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DIV-E - Fourteen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kawakami Gensai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zahib Groinbuster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gensai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, SAMURAI X - Opening. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kawakami Gensai!
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, Zahib Groinbuster!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gensai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Groinbuster.
Gensai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gensai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Groinbuster tries to pull guard but Gensai won't allow it.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Groinbuster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Gensai.
Gensai lands a nice knee to the body.
Gensai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gensai scores with a knee to the head.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Groinbuster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Groinbuster looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gensai crunches a lovely knee into Groinbuster's ribcage.
Gensai landing knees to the head.
Gensai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gensai with a knee to the head.
Gensai with a knee to the head.
Gensai landing knees to the head.
Gensai scores with a knee to the head.
Groinbuster working aggressively here.
Gensai scores with a knee to the head.
Gensai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Groinbuster has Gensai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gensai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gensai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Groinbuster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gensai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Groinbuster's face.
Come on Gensai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gensai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gensai lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gensai.
A knee to the head by Gensai.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Groinbuster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gensai keeps control of Groinbuster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gensai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Groinbuster blocks it with crossed arms.
Groinbuster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gensai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kawakami Gensai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahib Groinbuster.
Gensai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Groinbuster blocks it with crossed arms.
Groinbuster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gensai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Groinbuster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gensai is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gensai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Groinbuster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Groinbuster swats away the attempt to clinch by Gensai.
Gensai wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Groinbuster.
Groinbuster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Groinbuster closes the distance and clinches up with Gensai, looking for a takedown. Groinbuster pushes Gensai against the cage but Gensai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Groinbuster with that takedown attempt.
Groinbuster looks to throw the jab but Gensai is out of range.
Groinbuster fails with a takedown attempt.
Kawakami Gensai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gensai moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gensai scores with a knee to the head.
Gensai stops a takedown attempt from Groinbuster.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gensai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gensai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Groinbuster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Groinbuster 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 to the body from Gensai.
Gensai lands a knee to the head.
Gensai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Groinbuster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gensai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Groinbuster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gensai misses with a knee to the head.
Groinbuster misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gensai has him pressed against the cage.
Gensai blocks an elbow strike.
Groinbuster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gensai looking to throw knees to the head but Groinbuster is blocking nicely.
Groinbuster avoids a wild elbow strike from Gensai.
Groinbuster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gensai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Groinbuster stalling in the clinch but Gensai improves position.
Groinbuster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Groinbuster looking to slow down the pace here.
Gensai lands a knee to the body.
Gensai with a knee to the head.
Groinbuster blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Groinbuster throws an elbow but misses.
Groinbuster tries to break the clinch but Gensai is controlling the position.
Groinbuster dodges an elbow strike from Gensai.
Gensai trying to land knees to the body.
Groinbuster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawakami Gensai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Groinbuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gensai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gensai clinches up with Groinbuster and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gensai.
A knee to the head by Gensai.
Groinbuster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gensai walks away with a smile on his face. Groinbuster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Groinbuster feints and as Gensai raises his hands in defense, Groinbuster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Groinbuster prevents Gensai from getting back to his feet.
Groinbuster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gensai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Groinbuster on the ground.
Groinbuster trying to control the position from guard on top but Gensai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Groinbuster wants to pass the guard but Gensai is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groinbuster prevents Gensai from getting back to his feet.
Groinbuster throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groinbuster trying to control the position from guard on top but Gensai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Groinbuster keeps the fight on the outside.
Gensai closes the distance and pushes Groinbuster back into the cage.
Groinbuster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gensai walks away with a smile on his face. Groinbuster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kawakami Gensai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahib Groinbuster.
Groinbuster takes a swing at Gensai's ribcage but misses.
Gensai moves into the clinch.
Groinbuster tries to work over Gensai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Groinbuster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gensai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
Gensai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Groinbuster blocks it with crossed arms.
Groinbuster tries to pull guard but Gensai holds him up against the cage and eventually Groinbuster drops back down to his feet.
Gensai lands a knee to the head.
Groinbuster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Groinbuster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gensai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Groinbuster.
Groinbuster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gensai trying to control the position but instead, Groinbuster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gensai into the cage.
Groinbuster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gensai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Groinbuster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gensai smiles and moves away.
Gensai fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster looks for a takedown but Gensai sprawls well.
Gensai avoids the body shot from Groinbuster.
Gensai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gensai tries to clinch but Groinbuster moves out of range.
Gensai tries to close the distance and clinch but Groinbuster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Groinbuster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gensai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Groinbuster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gensai pinned against the cage. Gensai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gensai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groinbuster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Groinbuster closes the distance and clinches up with Gensai, looking for a takedown. Groinbuster pushes Gensai against the cage but Gensai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gensai is looking to clinch.
Kawakami Gensai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gensai takes the fight into the clinch.
Gensai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Groinbuster's face.
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.
Groinbuster is trying to maintain a safe position but Gensai gets an underhook and turns Groinbuster into the cage.
Groinbuster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gensai looking to throw knees to the head but Groinbuster is blocking nicely.
Groinbuster fails to pull guard.
Gensai trying to land knees to the body.
Groinbuster managing to block the knees to the body from Gensai.
Gensai prevents the takedown attempt.
Gensai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Groinbuster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Groinbuster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gensai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Groinbuster blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gensai tries to land knees in the clinch but Groinbuster avoids the damage to the body.
Groinbuster taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Groinbuster seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Groinbuster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gensai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawakami Gensai dominated that second round.
That's time! Gensai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gensai tries to clinch but Groinbuster moves out of range.
Gensai checks the leg kick.
Gensai wants to clinch.
Gensai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groinbuster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gensai pushes Groinbuster up against the cage in a clinch.
Gensai tries to land knees in the clinch but Groinbuster avoids the damage to the body.
Gensai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Groinbuster.
Groinbuster managing to block the knees to the body from Gensai.
Gensai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groinbuster is looking to break free of the clinch but Gensai has double underhooks.
Groinbuster tries to stall but Gensai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Groinbuster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Groinbuster missing with knees to the body.
Gensai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Groinbuster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gensai walks away with a smile on his face. Groinbuster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gensai closes the distance and clinches.
Gensai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawakami Gensai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gensai misses with a knee strike.
Gensai is pressed up against the cage. Groinbuster 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.
Groinbuster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kawakami Gensai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Groinbuster is looking to clinch.
Groinbuster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gensai pinned against the cage. Gensai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kawakami Gensai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahib Groinbuster.
Groinbuster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gensai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gensai lands a knee to the body.
Groinbuster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gensai prevents it.
Gensai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Groinbuster has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gensai prevents a body shot from Groinbuster.
Groinbuster is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groinbuster is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gensai.
Gensai misses with a knee strike.
Groinbuster is trying to break the clinch but Gensai has him pressed against the cage.
Gensai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Groinbuster blocks it with crossed arms.
Groinbuster jumps guard but Gensai stands there with Groinbuster around his waist. Groinbuster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Groinbuster stalling in the clinch but Gensai improves position.
Gensai is trying to maintain a safe position but Groinbuster gets an underhook and turns Gensai into the cage.
Groinbuster jumps guard but Gensai stands there with Groinbuster around his waist. Groinbuster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Groinbuster throws an elbow that misses.
Gensai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Groinbuster tries to break the clinch but Gensai is controlling the position.
Groinbuster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gensai misses with a knee strike.
Groinbuster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Groinbuster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gensai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Groinbuster is looking to break free of the clinch but Gensai has double underhooks.
Groinbuster swings wildly with an uppercut but Gensai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Groinbuster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gensai keeps control of Groinbuster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Groinbuster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gensai.
Groinbuster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Groinbuster takes an elbow to the temple.
Groinbuster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Groinbuster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Groinbuster is trying to break free.
Groinbuster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Groinbuster lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gensai missing with knees to the body.
Groinbuster fails to pull guard.
Gensai throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Groinbuster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gensai keeps control of Groinbuster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Groinbuster tries to pull guard but Gensai holds him up against the cage and eventually Groinbuster drops back down to his feet.
Gensai pushes off an throws an elbow but Groinbuster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Groinbuster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gensai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Groinbuster can't get the takedown.
Gensai tries a knee to the head but Groinbuster blocks it.
Groinbuster trying to land knees to the body.
Groinbuster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gensai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gensai gets underhooks to prevent Groinbuster's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gensai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gensai missing with knees to the body.
Gensai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Groinbuster.
Zahib Groinbuster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawakami Gensai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Groinbuster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gensai smiles and moves away.
Groinbuster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kawakami Gensai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gensai, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Perqelez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perqelez has chosen cool caribbean beats as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sandro Filcic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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161 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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Basic striking
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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, Sandro Filcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesus Perqelez!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filcic takes a swing at Perqelez's ribcage but misses.
Perqelez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Filcic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Filcic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Perqelez off and has taken his back!
Filcic struggling to keep hold of the position.
Perqelez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Perqelez is desperately trying to improve his position but Filcic has a good base and remains in mount.
Filcic avoids the attempt from Perqelez to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perqelez is trying desperately to improve position.
Filcic controlling from mount.
Filcic has control of Perqelez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Perqelez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Filcic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Perqelez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filcic looking to secure an arm triangle but Perqelez defends it well.
Filcic seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Perqelez is holding on tight.
Perqelez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filcic is working for a guillotine from mount but Perqelez frees his head quite easily.
Filcic looking to isolate an arm here. Perqelez doesn't see it coming and as Filcic extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Filcic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sandro Filcic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sid Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and snoork bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bananasplits comes into a darkened arena with his song building. On a boat - kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sid Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, snoork bananasplits!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Horton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horton throws a series of punches but bananasplits moves out of range.
A punch combination from Horton misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as bananasplits checks a leg kick.
bananasplits shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
bananasplits trying to control from half guard but Horton is working away.
bananasplits keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
bananasplits is trying for a kimura here. Horton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! bananasplits wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). snoork bananasplits!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Kovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Bolt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Bolt!
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, Antonio Kovalov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt avoids the body shot from Kovalov.
Bolt fails with the takedown.
Bolt feints and as Kovalov raises his hands in defense, Bolt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bolt is looking to work some ground and pound but Kovalov has wrist control.
Bolt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovalov is retaining full guard.
Bolt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bolt postures up.
Kovalov keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass.
Bolt is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kovalov punishes Bolt's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovalov throws a sloppy head kick and Bolt moves out of range easily.
Kovalov moves into the clinch.
Kovalov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovalov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalov misses the shot to the body.
Kovalov misses with a body kick.
Bolt shoots in but Kovalov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kovalov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bolt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
Kovalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolt.
Kovalov scores with a body shot.
Kovalov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kovalov with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Kovalov does no damage.
Kovalov throws a series of strikes that have Bolt backpedaling.
Bolt shoots in but Kovalov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kovalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolt takes one to the side of the head.
Kovalov swinging wilding here.
Kovalov looks to land a body kick but Bolt moved away.
Kovalov cracks Bolt with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolt.
Kovalov works Bolt's body with a nice hook.
Kovalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kovalov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bolt sprawling to the canvas. Kovalov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bolt hang on?
Bolt is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kovalov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bolt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bolt is not content to let Kovalov control the position.
Kovalov winds up and cracks Bolt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov lands with a punch from half guard.
Kovalov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolt keeps working.
Bolt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kovalov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kovalov winds up and cracks Bolt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice strikes from Kovalov there.
Kovalov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kovalov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bolt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kovalov lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Kovalov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bolt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Bolt or perhaps it was just good defense by Kovalov which made him look bad.
Kovalov stalks Bolt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bolt's face. Bolt staggers backwards, shaken.
Kovalov throws a right hand that Bolt ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolt also avoids with ease.
Kovalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolt blocks a head kick by Kovalov.
Kovalov throws a head kick but Bolt moves out of range.
Kovalov lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovalov scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kovalov there.
Kovalov closes the distance and clinches.
Kovalov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovalov breaks the clinch.
Kovalov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolt.
Kovalov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovalov swinging wilding here.
Kovalov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt moves forwards but Kovalov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bolt shoots in for a double leg but Kovalov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kovalov throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kovalov.
Kovalov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kovalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Kovalov.
Kovalov scores with a kick to the body.
Kovalov moves into the clinch.
Kovalov breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kovalov.
Kovalov looks to land a combination but Bolt avoids it well.
Kovalov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov scores with a hook.
Kovalov scores with a one two! Bolt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
George Bolt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kovalov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kovalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovalov.
Kovalov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bolt!
Bolt tries to reverse the position but Kovalov maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kovalov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kovalov landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
A nice elbow there by Kovalov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kovalov is landing with some decent strikes but Bolt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bolt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kovalov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bolt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kovalov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalov with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Kovalov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Kovalov circles away easily
and Kovalov counters with a left and a right that hurts Bolt! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Kovalov jumps into full mount!
Oh Bolt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalov landing strikes from the mount.
Bolt is bucking up trying to escape but Kovalov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bolt seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovalov breaks from Bolt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kovalov landing shots from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovalov with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalov with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bolt wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kovalov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Kovalov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Gulper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MCJ Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Gulper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MCJ Guti!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti shoots in for a double leg but Gulper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A bone on bone clash there as Guti blocks the leg kick.
Guti moves away from the strike by Gulper.
Gulper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gulper pushes Guti away with a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gulper. That's going to slow Guti down.
Gulper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guti's head backwards.
Guti takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulper scores with a leg kick.
Guti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rusty Gulper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MCJ Guti.
Guti looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gulper, right into the meat.
Gulper moves into the clinch.
Gulper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gulper has Guti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gulper pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guti tumbling to the mat - Gulper dives into Guti's guard.
Gulper wants to stand but Guti is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulper scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulper passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gulper scoring with punches from side control.
Guti taking a bit of punishment here - Gulper scoring with strikes.
Guti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Guti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gulper in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gulper working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gulper cracks Guti with a big right hand but Guti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gulper working the ground and pound.
Guti is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulper connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Guti some visible discomfort.
Gulper scoring with punches from side control.
Gulper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Guti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gulper trying to control the position but Guti is working away.
Guti takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gulper lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gulper cracks Guti with a big elbow.
Gulper is chipping away with strikes.
Guti is not content to let Gulper control the position.
Gulper scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Guti to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gulper looks up at the clock and then as Guti takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gulper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gulper connects with a decent elbow.
Guti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gulper connects with a decent elbow.
Gulper lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Guti down.
Gulper trying to control the position but Guti is working away.
Gulper cracks Guti with a big elbow.
Gulper scores with punches from side control.
Guti takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Guti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gulper lands a nice forearm strike.
Gulper is putting a hurting on Guti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gulper is putting a hurting on Guti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Gulper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gulper looks up at the clock and then as Guti takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gulper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Guti is trying to buck Gulper off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guti tries to bench press Gulper off him but Gulper keeps the position.
Gulper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gulper lands a nice forearm strike.
Guti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gulper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gulper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guti on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gulper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guti keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Gulper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Guti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gulper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gulper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Guti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gulper manages to avoid it.
Gulper throws a front kick aimed at Guti's knee but Guti avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gulper, as that shot connected.
Guti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gulper circles away.
Gulper lands a high kick to the side of Guti's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Gulper dives into guard, looking to finish.
Guti is rocked!
Gulper wants to pass the guard but Guti is keeping the position.
Gulper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guti is breathing heavily.
Gulper wants to control from the top but Guti keeps moving.
Gulper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gulper landing with the ground and pound.
Rusty Gulper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gulper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gulper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guti's head.
Gulper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gulper lands a couple of digs.
Gulper stands up over Guti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gulper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Guti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gulper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gulper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gulper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gulper is working Guti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gulper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guti is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gulper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guti's head.
Gulper passes Guti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guti looking for submissions off his back.
Gulper lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Gulper connects with a nice short shot to Guti's temple.
Gulper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gulper winds up and cracks Guti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gulper lands with a punch from half guard.
Gulper 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulper 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 tries to roll over but Gulper keeps him under control.
Gulper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gulper is looking for a kimura here.
Guti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gulper is working away from the top position though.
Gulper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gulper 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.
Gulper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guti can do to turn this around?
Guti is not content to let Gulper control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gulper, right into the meat.
Gulper connects with a solid leg kick.
Gulper's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gulper duly obliges.
Rusty Gulper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gulper, right into the meat.
Gulper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gulper scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rusty Gulper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gulper lands with a hook. Guti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guti walks into a straight right hand from Gulper.
Guti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rusty Gulper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MCJ Guti.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gulper lands a really nice looking cross but Guti seems unphased.
Gulper throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Gulper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gulper.
Gulper fails to land with a series of punches.
Gulper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rusty Gulper is winning the standup battle so far.
Guti swings for the body but Gulper moves out of range.
Gulper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guti keeps the fight on the outside.
Gulper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gulper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gulper throws a leg kick which misses Guti's front leg but catches the back leg as Guti tries to avoid it.
Gulper throws a nice head kick!
Gulper works over Guti's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gulper lands a two punch combo.
Guti is still on wobbly legs! Can Gulper finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gulper fakes the leg kick and cracks Guti in the body.
Guti seems to have recovered his senses.
Gulper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Guti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guti's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gulper.
Rusty Gulper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Gulper.
Gulper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gulper scores with a kick to the body.
Gulper throws a leg kick which misses Guti's front leg but catches the back leg as Guti tries to avoid it.
Gulper fakes the leg kick and cracks Guti in the body.
Gulper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Gulper both land. Nice combination.
Guti closes the distance and clinches up with Gulper, looking for a takedown. Guti pushes Gulper against the cage but Gulper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gulper explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gulper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gulper throws and low kick but Guti moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulper forces Guti back against the cage and clinches.
Gulper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gulper swivels and escapes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gulper. That's going to slow Guti down.
Guti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guti is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gulper is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Guti.
Gulper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gulper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Guti throws a leg kick
and Gulper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Gulper.
Gulper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gulper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gulper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Guti closes the distance and clinches up with Gulper, looking for a takedown. Guti pushes Gulper against the cage but Gulper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rusty Gulper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MCJ Guti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulper misses with a double jab.
Guti misses with a takedown
and Gulper counters with a three punch combo that has Guti backing up. Guti nods at Gulper to acknowledge the strikes.
Gulper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gulper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gulper lunges at Guti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guti's hand.
Guti shoots for a takedown but Gulper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gulper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guti is out of range.
Gulper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Guti tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gulper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guti. That did some damage!
MCJ Guti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gulper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gulper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gulper throws a leg kick which misses Guti's front leg but catches the back leg as Guti tries to avoid it.
Rusty Gulper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guti drops back looking for a leg! Gulper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gulper manages to kick Guti off! Guti jumps back into Gulper's guard.
Gulper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guti.
Gulper throwing short punches from the bottom.
Gulper wriggles free and stands up.
Gulper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gulper throws a leg kick
and Guti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Guti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gulper tries to get to full guard but Guti has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Gulper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gulper 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Gulper!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zab Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huber comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boom Boom Pow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zab Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gavin Huber!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huber showed some decent athleticism there.
Huber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Huber wants to control but Judah is keeping him busy.
Judah wants to get back to his feet.
Huber drops an elbow to the side of Judah's head.
Huber winds up and cracks Judah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Huber raining down shots from the mount!
Judah wants to get back to his feet.
Huber breaks from Judah's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Judah tries to buck Huber off but he can't manage it.
Huber cracks Judah with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah is squirming around, avoiding Huber's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah tries to buck Huber off but he can't manage it.
Judah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Judah tries to get out of the position.
Huber controlling from the full mount.
Judah tries to buck Huber off but Huber takes his back!
Judah covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Judah wants to get back to his feet.
Huber lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Huber keeps control of the position easily here as Judah tries to buck him off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I looks like Huber might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Huber is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Judah has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Huber scores with punches to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber tries to keep control of the position but Judah is staying busy.
Judah controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Huber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Huber.
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!
Judah holding both Huber 's hands and preventing any damage.
Huber tries to keep control of the position but Judah is staying busy.
Huber controls the action.
Judah controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Huber lands shots from the back.
Huber softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Judah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Huber on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Judah is trying to get back to his feet but Huber has full control of the position and if anything, Judah has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Huber throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Judah!
Huber wants to control but Judah is keeping busy.
Huber working for a choke but Judah is defending well.
Huber looks gassed!
Huber trying to control momentarily.
Judah fending off the submission attempt from Huber.
Judah looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Judah staying busy and making it hard for Huber to control.
Judah holding both Huber 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber struggling to keep hold of the position.
Judah is trying to get back to his feet but Huber has full control of the position and if anything, Judah has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Huber looking for the choke but no joy.
Judah is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Huber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Huber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huber misses with a double jab.
Judah misses with a few strikes there.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah misses with a few strikes there.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Huber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber fails with the takedown.
Judah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck for Huber with that takedown attempt.
Zab Judah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Huber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber needs to keep his hands up - Judah had a free shot at his head there.
Judah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huber shoots in but Judah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Judah circles away.
Huber is breathing heavily.
A big left from Judah misses.
Huber tries for a takedown but Judah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Judah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Judah throws a jab when Huber was well out of range.
Judah circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Huber throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Judah to counter with a crisp jab.
Judah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Huber shoots in looking for a takedown. Judah tries to sprawl out of it but Huber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Judah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Huber drops his hands momentarily and Judah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Judah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Huber counters with a takedown into side control.
Judah is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Huber is controlling him well.
Huber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Judah!
Judah squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Judah really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Judah that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Huber takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Judah is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Huber locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Judah is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gavin Huber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Riddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Black (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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178 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Riddell!
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, Ken Black!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riddell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Riddell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riddell passes into side control, despite Black's attempt to control the position.
Riddell gets to mount! Black was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddell lands a heavy elbow.
Riddell lands a nice shot to the head.
Riddell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black is desperately trying to improve his position but Riddell has a good base and remains in mount.
Riddell looking to control but Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to reverse the position but Riddell maintains control.
Riddell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Riddell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Riddell wants to finish this one by submission but Black is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Riddell.
Riddell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riddell working Black over with strikes here.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Riddell.
Black is wriggling around trying to escape.
Riddell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Riddell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Black is looking to escape.
BOOM! Riddell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Riddell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Black is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Riddell is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Riddell extends the arm and Black is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Riddell!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rami Charger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Holloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Holloway is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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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
2 - 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway moves in looking to clinch but Charger pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Charger.
Holloway slips a jab and a cross from Charger.
Holloway moves into range and clinches up with Charger.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holloway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holloway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body.
Holloway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holloway can't break the clinch.
Holloway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holloway digs a right hand into Charger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Charger's gas tank.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Charger wants to break free but Holloway has control.
Holloway prevents Charger from breaking the clinch.
Holloway tries to land knees in the clinch but Charger avoids the damage to the body.
Charger is trying to break free.
Charger has had enough of the clinch but Holloway keeps him there for the moment.
Charger is breathing heavily.
Holloway has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Charger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holloway prevents Charger from breaking the clinch.
Charger wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Charger or not.
Holloway wants to get back to striking at distance but Charger won't allow it.
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holloway throws a nice looking combination but Charger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holloway misses with a leg kick
and Charger counters with a nice leg kick.
Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Charger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Charger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holloway.
Holloway shoots in for a takedown but Charger shows good takedown defense.
Charger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holloway misses with a combination
and Charger counters with a right hand to the body.
Charger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Charger lands a front kick.
Charger connects with a high kick.
A combination from Holloway does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charger.
Holloway misses with a leg kick
and Charger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holloway swinging wilding here.
Holloway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charger circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick from Charger.
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Holloway dodges the punch combination from Charger.
Some wild striking there from Charger.
Rami Charger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charger throws a nice head kick!
Holloway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Charger counters with a straight right hand.
Holloway swinging wilding here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charger scores with a nice head shot.
Holloway has a takedown stuffed.
Rami Charger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Holloway.
Charger lands with a slapping head kick.
Holloway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Charger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holloway's head.
Charger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holloway at a distance.
Charger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Charger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Charger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Charger stalks Holloway and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holloway's face. Holloway staggers backwards, shaken.
Charger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holloway tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Charger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Charger.
Holloway shoots in but Charger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charger connects with a solid leg kick.
Charger lands a two punch combo.
Holloway misses with a body punch
and Charger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Holloway really felt that one!
Charger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holloway has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Charger.
Charger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Charger lands a head kick. Holloway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holloway throws a leg kick
and Charger counters with a nice leg kick.
Charger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Charger is looking to wear down Holloway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Charger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Charger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holloway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charger swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Charger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Charger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holloway.
Charger throws a series of strikes that have Holloway backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Charger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holloway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holloway's knee momentarily.
Holloway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charger counters with an inside leg kick.
Holloway tries a low kick but Charger avoids it.
Good exchange - Charger coming out on top.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holloway misses with a double jab
and Charger counters with a leg kick.
Charger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holloway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Charger.
Charger scores with a spinning back kick!
Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charger counters with a low kick, right behind Holloway 's knee.
Charger throws a leg kick which misses Holloway's front leg but catches the back leg as Holloway tries to avoid it.
Charger looks to land a combination. Holloway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Charger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joshua Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Charger slams his shin into Holloway's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Charger.
Rami Charger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Holloway's head.
Holloway takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Charger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holloway. That did some damage!
Rami Charger is winning the standup battle so far.
Charger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Charger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Holloway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Charger, as that shot connected.
A shot to de liver by Charger. Beautiful body shot.
Charger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Charger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holloway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Charger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holloway's sensitive parts.
Charger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charger scoring well with a low kick there.
Holloway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charger counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Charger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A good leg kick by Charger.
Charger throws a series of punches but Holloway moves out of range.
Charger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holloway throws a left and a right that both miss
and Charger counters with a good low kick that Holloway was not able to check.
Holloway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Charger scores with a head kick.
Charger lands with a slapping head kick.
Charger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Charger is trying to break free.
Charger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holloway has clasped his hands together around Charger's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Holloway has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charger lands with a shot to the body.
Holloway misses with a combination
and Charger counters with a low kick, right behind Holloway 's knee.
Charger thows a body kick. Holloway tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Charger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Charger blocks a jab.
Holloway fails to land the takedown.
Charger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Holloway misses with a combination
and Charger counters with a leg kick.
Charger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holloway's calf.
Charger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holloway's calf.
Charger throws a right and a left that Holloway avoids nicely.
Holloway clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charger.
Charger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Charger throws a head kick that half lands.
Holloway throws a combination that misses
and Charger counters with a nice leg kick.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Charger circles away.
Charger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Charger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holloway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Charger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Holloway tries to clinch but Charger moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charger can pounce on him.
Charger throws a series of punches but Holloway avoids them all with ease.
Charger stuffs the takedown attempt from Holloway. Holloway gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Charger dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Holloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holloway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holloway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charger lands a front kick.
Charger connects with a solid leg kick.
Holloway on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Charger.
Charger walks into a stiff left hand from Holloway.
Charger lands a head kick. Holloway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holloway looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Charger wants to stand and escape but Holloway is having none of it.
Holloway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Charger avoids nicely.
Charger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Holloway scores with a four punch combination!
Charger throws a head kick that Holloway semi-blocks.
Charger misses with a double jab.
Holloway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Charger throws a head kick but Holloway moves out of range.
Holloway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holloway misses with a few strikes there.
Charger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holloway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holloway misses with a combination
and Charger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Charger misses with a series of wild punches.
Charger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holloway rushes Charger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Charger breaks from the clinch.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Charger is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tries to bum rush Charger with a series of wild strikes but Charger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charger throws a nice head kick!
Holloway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charger swivels and escapes.
Holloway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charger.
Holloway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rami Charger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Holloway.
Charger throws a sloppy head kick and Holloway moves out of range easily.
Holloway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Charger counters with a low kick, right behind Holloway 's knee.
Holloway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Charger misses with a wild combination.
Holloway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Charger counters with a solid body kick.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Charger blocks a low kick nicely.
Charger keeps Holloway at a distance using the push kick.
Charger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Charger counters with a left and a right that stings Holloway.
Charger is looking to slow Holloway down with leg kicks.
Charger lands a high kick!
Holloway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Charger counters with a one-two to the body.
Holloway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holloway clinches up with Charger and pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holloway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Charger has him pressed against the cage.
Holloway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Charger is trying to break the clinch but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Charger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Charger connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Charger.
Holloway throws a right and a left that Charger avoids nicely.
Charger fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Charger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holloway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charger tries to avoid it but Holloway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charger to the ground. Charger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Charger, pushing him back against the cage.
Charger wants to break free but Holloway has control.
Charger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Charger can't break the clinch.
Holloway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Charger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Joshua Holloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holloway prevents Charger from breaking the clinch.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Charger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holloway at a distance.
Holloway throws a leg kick but Charger checks it.
Rami Charger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Charger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Charger misses with a few strikes there.
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 Rami Charger.
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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Charger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Federov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eshkar Gabai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabai has chosen Ya by Mosh Ben-Ari as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Federov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eshkar Gabai!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Federov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gabai circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Federov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Federov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Federov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to de liver by Gabai. Beautiful body shot.
Federov wants to clinch.
Federov slips under a jab.
Federov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Federov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Eshkar Gabai has been cut.
Federov is pressed up against the cage. Gabai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Federov down to the mat. Federov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Federov is looking to clinch but Gabai is avoiding it.
Gabai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Federov is looking to clinch but Gabai is avoiding it.
Federov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Federov moves into range and clinches up with Gabai.
Federov scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Federov.
Gabai is rocked!
Federov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gabai to his knees! Federov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Federov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dimitry Slova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitry Slova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Slova makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slova.
Slova had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slova Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
Slova working for the choke.
Slova lands shots from the back.
Jones is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Slova off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Slova missing with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Slova. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jones breaks Slova's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slova throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Slova tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones postures up in Slova's guard and throws a big left but Slova blocks it.
Slova throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slova throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Slova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slova tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones postures up.
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.
Jones won't allow Slova to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Benny Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slova throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Slova decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
Slova slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Jones tries to roll over but Slova keeps him under control.
Slova passes to side control.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slova landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slova working away.
Slova avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jones.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slova's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slova moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Slova trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slova landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Slova has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slova scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Slova landing strikes from the mount.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Slova looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Slova lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slova lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Slova has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Jones looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slova is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitry Slova dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slova moves into the clinch successfully.
Slova is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slova down to the mat. Slova avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dimitry Slova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slova moves into the clinch.
Jones is working for takedown but Slova is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slova misses the jab.
Slova doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to clinch
and Slova counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slova.
Slova trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slova chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slova wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Slova looking to pass the guard.
Slova passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slova is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Slova wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Slova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones tries to roll over but Slova keeps him under control.
Slova is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Slova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Slova advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones wants to improve his position but Slova is controlling well.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Slova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dimitry Slova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slova 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.
Slova winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Slova manages to pass to mount!
Slova tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Slova unloading with bombs!
Jones is in a horrible position here. Slova smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Slova looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Slova is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slova 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.
A nice elbow there by Slova.
Slova lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones is rocked!
Jones is in a horrible position here. Slova smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Slova finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Slova's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitry Slova!
Dimitry Slova retains his featherweight title!
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