ivanov avoids it well.
Slayveski lands a few punches from side control.
Slayveski working the ground and pound.
Slayveski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Slayveski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ivanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drokov Slayveski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slayveski slips a jab and a cross from Ivanov.
Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slayveski counters with a takedown into side control.
Ivanov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ivanov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Slayveski looks up at the clock and then as Ivanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slayveski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Drokov Slayveski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slayveski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ivanov to see if he's OK.
Ivanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slayveski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slayveski lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov is not content to let Slayveski control the position.
Ivanov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to reverse the position.
Slayveski cracks Ivanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slayveski 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.
Ivanov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slayveski is chipping away with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ivanov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slayveski working the body and head with strikes.
Slayveski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slayveski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slayveski working away.
Slayveski prevents Ivanov from escaping the position.
Slayveski is working Ivanov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Slayveski working the ground and pound.
Slayveski cracks Ivanov with a big elbow.
Slayveski trying to control the position but Ivanov is working away.
Slayveski looks up at the clock and then as Ivanov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slayveski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slayveski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ivanov tries to buck Slayveski off but Slayveski is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayveski lands an elbow.
Slayveski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ivanov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ivanov is trying to improve his position.
Slayveski landing strikes.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Slayveski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slayveski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slayveski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ivanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slayveski is one step ahead there.
Slayveski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slayveski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slayveski is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slayveski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drokov Slayveski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Slayveski.
Slayveski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanov with a poor takedown
and Slayveski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ivanov's guard now.
Slayveski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slayveski postures up and lands a big shot to Ivanov's brow.
Slayveski trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slayveski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slayveski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayveski works over Ivanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Slayveski chips away with some ground and pound.
Slayveski throws a big right hand that misses.
Ivanov trying to control the position.
Slayveski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ivanov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Slayveski is now in half guard.
Ivanov tries to get to full guard but Slayveski has control of the leg.
Slayveski working over Ivanov with some ground and pound. Ivanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slayveski winds up and cracks Ivanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slayveski lands strikes from half guard.
Slayveski is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slayveski lands with a punch from half guard.
Slayveski slips a nice elbow through Ivanov's hands, connecting with Ivanov's forehead.
Slayveski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slayveski working the head and body with strikes.
Slayveski trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Slayveski working Ivanov over with strikes.
Slayveski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Slayveski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slayveski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slayveski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slayveski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
Slayveski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slayveski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to kick Slayveski off but Slayveski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ivanov trying to get back to full guard but Slayveski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ivanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ivanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Slayveski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ivanov tries to reverse the position but Slayveski maintains control.
The referee warns Ivanov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slayveski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanov can do to turn this around?
Slayveski working Ivanov over with strikes here.
Boris Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drokov Slayveski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slayveski controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drokov Slayveski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slayveski, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drokov Slayveski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emperlianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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232 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emperlianenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emperlianenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emperlianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kozlov moves in looking to clinch but Emperlianenko pushes him off.
Kozlov feints and as Emperlianenko raises his hands in defense, Kozlov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emperlianenko is trying to control the position but Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kozlov won't allow Emperlianenko to sweep him here.
Kozlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlov won't allow Emperlianenko to sweep him here.
Emperlianenko trying to strike off his back.
Emperlianenko throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kozlov stands up and waves to Emperlianenko to follow him.
Kozlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emperlianenko circles away.
Emperlianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kozlov.
Emperlianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Kozlov sprawls well. He's pushed Emperlianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov clinches with his opponent.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Emperlianenko throws a lazy right hand but Kozlov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emperlianenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kozlov. That's going to slow Emperlianenko down.
Emperlianenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kozlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Emperlianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Emperlianenko digs a good body shot into Kozlov's ribs.
Kozlov is breathing heavily.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Emperlianenko is having none of it.
Emperlianenko throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Emperlianenko misses with a straight right.
Emperlianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kozlov.
Emperlianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Emperlianenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Kozlov.
Emperlianenko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emperlianenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov is looking to work some ground and pound but Emperlianenko has wrist control.
Emperlianenko throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Emperlianenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kozlov!
Emperlianenko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kozlov regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Emperlianenko.
Kozlov missing with punches from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Emperlianenko connects with a nice short shot to Kozlov's temple.
Emperlianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to kick Emperlianenko off in order to stand up. Emperlianenko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kozlov gets back to half guard.
Emperlianenko prevents Kozlov from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Emperlianenko connects with a nice short shot to Kozlov's temple.
Emperlianenko is nestled in close to Kozlov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Emperlianenko wants to stand but Kozlov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kozlov pushes Emperlianenko off and gets back to his feet.
Emperlianenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kozlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Emperlianenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kozlov counters with a nice body kick.
Kozlov is looking to clinch.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up with Emperlianenko, looking for a takedown. Kozlov pushes Emperlianenko against the cage but Emperlianenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emperlianenko catches Kozlov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emperlianenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kozlov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kozlov is trying to strike from the bottom but Emperlianenko has passed into full mount.
Kozlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Emperlianenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Kozlov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kozlov is looking to get to half guard.
Kozlov is working hard here to advance position.
Emperlianenko lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kozlov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Emperlianenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Emperlianenko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kozlov?
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 Igor Kozlov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Emperlianenko. No joy for Kozlov on that attempt.
Emperlianenko with a hook.
Kozlov ducks right into an uppercut from Emperlianenko.
Emperlianenko shoots in and drives through. Kozlov sprawls well.
Kozlov shoots and misses
and Emperlianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Emperlianenko.
Emperlianenko throws a right and a left that Kozlov avoids nicely.
Emperlianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Kozlov checks the leg kick.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emperlianenko.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emperlianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Igor Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kozlov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Emperlianenko pinned against the cage. Emperlianenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emperlianenko tries to keep at a distance but Kozlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emperlianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kozlov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Kozlov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Emperlianenko throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kozlov is working Emperlianenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kozlov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kozlov cracks Emperlianenko with a solid left hand.
Emperlianenko looking for a guillotine here but Kozlov defends easily.
Kozlov stands and steps away. Emperlianenko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Emperlianenko misses with a double jab
and Kozlov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Emperlianenko won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov prevents Emperlianenko from escaping the position.
Kozlov grinds an elbow into Emperlianenko's temple.
Emperlianenko is trying to control Kozlov's posture but Kozlov avoids it.
Kozlov stands up and beckons Emperlianenko to his feet.
Kozlov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Emperlianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emperlianenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Emperlianenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kozlov counters with a leg kick.
Kozlov has closed the distance and engaged Emperlianenko in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov goes for a takedown attempt but Emperlianenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Emperlianenko.
Kozlov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kozlov tries to clinch up
and Emperlianenko counters with a left to the body.
Kozlov scores with a leg kick.
Kozlov lands a head kick. Emperlianenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kozlov scores a takedown into full mount!
Kozlov lands a big shot there that rocks Emperlianenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Emperlianenko throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kozlov with shots to the head and body - Emperlianenko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kozlov working Emperlianenko over with strikes here.
Emperlianenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emperlianenko missing with punches from the bottom.
Emperlianenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kozlov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Emperlianenko is trying to control but can't.
Kozlov lands strikes from half guard.
Kozlov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Emperlianenko wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kozlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Emperlianenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kozlov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Emperlianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emperlianenko throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emperlianenko throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kozlov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Emperlianenko wants to improve his position but Kozlov is controlling well.
Kozlov drops an elbow to the side of Emperlianenko's head.
Kozlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Emperlianenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emperlianenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emperlianenko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Emperlianenko looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov cracks Emperlianenko with a solid left hand.
Kozlov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Emperlianenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Igor Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emperlianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Emperlianenko has a closed guard, preventing Kozlov from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Emperlianenko.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emperlianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emperlianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Kozlov is looking to clinch but Emperlianenko is avoiding it.
Kozlov forces Emperlianenko back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Emperlianenko pulls guard successfully.
Kozlov lands a couple of digs.
Kozlov lands a couple of elbows.
Kozlov wants to stand and escape but instead Emperlianenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Emperlianenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emperlianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kozlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozlov wriggles free and stands up.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emperlianenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emperlianenko throws a combination that misses
enabling Kozlov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emperlianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kozlov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Emperlianenko!
Kozlov trying to control but Emperlianenko is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Kozlov.
Kozlov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Emperlianenko is looking to improve his position but Kozlov isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Kozlov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fedor Emperlianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feeble punches landing from Emperlianenko - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
Kozlov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emperlianenko looks a forlorn figure.
Kozlov landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emperlianenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Emperlianenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Emperlianenko?
Emperlianenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Kozlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kozlov blocks Emperlianenko's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Emperlianenko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Emperlianenko throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kozlov. What's that going to do exactly?
Kozlov lands a big shot there that rocks Emperlianenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Emperlianenko is working to get back to half guard.
Emperlianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozlov raining down shots from the mount!
Igor Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kozlov blocks Emperlianenko's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kozlov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kozlov, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gray Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake DeSalvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gray Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake DeSalvo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Penn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, DeSalvo has worked his arm free - good work by DeSalvo!
DeSalvo is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
DeSalvo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Penn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
DeSalvo is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
DeSalvo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo trying to control from the bottom.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
DeSalvo is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, DeSalvo has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeSalvo looking for submissions off his back.
Penn works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeSalvo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Penn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is going olschool here, as he tries to force DeSalvo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DeSalvo shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeSalvo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for DeSalvo!
Penn avoids the attempt from DeSalvo to control.
Penn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeSalvo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DeSalvo tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn goes for an armbar but DeSalvo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeSalvo throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
DeSalvo with a nice head shot there.
DeSalvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeSalvo trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSalvo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeSalvo preventing the sweep.
DeSalvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeSalvo closes the distance and clinches.
DeSalvo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DeSalvo landing knees to the body.
DeSalvo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DeSalvo crunches a lovely knee into Penn's ribcage.
Penn looking for a takedown.
DeSalvo connects with a knee to the head.
DeSalvo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DeSalvo looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but DeSalvo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeSalvo moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake DeSalvo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Penn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penn gets a takedown into half guard.
DeSalvo trying to control here.
Penn trying to control the action but DeSalvo is working from the bottom.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeSalvo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeSalvo avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSalvo has his hands clasped together around Penn's back. He's all about the action.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeSalvo defends it well.
DeSalvo landing rabbit punches to the side of Penn's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
DeSalvo wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penn defending against the ground and pound.
Penn is working to avoid the ground and pound but DeSalvo connects with a decent elbow.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to sweep here but DeSalvo controlling him for the moment.
DeSalvo wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
DeSalvo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn 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.
Penn keeping moving, preventing DeSalvo from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeSalvo scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
Penn managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
DeSalvo working some strikes from top position.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
DeSalvo wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeSalvo passes into side control.
DeSalvo scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake DeSalvo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
DeSalvo forces Penn back against the cage and clinches.
DeSalvo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Penn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Penn stalling in the clinch but DeSalvo improves position.
Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Penn taking a breather.
Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeSalvo trying to land knees to the body.
Penn is working for takedown but DeSalvo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but DeSalvo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeSalvo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but DeSalvo won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for DeSalvo.
Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for DeSalvo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn can't break the clinch.
DeSalvo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DeSalvo tries to land knees in the clinch but Penn avoids the damage to the body.
Penn is working for takedown but DeSalvo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Penn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DeSalvo smiles and moves away.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSalvo.
Penn tries to clinch but DeSalvo moves out of range.
DeSalvo lands a front kick.
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
DeSalvo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
DeSalvo keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for DeSalvo.
Penn tries to pull guard but DeSalvo won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for DeSalvo.
DeSalvo landing knees to the head.
Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeSalvo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knees to the body from DeSalvo.
Knees to the body from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Penn tries to stall but DeSalvo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DeSalvo trying to land knees to the body.
DeSalvo scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo tries a knee to the head but Penn blocks it.
DeSalvo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
DeSalvo landing knees to the body.
DeSalvo connects with a knee to the head.
DeSalvo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeSalvo misses with a knee strike.
Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeSalvo lands a knee to the head.
DeSalvo lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
DeSalvo tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Penn wants the takedown. DeSalvo is fighting it off but Penn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeSalvo's guard against the cage.
DeSalvo looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Penn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. DeSalvo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Penn's back instead.
Penn manages to reverse the position and now he's in DeSalvo's guard. Nice work there by Penn.
Penn wants to stand but DeSalvo is controlling his posture from full guard.
DeSalvo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DeSalvo trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gray Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn wants to pass to mount but DeSalvo is defending the position.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but DeSalvo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeSalvo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gray Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake DeSalvo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeSalvo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gray Penn.
I think DeSalvo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake DeSalvo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Torres Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Royce Gracie!
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, Miguel Torres Jr!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torres Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Torres Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torres Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Torres Jr fails to land the takedown.
Torres Jr moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Torres Jr misses with the combination.
Torres Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Torres Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torres Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Torres Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Torres Jr.
Torres Jr wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Torres Jr wants to clinch.
Torres Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Torres Jr off to one side.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Torres Jr.
Torres Jr looks gassed!
Torres Jr gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres Jr is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Torres Jr.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Torres Jr wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Torres Jr is defending the position.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Torres Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Torres Jr wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres Jr is looking to escape.
Torres Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Torres Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres Jr trying his best to control but Gracie has mounted him.
Torres Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Torres Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie trying to control but Torres Jr is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie has hold of Torres Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Torres Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Torres Jr tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Torres Jr tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Torres Jr tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Torres Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie has hold of Torres Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Torres Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Torres Jr tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Torres Jr is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres Jr working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Torres Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres Jr misses with a takedown attempt
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Torres Jr 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.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres Jr wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is standing up over Torres Jr. Torres Jr looks to escape but Gracie dives into side control.
Torres Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres Jr tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gracie trying to control.
Torres Jr trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
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.
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Torres Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Torres Jr for a finish.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Torres Jr buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres Jr manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Torres Jr throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torres Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Torres Jr is working away.
Torres Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Farris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vin Seppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vin Seppala acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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171 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joey Farris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vin Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seppala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seppala scores with a takedown into Farris's guard.
Seppala stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Seppala feints and as Farris raises his hands in defense, Seppala changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seppala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seppala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Seppala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seppala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Farris trying to keep a closed guard but Seppala is proving a slippery customer.
Seppala drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seppala jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Farris throwing short punches from the bottom.
Farris 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Seppala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seppala looks gassed!
Seppala scores a takedown into full mount!
Farris swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Seppala landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farris gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
Farris trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Farris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Seppala. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Seppala gets his hands free as Farris looks to control.
What can Farris do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Seppala go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Seppala scores with punches to the body.
Farris trying to get back to his feet but Seppala is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala looking to break Farris's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Farris remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Seppala will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farris wants to control his opponent's hands but Seppala gets his hands free.
Seppala is punishing Farris with strikes - can he finish him?!
Farris prevents Seppala from getting a body triangle.
Farris tries to escape the position.
Farris covers up after that shot from Seppala.
Farris is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farris is taking damage to the body and head.
Farris wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Seppala's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Seppala connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Farris to escape the position.
Farris staying busy and making it hard for Seppala to control.
Farris can't escape the position.
Farris is trapped and Seppala is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vin Seppala dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Farris misses with a combination
and Seppala counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Seppala passes Farris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Farris trying to control from the bottom.
Seppala passes to side control.
Seppala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seppala decides to stand back up.
Farris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Seppala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farris, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Farris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seppala tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Farris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Seppala works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farris is looking to stand up but Seppala won't let him.
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.
Seppala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Farris!
Seppala landing strikes, looking to finish!
Farris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seppala controlling the pace for now.
Seppala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Seppala wants to take Farris's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farris is working to get back to half guard.
Farris tries to hold on but Seppala pushes him away.
Farris regains half guard.
Seppala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farris defends it well.
Farris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Farris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Farris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seppala on the ground.
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.
Farris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Farris tries to roll over but Seppala keeps him under control.
Seppala decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Farris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seppala counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Farris!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farris wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Seppala looking to control but Farris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vin Seppala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Farris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Seppala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Seppala trying to control but Farris is working from the bottom.
Seppala is in close to Farris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Farris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farris tries to get out of the position.
Seppala controls from within his opponent's guard.
Seppala preventing the sweep.
Farris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seppala!
Seppala trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farris is trying to control here but Seppala has managed to regain half guard.
Farris thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Seppala to regain full guard.
Farris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seppala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Farris working some strikes from top position.
Seppala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farris is one step ahead there.
Farris postures up in Seppala's guard and throws a big left but Seppala blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farris postures up.
Seppala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Farris missing with punches from the bottom.
Seppala is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Farris still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Farris has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Farris working away.
Vin Seppala has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Seppala struggling a bit here.
Seppala is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Farris off and has taken his back!
Farris looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Seppala has the hooks in. Farris is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Farris staying busy and making it hard for Seppala to control.
Farris trying to get back to his feet but Seppala is in full control for now.
Seppala is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Farris hold on?
Joey Farris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farris preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Seppala.
A lull in the action here.
Farris is trying to stand back up.
Seppala lands shots from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vin Seppala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seppala 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vin Seppala!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kilimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Ostermalm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilimov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. Ostermalm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pantera - Cowboys From Hell. This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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199 cm
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225 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Kilimov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sakari Ostermalm!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Kilimov lands.
Nice jab there from Kilimov.
Ostermalm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Igor Kilimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostermalm shoots in for a double leg but Kilimov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Kilimov.
Kilimov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostermalm moves away.
Ostermalm dodges the punch combination from Kilimov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kilimov!
Kilimov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ostermalm looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilimov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ostermalm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ostermalm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kilimov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ostermalm. Ostermalm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ostermalm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ostermalm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kilimov thuds a left hand into Ostermalm's body.
Kilimov looks to land a body kick but Ostermalm moved away.
Kilimov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ostermalm has time to react.
Ostermalm is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimov grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ostermalm takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kilimov cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Igor Kilimov!
Igor Kilimov retains his heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
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