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DIV-E - Twentynine PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chapulin Colorado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kawakami Gensai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gensai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SAMURAI X - Opening. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
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180 cm
24
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chapulin Colorado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kawakami Gensai!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colorado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colorado has closed the distance and engaged Gensai in a clinch.
Colorado looking to throw knees to the head but Gensai is blocking nicely.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Colorado lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gensai tries to score a body lock takedown but Colorado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Colorado misses with a knee strike.
Colorado trying to stall but Gensai improves his position.
Colorado takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Chapulin Colorado has been cut.
Gensai blocks the elbow strike.
Colorado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gensai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chapulin Colorado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kawakami Gensai.
Gensai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gensai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Colorado stops a takedown attempt from Gensai.
Gensai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colorado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gensai is looking to clinch.
Colorado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gensai moves in looking to clinch but Colorado pushes him off.
Gensai clinches up against the cage.
Gensai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gensai avoiding damage as Colorado throws knees to the body.
Colorado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gensai.
Gensai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colorado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Colorado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colorado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colorado tries to clinch up but Gensai circles away and keeps his distance.
Gensai swats away the attempt to clinch by Colorado.
Gensai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Colorado is looking to clinch.
Gensai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gensai clinches up with Colorado and pushes him back against the cage.
Gensai tries a knee to the head but Colorado blocks it.
Gensai can't get the takedown.
Gensai avoiding damage as Colorado throws knees to the body.
Colorado has Gensai pressed against the cage.
Gensai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colorado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gensai looks gassed!
Colorado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colorado wants to clinch up but Gensai keeps it at a distance.
Gensai moves in looking to clinch but Colorado pushes him off.
Gensai moves in looking to clinch but Colorado pushes him off.
Colorado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gensai, pushing him back against the cage.
Colorado is struggling to control the position.
Colorado misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gensai as Colorado tries to tie him up.
Come on Colorado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gensai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colorado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gensai is looking to clinch but Colorado is avoiding it.
Gensai keeps the fight on the outside.
Colorado closes the distance and pushes Gensai back into the cage.
Colorado avoiding damage.
Colorado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gensai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Colorado lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gensai avoids a wild elbow strike from Colorado.
Colorado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gensai avoids it.
Gensai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Colorado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gensai.
Colorado takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gensai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Colorado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Colorado tries to clinch but Gensai moves out of range.
Colorado keeps the fight on the outside.
Gensai wants to clinch
and Colorado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gensai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colorado's face.
Gensai tries to score a body lock takedown but Colorado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gensai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Colorado uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colorado gets to his feet. Gensai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gensai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colorado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chapulin Colorado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colorado is looking to clinch.
Colorado is looking to clinch but Gensai is avoiding it.
Colorado keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Gensai or perhaps it was just good defense by Colorado which made him look bad.
Gensai moves in looking to clinch but Colorado pushes him off.
Colorado wants to clinch.
Gensai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colorado swats away the attempt to clinch by Gensai.
Colorado moves in looking to clinch but Gensai pushes him off.
Gensai tries to close the distance and clinch but Colorado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colorado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gensai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colorado wants to clinch up but Gensai keeps it at a distance.
Colorado swats away the attempt to clinch by Gensai.
Colorado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gensai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gensai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gensai moves into range and clinches up with Colorado.
Colorado missing with knees to the body.
Gensai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Colorado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gensai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Colorado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Colorado throws an elbow but misses.
Gensai is working for takedown but Colorado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Colorado pushes off an throws an elbow but Gensai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Colorado misses with an elbow over the top.
Colorado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gensai.
Colorado just leaning against Gensai, taking a breather.
Colorado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gensai is defending well for now.
Gensai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Colorado blocks it with crossed arms.
Colorado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gensai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gensai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Colorado tries a knee to the head but Gensai blocks it.
Colorado is trying to maintain a safe position but Gensai gets an underhook and turns Colorado into the cage.
Colorado trying to land knees to the body.
Colorado is looking to control Gensai's arms but Gensai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Colorado has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chapulin Colorado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chapulin Colorado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gensai wants to clinch.
Gensai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colorado tries to avoid it but Gensai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colorado to the ground. Colorado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chapulin Colorado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gensai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gensai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gensai blocks the elbow strike.
Colorado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gensai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Colorado prevents the takedown attempt.
Gensai managing to block the knees to the body from Colorado.
Gensai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colorado's face.
Colorado is pressed up against the cage. Gensai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Colorado down to the mat. Colorado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chapulin Colorado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kawakami Gensai.
Colorado wants to clinch up but Gensai keeps it at a distance.
Colorado doesn't manage to clinch there - Gensai circles away.
Colorado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colorado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gensai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colorado tries to clinch up but Gensai circles away and keeps his distance.
Gensai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colorado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colorado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colorado is looking to clinch but Gensai is avoiding it.
Colorado tries to clinch but Gensai is having none of it.
Gensai tries to clinch up but Colorado circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colorado tries to clinch up.
Gensai closes the distance and clinches.
Colorado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gensai avoids it.
Colorado is pressed up against the cage. Gensai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Colorado down to the mat. Colorado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Colorado moves in looking to clinch but Gensai pushes him off.
Gensai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gensai tries to clinch there but Colorado circles away.
Colorado instigates a clinch.
Colorado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Colorado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gensai looking for a takedown.
Gensai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gensai managing to block the knees to the body from Colorado.
Gensai crunches a lovely knee into Colorado's ribcage.
Gensai wants to stall.
Colorado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gensai has Colorado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colorado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Colorado tries to stall but Gensai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gensai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colorado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colorado tries to stall but Gensai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Colorado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gensai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Colorado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Colorado trying to stall but Gensai improves his position.
Gensai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Colorado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gensai looking to throw knees to the head but Colorado is blocking nicely.
Gensai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gensai can't get the takedown.
Colorado missing with knees to the body.
Gensai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gensai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Colorado walks away with a smile on his face. Gensai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gensai darts in trying to clinch
and Colorado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gensai avoiding damage as Colorado throws knees to the body.
Gensai landing knees to the head.
Colorado looking to throw knees to the head but Gensai is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Colorado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gensai's brow.
Colorado takes a knee right on the jaw!
Colorado throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colorado taking a breather.
Gensai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Colorado gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Colorado tries to clinch up but Gensai circles away and keeps his distance.
Colorado is looking to clinch but Gensai is avoiding it.
Gensai closes the distance and clinches.
Colorado takes a knee right on the jaw!
Colorado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Colorado tries to land a knee to the head but Gensai blocks with his arms.
Gensai with a knee to the head.
Gensai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Colorado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gensai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Colorado missing with knees to the body.
Gensai struggles to land a body shot inside as Colorado controls his hands.
Colorado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gensai avoids it.
Gensai pulls guard.
Gensai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gensai obliges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gensai lands a knee to the head.
Gensai tries to pull guard but Colorado holds him up against the cage and eventually Gensai drops back down to his feet.
Colorado tries to land a knee to the head but Gensai blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gensai landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gensai wants a takedown but no success here.
Gensai has Colorado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colorado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gensai avoiding damage as Colorado throws knees to the body.
Gensai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees to the body from Gensai.
Colorado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gensai managing to block the knees to the body from Colorado.
Gensai working Colorado over with knees to the body.
Colorado looking to stall.
Gensai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Colorado tries a knee to the head but Gensai blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gensai as Colorado tries to tie him up.
Gensai is working for takedown but Colorado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gensai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Colorado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Colorado gets underhooks to prevent Gensai's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chapulin Colorado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chapulin Colorado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Colorado is looking to clinch.
Gensai wants to clinch up but Colorado keeps it at a distance.
Gensai moves in looking to clinch but Colorado pushes him off.
Gensai tries to clinch but Colorado moves out of range.
Gensai clinches.
Gensai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Colorado taking a breather.
Colorado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gensai avoids it.
Colorado trying to stall but Gensai improves his position.
Chapulin Colorado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gensai has Colorado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colorado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Colorado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gensai.
Gensai managing to block the knees to the body from Colorado.
Gensai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Colorado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chapulin Colorado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kawakami Gensai.
Colorado tries to land a knee to the head but Gensai blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gensai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gensai avoiding damage as Colorado throws knees to the body.
Colorado stops a takedown attempt from Gensai.
Gensai with a knee to the head.
Colorado throws an elbow that misses.
Gensai avoids a wild elbow strike from Colorado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gensai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gensai landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gensai wants a takedown.
Gensai connects with a knee to the head.
Gensai missing with knees to the body.
Gensai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gensai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gensai scores with a knee to the head.
Gensai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Colorado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gensai dodges an elbow strike from Colorado.
Colorado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Colorado gets underhooks to prevent Gensai's takedown attempt.
Colorado leaning against his opponent.
Gensai managing to block the knees to the body from Colorado.
Colorado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Colorado tries a knee to the head but Gensai blocks it.
Gensai is working for takedown but Colorado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gensai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Colorado smiles and moves away.
Gensai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colorado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colorado tries to clinch there but Gensai circles away.
Colorado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Colorado moves in looking to clinch but Gensai pushes him off.
Gensai tries to clinch there but Colorado circles away.
Colorado tries to clinch up.
Gensai drives through and clinches with Colorado against the cage.
Colorado stalling in the clinch but Gensai improves position.
Gensai managing to block the knees to the body from Colorado.
Gensai successfully pulls guard.
Colorado prevents Gensai from getting back to his feet.
Colorado stands and steps away. Gensai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gensai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colorado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gensai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colorado tries to clinch up but Gensai circles away and keeps his distance.
Gensai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gensai is looking to clinch but Colorado is avoiding it.
Gensai closes the distance and clinches.
Gensai tries to land a knee to the head but Colorado blocks with his arms.
Colorado missing with knees to the body.
Gensai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colorado trying to stall but Gensai improves his position.
Colorado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gensai is defending well for now.
Gensai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Colorado smiles and moves away.
Gensai tries to clinch
and Colorado counters by moving into the clinch.
Gensai wants a takedown.
Colorado misses with a knee strike.
Gensai scores with a knee to the head.
Gensai tries for a takedown but Colorado manages to get underhooks.
Colorado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gensai.
Gensai working Colorado over with knees to the body.
Colorado gets underhooks to prevent Gensai's takedown attempt.
Gensai fails to pull guard.
Colorado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Colorado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gensai is defending well for now.
Gensai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Colorado misses with a knee strike.
Colorado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gensai.
Gensai with a knee to the head.
Gensai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Colorado blocks it with crossed arms.
Colorado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gensai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gensai misses with a knee strike.
Colorado is looking to control Gensai's arms but Gensai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Colorado has his back to the cage.
Colorado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gensai blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gensai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gensai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gensai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Colorado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Colorado looking to throw knees to the head but Gensai is blocking nicely.
Gensai managing to block the knees to the body from Colorado.
Gensai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Colorado's face.
Gensai is working for takedown but Colorado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Colorado takes a knee to the side of the body.
Colorado gets underhooks to prevent Gensai's takedown attempt.
Colorado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Colorado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gensai.
Gensai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Colorado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gensai is defending well for now.
Gensai landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Gensai.
Colorado stalling in the clinch but Gensai improves position.
Gensai with a knee to the head.
Gensai avoids a wild elbow strike from Colorado.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gensai obliges.
Colorado stops a takedown attempt from Gensai.
Gensai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gensai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Colorado walks away with a smile on his face. Gensai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gensai is looking to clinch.
Gensai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chapulin Colorado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colorado, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Chapulin Colorado!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Chapulin Colorado!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Chapulin Colorado!
Chapulin Colorado wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Pedrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owain Gruffydd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gruffydd has chosen International Velvet as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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151 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Pedrosyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Owain Gruffydd!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruffydd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gruffydd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gruffydd.
Pedrosyan looks for a takedown but Gruffydd sprawls well.
Pedrosyan shoots for a double leg takedown but Gruffydd sprawls well. He's pushed Pedrosyan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Pedrosyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruffydd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gruffydd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pedrosyan wants to control but Gruffydd is keeping busy.
Pedrosyan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gruffydd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gruffydd wants to control from the top but Pedrosyan keeps moving.
Gruffydd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruffydd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pedrosyan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pedrosyan is looking to stall here but Gruffydd recovers full guard.
Pedrosyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gruffydd is keeping the position for now.
Gruffydd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gruffydd looking for a sweep. Not yet Gruffydd, not yet.
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.
Pedrosyan landing some decent shots from guard.
Pedrosyan is fighting to break Gruffydd's control of his arms but Gruffydd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pedrosyan lands a couple of digs.
Pedrosyan drops back looking for a leg! Gruffydd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gruffydd manages to kick Pedrosyan off! Pedrosyan jumps back into Gruffydd's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedrosyan advances position into side control!
Pedrosyan working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruffydd is looking to reverse the position.
Pedrosyan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gruffydd's legs.
Gruffydd defending against the ground and pound.
Pedrosyan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Pedrosyan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gruffydd is trying to control Pedrosyan's posture but Pedrosyan avoids it.
Pedrosyan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gruffydd has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pedrosyan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gruffydd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pedrosyan swings around for an armbar but Gruffydd sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pedrosyan's guard.
Gruffydd trying to control but Pedrosyan is working from the bottom.
Gruffydd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pedrosyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gruffydd defends well.
Pedrosyan being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Owain Gruffydd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gruffydd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gruffydd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pedrosyan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gruffydd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pedrosyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gruffydd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pedrosyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gruffydd thuds a left hand into Pedrosyan's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gruffydd!
Owain Gruffydd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Gruffydd.
Gruffydd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pedrosyan is looking to clinch but Gruffydd is avoiding it.
Gruffydd throws a series of punches but Pedrosyan moves out of range.
Pedrosyan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gruffydd counters with a series of strikes. Pedrosyan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gruffydd scores with a takedown into Pedrosyan's guard.
Pedrosyan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosyan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pedrosyan is going olschool here, as he tries to force Gruffydd to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gruffydd shrugs it off.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gruffydd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gruffydd is working to get back to half guard.
Pedrosyan has control of Gruffydd's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gruffydd regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pedrosyan has hold of Gruffydd's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gruffydd manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gruffydd is trying to escape the mount.
Gruffydd tries to hold on but Pedrosyan pushes him away.
Pedrosyan wants to finish this one by submission but Gruffydd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pedrosyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosyan looking to secure an arm triangle but Gruffydd defends it well.
Gruffydd is trying desperately to improve position.
Gruffydd tries to lock up and control but Pedrosyan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gruffydd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gruffydd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pedrosyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Pedrosyan controlling from the full mount.
Gruffydd working to try and regain half guard.
Pedrosyan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pedrosyan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gruffydd manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pedrosyan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owain Gruffydd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pedrosyan tries to clinch but Gruffydd is having none of it.
Pedrosyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gruffydd lands a jab to Pedrosyan's midsection.
Gruffydd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pedrosyan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gruffydd counters with a left and a right that stings Pedrosyan.
Pedrosyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gruffydd defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Pedrosyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pedrosyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gruffydd digs a good hook to Pedrosyan's body.
Gruffydd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gruffydd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gruffydd works over Pedrosyan's head and body with a nice combination.
Gruffydd lands a two punch combo.
Gruffydd misses with a head kick.
Pedrosyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruffydd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruffydd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pedrosyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pedrosyan looks to clinch
and Gruffydd counters with a left and a right that stings Pedrosyan.
Gruffydd stalks Pedrosyan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pedrosyan's face. Pedrosyan staggers backwards, shaken.
Pedrosyan dodges the punch combination from Gruffydd.
Pedrosyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pedrosyan clinches up against the cage.
Gruffydd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pedrosyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gruffydd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pedrosyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedrosyan has his takedown stuffed
and Gruffydd counters with a two punch combo.
Gruffydd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pedrosyan rather than just go for the knockout.
Pedrosyan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gruffydd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pedrosyan on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gruffydd as he avoids it easily.
Gruffydd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pedrosyan shoots and misses
and Pedrosyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gruffydd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gruffydd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gruffydd can't break the clinch.
Pedrosyan tries to pull guard but Gruffydd holds him up against the cage and eventually Pedrosyan drops back down to his feet.
Pedrosyan looking for a takedown.
Gruffydd is trying to break the clinch but Pedrosyan has him pressed against the cage.
Pedrosyan wants a takedown but no success here.
Pedrosyan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gruffydd's efforts to push away.
Pedrosyan is working for takedown but Gruffydd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gruffydd has Pedrosyan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pedrosyan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gruffydd is trying to force a seperation but Pedrosyan has the dominant position.
Pedrosyan has Gruffydd pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pedrosyan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gruffydd tumbling to the mat - Pedrosyan dives into Gruffydd's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosyan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gruffydd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gruffydd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gruffydd!
Gruffydd taking a breather here.
Pedrosyan tries to buck Gruffydd off but Gruffydd is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pedrosyan gets back to half guard.
Pedrosyan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pedrosyan.
Pedrosyan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gruffydd doesn't defend quickly enough and Pedrosyan has managed to lock this one up! Can Gruffydd escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pedrosyan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Pedrosyan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Vippera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 24 theme song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saku Vippera!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vippera needs to keep his hands up - Almeida had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vippera is defended easily by Almeida.
Vippera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vippera clinches.
Almeida stops a takedown attempt from Vippera.
Vippera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Almeida smiles and moves away.
Anthony Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Vippera.
Almeida takes the fight into the clinch.
Vippera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Almeida.
Almeida successfully pulls guard.
Vippera wants to control from the top but Almeida keeps moving.
Vippera is stalling in the full guard.
Almeida pushes Vippera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Almeida misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vippera dives in and grabs Almeida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Almeida pushes down on Vippera's head and hops out.
Vippera shoots in but no luck this time.
Almeida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vippera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Almeida is pressing down on Vippera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vippera is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Almeida has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vippera is looking to defend but Almeida has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vippera! Almeida pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vippera taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Almeida!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Meet the Monster" Five Finger Death Punch. Angel Pain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angel Pain!
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, Artem Graf!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graf circles away.
Pain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graf throws a nice looking combination but Pain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pain tries to clinch but Graf is having none of it.
Pain fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pain is defended easily by Graf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pain to the mat! Pain manages to get full guard.
Graf content to stall in guard here.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is working hard here to advance position.
Graf looking to pass the guard.
Pain wants to get back to his feet but Graf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Graf looking to pass the guard.
Graf trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pain throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Pain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graf wants to clinch.
Pain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Graf sprawls well initially but Pain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graf trying to hold on to Pain's head to control him but Pain postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graf tries to get to full guard but Pain has control of the leg.
Pain controlling the action here.
Pain is nestled in close to Graf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graf tries to get to full guard but Pain has control of the leg.
Pain misses with a head shot. Graf uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain wants to control from the top but Graf keeps moving.
Pain is looking to advance position but Graf has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Graf with the ground and pound from mount.
Graf looking to control but Pain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Graf landing strikes from the mount and Pain is in trouble!
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
Graf scoring with strikes but Pain is staying in there.
Pain tries to reverse the position but Graf maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pain wants to hold on but Graf pushes him away.
Pain is trying to reverse the position but instead Graf has taken his back - oops!
Graf has Pain flattened out and is raining down punches.
Graf looking for the RNC.
Pain is keeping busy.
Pain turns into Graf and is now in his guard.
Pain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pain's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Graf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Graf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pain lands with a nice combination. Graf backs away looking to recover.
Pain shoots and misses
and Graf counters with a three punch combo that has Pain backing up. Pain nods at Graf to acknowledge the strikes.
Pain fails with the takedown
and Graf counters with a stiff right hand.
Pain fails with the takedown
and Graf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pain thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graf clinches with his opponent.
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Graf trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graf throwing strikes from guard but Pain blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain trying to control the position.
Pain manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pain tries to control but Graf wriggling away.
Pain landing strikes from the mount.
Pain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pain goes for an armbar but Graf turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Graf.
Pain being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graf gets to his feet - Pain follows without any prompting.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Graf counters with a two punch combo.
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Graf is working for takedown but Pain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pain stalling in the clinch.
Graf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graf managing to block the knees to the body from Pain.
Pain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Graf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Graf keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graf looking for a guillotine here but Pain defends easily.
Graf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pain defends well.
Pain passes Graf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Graf taking some punishment here, with Pain in his half guard.
Pain decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pain feints and as Graf raises his hands in defense, Pain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pain stands up from Graf's guard - Pain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pain gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain trying to control the action but Graf is working from the bottom.
Pain stops Graf from getting back to his feet.
Graf strikes from the bottom but Pain uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Graf gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graf is trying to reverse the position but instead Pain has taken his back - oops!
Pain controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Pain dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pain looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Graf!
Pain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pain content just to control the position here.
Graf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Graf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pain with good strikes from the mount here!
Pain lands with some strikes.
Pain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poor strikes thrown by Pain there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain working the ground and pound effectively.
Graf tries to buck Pain off but he can't manage it.
Pain content just to control the position here.
Pain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graf is looking to escape.
BOOM! Pain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Graf that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Graf swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pain goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Graf turns into him and now he's in Pain's guard.
Graf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pain is pulling down on Graf's head to control his posture.
Graf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pain stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Pain struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to bench press Graf off him but Graf keeps the position.
Graf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Graf moves out of range of the body kick from Pain.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - Graf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pain swats away the attempt to clinch by Graf.
Pain moves into the clinch.
Pain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Graf's face.
Graf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graf can't break the clinch.
Pain gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Graf regains guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graf has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.
Graf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Graf keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Pain being controlled here momentarily.
Graf wants to stand but Pain is controlling the position.
Pain controlling from the top position.
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Graf blocks nicely.
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Graf blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Angel Pain!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Angel Pain!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Angel Pain!
Angel Pain wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joy Hamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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143 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Katsu Yamamoto!
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, Joy Hamp!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamp throws a head kick that misses.
Yamamoto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yamamoto stands up.
Joy Hamp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamp scores with a three punch combo!
Yamamoto throws a push kick but Hamp slaps the foot to one side.
Hamp misses with a low kick.
Yamamoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hamp tries to clinch but Yamamoto is having none of it.
Hamp gets caught flat footed, as Yamamoto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hamp is working an open guard so Yamamoto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto walks into a jab.
Hamp misses the shot to the body.
Hamp's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hamp duly obliges.
Hamp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hamp throws a sloppy head kick and Yamamoto moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Hamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hamp is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yamamoto is controlling him.
Yamamoto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hamp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hamp instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto drags the fight down to the ground.
Yamamoto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamp's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto content to stall in guard here.
Yamamoto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hamp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamamoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hamp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Yamamoto scores with a four punch combination!
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Hamp thuds his shin into the meat of Yamamoto's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamp goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Hamp lands but Yamamoto takes it in his stride.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Hamp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Hamp.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Hamp.
Hamp scores with a one two! Yamamoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hamp misses with a two punch combination.
Hamp throws a combination. Yamamoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hamp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hamp throws a combination that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hamp throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamp wants to stand up but Yamamoto is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto passes into half guard.
Yamamoto seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamamoto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hamp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but Hamp defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamp tries to kick Yamamoto off but Yamamoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yamamoto winds up and cracks Hamp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Katsu Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to pass to full mount but Hamp defends it.
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.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamamoto postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hamp to stand up.
Joy Hamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamp throws a nice head kick!
Hamp throws a combination. Yamamoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joy Hamp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Hamp.
Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Hamp's guard.
Yamamoto controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto stops Hamp from standing up.
Yamamoto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yamamoto content to stall in guard here.
Yamamoto's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yamamoto stands up and waves to Hamp to follow him.
Hamp throws a shot to the body.
Hamp closes the distance but Yamamoto moves to the side
and Yamamoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Yamamoto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hamp tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamp throws a head kick but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Hamp throws a series of punches but Yamamoto avoids them all with ease.
Yamamoto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yamamoto scores a takedown into full mount!
Yamamoto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yamamoto dominating with strikes here.
Yamamoto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hamp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yamamoto controlling from the full mount.
Hamp really wants to buck Yamamoto off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yamamoto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yamamoto punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yamamoto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yamamoto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto lands a heavy elbow.
Yamamoto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hamp looks a forlorn figure.
Yamamoto controlling from mount.
Yamamoto lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Katsu Yamamoto just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Yamamoto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hamp. That one must have hurt.
Yamamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hamp's waist but Hamp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamamoto off to one side.
Yamamoto avoids the head kick by Hamp.
Hamp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hamp throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yamamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamamoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joy Hamp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yamamoto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Katsu Yamamoto!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Katsu Yamamoto!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Katsu Yamamoto!
Katsu Yamamoto wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buckley Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Riddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buckley Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Riddell!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riddell pulls Armstrong into guard.
Riddell pushes Armstrong off and gets back to his feet.
Armstrong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Riddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Riddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckley Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Riddell.
Riddell lands a big head kick that sends Armstrong tumbling to the mat! Riddell takes a step backwards and waves Armstrong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Armstrong is rocked!
It looks like Buckley Armstrong has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddell drops Armstrong with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Armstrong! Riddell dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Riddell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lepinakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Lepinakov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Lepinakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Lepinakov with that takedown attempt.
Vinci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lepinakov's guard.
Vinci stops Lepinakov from standing up.
Vinci seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vinci gets to his feet - Lepinakov follows without any prompting.
Lepinakov with a poor takedown
and Vinci decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lepinakov's guard.
Vinci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vinci stopping the sweep attempt from Lepinakov.
Vinci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lepinakov is keeping the position for now.
Lepinakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lepinakov, not yet.
Lepinakov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vinci has picked Lepinakov up and slammed him! Lepinakov can't keep hold of the triangle and Vinci manages to pass to side control!
Lepinakov is not content to let Vinci control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinci has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Michael Vinci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lepinakov tries for a takedown but Vinci circles away easily
and Vinci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lepinakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vinci.
Vinci lands a nice looking body shot.
Lepinakov tries to clinch
and Vinci counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lepinakov!
Vinci wants to control the pace but Lepinakov is squirming around nicely.
Lepinakov is trying desperately to improve position.
Vinci controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinci working the ground and pound effectively.
Lepinakov is trying to escape the mount.
Lepinakov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lepinakov drops back looking for a leg! Vinci is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vinci manages to kick Lepinakov off! Lepinakov jumps back into Vinci's guard.
Lepinakov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vinci looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vinci looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vinci!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lepinakov is looking to regain half guard here but Vinci keeps moving and retains side control.
Vinci working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lepinakov is looking to regain half guard here but Vinci keeps moving and retains side control.
Vinci stands up and beckons Lepinakov to his feet.
Vinci throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lepinakov was covering up waiting for the punch and Vinci finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinci advances to half guard.
Well, if Vinci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lepinakov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vinci looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lepinakov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vinci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lepinakov is not content to let Vinci control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lepinakov tries to roll over but Vinci keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vinci 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.
Vinci thows a body kick. Lepinakov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vinci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lepinakov is trying to defend but Vinci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vinci is looking to take a break and control but Lepinakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lepinakov gets back to full guard.
Vinci tries to free his leg and advance position but Lepinakov is retaining full guard.
Lepinakov keeping moving, preventing Vinci from controlling successfully.
Lepinakov is working an open guard so Vinci takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vinci looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lepinakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepinakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vinci advances to half guard.
Lepinakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vinci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lepinakov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinci.
Vinci is breathing heavily.
Lepinakov is looking to escape.
Lepinakov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vinci gets to his feet - Lepinakov follows without any prompting.
Lepinakov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lepinakov misses with a two punch combination.
Vinci throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vinci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lepinakov to the mat! Lepinakov manages to get full guard.
Vinci stopping the sweep attempt from Lepinakov.
Lepinakov looking for subs off his back but Vinci has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lepinakov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lepinakov manages to get to full guard.
Lepinakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinci tries to free his leg and advance position but Lepinakov is retaining full guard.
Lepinakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vinci's guard.
Lepinakov drops back looking for a leg! Vinci is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vinci manages to kick Lepinakov off! Lepinakov jumps back into Vinci's guard.
Vinci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lepinakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinci is retaining full guard.
Lepinakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vinci working for a triangle but Lepinakov defends it easily.
Lepinakov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vinci manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lepinakov has Vinci in his guard.
Lepinakov keeping moving, preventing Vinci from controlling successfully.
Lepinakov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vinci puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vinci not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lepinakov is looking to improve his position.
Vinci postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lepinakov to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Vinci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vinci scores a takedown into full mount!
Lepinakov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Vinci trying to control but Lepinakov is having none of it.
Lepinakov is desperately trying to improve his position but Vinci has a good base and remains in mount.
Vinci content just to control the position here.
Lepinakov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lepinakov is looking to get to half guard.
Vinci postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lepinakov looks a forlorn figure.
Vinci has hold of Lepinakov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lepinakov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vinci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepinakov working to try and regain half guard.
Vinci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lepinakov is desperately trying to improve his position but Vinci has a good base and remains in mount.
Lepinakov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vinci.
Lepinakov is trying to escape the mount.
Well,Lepinakov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vinci tries to control but Lepinakov wriggling away.
Lepinakov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lepinakov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vinci is looking for a kimura here.
Lepinakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vinci's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vinci's back!
Lepinakov is hanging on to Vinci's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lepinakov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lepinakov doesn't have the hooks in and Vinci manages to turn into his guard.
Vinci is stalling in the full guard.
Lepinakov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vinci stops Lepinakov from standing up.
Lepinakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lepinakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinci passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lepinakov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Michael Vinci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vinci is looking to advance position but Lepinakov won't allow it.
Lepinakov wants to get back to his feet.
Vinci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lepinakov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Luke Lepinakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lepinakov wants to get back to full guard.
Vinci trying to control from half guard but Lepinakov is working away.
Lepinakov tries to get to full guard but Vinci has control of the leg.
Lepinakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vinci pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Vinci.
Well Vinci has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Michael Vinci!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Michael Vinci!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Michael Vinci!
Michael Vinci wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linus Borjesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Cazares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cazares's choice of entrance music: powershifter. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Linus Borjesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dino Cazares!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cazares looks to score with a jab to the body but Borjesson is just out of range.
Borjesson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Borjesson prevents Cazares from improving his position.
Borjesson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cazares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borjesson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cazares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borjesson.
Cazares is not content to let Borjesson control the position.
Borjesson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cazares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borjesson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cazares flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Borjesson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cazares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Borjesson.
Cazares is looking for a sweep. Borjesson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borjesson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cazares has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cazares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cazares flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cazares is not content to let Borjesson control the position.
Cazares punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cazares pushes Borjesson off looking to stand but Borjesson dives back in and keeps control.
Cazares tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borjesson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cazares has given up his back. Will we see Borjesson going for some submissions?
Cazares controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Borjesson trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cazares holding both Borjesson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Borjesson looking for the RNC.
Cazares trying to control the action but Borjesson just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cazares is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Borjesson gets his way!
Borjesson is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Cazares's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Borjesson working for the choke.
Borjesson has the hooks in. Cazares is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Borjesson not allowing Cazares to control his hands.
Borjesson is looking for the choke from the back position but Cazares is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borjesson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cazares knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cazares for a finish.
Cazares wants to escape the position.
Cazares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Borjesson's guard. Nice work there by Cazares.
Cazares throws a big right hand that misses.
Cazares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borjesson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cazares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cazares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cazares trying to control but Borjesson is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Borjesson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linus Borjesson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cazares connects with a crisp jab.
Cazares throws a right and a left that Borjesson avoids nicely.
Cazares throws a right hand that Borjesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Borjesson also avoids with ease.
Cazares misses with an uppercut. Borjesson saw that one coming.
Cazares displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cazares throws the left hand but Borjesson avoids the punch easily.
Borjesson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cazares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cazares throws a series of punches but Borjesson avoids them all with ease.
Borjesson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Borjesson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Borjesson is trying to work for a kimura but Cazares is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cazares trying to control but Borjesson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cazares flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cazares tries to kick Borjesson off but Borjesson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cazares throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Borjesson wants to control but Cazares is keeping him busy.
Borjesson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Borjesson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cazares.
Dino Cazares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cazares lands a jab to Borjesson's midsection.
Cazares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dino Cazares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borjesson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Borjesson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cazares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cazares lands a with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Cazares misses.
Cazares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borjesson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cazares scores with a jab to the body.
Cazares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borjesson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linus Borjesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borjesson ducks under a wild hook from Cazares.
Cazares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cazares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cazares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Borjesson momentarily.
Cazares misses with a straight left.
Cazares throws a jab but it's blocked by Borjesson.
Borjesson shoots in for a takedown but Cazares shows good takedown defense.
Cazares misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cazares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Borjesson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borjesson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cazares wants to stand up but Borjesson is controlling him.
Borjesson slips nicely into half guard.
Cazares tries to get to full guard but Borjesson has control of the leg.
Borjesson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cazares wants to get back to his feet.
Borjesson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cazares's head.
Cazares tries to get to full guard but Borjesson has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Borjesson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cazares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borjesson staying calm.
Borjesson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Borjesson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cazares is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cazares wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Borjesson blocks the strikes from Cazares.
Borjesson working the ground and pound but Cazares is defending the strikes.
Borjesson blocks the strikes from Cazares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Cazares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Cazares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Borjesson in his tracks.
Cazares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cazares misses with a wild combination.
Cazares lands with a cross.
Borjesson moves out of range as Cazares strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borjesson.
Borjesson has an Americana. Cazares didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Borjesson is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Borjesson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Linus Borjesson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between corrado smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson has chosen I'm So Paid - Akon Feat. Lil' Wayne and Young Jeezy as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, corrado smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jefferson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jefferson leaves smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jefferson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jefferson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for corrado smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
smith tries for a takedown but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
smith shoots in for a double leg but Jefferson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jefferson but Jefferson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson misses with a few strikes there.
Jefferson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
smith looks to clinch
and Jefferson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from smith.
A head kick from Jefferson lands but smith takes it in his stride.
It looks like corrado smith has been cut.
smith is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
smith blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jefferson.
smith tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson connects with a nasty looking knee right to smith's face.
smith goes for a takedown attempt but Jefferson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jefferson darts in and clinches smith up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jefferson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jefferson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson lands a big head kick that sends smith tumbling to the mat! Jefferson takes a step backwards and waves smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jefferson lands a left and a right that send smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Jefferson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
smith is rocked!
Jefferson lands with a straight right. smith didn't see that one coming.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson just leaning against smith, taking a breather.
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jefferson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jefferson.
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
smith closes the distance and clinches up with Jefferson, looking for a takedown. smith pushes Jefferson against the cage but Jefferson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to control smith's arms but smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jefferson has his back to the cage.
smith pulls guard.
Jefferson is looking to stand up but smith won't let him.
Jefferson tries to free his leg and advance position but smith is retaining full guard.
smith has his feet on Jefferson's thighs here. He's pushed Jefferson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jefferson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). corrado smith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Vodkastov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vodkastov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John Lennon - Imagine. Rasputin has chosen TURISAS - Rasputin as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vodkastov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Rasputin does no damage.
Vodkastov leaves Rasputin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vodkastov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vodkastov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vodkastov tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin tries to clinch up
and Vodkastov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rasputin's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodkastov wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is keeping the position.
Vodkastov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasputin's head.
Vodkastov wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Rasputin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vodkastov working some strikes from top position.
Vodkastov looking to sit in guard and control but Rasputin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vodkastov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rasputin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasputin won't allow Vodkastov to sweep him here.
Vodkastov is trying to control the position but Rasputin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin stopping the sweep attempt from Vodkastov.
Vodkastov punching from the bottom - just letting Rasputin know he's still in a fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vodkastov looking for a sweep. Not yet Vodkastov, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rasputin closes the distance but Vodkastov moves to the side
and Vodkastov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rasputin!
Vodkastov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rasputin looks a forlorn figure.
Rasputin is looking to improve his position but Vodkastov isn't that keen on the idea.
Vodkastov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vodkastov wants to control the pace but Rasputin is squirming around nicely.
Vodkastov 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.
Vodkastov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vodkastov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rasputin is looking to get to half guard.
Rasputin wants to hold on but Vodkastov pushes him away.
Vodkastov landing shots from mount.
Rasputin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vodkastov landing shots from mount.
Rasputin is rocked!
It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin looks gassed!
Vodkastov cracks Rasputin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Vodkastov!
Vladimir Vodkastov retains his super heavyweight title!
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