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RMF 13 - 185 Tourney Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tully Sisyphus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trip Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tully Sisyphus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tully Sisyphus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trip Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sisyphus tries to avoid it but Bunga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sisyphus to the ground. Sisyphus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bunga.
It looks like Tully Sisyphus has been cut.
Bunga throws a head kick but Sisyphus moves out of range.
Sisyphus shoots in looking for a takedown. Bunga tries to sprawl out of it but Sisyphus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bunga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunga moves into the clinch successfully.
Bunga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sisyphus wants a takedown.
Bunga scores with a shot to the side of Sisyphus's head.
A frustrated look appears on Bunga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bunga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sisyphus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga successfully pulls guard.
Sisyphus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bunga's guard.
Sisyphus blocks the strikes from Bunga.
Bunga is trying to stand back up but Sisyphus is controlling him
Bunga wants to get back to full guard.
Sisyphus tries to pass to full mount but Bunga defends it.
Bunga is trying to stand back up but Sisyphus is controlling him
Bunga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bunga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sisyphus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sisyphus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bunga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sisyphus wants to pass the guard but Bunga is keeping the position.
Bunga throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bunga pushes Sisyphus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sisyphus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sisyphus is breathing heavily.
Bunga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisyphus 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.
Bunga missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bunga is trying to stand back up but Sisyphus is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisyphus seems to be working for a kimura but Bunga defends the submission attempt.
Sisyphus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunga landing a few short strikes.
Sisyphus blocks the strikes from Bunga.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sisyphus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bunga wants to clinch.
Bunga looks to land a combination but Sisyphus avoids it well.
Bunga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sisyphus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tully Sisyphus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sisyphus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bunga did well to prevent Sisyphus getting side control.
Bunga is trying to stand back up but Sisyphus is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is looking to improve his position.
Sisyphus is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bunga is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tully Sisyphus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislov Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Minutsak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislov Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulf Minutsak!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Minutsak did well to prevent Ivanov getting side control.
Ivanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minutsak!
Minutsak can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minutsak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Minutsak bucks Ivanov off and manages to get back to his feet!
Ivanov throws a body punch but Minutsak moves out of range.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ivanov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee warns Minutsak that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ivanov landing shots from mount.
Minutsak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanov lands a big elbow.
Minutsak tries to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov landing punches.
Ivanov has hold of Minutsak's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Minutsak manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Minutsak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Minutsak slips a leg in and gets 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. Ivanov connects with a nice short shot to Minutsak's temple.
Ivanov stops Minutsak from getting back to his feet.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
Ivanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Minutsak pushes Ivanov off looking to stand but Ivanov dives back in and keeps control.
Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Minutsak defends it well.
Ivanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanov is pressing down on Minutsak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Minutsak is holding on for now.
Ivanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Minutsak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minutsak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ivanov throws out a leg kick but Minutsak moves out of range and Ivanov only half commits.
Minutsak moves into the clinch.
Minutsak tries a knee to the head but Ivanov blocks it.
Minutsak has Ivanov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ivanov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Minutsak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Minutsak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov has Minutsak pressed against the cage, preventing Minutsak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Minutsak successfully pulls guard.
Minutsak is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ivanov!
Ivanov is trying to escape the mount.
Minutsak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Minutsak lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ivanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Minutsak looking to control but Ivanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minutsak is landing with some decent strikes but Ivanov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ivanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minutsak landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ivanov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Minutsak pushes him away.
Minutsak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Minutsak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Minutsak lands a big shot there that rocks Ivanov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ivanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivanov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Minutsak there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ivanov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov scores with a nice shot.
Minutsak trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minutsak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minutsak landing with the ground and pound.
Ivanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislov Ivanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Minutsak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Minutsak is looking to clinch but Ivanov is avoiding it.
Minutsak fails to land with a series of punches.
Minutsak stuffs the takedown.
Minutsak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanov's sensitive parts.
Minutsak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Minutsak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minutsak works Ivanov's body with a nice hook.
Minutsak moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off.
Minutsak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanov's sensitive parts.
Ivanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanov throws a head kick but Minutsak moves out of range.
Ivanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minutsak lands with an overhand left.
Minutsak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Minutsak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minutsak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ivanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minutsak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislov Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minutsak has Ivanov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Minutsak pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ivanov tumbling to the mat - Minutsak dives into Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minutsak is aware though and is defending well.
Minutsak postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Minutsak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanov striking off his back.
Minutsak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanov tries to get out of the position.
Minutsak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Minutsak lands some shots froms side control.
Minutsak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Minutsak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Minutsak working the body and head with strikes.
Ivanov tries to bench press Minutsak off him but Minutsak keeps the position.
Ivanov taking a bit of punishment here - Minutsak scoring with strikes.
Minutsak prevents Ivanov from escaping the position.
Minutsak scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ivanov tries to buck Minutsak off but Minutsak is having none of it.
Minutsak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ivanov some visible discomfort.
Minutsak working the body and head with strikes.
Minutsak cracks Ivanov with a big elbow.
Ivanov is looking to reverse the position.
Minutsak working the ground and pound from side control.
Minutsak trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ivanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ivanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minutsak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Minutsak cracks Ivanov with a big elbow.
Minutsak landing a few strikes.
Minutsak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ivanov to see if he's OK.
Ivanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Minutsak in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ivanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ivanov is trying to improve his position.
Ivanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ivanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak lands some shots froms side control.
Minutsak trying to control the position but Ivanov is working away.
Minutsak in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ivanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Minutsak in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Minutsak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Minutsak works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ivanov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ivanov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Minutsak lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minutsak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulf Minutsak 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!
Minutsak swinging wilding here.
Stanislov Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minutsak throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Minutsak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Minutsak tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
Minutsak trying to hold on to Ivanov's head to control him but Ivanov postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minutsak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minutsak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minutsak controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov postures up in Minutsak's guard and throws a big left but Minutsak blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minutsak kicks Ivanov off and gets to his feet.
Minutsak doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanov circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Minutsak.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minutsak avoids it really well and circles away.
Minutsak lands a head kick. Ivanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ivanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minutsak moves in looking to clinch but Ivanov pushes him off.
No joy there for Minutsak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minutsak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Minutsak is pressed up against the cage. Ivanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minutsak down to the mat. Minutsak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislov Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minutsak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minutsak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minutsak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Minutsak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minutsak lands a head kick. Ivanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Minutsak throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivanov shoots in for a double leg but Minutsak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Minutsak tries to clinch but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Minutsak tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minutsak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ivanov walks into a jab.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minutsak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stanislov Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minutsak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ivanov won't allow Minutsak to sweep him here.
Minutsak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Minutsak's head.
Ivanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minutsak pulls Ivanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Ivanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Minutsak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minutsak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanov postures up.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minutsak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Minutsak scores with a jab to the head.
Ivanov avoids the head kick by Minutsak.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Minutsak sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minutsak moves away.
Minutsak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Minutsak sprawls well initially but Ivanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Minutsak trying to control here.
Minutsak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanov moves nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ulf Minutsak.
I think Minutsak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ulf Minutsak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sev Kritzkiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kritzkiy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rasputin by Boney M. Roman Kalashnikov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sev Kritzkiy!
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, Roman Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Kritzkiy.
Donk. Kritzkiy catches Kalashnikov right on the button with a cross.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalashnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kritzkiy sprawls well. He's pushed Kalashnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kritzkiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalashnikov blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kritzkiy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kritzkiy as he avoids it easily.
Sev Kritzkiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kalashnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kritzkiy as he connects with a hook.
Kritzkiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalashnikov looks gassed!
Kritzkiy lands a body shot.
Jab by Kritzkiy.
Kalashnikov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kalashnikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kritzkiy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kalashnikov's sensitive parts.
Kritzkiy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy with a nice cross.
Kritzkiy throws a head kick that Kalashnikov semi-blocks.
Kritzkiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sev Kritzkiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kritzkiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kritzkiy scores with a nice right hand.
Kritzkiy throws a head kick that Kalashnikov semi-blocks.
Kritzkiy lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kritzkiy scores with a nice strike.
Kritzkiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kalashnikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kritzkiy finds it's way round the side to connect with Kalashnikov's head.
Kritzkiy throws a combination. Kalashnikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kritzkiy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kritzkiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov shoots in and drives through. Kritzkiy sprawls well.
Kritzkiy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalashnikov. That did some damage!
Kritzkiy is looking to slow Kalashnikov down with leg kicks.
Kritzkiy digs a good hook to Kalashnikov's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kritzkiy, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kritzkiy's corner calls for a 1-2. Kritzkiy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kalashnikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sev Kritzkiy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kalashnikov dodges the punch combination from Kritzkiy.
Kalashnikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kritzkiy swivels and escapes.
Kalashnikov misses with a takedown attempt - Kritzkiy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kritzkiy looks to land a combination. Kalashnikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Roman Kalashnikov has been cut.
Kalashnikov is breathing heavily.
Kritzkiy cracks the inside of Kalashnikov's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Kritzkiy.
Kalashnikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kritzkiy jabs Kalashnikov right on the nose. Kalashnikov blinks but takes it well.
Kalashnikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sev Kritzkiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalashnikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kalashnikov walks into a straight right hand from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalashnikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy scores with a one two! Kalashnikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kalashnikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kritzkiy lands a jab to the head.
Kritzkiy stuns Kalashnikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kritzkiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Kritzkiy scores with a four punch combination!
Kalashnikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov avoids the head kick by Kritzkiy.
Kalashnikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kritzkiy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sev Kritzkiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kritzkiy scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kritzkiy, right into the meat.
Kritzkiy lands a head kick. Kalashnikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kritzkiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalashnikov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kritzkiy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kalashnikov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kritzkiy can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sev Kritzkiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roman Kalashnikov'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. This is the final round!
Kritzkiy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalashnikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kritzkiy but Kritzkiy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kritzkiy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalashnikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalashnikov walks into a straight right hand from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalashnikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalashnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy lands with a nice combination. Kalashnikov backs away looking to recover.
Good exchange - Kritzkiy coming out on top.
Kritzkiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A right-left combo lands from Kritzkiy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kalashnikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kritzkiy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalashnikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left and a right from Kritzkiy both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kritzkiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalashnikov can do to turn this around?
A cross from Kritzkiy lands.
Kritzkiy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head.
Kritzkiy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Kritzkiy.
Kritzkiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kritzkiy scores with a jab.
Kritzkiy lands a left and a right that send Kalashnikov crashing to the mat, dazed. Kritzkiy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kalashnikov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sev Kritzkiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kritzkiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kalashnikov needs to keep his hands up - Kritzkiy had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalashnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roman Kalashnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kalashnikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kritzkiy has got the better of the exchanges.
Kritzkiy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sev Kritzkiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kritzkiy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sev Kritzkiy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Lewadowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Ahona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Marek Lewadowski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marek Lewadowski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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230 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Lewadowski!
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, Ricardo Ahona!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahona shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lewadowski's guard.
Lewadowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahona manages to get himself to full guard.
Lewadowski won't allow Ahona to sweep him here.
Ahona seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lewadowski wants to control from the top but Ahona keeps moving.
Lewadowski 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.
Lewadowski is fighting to break Ahona's control of his arms but Ahona is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lewadowski trying to control but Ahona is working from the bottom.
Lewadowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahona wants to sweep here but Lewadowski controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lewadowski shoots and misses
and Ahona counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lewadowski won't be happy with that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ahona advances to mount.
Lewadowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahona is controlling the pace.
Ahona passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lewadowski can't escape the position.
Lewadowski has given up his back.
Ahona is not going to allow Lewadowski to sit and survive in this position.
Ahona controls the action.
Lewadowski trying to control the action but Ahona just sinks the hooks in.
Lewadowski tries to escape the position.
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.
Lewadowski is covering up but some of the strikes from Ahona are getting through and doing damage.
You can see the frustration on Lewadowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lewadowski trying to control the hands but Ahona won't let him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lewadowski is in bad spot here.
Ahona slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lewadowski tries to escape but Ahona has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lewadowski trying to control the action but Ahona just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lewadowski breaks Ahona's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ahona should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ahona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahona pulls Lewadowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ahona keeping full guard, as Lewadowski tries to pass.
Lewadowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewadowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahona is retaining full guard.
Ahona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewadowski is one step ahead there.
Lewadowski trying to control but Ahona is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lewadowski.
Lewadowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahona looks gassed!
Lewadowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewadowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lewadowski rushes Ahona and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lewadowski is pressed up against the cage. Ahona has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewadowski down to the mat. Lewadowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahona shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewadowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahona is fending him off so far but Lewadowski persists. Nope, Ahona circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewadowski fails with the takedown
and Ahona counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lewadowski!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Lewadowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewadowski can't escape the position.
Lewadowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ahona wants to control the pace but Lewadowski is squirming around nicely.
Lewadowski tries to reverse the position but Ahona maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahona avoids the attempt from Lewadowski to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Ahona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lewadowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lewadowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lewadowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahona.
Lewadowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewadowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahona tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewadowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ahona somewhat.
Lewadowski scores with a leg kick.
Lewadowski leaves Ahona with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marek Lewadowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Ahona.
Lewadowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lewadowski shoots in but Ahona avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ahona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lewadowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahona, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lewadowski. That's going to slow Ahona down.
Ahona is breathing heavily.
Ahona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lewadowski.
Lewadowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahona's sensitive parts.
Lewadowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewadowski cracks the inside of Ahona's front leg.
Lewadowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lewadowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahona. That did some damage!
Lewadowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lewadowski thumps Ahona with a low kick.
Lewadowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewadowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lewadowski.
Marek Lewadowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewadowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lewadowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahona counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lewadowski won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewadowski struggling a bit here.
Ahona is looking to take a break and control but Lewadowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewadowski tries to bench press Ahona off him but Ahona keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewadowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ahona's best efforts.
Ahona trying to mount his opponent but Lewadowski defends it.
Lewadowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lewadowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewadowski trying to keep a closed guard but Ahona is proving a slippery customer.
Lewadowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewadowski is trying to keep Ahona in close.
Lewadowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahona is aware though and is defending well.
Lewadowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahona defends well.
Ahona slips nicely into half guard.
Ahona controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahona tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lewadowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lewadowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ahona moves nicely into side control.
Lewadowski is trying to control Ahona's posture but Ahona avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahona trying to control the action but Lewadowski is working from the bottom.
Lewadowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lewadowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahona is just riding it out for now. Lewadowski eventually gives up the hold.
Lewadowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Ahona won't allow Lewadowski to pass to mount.
Ahona controlling the position well.
Ahona won't allow Lewadowski to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewadowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lewadowski is really struggling to control Ahona but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lewadowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Lewadowski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewadowski can pounce on him.
Lewadowski is looking to slow Ahona down with leg kicks.
Lewadowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ahona's calf.
Lewadowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahona closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lewadowski did well to prevent Ahona getting side control.
Ahona thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lewadowski trying to control here.
Lewadowski is looking to improve his position.
Lewadowski wants to control the action here but instead Ahona manages to pass to full mount!
Lewadowski is working to get back to half guard.
Lewadowski tries to hold on but Ahona pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewadowski tries to control the position but Ahona now has his back.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lewadowski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lewadowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo Ahona has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lewadowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahona gets his hands free.
Ahona struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lewadowski breaks Ahona's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lewadowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahona looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahona, not yet.
Lewadowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahona is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ahona shoots in and drives through. Lewadowski sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lewadowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahona. That did some damage!
Lewadowski tries to clinch but Ahona moves out of range.
Lewadowski is looking to clinch but Ahona is avoiding it.
Ahona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lewadowski.
Ahona tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewadowski has his takedown stuffed
and Ahona counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lewadowski is not content to let Ahona control the position.
Lewadowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahona's back!
Ahona looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lewadowski.
Ahona looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewadowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lewadowski is persistently looking for the submission but Ahona is defending it well.
Lewadowski gets his hands free as Ahona looks to control.
Lewadowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahona has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ahona breaks Lewadowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ahona with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahona scoring with some ground and pound.
Lewadowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahona's guard.
Lewadowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewadowski trying to move into half guard but instead Ahona has managed to sweep!
Ahona stopping the sweep attempt from Lewadowski.
Ahona sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahona trying to control but Lewadowski is working from the bottom.
Ahona tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewadowski is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewadowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewadowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marek Lewadowski.
I think Lewadowski 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Lewadowski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Godcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godcheck has chosen Higher Ground by The Red Hot Chili Peppers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Godcheck!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godcheck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godcheck.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godcheck.
Good shot there by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Godcheck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Godcheck falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Godcheck is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ribeiro misses with a low kick.
Godcheck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Godcheck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Godcheck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro scores with a hook to the body. Godcheck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Godcheck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ribeiro is pulling down on Godcheck's head. It's preventing any offense from Godcheck, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Godcheck from controlling successfully.
Godcheck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Godcheck is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro slips a straight right by Godcheck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro scores with a one two! Godcheck had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Godcheck misses with a looping right.
Ribeiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Godcheck throws a hook but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro slips under a jab from Godcheck.
Godcheck misses with a straight right.
Godcheck connects with the punch.
Ribeiro scores with a hook.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godcheck moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Godcheck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godcheck throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the side of Godcheck's head but Godcheck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Godcheck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paolo Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Godcheck.
Godcheck looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godcheck shoots and misses
and Ribeiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Godcheck moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Ribeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Godcheck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godcheck misses the body punch
and Ribeiro counters with a one-two to the body.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro throws a looping overhand right but Godcheck ducks down to avoid it.
Godcheck ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godcheck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribeiro.
Godcheck dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Godcheck tries for a takedown but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godcheck ducks right into an uppercut from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Godcheck moves away.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Godcheck avoids it well.
Godcheck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribeiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ribeiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Godcheck.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Paolo Ribeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Godcheck does no damage.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godcheck.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Godcheck.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Godcheck shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well. He's pushed Godcheck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paolo Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Godcheck.
Ribeiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Godcheck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Godcheck 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.
A right-left combo lands from Ribeiro.
Godcheck misses with a takedown attempt - Ribeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paolo Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Ribeiro.
Godcheck is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro catches Godcheck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Godcheck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godcheck seems to have recovered his senses.
Godcheck misses with a hook.
Ribeiro lands a jab to the nose.
Godcheck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Godcheck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro pulls Godcheck in close to his closed guard and prevents Godcheck from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribeiro pushes Godcheck off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Ribeiro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Godcheck takes one on the button.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Ribeiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Godcheck throws a combination that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that Godcheck avoids nicely.
Godcheck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ribeiro's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is looking to control Godcheck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Godcheck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Godcheck trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Godcheck postures up and lands a big shot to Ribeiro's brow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godcheck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godcheck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Godcheck can do to turn this around?
Godcheck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Godcheck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Godcheck stops Ribeiro from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Godcheck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribeiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Godcheck pushes his legs off easily.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Josh Godcheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Godcheck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ribeiro did well to prevent Godcheck getting side control.
Ribeiro gets full guard.
Godcheck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Godcheck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Godcheck from controlling successfully.
Godcheck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Godcheck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Godcheck connects with a couple of short punches.
Godcheck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godcheck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ribeiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Godcheck being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Godcheck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Godcheck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Godcheck throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribeiro seems keen to control Godcheck's posture.
Godcheck chips away with some ground and pound.
Godcheck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paolo Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro looking to control but Godcheck passes into half guard.
Ribeiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Godcheck lands a couple of elbows.
Godcheck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Godcheck postures up in Ribeiro's guard and throws a big left but Ribeiro blocks it.
Godcheck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ribeiro pushes Godcheck off and scrambles back to his feet.
Godcheck shoots in for a double leg but Ribeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ribeiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Godcheck.
I think Ribeiro 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Ribeiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor The Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Vedhult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vedhult has chosen The skatt bros - Life at the outpost as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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226 lbs
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208 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tor The Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kenneth Vedhult!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vedhult walks into a straight right hand from The Hammer.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Vedhult.
Vedhult looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vedhult lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Hammer.
The Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Vedhult has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Vedhult.
The Hammer avoiding damage as Vedhult throws knees to the body.
Vedhult will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Hammer up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenneth Vedhult.
Vedhult is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vedhult takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vedhult moves into the clinch successfully.
The Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Vedhult has double underhooks.
The Hammer blocks an uppercut.
The Hammer prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Vedhult has him pressed against the cage.
Vedhult throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Hammer blocks it with crossed arms.
Vedhult with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Hammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Vedhult.
Vedhult takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vedhult takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Hammer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vedhult takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vedhult ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vedhult dives in and grabs The Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Hammer pushes down on Vedhult's head and hops out.
The Hammer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Hammer works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from The Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer connects with a crisp jab.
Vedhult has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Hammer.
The Hammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vedhult looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Hammer!
Vedhult looks gassed!
The Hammer tries to reverse the position but Vedhult maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vedhult controlling from mount.
The Hammer is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Vedhult controlling from mount.
The Hammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vedhult trying to control but The Hammer is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tor The Hammer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vedhult fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Hammer sprawls well initially but Vedhult persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Hammer gets full guard.
The Hammer working for a triangle but Vedhult defends it easily.
Vedhult not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Hammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vedhult is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Hammer working for a triangle but Vedhult defends it easily.
The Hammer looking for subs off his back but Vedhult has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vedhult stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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.
Vedhult closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Hammer to the mat! The Hammer manages to get full guard.
The Hammer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vedhult puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vedhult scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Hammer gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vedhult pushing down on The Hammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vedhult keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Vedhult sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
The Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
The Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Vedhult is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Vedhult 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! 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.
The Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Hammer keeps the fight on the outside.
The Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Vedhult off the cage and back into rage.
Vedhult looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Hammer!
Vedhult controlling from mount.
The Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Vedhult has a good base and remains in mount.
Vedhult looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vedhult prevents The Hammer from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vedhult lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Hammer hang on?
The Hammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vedhult takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Hammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vedhult wants to control the pace but The Hammer is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Hammer is desperately trying to improve his position but Vedhult has a good base and remains in mount.
Vedhult landing punches.
The Hammer can't escape the position.
The Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Vedhult's attempts to control the action.
The Hammer working to try and regain half guard.
Vedhult content just to control the position here.
The Hammer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hammer is squirming around, avoiding Vedhult's attempts to control the action.
The Hammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vedhult controlling from the full mount.
The Hammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vedhult connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Hammer is looking to improve his position but Vedhult isn't that keen on the idea.
Vedhult controlling his opponent.
The Hammer can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Hammer gets back to half guard.
The Hammer is looking for a sweep. Vedhult is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Vedhult comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vedhult has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Vedhult!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by Jesus Walks - Kanye West. Matt Shamrock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
184 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee leaves Shamrock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shamrock.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Shamrock shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Lee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee wants to break free but Shamrock has control.
Shamrock lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Shamrock prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Shamrock is controlling the position.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Shamrock keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shamrock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Shamrock tries to tie him up.
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.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock avoiding damage.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Shamrock. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Shamrock keeps him there for the moment.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee moves out of range as Shamrock throws a body kick.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Shamrock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shamrock somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asher Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asher Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Shamrock feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Shamrock or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee 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.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shamrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee clobbers Shamrock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee moves out of range as Shamrock throws a body kick.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee swinging wilding here.
Lee swinging wilding here.
Shamrock is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lee's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Shamrock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lee is pushing Shamrock's head away, looking to escape. Shamrock manages to hold on to the position though.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shamrock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shamrock wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shamrock.
Lee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shamrock to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body kick.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a kick to the body.
Shamrock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Shamrock with that takedown attempt.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Shamrock darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Crunch! Shamrock slams his shin into Lee's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee checks a low kick from Shamrock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Shamrock on that attempt.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Shamrock throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Shamrock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamrock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matt Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Lee scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Asher Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Shamrock. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Matt Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asher Lee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Glorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner has chosen Cleveland Rocks as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dave Glorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shane Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glorian pulls Tanner into guard.
Tanner content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Glorian has locked up a guillotine! Glorian's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tanner is holding on here and Glorian must be using up a lot of energy. Tanner has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Glorian gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Glorian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calico Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Fredrickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Lars Fredrickson enters the cage!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Calico Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Fredrickson!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrickson throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Fredrickson misses.
Fredrickson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredrickson misses with a hook to the body
and Fredrickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredrickson slips under a jab from Jack.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredrickson is just out of range.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fredrickson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack sprawls well. He's pushed Fredrickson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack thows a body shot but no joy.
Fredrickson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jack misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fredrickson is defended easily by Jack.
Fredrickson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fredrickson misses with a head kick.
Lars Fredrickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredrickson takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredrickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack checks the leg kick.
Jack connects with a nice looking jab.
Fredrickson misses with a low kick.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Jack throws a body punch but Fredrickson moves out of range.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredrickson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jack slips under a jab from Fredrickson.
Jack throws a right hand that Fredrickson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fredrickson also avoids with ease.
Jack lands with a shot to the body.
Fredrickson has a takedown stuffed.
Calico Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Fredrickson.
Jack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fredrickson in his tracks.
Jack stuffs the takedown attempt from Fredrickson. Fredrickson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fredrickson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jack scores with a counter punch that sends Fredrickson to the canvas! Jack smells blood - he's punishing Fredrickson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fredrickson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calico Jack!
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