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DIV-E Thirtysix PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between corrado smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rasputin's choice of entrance music: TURISAS - Rasputin. 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
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, corrado smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rasputin to the mat! Rasputin manages to get full guard.
smith won't allow Rasputin to sweep him here.
smith gets to his feet. Rasputin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rasputin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasputin is fending him off so far but smith persists. Nope, Rasputin circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasputin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for corrado smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
smith is breathing heavily.
smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rasputin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
Rasputin instigates a clinch.
Rasputin is fighting off a takedown attempt but smith is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rasputin to the mat. Rasputin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin wants to sweep here but smith controlling him for the moment.
Rasputin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rasputin wants to sweep but no luck.
Rasputin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rasputin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasputin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasputin has his foot on smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. smith works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
smith stops Rasputin from standing up.
Rasputin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Rasputin sprawls well. He's pushed smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasputin is fending him off so far but smith persists. Nope, Rasputin circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasputin is looking to slow smith down with leg kicks.
Rasputin rushes smith and presses him up against the cage.
Rasputin has picked smith up - he's going for a ride! Rasputin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin is working for a kimura but smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Rasputin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin working over smith with some ground and pound. smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasputin pulls his head out easily.
Rasputin seems to be looking for submissions.
smith scores with a few weak punches.
smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rasputin pulls his head out easily.
smith looking for submissions off his back.
smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rasputin takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin stalling in the clinch.
smith wants a takedown.
Rasputin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through smith's defenses.
smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rasputin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
smith tries for a takedown but Rasputin manages to get underhooks.
Rasputin successfully pulls guard.
smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rasputin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rasputin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rasputin has tightened it up now! smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunilinger Ebalajtung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin has chosen Love Gun, Title: KISS as his entrance music. Mak McLovin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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221 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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255 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kunilinger Ebalajtung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mak McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebalajtung tries to clinch up but McLovin circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from McLovin misses.
McLovin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ebalajtung to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McLovin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ebalajtung from controlling successfully.
McLovin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ebalajtung is controlling him.
Ebalajtung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McLovin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebalajtung has gone for a leg lock! McLovin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ebalajtung's guard.
Ebalajtung working for submissions but it's allowed McLovin to get to half guard.
Ebalajtung missing with punches from the bottom.
Ebalajtung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLovin pulls his head out easily.
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.
Ebalajtung trying to control from the bottom.
Ebalajtung is looking to improve his position.
McLovin stands up and beckons Ebalajtung to join him on the feet.
McLovin lands a big head kick that sends Ebalajtung tumbling to the mat! McLovin takes a step backwards and waves Ebalajtung back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ebalajtung is rocked!
It looks like Kunilinger Ebalajtung has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Ebalajtung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLovin throws a series of punches but Ebalajtung moves out of range.
Ebalajtung seems to have got his legs back now.
Ebalajtung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLovin looks gassed!
Ebalajtung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ebalajtung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLovin's waist but McLovin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ebalajtung off to one side.
Ebalajtung fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kunilinger Ebalajtung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebalajtung throws out a leg kick but McLovin moves out of range and Ebalajtung only half commits.
McLovin scores with a jab.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! McLovin has cracked Ebalajtung with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! McLovin lands another huge swinging hook and Ebalajtung tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Ebalajtung, before McLovin can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mak McLovin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jiet Siet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiu Jiet Siet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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242 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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275 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jiu Jiet Siet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siet avoids the head kick by Erikson.
Erikson throws a head kick but Siet moves out of range.
Siet misses with a takedown attempt - Erikson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Siet tries to clinch there but Erikson circles away.
Siet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Erikson's waist but Erikson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Siet off to one side.
Erikson lands a left and a right that send Siet crashing to the mat, dazed. Erikson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Siet is rocked!
It looks like Jiu Jiet Siet has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson feints a jab and as Siet dips his head, Erikson unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Siet right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Siet falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Erikson smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jonas Erikson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikoli Popov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and curtis enis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). enis has chosen lostprophets - shinobi vs dragon ninja as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikoli Popov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, curtis enis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popov moves into the clinch successfully.
enis wants a takedown but no success here.
Popov misses with a knee strike.
Popov misses with a knee to the head.
Popov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Popov connects with a nasty looking knee right to enis's face.
It looks like curtis enis has been cut.
A knee to the head by Popov.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but enis blocks with his arms.
enis is working for takedown but Popov is calmly controlling the position for now.
enis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Popov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nikoli Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of curtis enis.
enis tries to pull guard but Popov won't allow it.
Popov lands a knee to the head.
Popov tries a knee to the head but enis blocks it.
Popov misses with a knee strike.
Popov tries a knee to the head but enis blocks it.
enis fails to pull guard.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but enis blocks with his arms.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but enis is blocking nicely.
enis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Popov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but enis is blocking nicely.
Popov lands a knee to the head.
Popov is breathing heavily.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but enis blocks with his arms.
enis tries to score a body lock takedown but Popov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Popov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but enis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Popov with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
enis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
enis wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Popov.
enis missing with knees to the body.
enis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
enis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
enis stands up from Popov's guard - enis perhaps looking for a knockout.
enis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popov throws a nice head kick!
Popov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Popov connects with a nasty looking knee right to enis's face.
Popov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Popov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but enis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Popov crunches a lovely knee into enis's ribcage.
Popov lands a knee to the head.
Popov prevents the takedown attempt.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Popov lands with a light punch inside.
Popov tries a knee to the head but enis blocks it.
enis can't break the clinch.
Popov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Popov is looking to control enis's arms but enis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Popov has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
enis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Popov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Popov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but enis blocks with his arms.
enis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Popov tries a knee to the head but enis blocks it.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
enis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
enis misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Popov.
Popov tries a knee to the head but enis blocks it.
enis throws an elbow that misses.
enis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Popov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Popov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
enis landing knees to the head.
Popov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but enis blocks with his arms.
Popov wants to stall.
Popov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but enis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
enis tries for a takedown but Popov manages to get underhooks.
Popov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through enis's defenses.
Popov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but enis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
enis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Popov walks away with a smile on his face. enis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch up but enis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Popov wants to clinch.
Popov tries to clinch up.
Popov is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoli Popov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on curtis enis's cut.
That's time! Popov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Popov closes the distance and clinches.
enis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Popov walks away with a smile on his face. enis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
enis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Popov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten enis somewhat.
enis darts in trying to clinch
and Popov counters by clinching up.
enis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
enis tries to pass to full mount but Popov defends it.
Popov pushes enis off looking to stand but enis dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Popov trying to control but enis postures up.
enis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
enis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Popov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Popov is trying to control but can't.
Popov kicks off enis and gets to his feet.
curtis enis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popov wants to clinch up but enis keeps it at a distance.
enis looks to clinch
and Popov counters by clinching up.
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.
Popov misses with a knee to the head.
enis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nikoli Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of curtis enis.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Popov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but enis blocks it with crossed arms.
enis tries to score a body lock takedown but Popov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
enis looking for a takedown.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Popov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but enis blocks it with crossed arms.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Popov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Popov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
enis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Popov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but enis blocks it with crossed arms.
Popov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
enis trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov misses with a knee strike.
enis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Popov regains guard immediately.
enis won't allow Popov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
enis advances to half guard.
Popov pushes enis off and gets back to his feet.
enis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Popov counters by clinching up.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Popov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
enis trying to control the position but instead, Popov has worked for underhooks and has pushed enis into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popov with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Popov.
Popov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from enis.
enis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Popov just stands there and leans against the cage.
enis has Popov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Popov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Popov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Popov.
enis misses with a punch on the inside.
Popov pushes enis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Popov misses with a knee strike.
enis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Popov misses with a knee to the head.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but enis is blocking nicely.
enis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
enis tries for a takedown but Popov manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikoli Popov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on curtis enis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
enis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Popov moves into the clinch.
Popov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but enis blocks it with crossed arms.
Popov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
enis wants a takedown.
Popov lands a knee to the head.
Popov tries a knee to the head but enis blocks it.
Popov lands a knee to the head.
enis wants a takedown.
Nikoli Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of curtis enis.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but enis is blocking nicely.
enis jumps guard but Popov stands there with enis around his waist. enis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
enis is working for takedown but Popov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Popov unloads a knee to the mid-section. enis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Popov has enis pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but enis is blocking nicely.
enis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Popov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Popov misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popov misses with a knee strike.
Popov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but enis is keeping busy.
Popov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. enis is defending well for now.
Popov looking to stall.
Popov tries a knee to the head but enis blocks it.
Popov gets underhooks to prevent enis's takedown attempt.
Popov controlling the action here for a moment.
Popov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Popov misses with a knee to the head.
Popov stops a takedown attempt from enis.
enis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Popov regains guard.
Popov wants to improve his position but instead enis has moved into half guard.
Popov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
enis is working for a kimura but Popov is defending it quite comfortably.
Popov kicks off enis and gets to his feet.
Popov has enis up against the cage in a clinch.
Popov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but enis blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popov looking to throw knees to the head but enis is blocking nicely.
Popov connects with a knee to the head.
Popov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
enis managing to block the knees to the body from Popov.
Popov throws an elbow but it misses.
enis lands with a left to the head.
enis is working for takedown but Popov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Popov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Popov misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by enis.
Popov throws a knee to the head but misses.
enis gets control of Popov's arms and successfully pulls guard. enis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
enis looking for a sweep. Not yet enis, not yet.
Popov trying to control the position from guard on top but enis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popov preventing the sweep.
curtis enis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Popov postures up in enis's guard and throws a big left but enis blocks it.
enis wants to get back to his feet but Popov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
enis keeping full guard, as Popov tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikoli Popov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Popov, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikoli Popov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ash butch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ash butch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, ash butch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvaro Perez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez scores with a jab to the body.
Perez digs a good hook to butch's body.
butch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perez misses with a double jab.
butch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perez as he avoids it easily.
butch is breathing heavily.
butch is looking to clinch.
butch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
butch slips under a jab from Perez.
Jab, jab by Perez - just one landing.
It looks like ash butch has been cut.
Perez connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks butch out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alvaro Perez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstatin Bystrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bystrov has chosen GTA 4 Anthem as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstatin Bystrov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bystrov lands a slapping body shot.
Bystrov misses with a looping left.
Connor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bystrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bystrov misses with the combination.
Bystrov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Connor.
Bystrov dodges the punch combination from Connor.
Connor misses with a combination
and Bystrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor misses with an uppercut. Bystrov saw that one coming.
Bystrov throws a series of strikes that have Connor backpedaling.
Connor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bystrov's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Connor counter with a right hand.
Bystrov fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Bystrov misses the target.
Bystrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Connor is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Connor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Connor.
Bystrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Connor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Connor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bystrov looks gassed!
Connor is trying to keep Bystrov in close.
Bystrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bystrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Connor stands and throws Bystrov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bystrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bystrov, who protects the arm well.
Connor scoring with punches from side control.
Connor stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bystrov on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bystrov, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Bystrov misses.
Bystrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bystrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Connor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bystrov is trying to defend but Connor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Connor stands up out of the half guard.
Connor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bystrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrov shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor rushes Bystrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bystrov sprawls well. Bystrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Connor misses with a body shot.
Bystrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor slips under a jab from Bystrov.
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Connor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bystrov is defended easily by Connor.
Connor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Connor misses with a few strikes there.
Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bystrov.
Brad Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Connor does it's job there.
Connor thows a body shot but no joy.
Connor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrov slips under a jab from Connor.
Bystrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connor drops Bystrov with a nice combination! Connor dives into Bystrov's guard, looking to finish!
Bystrov is rocked!
Connor trying to control but Bystrov is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor pushing down on Bystrov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Connor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Connor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Connor gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor shoots in but no luck this time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Connor.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bystrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
Bystrov tries for a takedown but Connor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Connor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Connor.
Connor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bystrov swivels and escapes.
Connor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Connor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Connor duly obliges.
Connor is looking to clinch but Bystrov is avoiding it.
Bystrov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
Brad Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstatin Bystrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Connor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bystrov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Connor jumps into side control!
Connor stands up.
Connor throws a nice looking combination but Bystrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bystrov looks to throw the jab but Connor is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bystrov.
Connor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bystrov. Bystrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Connor moves into the clinch successfully.
Connor has had enough of the clinch but Bystrov keeps him there for the moment.
Bystrov jumps guard but Connor stands there with Bystrov around his waist. Bystrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Connor.
Connor is trying to break free.
Bystrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Connor trying to stall but Bystrov improves his position.
Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bystrov has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor is looking to control Bystrov's arms but Bystrov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Connor has his back to the cage.
Bystrov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connor smiles and moves away.
Connor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Connor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Connor lands a nice hook to Bystrov's body. Bystrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bystrov manages to avoid it.
Bystrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Connor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bystrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Bystrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bystrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Connor with a poor takedown
and Bystrov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Connor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Connor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bystrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Connor.
Bystrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connor walks away with a smile on his face. Bystrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Connor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bystrov counters with a left and a right that stings Connor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bystrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Bystrov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrov looks to land a combination but Connor avoids it well.
A punch combination from Bystrov misses.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Bystrov pushes him off.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bystrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor lands a with a good body shot.
Connor swinging wilding here.
Bystrov throws a sloppy body shot
and Connor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Bystrov is just out of range.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bystrov sprawls well. Bystrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor walks into a jab.
Bystrov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Connor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connor is looking to wear down Bystrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bystrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Connor misses with a few strikes there.
Bystrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bystrov controlling from the full mount.
Bystrov wants to control the pace but Connor is squirming around nicely.
Connor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor moves into full guard.
Connor looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bystrov is defending well. Connor quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bystrov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Connor celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Connor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lepinakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: undead. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Lepinakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lepinakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lepinakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lepinakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lepinakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lepinakov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Lepinakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lepinakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lepinakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lepinakov.
Lepinakov 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.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Lepinakov is having none of it.
Lepinakov throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lepinakov advances position into side control!
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lepinakov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lepinakov is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lepinakov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Anderson is trying to escape and Lepinakov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Anderson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lepinakov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Lepinakov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Laffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Smolarek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smolarek has chosen False Pretense as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Laffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Smolarek!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laffer dives in and grabs Smolarek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smolarek pushes down on Laffer's head and hops out.
Laffer looks for the body kick but Smolarek saw that one coming.
Smolarek throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laffer is breathing heavily.
Smolarek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laffer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smolarek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smolarek misses with a two punch combination.
Laffer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smolarek scores with a jab.
Smolarek misses with a series of wild punches.
Smolarek lands a left and a right that send Laffer crashing to the mat, dazed. Smolarek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Larry Laffer has been cut.
Smolarek sends Laffer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smolarek is motioning to the referee to let Laffer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Laffer is rocked!
Smolarek gets the takedown into side control.
Smolarek wants to control but Laffer is keeping him busy.
Laffer is trying to improve his position.
Smolarek controlling the position.
Smolarek stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laffer has his takedown stuffed
and Laffer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laffer slips under a jab.
Laffer moves forwards but Smolarek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smolarek lands with a straight right. Laffer didn't see that one coming.
Laffer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Smolarek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smolarek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laffer wants to control but Smolarek passes easily into half guard.
Laffer is refusing to be controlled, as Smolarek sits in half guard.
Laffer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smolarek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smolarek's back!
Smolarek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laffer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smolarek controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Laffer gets his way!
Smolarek looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smolarek defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smolarek showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek trying to control but not successfully.
Smolarek is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Laffer is persistently looking for the submission but Smolarek is defending it well.
Smolarek wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek trying to control the action but Laffer just sinks the hooks in.
Laffer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smolarek is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Laffer gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smolarek trying to control the position but Laffer manages to sink in the hooks.
Smolarek defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laffer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smolarek has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Smolarek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Laffer'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.
Laffer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smolarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smolarek throws and low kick but Laffer moves out of range easily.
Smolarek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laffer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smolarek!
Smolarek tries to hold on but Laffer pushes him away.
Laffer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smolarek is surviving well by controlling Laffer's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laffer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smolarek has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Larry Laffer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laffer working for a submission but Smolarek is keeping him at bay.
You get the feeling that Smolarek really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laffer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smolarek has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smolarek!
Laffer working a defensive guard here.
Smolarek preventing the sweep.
Laffer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Laffer is going olschool here, as he tries to force Smolarek to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smolarek shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek is looking to get to half guard.
Smolarek wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Laffer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Laffer has hold of Smolarek's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smolarek manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smolarek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laffer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smolarek is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smolarek and Laffer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smolarek is pushing Laffer's head away, looking to escape. Laffer manages to hold on to the position though.
Laffer swings around for an armbar but Smolarek sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laffer's guard.
Laffer is trying to keep Smolarek in close.
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.
Laffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smolarek wants to control from the top but Laffer keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice shot by Smolarek.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Laffer.
Laffer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laffer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smolarek!
Smolarek tries to lock up and control but Laffer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laffer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smolarek can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smolarek has given up his back here. Will Laffer look for the submission or keep pounding away?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Laffer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry Laffer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Laffer with a poor takedown
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Laffer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laffer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smolarek looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Laffer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Laffer trying to control the position but Smolarek is working away.
Laffer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laffer swings around for an armbar but Smolarek sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Laffer's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laffer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smolarek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laffer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smolarek is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laffer is staying active underneath Smolarek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laffer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laffer moves into full guard.
Laffer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smolarek manages to get himself to full guard.
Laffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smolarek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smolarek 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.
Smolarek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Laffer drops back looking for a leg! Smolarek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smolarek manages to kick Laffer off! Laffer jumps back into Smolarek's guard.
Laffer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smolarek can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Smolarek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laffer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smolarek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laffer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smolarek has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laffer prevents Smolarek from escaping the position.
Laffer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smolarek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laffer but great work by Smolarek.
Laffer defending against the ground and pound.
Laffer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Laffer wants to improve his position but Smolarek is controlling well.
Laffer is trying to control but can't.
Laffer looking for submissions off his back.
Smolarek stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smolarek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laffer misses with a takedown
letting Smolarek counter with a right hand.
Laffer shoots in for a takedown but Smolarek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Laffer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smolarek throws a sloppy head kick and Laffer moves out of range easily.
Larry Laffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laffer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smolarek as he jumps to the side.
Laffer dives in and grabs Smolarek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smolarek pushes down on Laffer's head and hops out.
Laffer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laffer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laffer prevents Smolarek from standing back up.
Smolarek is refusing to be controlled, as Laffer sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Laffer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laffer 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 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Laffer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and alex fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckring kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Where Is My Mind. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Beckring!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, alex fili!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckring throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
fili missing with a left hand there. Beckring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
fili throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckring.
Beckring misses with a wild combination.
Beckring closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beckring lands in his opponent's guard.
Beckring avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beckring advances to half guard.
fili actively working from the bottom here.
Beckring works his way into side control.
fili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beckring grinds an elbow into fili's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fili is looking for a sweep.
fili is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beckring's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beckring landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
fili actively working from the bottom here.
Beckring lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
fili is looking for a sweep. Beckring is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
fili is not content to let Beckring control the position.
Beckring looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks fili with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
fili has hold of Beckring's hands but Beckring slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beckring 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.
Beckring working fili over with strikes.
fili taking some punishment here, with Beckring in his half guard.
fili is looking for a sweep. Beckring is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
fili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beckring pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckring lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beckring is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. fili manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
fili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckring. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beckring lands a couple of elbows.
fili working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beckring has passed into half guard!
fili looks gassed!
Beckring seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beckring working fili over with strikes.
fili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beckring pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beckring lands a nice short elbow.
fili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
fili tries to get to full guard but Beckring has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fili taking some punishment here, with Beckring in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beckring in particular looking to stall.
Beckring 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.
Beckring is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Beckring prevents fili from getting the reversal.
Beckring landing strikes from the mount and fili is in trouble!
Beckring has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of fili's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fili regains half guard.
fili on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beckring blocks the strikes from fili.
Beckring is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beckring slips a nice elbow through fili's hands, connecting with fili's forehead.
Beckring seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
fili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
fili wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
fili misses with some strikes from the bottom.
fili tries to roll over but Beckring keeps him under control.
Beckring lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckring dominated that round.
That's time! Beckring's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beckring staying out of range there.
fili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beckring paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beckring shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has fili pinned against the cage. fili gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
fili throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beckring counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
fili breaks from the clinch.
fili closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beckring counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beckring wants a takedown.
fili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
fili misses with a hook.
Beckring ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beckring will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
fili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckring shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
fili keeping full guard, as Beckring tries to pass.
fili has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beckring can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if fili can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckring sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beckring passes easily into side control. Nice work.
fili tries to improve position but can't.
Beckring tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beckring has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
fili is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
fili manages to get back to half guard.
fili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beckring seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but fili does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beckring thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed fili's head.
Beckring prevents fili from improving his position.
fili looks like he's trying to stand up.
fili is breathing heavily.
fili is looking for a sweep. Beckring is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
fili misses with an uppercut. Beckring saw that one coming.
Beckring slips under a jab from fili.
Beckring feints and as fili raises his hands in defense, Beckring changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
fili keeping full guard, as Beckring tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fili throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beckring escapes and throws fili's legs to the side, diving into side control!
fili is looking to regain half guard here but Beckring keeps moving and retains side control.
Beckring scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jim Beckring overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beckring scoring with punches from side control.
fili is trying to get back to half guard.
fili takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Beckring working the ground and pound from side control.
Beckring wants to control but fili is keeping him busy.
Beckring scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fili takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
fili tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beckring wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beckring trying to control the action but fili is working from the bottom.
Beckring scores with punches from side control.
Beckring scores with punches from side control.
fili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beckring takes a little break here. fili wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
fili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckring dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
fili connects with a right hand. Beckring shakes it off.
Beckring slips a straight right by fili.
fili throws out a loose jab but Beckring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckring moves out of range of the strikes.
fili throws an overhand right that lands on Beckring's shoulder, as Beckring tries to avoid the shot.
Beckring throws out a loose jab but fili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jim Beckring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beckring uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from fili.
Beckring staying out of range there.
Beckring has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beckring tries a knee to the head but fili blocks it.
fili letting Beckring take a breather here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beckring stalling.
fili wants to break free but Beckring has control.
fili tries to circle away but Beckring has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckring tightens his grip and picks fili up, before dumping him to the ground. fili manages to land in guard.
fili is looking for a triangle here but Beckring uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
fili pushes Beckring away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beckring gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
fili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
fili is looking for a sweep.
fili is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Beckring connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused fili some visible discomfort.
Beckring scoring with punches and elbows.
Beckring is putting a hurting on fili here, landing some big shots from side control.
fili is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Beckring is controlling him well.
Beckring trying to control the position but fili is working away.
Beckring lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Beckring lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckring working the head with strikes.
Beckring wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by fili, who protects the arm well.
Beckring is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, fili has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
fili tries to improve position but can't.
Beckring lands some shots froms side control.
fili is looking to reverse the position.
fili is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
fili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Beckring's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fili actively working from the bottom here.
fili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beckring pulls his head out easily.
Beckring sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Beckring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that fili can do to turn this around?
fili is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beckring scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beckring 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.
fili moves into full guard.
Beckring wants to pass the guard but fili is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beckring's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Beckring thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
fili is looking for a triangle but Beckring pushes his legs off easily.
fili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beckring lands a couple of decent looking shots.
fili has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beckring can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
fili is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beckring is aware though and is defending well.
fili working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beckring has passed into half guard!
Beckring trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckring clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beckring pushes fili up against the cage in a clinch.
fili has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Beckring regains guard immediately.
Beckring keeping full guard, as fili tries to pass.
Beckring is looking for a triangle but fili pushes his legs off easily.
fili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
fili is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beckring is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beckring has escaped and now he's on top!
Beckring drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckring jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
fili is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beckring defends well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fili isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beckring stacks fili on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Beckring!
You can see the frustration on fili's face as Beckring controls the position.
Beckring connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused fili some visible discomfort.
fili is looking for a sweep.
fili throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Check out the look on Beckring's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beckring wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by fili, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
fili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beckring landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
fili tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beckring wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
fili sneaks back into half guard.
fili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beckring trying to control from half guard but fili is working away.
Beckring scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckring is nestled in close to fili, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Beckring 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.
Beckring is looking for a kimura here.
fili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
fili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
fili is looking for a triangle but Beckring pushes his legs off easily.
Beckring content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fili looking for subs off his back but Beckring has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beckring has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can fili defend it? Beckring steps over the head and cranks it - fili is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Beckring!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Beckring!
Jim Beckring retains his heavyweight title!
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