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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Priebcko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Priebcko comes to the cage accompanied by You Know My Name. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Priebcko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Swift! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Priebcko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swift. Swift tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Priebcko paws at him with a jab and circles away. Priebcko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swift stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Ivan Priebcko has been cut. Swift fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swift looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Swift wants to clinch up but Priebcko keeps it at a distance. No luck with that takedown attempt from Swift. Swift gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Priebcko wants to control from the top but Swift keeps moving. Priebcko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swift seems keen to control Priebcko's posture. Priebcko trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swift holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Priebcko trying to control but Swift is working from the bottom. Priebcko drops back looking for a leg! Swift is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Swift manages to kick Priebcko off! Priebcko jumps back into Swift's guard. Swift is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Priebcko is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Priebcko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Swift's guard. Swift is looking to stand up but Priebcko isn't so interested in that idea. Swift keeping moving, preventing Priebcko from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Priebcko wants to pass the guard but Swift is keeping the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Priebcko prevents Swift from getting back to his feet. 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 Ivan Priebcko will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ivan Priebcko's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Priebcko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Priebcko swats away the attempt to clinch by Swift. Swift throws a left and a right that both miss
and Priebcko counters with a nice double leg into guard. Priebcko trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Swift is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Priebcko is controlling him. Swift throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swift has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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. Swift wants to stand up but Priebcko is controlling him. Priebcko with a flurry of punches that miss. Swift has his hands on Priebcko's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Priebcko wants to control from the top but Swift keeps moving. Swift is looking to stand up but Priebcko isn't so interested in that idea. Priebcko 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.
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. Priebcko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Priebcko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Priebcko wants to control from the top but Swift keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Swift misses with a body punch
and Priebcko counters with a nice double leg into guard. Priebcko trying to control the position from guard on top but Swift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Priebcko dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ivan Priebcko's cut. That's time! Priebcko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Swift throws a lazy right hand but Priebcko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Swift misses with a two punch combination.
Swift falls off balance throwing a combination
and Priebcko counters with an inside leg kick. Priebcko misses with the combination.
Alex Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Priebcko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Swift circles away. Priebcko on the wrong end of a nice hook. Swift is looking to clinch. Priebcko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swift swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Priebcko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swift won't be happy with that. Swift is not content to let Priebcko control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Priebcko taking a break here but Swift is having none of it and regains half guard. Priebcko wants to take a breather but Swift is having none of 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. Swift is holding on to half guard well. Priebcko is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Priebcko prevents Swift from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swift is refusing to be controlled, as Priebcko sits in half guard. Priebcko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Priebcko controlling from the full mount. Swift is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Priebcko looking to control but Swift is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Swift regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alex Swift. I think Priebcko 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Ivan Priebcko! Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Ivan Priebcko! Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Ivan Priebcko!
Ivan Priebcko wins by unanimous decision!
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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 Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kourdakov's choice of entrance music: Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 cm
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite 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
3 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kourdakov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Colorado doesn't succeed with the takedown so Kourdakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kourdakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Colorado throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kourdakov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Colorado, up you get! Kourdakov gets a takedown into half guard. Kourdakov trying to control the action but Colorado is working from the bottom. Colorado tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Kourdakov wants to control but Colorado is keeping him busy. Colorado throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Colorado is not content to let Kourdakov control the position. Kourdakov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Kourdakov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. I looks like Kourdakov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Colorado fails with the takedown. Sergei Kourdakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kourdakov with a poor takedown and Colorado counters with a single leg into guard. Kourdakov didn't expect that. Kourdakov has Colorado pulled in close to control his posture. Kourdakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colorado is one step ahead there. Kourdakov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Kourdakov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kourdakov trying to control from half guard but Colorado is working away. Colorado is trying to get back to full guard. Kourdakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kourdakov is trying to control. Colorado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kourdakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Colorado kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kourdakov blocks the strikes from Colorado.
Kourdakov wants to stand but Colorado has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kourdakov misses with a takedown attempt and Colorado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Chapulin Colorado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kourdakov. Kourdakov can't get the takedown.
Kourdakov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kourdakov looks gassed! Colorado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Colorado tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kourdakov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kourdakov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Colorado flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Colorado misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kourdakov wants to stand up but Colorado is controlling the position.
Colorado throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Colorado tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Kourdakov is trying to control the action in half guard but Colorado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Colorado throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kourdakov is trying to control the action in half guard but Colorado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Colorado closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Kourdakov tries to improve position but can't. Kourdakov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Colorado off and has taken his back! Colorado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kourdakov on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. I really don't envy Colorado right now.
Kourdakov is riding his opponent, not letting Colorado buck him off. Kourdakov keeps control of the position as Colorado tries to break free.
Kourdakov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Colorado.
Kourdakov cracks Colorado with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Colorado from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Colorado prevents Kourdakov from getting a body triangle. Kourdakov is riding his opponent, not letting Colorado buck him off. Colorado tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Colorado manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kourdakov's guard. Nice work there by Colorado.
Kourdakov is looking to stand up but Colorado isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Kourdakov will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Colorado with a lazy takedown attempt and Kourdakov counters with a shoot takedown. Colorado fights it but they end up in guard. Colorado keeping moving, preventing Kourdakov from controlling successfully. Colorado tries to strike from the bottom.
Kourdakov 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. Colorado trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Kourdakov gets to his feet. Colorado looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kourdakov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Colorado's half guard. Kourdakov is trying to control. Colorado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kourdakov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Kourdakov is keen to just control but Colorado is a slippery customer. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sergei Kourdakov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kourdakov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Colorado throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kourdakov blocks the strikes from Colorado.
Kourdakov wants to take a breather but Colorado is having none of it. Colorado is pressing down on Kourdakov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Colorado tries to strike from the bottom.
Kourdakov gets to his feet - Colorado follows without any prompting. Kourdakov has his takedown stuffed and Colorado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Colorado. Colorado tries to pull guard but Kourdakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Colorado drops back down to his feet.
Kourdakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Colorado pulls him back up using the underhooks. Colorado ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Colorado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Colorado keeping moving, preventing Kourdakov from controlling successfully. Colorado trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kourdakov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Kourdakov blocks the strikes from Colorado.
Colorado throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Kourdakov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Colorado! Kourdakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Colorado is looking to improve his position but Kourdakov isn't that keen on the idea. Kourdakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Colorado is looking to escape. Kourdakov blocks Colorado's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Kourdakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Colorado is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kourdakov content just to control the position here. Colorado takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kourdakov lands a big elbow. Kourdakov controlling from mount. Colorado throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kourdakov. What's that going to do exactly? Kourdakov blocks Colorado's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Colorado is trying to escape the mount.
Kourdakov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Colorado on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colorado tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kourdakov controlling from the full mount. Colorado punching to the body and holding on for dear life. Kourdakov controlling from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sergei Kourdakov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Excellent takedown into side control there by Kourdakov. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kourdakov wants to control but Colorado is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kourdakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kourdakov shoots in but no luck this time. Kourdakov feints and as Colorado raises his hands in defense, Kourdakov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kourdakov wants to get up but he can't break Colorado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kourdakov stands up from guard. Let's bang! Kourdakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily so Colorado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Kourdakov is trying to hold Colorado in close to prevent damage but Colorado has managed to pass into half guard.
Kourdakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Colorado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Colorado's back! Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kourdakov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. A lull in the action here.
Can Colorado hold on?! Kourdakov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's one minute gone in the round. Colorado staying busy and making it hard for Kourdakov to control. Colorado tries to escape the position.
Kourdakov has Colorado flattened out and is raining down punches. Colorado looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kourdakov.
Colorado covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Colorado covering up well under a barage of strikes. Colorado rolls, trying to escape but Kourdakov keeps control of the position.
Kourdakov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Colorado is in bad spot here.
Good control from Kourdakov. Kourdakov tries to get the hooks in deep but Colorado pushed the leg off. Colorado tries to escape the position.
Kourdakov lands strikes to the head. Colorado rolls, trying to escape but Kourdakov keeps control of the position.
Good control from Kourdakov. Sergei Kourdakov has got the better of the ground game so far. Kourdakov lands a shot to the head. Kourdakov punishes Colorado with strikes from the back mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kourdakov trying to control. Kourdakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Colorado can't escape the position.
Colorado covers up after that shot from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov controls the action. Kourdakov is looking to control Colorado but Colorado is wriggling around and keeping busy. Colorado wants to escape the position.
Kourdakov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kourdakov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kourdakov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kourdakov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kourdakov misses with a takedown attempt so Colorado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Chapulin Colorado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Kourdakov. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kourdakov is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kourdakov is pushing down on Colorado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Colorado is fighting to maintain full guard but Kourdakov has managed to sneak the leg through. Still in half guard, Kourdakov seems content to control. Kourdakov blocks the strikes from Colorado.
Colorado is refusing to be controlled, as Kourdakov sits in half guard. Colorado missing with punches from the bottom.
Colorado missing with punches from the bottom.
Kourdakov is trying to control. Colorado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kourdakov blocks the strikes from Colorado.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kourdakov is trying to control the action in half guard but Colorado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Kourdakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown so Colorado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight! Chapulin Colorado showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kourdakov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Sergei Kourdakov! Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Sergei Kourdakov! Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Sergei Kourdakov!
Sergei Kourdakov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Copey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Roman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to DJ Copey's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Roman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DJ Copey! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Roman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Copey avoids it really well and circles away. Copey moves out of range of the body kick from Roman.
Roman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Roman rushes Copey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Roman is looking to break free of the clinch but Copey has double underhooks. Roman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copey blocks it with crossed arms. Roman keeps control of Copey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Copey prevents it.
Roman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Roman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Copey tries a head kick but it misses.
Roman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Roman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roman throws a looping overhand right but Copey ducks down to avoid it. Roman moves in looking to clinch but Copey pushes him off. Roman shoots in for a takedown but Copey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Copey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Roman! Copey is looking to stand but Copey has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Copey tries to control but Roman wriggling away. Roman tries to lock up and control but Copey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Roman tries to reverse the position but Copey maintains control. Roman tries to control the position but Copey now has his back.
Copey avoiding Roman 's attempts to control his hands. Roman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Roman tries to escape but Copey has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Roman breaks Copey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Copey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Copey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Scott Roman has been cut. Roman blocks a head kick by Copey.
A right-left combo lands from Copey. Roman is breathing heavily. Copey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Copey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Copey lands a head kick!
Copey lands with a nice body punch. Copey throws a sloppy head kick and Roman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Copey looking to control.
Copey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Copey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Roman postures up in Copey's guard and throws a big left but Copey blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Copey's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roman gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Copey lands with a kick to the temple. Roman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Roman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Copey fails with the takedown. Copey misses with a head kick.
Copey connects with a high kick. Copey tries a head kick but it misses.
Roman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Copey swivels and escapes. Copey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. No joy there for Roman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roman throws a combination that misses and Copey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Copey. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Copey is defended easily by Roman. Roman has a takedown stuffed. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Roman takes a kick to the side of the head. Roman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Copey's hands. Copey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Roman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Copey is working away from the top position though. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Copey is keen to just control but Roman is a slippery customer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DJ Copey will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scott Roman's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Roman closes the distance and clinches up with Copey, looking for a takedown. Roman pushes Copey against the cage but Copey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Roman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Copey circles away. Roman avoids the head kick by Copey.
Roman throws a sloppy head kick and Copey moves out of range easily. Copey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Roman misses with a leg kick. Roman tries to land a front kick but Copey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Roman throws a lazy head kick and Copey counters with a straight right hand. Copey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roman. Copey cracks Roman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Roman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Copey circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Roman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Copey fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The crowd cheers as Copey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roman doesn't seem phased though. Copey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roman is fending him off so far but Copey persists. Nope, Roman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Copey throws a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roman. A head kick misses from Copey. Copey throws a sloppy head kick and Roman moves out of range easily. Some wild striking there from Roman.
Copey lands a head kick. Roman smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A left and a right from Copey both land. Nice combination. Roman wants to clinch. Roman misses with a head kick.
Roman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Copey throws a nice head kick!
Roman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roman misses with a takedown attempt - Copey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A kick lands to the mid section there for Copey. Copey tries for a takedown but Roman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Copey fails with the takedown. Roman wants to land a leg kick but Copey is out of range. Roman shoots in looking for a takedown. Copey tries to sprawl out of it but Roman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Copey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Copey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Copey misses with a head kick.
Roman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Copey. Roman shrugs it off though. Copey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Roman works over Copey's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Copey closes the distance and clinches up with Roman, looking for a takedown. Copey pushes Roman against the cage but Roman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Copey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Copey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roman.
Roman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Roman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Copey is avoiding damage well.
Roman trying to control the action but Copey is working from the bottom. Roman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Roman stands up and beckons Copey to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roman drives through and clinches with Copey against the cage.
Roman has Copey pressed against the cage, preventing Copey from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Roman is trying to break the clinch but Copey is controlling him. Roman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Copey clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Roman gets his hands free as Copey looks to control. Copey is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Roman is staying active. Roman scores with strikes from the back.
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 Scott Roman will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scott Roman's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Roman scores with a takedown into Copey's guard. Roman trying to control the position from guard on top but Copey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Roman is pushing down on Copey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Copey is fighting to maintain full guard but Roman has managed to sneak the leg through. Roman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Copey lands with a kick to the temple. Roman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Roman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Roman tries to stand and escape but Copey is controlling the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roman stops Copey from getting back to his feet.
Roman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Copey to stand up. Nice takedown defense from Roman. No joy for Copey on that attempt. Roman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Copey counters with a head kick. That will keep Roman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Copey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roman closes the distance and clinches. Roman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Copey's efforts to push away. Copey is trying to break free. Roman looks to throw an elbow but misses. Roman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Copey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Copey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roman circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roman misses with a looping left. Scott Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Roman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Roman landing strikes, looking to finish! Roman wants to control the pace but Copey is squirming around nicely. Copey is desperately trying to improve his position but Roman has a good base and remains in mount. Roman avoids the attempt from Copey to control. Copey tries to get back to half guard but can't. Roman with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Copey is now in Roman's guard. A big mistake from Roman there, giving up the dominant position! Copey stands and steps away. Roman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Copey tries a head kick but it misses.
Roman tries to clinch up but Copey circles away and keeps his distance. Roman throws a sloppy head kick and Copey moves out of range easily. Roman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Copey moves away. Copey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roman avoids the head kick by Copey.
Roman lands with a slapping head kick. Roman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Copey is looking to escape. Roman is trying to control the action in half guard but Copey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Copey actively working from the bottom here. Roman not landing any meaningful shots this time. Roman wants to control but Copey is keeping him busy. Roman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Roman wants to control but Copey is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Roman showed his dominance in that final round. I think Roman 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Scott Roman! Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Scott Roman! Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Scott Roman!
Scott Roman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Grunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman has chosen La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario as his entrance music. David Grunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Grunt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Gusman! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gusman shoots in and bounces Grunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Gusman with a flurry of punches that miss. Gusman stands up over Grunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Gusman chips away with some ground and pound. Gusman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Grunt keeping moving, preventing Gusman from controlling successfully. Gusman with a nice head shot there. Grunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gusman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gusman is working Grunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Gusman is looking to work some ground and pound but Grunt has wrist control. Grunt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Grunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gusman is one step ahead there. Gusman chips away with some ground and pound. Grunt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gusman controls the pace. Gusman trying to control but Grunt is working from the bottom. Gusman landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grunt working a defensive guard here.
Gusman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Grunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gusman is in close to Grunt's body, working some short punches and elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Grunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gusman trying to control the position from guard on top but Grunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Grunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gusman working some strikes from top position. Gusman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Grunt working a defensive guard here.
Gusman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Gusman lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gusman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Grunt is breathing heavily. Gusman postures up and lands a big shot to Grunt's brow. Grunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Gusman lands a couple of decent looking shots. Gusman throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gusman lands a couple of decent looking shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Gusman thows a big elbow that misses. Gusman postures up and lands a big shot to Grunt's brow. Grunt tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gusman throwing strikes from guard but Grunt blocks nicely. Gusman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Grunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Gusman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gusman with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Gusman throws a nice looking combination but Grunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Gusman dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gusman tries for a takedown but Grunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Grunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Gusman, before circling back to the center of the mat. Gusman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunt manages to avoid it. Gusman feints and as Grunt raises his hands in defense, Gusman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Gusman is looking to work some ground and pound but Grunt has wrist control. Gusman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gusman scoring with punches to the head and body. Gusman scoring with punches to the head and body. Grunt could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Gusman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Grunt looking to control.
Gusman throws a big right hand that misses. Gusman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grunt keeping moving, preventing Gusman from controlling successfully. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gusman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Gusman distracts Grunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Gusman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Gusman throws a nice outside leg kick. Gusman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grunt avoids it really well and circles away. David Grunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodolfo Gusman. Gusman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gusman with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gusman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Grunt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Grunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gusman connects with a decent elbow. Gusman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Gusman is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grunt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grunt trying to remain calm as Gusman controls from the top position. Grunt taking a bit of punishment here - Gusman scoring with strikes. Gusman lands a few punches from side control. Gusman scoring with punches and elbows. Gusman looks up at the clock and then as Grunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gusman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grunt on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Gusman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Gusman landing strikes. Gusman scoring with punches from side control. Gusman controlling the position from side mount. Gusman working the ground and pound. Gusman working the head and body with strikes. Gusman scoring with punches and elbows. Gusman working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusman working the body and head with strikes. Gusman working the head and body with strikes. Gusman scores with a couple of short elbows. Gusman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gusman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grunt some visible discomfort.
Grunt struggling a bit here. Gusman in side control lands a decent elbow. Grunt taking punishment in the form of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Grunt on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Gusman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grunt down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Gusman 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. This is the final round!
Gusman punishes Grunt's body with a nice straight punch. Gusman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grunt on the side of the head. Gusman scores with a one two! Grunt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grunt is rocked! Gusman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Oh Grunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gusman shoots in for a takedown but Grunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Grunt seems to have got his legs back now. Gusman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grunt did well to prevent Gusman getting side control. Gusman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Gusman lands strikes from half guard. Gusman working over Grunt with some ground and pound. Grunt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Grunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grunt tries to get out of the position. Gusman lands with a punch from half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gusman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Rodolfo Gusman has got the better of the ground game so far. Grunt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gusman lands with a punch from half guard. Gusman lands strikes from half guard. Gusman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Gusman winds up and cracks Grunt with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Gusman slips a nice elbow through Grunt's hands, connecting with Grunt's forehead. Gusman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Grunt is refusing to be controlled, as Gusman sits in half guard. Gusman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gusman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Gusman is keen to just control but Grunt is a slippery customer. Gusman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gusman lands with a punch from half guard. Gusman trying to control from half guard but Grunt is working away. Gusman working the head and body with strikes. Gusman is keen to just control but Grunt is a slippery customer. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gusman lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grunt taking some punishment here, with Gusman in his half guard. Grunt is trying to get back to full guard. Gusman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Gusman scores with a couple of good hammerfists. David Grunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gusman connects with a nice short shot to Grunt's temple. Gusman working Grunt over with strikes. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gusman connects with a nice short shot to Grunt's temple. Gusman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Rodolfo Gusman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Gusman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grunt is trying to stand back up but Gusman is controlling him
Gusman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Gusman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gusman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Rodolfo Gusman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gusman 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Rodolfo Gusman! Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Rodolfo Gusman! Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Rodolfo Gusman!
Rodolfo Gusman wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddard Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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162 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Nueve! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddard Stark! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Nueve scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Nueve is trying to get an arm triangle but Stark is defending well. Nueve is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Nueve goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stark rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nueve's guard! Nice work there by Stark! Stark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nueve is proving hard to escape from. Nueve working for submissions but it's allowed Stark to get to half guard.
Nueve wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nueve.
Nueve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away. Nueve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stark. Nueve avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nueve looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Nueve 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.
Nueve wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stark is looking to escape. Nueve is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Nueve is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Nueve is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nueve wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nueve is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nueve seems to be working for a kimura but Stark defends the submission attempt. Nueve is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Stark is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stark wants to control but Nueve is keeping busy.
Nueve is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Nueve eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Nueve darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Nueve is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stark sees it coming and defends easily. Nueve seems to be working for a kimura but Stark defends the submission attempt. Nueve is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. 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 Numero Nueve will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nueve will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Stark works the jab nicely. Nueve shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely. Nueve shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nueve showed some decent athleticism there. Nueve is looking for a kimura here.
Nueve is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nueve is thwarting Stark's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nueve is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nueve to get the leverage. Nueve is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work. Nueve is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nueve seems to be working for a kimura but Stark defends the submission attempt. Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
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. Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nueve thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Stark kicks Nueve off and gets to his feet. Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Nueve, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numero Nueve. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nueve shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nueve showed some decent athleticism there. Stark is trying to stand back up but Nueve is controlling him
Nueve is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stark sees it coming and defends easily. Nueve is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stark is trying to control but can't.
Nueve is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nueve. Nueve is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nueve. Stark is trying to stand back up but Nueve is controlling him
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. Nueve is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nueve to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Stark throws a one two combo.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Nueve moved out of range nicely. Excellent takedown into side control there by Nueve. Nueve is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Nueve working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. 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 Numero Nueve will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stark looks to land a combination but Nueve avoids it well. Stark throws a right and a left that Nueve avoids nicely. Nueve shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well. Nueve fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nueve scores a takedown into full mount! Stark is working to get back to half guard.
Nueve working for a guillotine from mount but Stark is in no mood to give up. Numero Nueve overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Nueve with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nueve looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nueve goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stark is on top in guard.
Nueve is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Nueve has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Stark trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nueve's guard.
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. Nueve looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Nueve is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Nueve blocks a head kick by Stark.
Nueve is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numero Nueve. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Stark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nueve. Stark lands an overhand right. Nueve slips under a jab from Stark. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nueve. Stark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big right from Stark misses. Nueve blocks a jab. No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nueve shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Nueve.
Nueve is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nueve. Nueve seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nueve is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Nueve eventually gives up the hold. Nueve is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nueve. Nueve is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Numero Nueve. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nueve, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Numero Nueve! Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Numero Nueve! Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Numero Nueve!
Numero Nueve wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Numero Ocho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (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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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Ocho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Johnson! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ocho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ocho throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ocho defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ocho counter with a right hand. Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ocho slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Johnson does no damage. Johnson throws a series of punches but Ocho avoids them all with ease. Ocho lands the left hand. Johnson looks gassed! This has been an exciting period of action! Johnson throws a right and a left that Ocho avoids nicely. Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Ocho.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ocho feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ocho finish him?!
It looks like Chris Johnson has been cut. Ocho closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Johnson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Numero Ocho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Oleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Pedrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Oleg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Oleg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Pedrosyan! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pedrosyan tries to clinch there but Oleg circles away.
Oleg fails to land with a series of punches.
Pedrosyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oleg defends it nicely. Viktor Oleg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice takedown defense from Oleg. No joy for Pedrosyan on that attempt. Pedrosyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Viktor Oleg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Pedrosyan. Oleg cracks Pedrosyan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Pedrosyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Oleg keeping moving, preventing Pedrosyan from controlling successfully. Oleg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pedrosyan wants to pass the guard but Oleg is keeping the position. Oleg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pedrosyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pedrosyan wants to pass the guard but Oleg is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oleg had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pedrosyan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Oleg Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pedrosyan's back instead. Oleg is trying to stick to Pedrosyan's back but Pedrosyan is turning into Oleg. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oleg's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pedrosyan. Oleg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pedrosyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Oleg throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Pedrosyan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Viktor Oleg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Oleg digs a good hook to Pedrosyan's body.
Pedrosyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oleg as he avoids it easily. Oleg fails to land with a series of punches.
Oleg closes the distance and lands a one-two. Oleg throws a hook but Pedrosyan blocks it. Oleg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pedrosyan backs up against the cage.
Pedrosyan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pedrosyan. Pedrosyan looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oleg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Oleg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pedrosyan. Pedrosyan wants to clinch. Oleg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Oleg dips to his left and cracks Pedrosyan with an uppercut! Pedrosyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Oleg throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nice sprawl there from Oleg as Pedrosyan shoots in. This has been an exciting period of action! Pedrosyan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pedrosyan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oleg fails to land with a series of punches.
Pedrosyan slips a jab and a cross from Oleg.
Oleg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oleg!
Oleg throws a series of punches but Pedrosyan avoids them all with ease. Oleg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Pedrosyan blocks a head kick by Oleg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oleg cracks Pedrosyan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Oleg slaps away a takedown attempt from Pedrosyan, before circling back to the center of the mat. Pedrosyan is looking to clinch. Oleg slaps away a takedown attempt from Pedrosyan, before circling back to the center of the mat. Oleg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Oleg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Oleg throws a right and a left that Pedrosyan avoids nicely. Oleg throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Oleg looks to land a combination. Pedrosyan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Oleg throws a nice looking combination but Pedrosyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oleg!
Oleg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pedrosyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Oleg stalks Pedrosyan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pedrosyan's face. Pedrosyan staggers backwards, shaken. Nice uppercut lands for Oleg. That snapped Pedrosyan's head back.
Oleg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oleg. Pedrosyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oleg. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice uppercut there from Oleg. Nice uppercut there from Oleg. Oleg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pedrosyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pedrosyan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Oleg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Pedrosyan looks for a takedown but Oleg sprawls well. Oleg misses with a two punch combination.
Oleg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pedrosyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oleg is fending him off so far but Pedrosyan persists. Nope, Oleg circles away and we're back to standing. Pedrosyan slips a jab and a cross from Oleg.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pedrosyan. Pedrosyan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Left hook, right uppercut from Oleg. Oleg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oleg fails to land with a series of punches.
Oleg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice defenses there by Pedrosyan. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oleg looks to throw the jab but Pedrosyan is out of range. Pedrosyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oleg defends it nicely. Oleg works over Pedrosyan's head and body with a nice combination. Pedrosyan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Oleg dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oleg throws a right and a left that Pedrosyan avoids nicely. Oleg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pedrosyan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oleg pinned against the cage. Oleg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Oleg throws a right hand that Pedrosyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Pedrosyan also avoids with ease. Oleg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oleg scores with a hook. Oleg throws a nice looking combination but Pedrosyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Pedrosyan dives in and grabs Oleg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oleg pushes down on Pedrosyan's head and hops out. Oleg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Oleg stuffs the takedown. Viktor Oleg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Pedrosyan. Oleg cracks Pedrosyan with an open hand slap. Oleg throws a series of punches but Pedrosyan avoids them all with ease. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Oleg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Pedrosyan shoots in but Oleg avoids the takedown attempt easily. Pedrosyan slips a jab and a cross from Oleg.
Oleg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Oleg misses with a few strikes there.
Oleg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pedrosyan has a takedown stuffed. Oleg misses with a wild combination.
Oleg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Pedrosyan shoots in and drives through. Oleg sprawls well. Pedrosyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oleg throws a right and a left that Pedrosyan avoids nicely. A nice combination there by Oleg.
Pedrosyan fails with the takedown. Oleg lands with a nice body punch. Oleg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pedrosyan's head. Oleg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Oleg throws a series of punches but Pedrosyan avoids them all with ease. Oleg misses with a double jab.
Oleg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oleg. Pedrosyan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oleg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Oleg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pedrosyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pedrosyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Oleg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oleg tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pedrosyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oleg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pedrosyan has managed to get both his arms back between Oleg's legs - danger averted. Pedrosyan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Pedrosyan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oleg has escaped the position, nice work there. Pedrosyan tries to move to mount but Oleg blocks the move with his legs. Oleg is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pedrosyan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Pedrosyan tries to advance to mount but can't. Oleg is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pedrosyan trying to control the action but Oleg is working from the bottom. Oleg is looking for a sweep. Pedrosyan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pedrosyan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Oleg is trying to get back to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Oleg throws a series of punches but Pedrosyan moves out of range. Oleg tries a low kick but Pedrosyan avoids it. Pedrosyan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oleg swivels and escapes. Oleg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pedrosyan shoots for a takedown but Oleg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Oleg misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Oleg both land. Nice combination. Oleg is working the combinations to good effect here. Pedrosyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oleg.
Oleg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pedrosyan's head backwards. Oleg stuns Pedrosyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Oleg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Oleg dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pedrosyan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oleg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pedrosyan. Oleg looks to land a right hand but Pedrosyan moved out of range. A big right from Oleg misses. Some wild striking there from Oleg.
Oleg lands a jab-cross combination. Pedrosyan walks into a left hand. Pedrosyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pedrosyan shoots in and drives through. Oleg sprawls well. Pedrosyan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oleg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Oleg tries to bench press Pedrosyan off him but Pedrosyan keeps the position. Pedrosyan advances to mount. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pedrosyan prevents Oleg from getting the reversal. Oleg is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pedrosyan takes Oleg's back. I really don't envy Oleg right now.
Oleg showing good submission defense here.
Pedrosyan working for a choke but Oleg is defending well. Pedrosyan tightening his grip on Oleg, looking for the choke. Oleg tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pedrosyan looking to break Oleg's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oleg remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pedrosyan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Pedrosyan keeps control of the position as Oleg tries to break free.
Pedrosyan looking for the RNC. Oleg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pedrosyan on the ground. Oleg tries to escape the position.
Oleg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pedrosyan has hold of Oleg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oleg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Don Pedrosyan has got the better of the ground game so far. Oleg is desperately trying to improve his position but Pedrosyan has a good base and remains in mount. Oleg manages to regain half guard. Good work. Pedrosyan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Oleg! Oleg 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. Oleg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Oleg has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pedrosyan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pedrosyan!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pedrosyan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pedrosyan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Oleg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pedrosyan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Pedrosyan swings around for an armbar but Oleg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pedrosyan's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oleg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oleg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Oleg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oleg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Don Pedrosyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Oleg 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Viktor Oleg! Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Viktor Oleg! Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Viktor Oleg!
Viktor Oleg wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MCJ Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MCJ Guti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MCJ Guti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Gracie! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie blocks the body kick.
Guti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet. Guti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guti won't be happy with that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Guti is looking for a sweep. Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Guti is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guti can't do much from the bottom here. Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Guti has escaped the position, nice work there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie trying to control the position but Guti is working away. Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Guti is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Guti is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Gracie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Vodkastov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Dalibor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vodkastov comes to the cage accompanied by John Lennon - Imagine. 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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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vodkastov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Dalibor! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dalibor misses the jab. Branko Dalibor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dalibor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vodkastov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A big left from Dalibor misses. Dalibor misses the jab. Vodkastov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dalibor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vodkastov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vodkastov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Dalibor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Vodkastov is looking to take a break and control but Dalibor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. 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 tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vodkastov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Vodkastov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Vodkastov trying to control the position but Dalibor is working away. Vodkastov working the ground and pound. Vodkastov is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dalibor wants to get back to his feet. Vodkastov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dalibor tries to escape but Vodkastov is in control. Dalibor looks gassed! Vodkastov scoring with punches and elbows. Vodkastov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Vodkastov lands a nice forearm strike. Vodkastov lands a nice forearm strike. Vodkastov is chipping away with strikes.
Vodkastov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dalibor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vodkastov lands an elbow. Vodkastov looks up at the clock and then as Dalibor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vodkastov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vodkastov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vodkastov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vodkastov working the ground and pound from side control. Dalibor is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Dalibor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vodkastov. 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 two minutes gone in the round. Vodkastov cracks Dalibor with an elbow. That is naaassty. Vodkastov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dalibor has escaped the position, nice work there. Vodkastov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dalibor is trying to buck Vodkastov off. Vodkastov in side control lands a decent elbow. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Check out the look on Vodkastov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Vodkastov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vodkastov lands some shots froms side control. Dalibor is trying to buck Vodkastov off. Dalibor on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Vodkastov is working Dalibor over with some ground and pound from side control. Vodkastov staying calm. Dalibor tries to escape but Vodkastov is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dalibor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vodkastov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dalibor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Vodkastov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vodkastov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Vodkastov landing a few strikes. Vodkastov is putting a hurting on Dalibor here, landing some big shots from side control. Dalibor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Vodkastov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dalibor down.
Dalibor wants to get back to his feet but Vodkastov drags him back down. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vodkastov is working Dalibor over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vodkastov working the ground and pound from side control. Vodkastov working the head with strikes. Dalibor is not content to let Vodkastov control the position. Vodkastov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Dalibor wants to get back to his feet but Vodkastov drags him back down. Dalibor is not content to let Vodkastov control the position. Vodkastov has hold of Dalibor's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dalibor seems comfortable defending it but Vodkastov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dalibor is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dalibor is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vodkastov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Vodkastov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Riddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and snoork bananasplits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying bananasplits's choice of entrance music: On a boat -. snoork bananasplits has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Riddell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, snoork bananasplits! The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! bananasplits looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Riddell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
bananasplits is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riddell defends it well. Riddell is trying to stand.
bananasplits looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Riddell is looking for a sweep. bananasplits is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Riddell makes his way to full guard, as bananasplits worked for a kimura.
Riddell 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A jab from Riddell finds it's way through bananasplits's defenses. Riddell tries a head kick but it misses.
bananasplits scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Riddell catches bananasplits with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Riddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from bananasplits. No joy for Riddell on that attempt. bananasplits feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Riddell pulls bananasplits in close to prevent any damage. bananasplits tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddell is retaining full guard. bananasplits trying to move into half guard but instead Riddell has managed to sweep! bananasplits looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. bananasplits wants to hit a switch here but Riddell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for bananasplits there! Riddell scoring with strikes but bananasplits is staying in there. Riddell looking to control but bananasplits is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Riddell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
BOOM! Riddell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
bananasplits is trying desperately to improve position. Riddell content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. bananasplits is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Riddell landing punches. bananasplits is trying to escape the mount.
bananasplits tries to hold on but Riddell postures up. bananasplits is desperately trying to improve his position but Riddell has a good base and remains in mount. Riddell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Riddell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Riddell has control of bananasplits's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and bananasplits regains control of the situation pretty easily.
bananasplits is squirming around, avoiding Riddell's attempts to control the action. bananasplits tries to lock up and control but Riddell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Riddell looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Riddell dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riddell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Riddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bananasplits misses with a looping right. Riddell throws a head kick that misses. Riddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riddell tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from bananasplits misses the target. Nice jab there from bananasplits. Riddell takes a swing at bananasplits's ribcage but misses. bananasplits misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! bananasplits connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riddell momentarily.
Riddell throws a head kick but bananasplits moves out of range.
Riddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. snoork bananasplits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. bananasplits darts in and out, connecting with a jab. bananasplits scores with a jab to the head.
bananasplits works the jab nicely. bananasplits lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. bananasplits blocks a jab. Riddell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but bananasplits avoids it really well and circles away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Riddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. bananasplits swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riddell. bananasplits shoots in and bounces Riddell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. bananasplits is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riddell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riddell has escaped and now he's on top! Riddell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
bananasplits had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Riddell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. bananasplits Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Riddell's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riddell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! bananasplits is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Riddell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Riddell! Riddell stands up and waves to bananasplits to follow him. A jab from Riddell misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riddell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Riddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from bananasplits misses its intended target. bananasplits blocks a head kick by Riddell.
Mike Riddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. bananasplits avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riddell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. bananasplits scores with a nice head shot. bananasplits lunges at Riddell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riddell's hand. Riddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddell throws out a loose jab but bananasplits uses good head movement to avoid it. Riddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddell throws a head kick but bananasplits moves out of range.
Riddell fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Riddell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Riddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. bananasplits scores with a jab to the body. bananasplits with a hook. bananasplits scores with the left hand. Riddell knows he should have avoided that one. bananasplits circles away from the clinch attempt.
bananasplits scores with a hook to the body. Riddell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. bananasplits shoots in and bounces Riddell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. bananasplits is fighting to break Riddell's control of his arms but Riddell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. bananasplits trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Riddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. bananasplits pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riddell is keeping the position for now. bananasplits with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
snoork bananasplits showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riddell. Riddell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Riddell fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from bananasplits misses its intended target. Riddell throws a shot from downtown. bananasplits moves away and avoids it. Riddell looks to land a combination but bananasplits avoids it well. Riddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from bananasplits misses its intended target. bananasplits fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. bananasplits lands with a nice combination. Riddell backs away looking to recover. Riddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
bananasplits works over Riddell's head and body with a nice combination. bananasplits avoids the head kick by Riddell.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by bananasplits. bananasplits throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riddell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. bananasplits throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riddell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Riddell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. bananasplits connects with a nice looking jab.
bananasplits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. bananasplits works over Riddell's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. bananasplits slips under a jab. bananasplits feints and as Riddell raises his hands in defense, bananasplits changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. bananasplits postures up in Riddell's guard and throws a big left but Riddell blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. bananasplits in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. bananasplits stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riddell swivels though and keeps the full guard. bananasplits forces his way into half guard. bananasplits stalling. Riddell wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. bananasplits wants to pass the guard but Riddell is defending well. bananasplits wants to advance to full mount but Riddell doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Riddell keeping moving, preventing bananasplits from controlling successfully. Riddell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riddell trying to keep a closed guard but bananasplits is proving a slippery customer.
bananasplits wants to control from the top but Riddell keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Riddell throws a head kick that misses. No joy there for Riddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Riddell does no damage. Riddell throws a low kick but it's checked well by bananasplits. bananasplits misses with a straight left. bananasplits scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Riddell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from bananasplits. A clash of legs there as bananasplits blocks the low kick. Riddell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from bananasplits finds it's way round the side to connect with Riddell's head. bananasplits scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A big left from bananasplits misses. Riddell tries for a takedown but bananasplits sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nice takedown defense from Riddell. No joy for bananasplits on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A punch combination from Riddell misses. Riddell fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Riddell. That's going to take a lot out of him. bananasplits bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Mike Riddell is winning the standup battle so far. bananasplits scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. bananasplits is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
bananasplits uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddell.
bananasplits scores with a jab to the head.
bananasplits stuffs the takedown attempt from Riddell. Riddell gets slowly back to his feet. bananasplits lands with a hook. Riddell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. bananasplits connects with a looping right hand.
Riddell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Riddell on the wrong end of a nice hook. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by bananasplits. bananasplits lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Jab by bananasplits. Riddell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. bananasplits shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! snoork bananasplits comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think bananasplits has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for snoork bananasplits! Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for snoork bananasplits! Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for snoork bananasplits!
snoork bananasplits wins by unanimous decision!
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