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Clash of the Titans PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantine Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Filipovic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantine Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Rasputin misses.
Rasputin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Filipovic to the mat! Filipovic manages to get full guard.
Rasputin is looking to stand up but Filipovic won't let him.
Filipovic working a defensive guard here.
Rasputin stopping the sweep attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Rasputin chips away with some ground and pound.
Rasputin throwing strikes from guard but Filipovic blocks nicely.
Rasputin stands up and waves to Filipovic to follow him.
Rasputin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the body.
Filipovic slips a jab and a cross from Rasputin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin is looking to land body kicks.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rasputin throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
Konstantine Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rasputin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Filipovic's calf.
Rasputin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Filipovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rasputin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasputin lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Filipovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rasputin stands up.
Rasputin lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Filipovic as Rasputin shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rasputin is looking to advance position but Filipovic won't allow it.
Filipovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rasputin.
Rasputin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filipovic gets back to full guard.
Rasputin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin prevents Filipovic from getting back to his feet.
Rasputin with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin cracks Filipovic with a solid left hand.
Rasputin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Filipovic wants to stand up but Rasputin is controlling him.
Filipovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Filipovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Rasputin tries to stand but Filipovic is controlling from the bottom.
Rasputin drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Rasputin off! Rasputin jumps back into Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasputin manages to get himself to full guard.
Rasputin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasputin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantine Rasputin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Filipovic with a lazy takedown attempt
so Rasputin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Filipovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Filipovic, not yet.
Rasputin trying to control but Filipovic is working from the bottom.
Rasputin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rasputin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivan Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic tries to clinch there but Rasputin circles away.
Rasputin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Filipovic counters with a two punch combo.
Filipovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rasputin is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick from Rasputin misses.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Rasputin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rasputin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic controls Rasputin momentarily but Rasputin frees himself.
Konstantine Rasputin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasputin gets to his feet. Filipovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rasputin looks to land a combination but Filipovic avoids it well.
Filipovic pushes Rasputin up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Filipovic throws an elbow that misses.
Filipovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Filipovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipovic as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Filipovic from controlling successfully.
Filipovic wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is keeping the position.
Rasputin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Rasputin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rasputin scores with a hook.
Filipovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.
Rasputin lands a jab-cross combination.
Rasputin swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic.
Filipovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Rasputin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Filipovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasputin postures up in Filipovic's guard and throws a big left but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic has his feet on Rasputin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasputin throws a sloppy head kick
and Filipovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filipovic has him pressed against the cage.
Filipovic breaks the clinch.
Rasputin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Filipovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rasputin pushes Filipovic off looking to stand but Filipovic dives back in and keeps control.
Rasputin looking for submissions off his back.
Rasputin is looking to improve his position.
Filipovic prevents Rasputin from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin punching from the bottom.
Filipovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Filipovic is trying to work for a kimura but Rasputin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantine Rasputin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rasputin scores a takedown into full mount!
Rasputin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rasputin trying to control but Filipovic is having none of it.
Rasputin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Filipovic because Rasputin loaded up on that one.
Rasputin wants to control the pace but Filipovic is squirming around nicely.
Rasputin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Filipovic is on top in guard.
Rasputin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Filipovic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic prevents Rasputin from improving his position.
Rasputin won't allow Filipovic to pass to mount.
Filipovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasputin keeps working.
Filipovic is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Rasputin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rasputin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Filipovic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rasputin!
Filipovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filipovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rasputin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rasputin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasputin has Filipovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Rasputin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Filipovic is looking for a triangle but Rasputin pushes his legs off easily.
Filipovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasputin.
Rasputin stands and steps away. Filipovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filipovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasputin.
Rasputin closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Rasputin pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic with a lazy takedown attempt
so Rasputin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Filipovic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rasputin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filipovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasputin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasputin tries to stand but Filipovic is controlling from the bottom.
Rasputin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filipovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Konstantine Rasputin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Rasputin moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Rasputin scores with a four punch combination!
Ivan Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasputin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantine Rasputin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rasputin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantine Rasputin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Samsonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Samsonov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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237 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Ovechkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Samsonov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samsonov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ovechkin as he jumps to the side.
Ovechkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Samsonov sprawls well. Samsonov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ovechkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Samsonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Samsonov sprawls well. He's pushed Ovechkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Ovechkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samsonov gets caught flat footed, as Ovechkin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Samsonov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samsonov wants to sweep here but Ovechkin controlling him for the moment.
Samsonov looks gassed!
Samsonov working for a triangle but Ovechkin defends it easily.
Ovechkin with a nice head shot there.
Ovechkin stands up over Samsonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin working some strikes from top position.
Samsonov is trying to keep Ovechkin in close.
Ovechkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ovechkin cracks Samsonov with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ovechkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ovechkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ovechkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ovechkin cracks Samsonov with a solid left hand.
Ovechkin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ovechkin with a nice head shot there.
Ovechkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samsonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samsonov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ovechkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ovechkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ovechkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Samsonov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ovechkin is in close to Samsonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin looking to pass the guard.
Ovechkin is working Samsonov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ovechkin chips away with some ground and pound.
Ovechkin landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovechkin works over Samsonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Samsonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ovechkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ovechkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samsonov's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ovechkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ovechkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ovechkin preventing the sweep.
Ovechkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ovechkin connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ovechkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ovechkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samsonov's head.
Samsonov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samsonov looking for a guillotine here but Ovechkin defends easily.
Samsonov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ovechkin distracts Samsonov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ovechkin working some strikes from top position.
Ovechkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Samsonov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Samsonov wants to stand but Ovechkin is controlling the position.
Ovechkin stands up over Samsonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ovechkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ovechkin is in close to Samsonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ovechkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ovechkin landing with the ground and pound.
Ovechkin working some strikes from top position.
Samsonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samsonov wants to stand up but Ovechkin is controlling him.
Ovechkin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Samsonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ovechkin lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ovechkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Samsonov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ovechkin landing with the ground and pound.
Ovechkin postures up and lands a big shot to Samsonov's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ovechkin dominated that round.
That's time! Ovechkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ovechkin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Samsonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ovechkin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Samsonov some visible discomfort.
Ovechkin scores with punches from side control.
Samsonov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Alexander Ovechkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Samsonov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ovechkin connects with a nice short shot to Samsonov's temple.
Ovechkin is nestled in close to Samsonov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ovechkin winds up and cracks Samsonov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ovechkin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Samsonov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ovechkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Samsonov on the ground.
Ovechkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ovechkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Ovechkin there.
Ovechkin working the head and body with strikes.
Samsonov manages to get to full guard.
Ovechkin is in close to Samsonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin postures up and lands a big shot to Samsonov's brow.
Ovechkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samsonov's head.
Samsonov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ovechkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ovechkin scoring with some ground and pound.
Ovechkin stands up over Samsonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Samsonov wants to stand up but Ovechkin is controlling him.
Ovechkin landing some decent shots from guard.
Ovechkin connects with a couple of short punches.
Ovechkin stopping the sweep attempt from Samsonov.
Ovechkin lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ovechkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Samsonov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ovechkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ovechkin cracks Samsonov with a solid left hand.
Samsonov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ovechkin landing some decent shots from guard.
Ovechkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ovechkin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Samsonov's head.
Ovechkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ovechkin cracks Samsonov with a solid left hand.
Ovechkin won't allow Samsonov to get back to his feet.
Ovechkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ovechkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin prevents Samsonov from getting back to his feet.
Ovechkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ovechkin distracts Samsonov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ovechkin landing some decent shots from guard.
Ovechkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ovechkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ovechkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Samsonov has his takedown stuffed
so Ovechkin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Samsonov wants to sweep here but Ovechkin controlling him for the moment.
Ovechkin is in close to Samsonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ovechkin distracts Samsonov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin postures up.
Ovechkin chips away with some ground and pound.
Ovechkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Samsonov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Samsonov looking for a guillotine here but Ovechkin defends easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Samsonov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Samsonov is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samsonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ovechkin is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Ovechkin 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!
Ovechkin has his takedown stuffed
and Samsonov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Samsonov is trying to control. Ovechkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ovechkin is trying is best to control the position here.
Samsonov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samsonov blocks the strikes from Ovechkin.
Samsonov misses with a head shot. Ovechkin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Samsonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ovechkin is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov throws a strike but Ovechkin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ovechkin works over Samsonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ovechkin scoring with some ground and pound.
Ovechkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Samsonov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ovechkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ovechkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ovechkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Samsonov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ovechkin's guard.
Ovechkin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ovechkin tries to get out of the position.
Ovechkin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Samsonov wants to control from the top but Ovechkin keeps moving.
Samsonov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ovechkin lands an upkick as Samsonov stands over him.
Ovechkin controlling Samsonov's posture.
Ovechkin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samsonov misses with a takedown attempt
and Ovechkin counters with a shoot takedown. Samsonov fights it but they end up in guard.
Ovechkin working some strikes from top position.
Ovechkin landing with the ground and pound.
Ovechkin landing some decent shots from guard.
Samsonov has momentary wrist control but Ovechkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Samsonov trying to keep a closed guard but Ovechkin is proving a slippery customer.
Ovechkin works over Samsonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Ovechkin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Samsonov is looking to stand up but Ovechkin isn't so interested in that idea.
Samsonov trying to control the position.
Ovechkin landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovechkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ovechkin postures up and lands a big shot to Samsonov's brow.
Andrei Samsonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ovechkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samsonov wriggles free and stands up.
Ovechkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samsonov digs a good hook to Ovechkin's body.
Ovechkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Ovechkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samsonov tries for a takedown but Ovechkin circles away easily
and Ovechkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Samsonov won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samsonov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Alexander Ovechkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ovechkin landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Ovechkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ovechkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Ovechkin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Milosovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Medvedeva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Milosovic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Milosovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andriy Medvedeva!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milosovic looks to land a combination but Medvedeva avoids it well.
Medvedeva dodges the punch combination from Milosovic.
Milosovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Medvedeva throws a leg kick but Milosovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Milosovic moves into range and clinches up with Medvedeva.
Medvedeva wants to get back to striking at distance but Milosovic won't allow it.
Milosovic is trying to break the clinch but Medvedeva has him pressed against the cage.
Medvedeva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Milosovic prevents Medvedeva from breaking the clinch.
Medvedeva has Milosovic pressed against the cage, preventing Milosovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Medvedeva looking to stall.
Medvedeva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Milosovic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Milosovic looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Milosovic is covering up but some of the strikes from Medvedeva are getting through and doing damage.
Milosovic is trying to get back to his feet but Medvedeva has full control of the position and if anything, Milosovic has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosovic is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Medvedeva.
Milosovic wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Medvedeva content just to control the position here.
Medvedeva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Milosovic squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
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.
Milosovic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Medvedeva tries to control but Milosovic wriggling away.
Milosovic's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Medvedeva controlling the position easily from mount.
Medvedeva tries to control but Milosovic wriggling away.
Milosovic is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medvedeva controlling from mount.
Milosovic wants to try and get back to his feet.
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.
Medvedeva trying to control but Milosovic is having none of it.
Milosovic is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Medvedeva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Milosovic is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Medvedeva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Milosovic slips under a jab.
Milosovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milosovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Milosovic connects with the punch.
Milosovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Medvedeva.
Milosovic throws a series of punches but Medvedeva avoids them all with ease.
Milosovic throws a series of strikes that have Medvedeva backpedaling.
Milosovic clinches.
Medvedeva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Medvedeva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Medvedeva has a couple of punches blocked by Milosovic.
Milosovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milosovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andre Milosovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medvedeva misses the jab.
Medvedeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Milosovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medvedeva circles away quickly and effectively.
Medvedeva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Milosovic. Milosovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Milosovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Medvedeva is breathing heavily.
Milosovic is trying to break free.
Milosovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milosovic misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Milosovic misses with a two punch combination.
Medvedeva tries a head kick but it misses.
Milosovic looks to land a combination but Medvedeva avoids it well.
A low kick from Milosovic misses
and Medvedeva counters with a nice body kick.
Milosovic throws a head kick that misses.
Milosovic misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Milosovic.
Andre Milosovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Milosovic as Medvedeva shoots in.
Milosovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Milosovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Milosovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Milosovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Medvedeva has Milosovic pressed against the cage, preventing Milosovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Medvedeva jumps guard but Milosovic stands there with Medvedeva around his waist. Medvedeva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andre Milosovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andriy Medvedeva.
Milosovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Medvedeva prevents Milosovic from breaking the clinch.
Milosovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milosovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Milosovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medvedeva circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milosovic wants to slow Medvedeva down by chopping away at his legs.
Milosovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Milosovic throws a right and a left that Medvedeva avoids nicely.
Milosovic looks to land a combination. Medvedeva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Medvedeva is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milosovic lands with a big right hook that stumbles Medvedeva - he's out on his feet here! Milosovic follows up with another monster hook that separates Medvedeva from consciousness! Medvedeva falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Milosovic stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andre Milosovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Tiirismaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ben Henderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Tiirismaa!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiirismaa tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Tiirismaa throws a nice looking combination but Henderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiirismaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiirismaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Tiirismaa's ribs.
Tiirismaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Henderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiirismaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiirismaa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Tiirismaa persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson misses with a low kick.
Tiirismaa gets the takedown into side control.
Henderson dodges the ground and pound from Tiirismaa.
Tiirismaa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Henderson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tiirismaa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Henderson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tiirismaa lets go of the hold and Henderson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Riku Tiirismaa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Dimitra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin comes to the cage accompanied by Mamma Said Knock You Out. Pavel Dimitra struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Pavel Dimitra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Putin!
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, Pavel Dimitra!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimitra dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Putin takes a swing at Dimitra's ribcage but misses.
Putin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dimitra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Putin.
Dimitra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dimitra controlling from mount.
Dimitra landing shots from mount.
Dimitra controlling his opponent.
Putin can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitra throws some wild stikes that Putin manages to avoid easily.
Putin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Putin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dimitra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Putin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dimitra.
Dimitra trying to pass the guard but Putin defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Putin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dimitra wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Dimitra seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dimitra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dimitra is defending against the submission attempts here by Putin.
Dimitra is refusing to be controlled, as Putin sits in half guard.
Putin thows a huge punch but Dimitra dodges it nicely.
Putin tries to pass to full mount but Dimitra defends it.
Putin 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin prevents Dimitra from improving his position.
Putin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dimitra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Putin.
Dimitra gets full guard.
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.
Putin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Putin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Putin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dimitra dives on top into guard.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Dimitra trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dimitra.
Putin keeping full guard, as Dimitra tries to pass.
Putin looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dimitra won't allow Putin to sweep him here.
Dimitra content to stall in guard here.
Dimitra slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Dimitra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dimitra fails with a takedown attempt.
Putin gets a takedown into half guard.
Putin wants to pass to mount but Dimitra is defending the position.
Putin 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.
Putin wants to control but Dimitra is keeping him busy.
Dimitra is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Putin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dimitra's head.
Putin is looking to take a break and control but Dimitra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Putin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dimitra is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Putin wants to free his trapped foot but Dimitra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dimitra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Putin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Putin has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Dimitra is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Putin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivarius Zastaliov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chopen Brockoley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zastaliov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hurt. Chopen Brockoley struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Chopen Brockoley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivarius Zastaliov's chin.
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217 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivarius Zastaliov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chopen Brockoley!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brockoley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Brockoley goes for an armbar but Zastaliov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zastaliov.
Zastaliov stopping the sweep attempt from Brockoley.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zastaliov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zastaliov wants to control from the top but Brockoley keeps moving.
Brockoley is adopting a defensive guard.
Zastaliov postures up in Brockoley's guard and throws a big left but Brockoley blocks it.
Zastaliov throwing strikes from guard but Brockoley blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brockoley pushes Zastaliov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zastaliov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brockoley tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Zastaliov lands but Brockoley takes it in his stride.
Zastaliov wants to clinch.
Zastaliov darts in trying to clinch
so Brockoley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brockoley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brockoley with a nice head shot there.
Zastaliov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brockoley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brockoley looks gassed!
Zastaliov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brockoley is one step ahead there.
Zastaliov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brockoley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brockoley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zastaliov's head.
Zastaliov is looking to control Brockoley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zastaliov avoid being mounted?
Brockoley prevents Zastaliov from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zastaliov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brockoley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brockoley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brockoley landing a few strikes.
Zastaliov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zastaliov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zastaliov wants to get back to his feet but Brockoley drags him back down.
Brockoley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zastaliov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brockoley off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zastaliov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Brockoley up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zastaliov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Zastaliov misses with an elbow to the head.
Brockoley is in a bad position with Zastaliov working for a choke. Brockoley manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Zastaliov 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.
Brockoley is working Zastaliov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brockoley chips away with some ground and pound.
Brockoley is working Zastaliov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zastaliov wants to stand and escape but Brockoley is having none of it.
Zastaliov keeping moving, preventing Brockoley from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockoley preventing the sweep.
Brockoley works over Zastaliov with some ground and pound from guard.
Brockoley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zastaliov looking for a guillotine here but Brockoley defends easily.
Brockoley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brockoley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zastaliov's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brockoley is nestled in close to Zastaliov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zastaliov actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chopen Brockoley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brockoley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brockoley working over Zastaliov with some ground and pound. Zastaliov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zastaliov wants to get back to his feet.
Brockoley working Zastaliov over with strikes.
Brockoley is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Zastaliov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brockoley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brockoley thows a huge punch but Zastaliov dodges it nicely.
Zastaliov looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brockoley is keen to just control but Zastaliov is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zastaliov is concentrating on defense, preventing Brockoley from advancing position.
Zastaliov trying to hold on to Brockoley's head to control him but Brockoley postures up.
Brockoley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zastaliov keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zastaliov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brockoley is working for takedown but Zastaliov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good body shot from Zastaliov.
Zastaliov breaks the clinch.
Brockoley checks a leg kick.
Zastaliov throws a sloppy head kick and Brockoley moves out of range easily.
Brockoley has a takedown stuffed.
Zastaliov tries to clinch up.
Brockoley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brockoley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zastaliov has his foot on Brockoley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brockoley works his way back into a safe position though.
Brockoley is standing up over Zastaliov. Zastaliov looks to escape but Brockoley dives into side control.
Brockoley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brockoley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brockoley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zastaliov some visible discomfort.
Brockoley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zastaliov to see if he's OK.
Brockoley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zastaliov prevents Brockoley from improving position.
Zastaliov is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockoley working the ground and pound.
Zastaliov is trying to control Brockoley's posture but Brockoley avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brockoley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brockoley tries to score with some ground and pound. Zastaliov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zastaliov wants to get back to his feet.
Zastaliov is trying to control Brockoley's posture but Brockoley avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brockoley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zastaliov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brockoley misses with a takedown attempt - Zastaliov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ivarius Zastaliov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chopen Brockoley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zastaliov!
Ivarius Zastaliov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brockoley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zastaliov moves into the clinch.
Zastaliov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zastaliov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brockoley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zastaliov looking to slow down the pace here.
Zastaliov throws a head punch that misses.
Brockoley goes for a takedown attempt but Zastaliov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brockoley moves out of range of the body kick from Zastaliov.
Brockoley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zastaliov did well to prevent Brockoley getting side control.
Brockoley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zastaliov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chopen Brockoley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zastaliov throws a series of punches but Brockoley avoids them all with ease.
Zastaliov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zastaliov is looking to clinch but Brockoley is avoiding it.
Brockoley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brockoley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zastaliov!
You get the feeling that Zastaliov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brockoley lands a big shot there that rocks Zastaliov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brockoley cracks Zastaliov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brockoley controlling from mount.
Brockoley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zastaliov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockoley with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zastaliov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zastaliov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zastaliov tries to reverse the position but Brockoley maintains control.
Brockoley wants to control the pace but Zastaliov is squirming around nicely.
Chopen Brockoley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zastaliov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Brockoley working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zastaliov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zastaliov is working hard here to advance position.
Brockoley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brockoley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zastaliov hang on?
Brockoley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brockoley tries to control but Zastaliov wriggling away.
Zastaliov wants to get back to his feet.
Zastaliov wants to hold on but Brockoley pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zastaliov is looking to get to half guard.
Brockoley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brockoley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brockoley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zastaliov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Brockoley lands a big shot there that rocks Zastaliov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brockoley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zastaliov hang on?
You get the feeling that Zastaliov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brockoley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brockoley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zastaliov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockoley breaks from Zastaliov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brockoley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zastaliov taking shots to the head.
Zastaliov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brockoley is stalling here but it's allowed Zastaliov to get half guard.
Zastaliov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brockoley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivarius Zastaliov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zastaliov looking for submissions off his back.
Brockoley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chopen Brockoley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brockoley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chopen Brockoley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Steakworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deiter Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lionel Steakworth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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235 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lionel Steakworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deiter Myers!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers avoids the head kick by Steakworth.
Steakworth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Myers's half guard.
Myers trying to get back to full guard but Steakworth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Steakworth avoids the attempt from Myers to control.
Myers regains half guard.
Myers wants to get back to full guard.
Myers actively working from the bottom here.
Steakworth is looking to advance position but Myers won't allow it.
Myers is looking to escape.
Steakworth not doing much here.
Steakworth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Myers for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steakworth moves nicely into side control.
Myers is trying to work for a sweep but Steakworth has mounted him!
Myers is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Steakworth has taken his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers just trying to survive but Steakworth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Myers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steakworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Myers trying to control but Steakworth postures up.
Steakworth seems to be looking for submissions.
Myers wants to control but Steakworth is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steakworth is keen to just control but Myers is a slippery customer.
Myers won't allow Steakworth to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Myers takes one on the button.
Steakworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Myers.
Steakworth checks a leg kick.
Steakworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Deiter Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from Myers as Steakworth shoots in.
Steakworth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Myers counters with a shoot takedown. Steakworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steakworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steakworth has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Myers doesn't defend quickly enough and Steakworth has managed to lock this one up! Can Myers escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Steakworth on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lionel Steakworth!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Nielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dymtrus Kobzar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Nielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dymtrus Kobzar!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobzar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nielson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nielson clinches up against the cage.
Nielson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kobzar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nielson as Kobzar tries to tie him up.
Nielson blocking some punches.
Nielson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kobzar prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Kobzar.
Nielson jumps guard and drags Kobzar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nielson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kobzar is defending well. Nielson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kobzar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nielson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Patrick Nielson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Georgief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lark McTeague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasil Georgief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lark McTeague!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTeague misses with a wild combination.
Georgief shoots in for a takedown but McTeague shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McTeague misses with a few strikes there.
Georgief changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McTeague looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Georgief is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McTeague has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Georgief.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgief throwing strikes but McTeague manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McTeague stands up.
Horrible takedown by Georgief or perhaps it was just good defense by McTeague which made him look bad.
Georgief drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Georgief looking to sit in guard and control but McTeague gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgief manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McTeague manages to get himself to full guard.
McTeague is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Georgief trying to control but McTeague is working from the bottom.
McTeague wants to get back to his feet but Georgief is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Georgief trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Georgief throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McTeague works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Georgief throws and elbow that misses. McTeague uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Georgief's guard. Nice move by McTeague!
Georgief escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McTeague gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McTeague controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McTeague stands up from Georgief's guard - McTeague perhaps looking for a knockout.
McTeague shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Georgief sprawls well. Georgief wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McTeague gets slowly back to his feet.
Georgief misses with a body shot.
McTeague throws a nice looking combination but Georgief bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgief drops his hands momentarily and McTeague takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - McTeague scores with a four punch combination!
McTeague throws a right hand that Georgief ducks under and follows up with a left that Georgief also avoids with ease.
McTeague throws a combination. Georgief tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McTeague is trying to break the clinch but Georgief has him pressed against the cage.
McTeague is looking to break free of the clinch but Georgief has double underhooks.
Georgief wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasil Georgief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTeague working hard to break the clinch.
Georgief blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Georgief has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McTeague is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Georgief is breathing heavily.
Georgief looking for a takedown.
McTeague manages to break the clinch.
McTeague throws a series of punches but Georgief avoids them all with ease.
McTeague misses with a series of wild punches.
McTeague scores with a sloppy right hand. Georgief should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTeague will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTeague throws a right and a left that Georgief avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTeague keeps the fight on the outside.
Lark McTeague is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTeague misses with the combination.
McTeague displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from McTeague.
McTeague connects with a single shot there.
Georgief takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McTeague lands a nice looking body shot.
McTeague drops Georgief with a beautiful combination! Georgief stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McTeague is looking for the KO!
Georgief is rocked!
McTeague lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Georgief is looking to close the distance but McTeague sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Georgief crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Georgief is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lark McTeague!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Rostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Warrior's choice of entrance music: Ready For A Fight. Sergei Rostov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fedor Warrior's chin.
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270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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233 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Rostov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warrior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Warrior dodges the punch combination from Rostov.
Good exchange - Rostov coming out on top.
Rostov gets caught flat footed, as Warrior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rostov lands a decent punch to the body there.
Rostov 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.
Warrior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Rostov keeps moving.
Rostov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Warrior!
Rostov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Warrior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rostov with shots to the head and body - Warrior looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Fedor Warrior has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior tries to hold on but Rostov pushes him away.
Warrior looks gassed!
Rostov raining down shots from the mount!
Rostov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Warrior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rostov landing punches.
The cut above Fedor Warrior's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rostov loads up with a big shot that hurts Warrior! He's pulled Rostov in close but Rostov has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Warrior survive? More strikes from Rostov and Warrior is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergei Rostov!
Sergei Rostov retains his heavyweight title!
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