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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Home End (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stepka Gusarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Home End!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepka Gusarov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but End sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gusarov somewhat.
End throws a series of punches but Gusarov avoids them all with ease.
Gusarov fails with a takedown attempt.
Gusarov shoots in but no luck this time.
Home End has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stepka Gusarov.
End swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gusarov drives through with a takedown into guard.
End wants to stand and escape but Gusarov is having none of it.
End uses the cage to get back to his feet.
End fails to land with a series of punches.
Gusarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts End as he jumps to the side.
Gusarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts End as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusarov shoots in for a double leg but End sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
End lands with an uppercut that bounces Gusarov off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Stepka Gusarov has been cut.
Gusarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
End misses with a straight left.
Gusarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
End drops Gusarov with a huge uppercut! Gusarov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. End is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Home End!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIKE HAWK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MIKE HAWK!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HAWK gets a takedown into half guard.
Fedorov kicks off HAWK and gets to his feet.
Fedorov looks to land a left hand but HAWK moved out of range nicely.
Fedorov swings for the body but HAWK moves out of range.
Fedorov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps HAWK's head backwards.
HAWK takes one on the button.
Fedorov punishes HAWK's body with a nice straight punch.
Fedorov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like MIKE HAWK has been cut.
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!
Fedorov scores with a nice head shot.
Fedorov misses with a hook. HAWK ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HAWK with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fedorov to score with a decent uppercut.
HAWK takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
HAWK seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Fedorov shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! HAWK is backing up but Fedorov catches him with a final right hook that drops him! HAWK covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Fedorov Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Fedorov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedja Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov's entrance music is Sentenced - Konevitsan Kirkonkellot. A fine choice. Fedja Petrov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anderson Maia's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedja Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Maia!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Maia moves out of range easily.
Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maia is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it.
Maia content to control rather than advance.
Petrov trying to hold on to Maia's head to control him but Maia postures up.
Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maia is working away from the top position though.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Maia pushes him off.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrov kicks Maia off and gets back to his feet.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Maia pushes him off.
Petrov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrov's guard.
Maia is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov.
Maia stays in close to Petrov's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Maia passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrov trying to control but Maia postures up.
Maia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov trying to get back to full guard but Maia takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Petrov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Maia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maia showed some decent athleticism there.
Petrov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maia's back!
Petrov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maia just trying to survive but Petrov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov controls the position.
Petrov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Maia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petrov's guard. Nice work there by Maia.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Maia throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Maia circles away.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fedja Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Maia.
Maia scores with a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Maia controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
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.
Petrov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Maia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maia looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Anderson Maia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.
Maia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Petrov tries to buck Maia off but Maia is having none of it.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Maia wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Maia moves his leg out of the way.
Maia scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrov tries to clinch but Maia is having none of it.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Maia circles away and keeps his distance.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov tries to clinch but Maia is having none of it.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maia's sensitive parts.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Maia circles away.
Horrible takedown by Maia or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov which made him look bad.
Anderson Maia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maia slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maia. That did some damage!
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maia misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Maia lands a head shot.
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Petrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Maia pushes him off.
Maia blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Fedja Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia throws a shot to the body.
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fedja Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Maia.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maia lands in his opponent's guard.
Fedja Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Petrov stands up from Maia's guard - Petrov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Petrov wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedja Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Maia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harri Sirkkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Farias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harri Sirkkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Farias!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harri Sirkkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirkkeli throws a series of punches but Farias avoids them all with ease.
Sirkkeli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sirkkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Farias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sirkkeli lands a two punch combo.
Sirkkeli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Farias at a distance.
Farias swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sirkkeli jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sirkkeli with a hook.
Sirkkeli lunges at Farias with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farias's hand.
Farias will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sirkkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farias.
Sirkkeli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farias but Farias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Farias wants to slow Sirkkeli down by chopping away at his legs.
Sirkkeli throws out a loose jab but Farias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirkkeli avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkkeli lunges at Farias with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farias's hand.
Sirkkeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Farias is just out of range.
Farias throws a push kick but Sirkkeli slaps the foot to one side.
Sirkkeli blocks a head kick by Farias.
Sirkkeli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farias throws a low kick but Sirkkeli avoids it.
Farias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Sirkkeli misses.
Farias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirkkeli.
Sirkkeli blocks a low kick nicely.
Farias scores with a three punch combo!
Farias scores with a jab to the jaw.
Farias tries to bum rush Sirkkeli with a series of wild strikes but Sirkkeli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Farias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirkkeli.
Sirkkeli takes a swing at Farias's ribcage but misses.
Sirkkeli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farias.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirkkeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Farias is just out of range.
Sirkkeli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirkkeli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Farias misses with a two punch combination.
Farias throws a head kick but Sirkkeli moves out of range.
Farias misses with a looping left.
Sirkkeli takes one on the button.
Farias misses with a double jab.
Sirkkeli blocks a head kick by Farias.
Sirkkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farias.
Sirkkeli catches Farias with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Farias swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sirkkeli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Farias's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirkkeli wants to pass the guard but Farias is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkkeli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirkkeli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sirkkeli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sirkkeli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Farias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Farias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Farias!
Sirkkeli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farias's best efforts.
Sirkkeli trying to hold on to Farias's head to control him but Farias postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sirkkeli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sirkkeli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farias is one step ahead there.
Sirkkeli trying to keep a closed guard but Farias is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Sirkkeli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Farias decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sirkkeli swings for the body but Farias moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farias throws a lazy right hand but Sirkkeli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farias getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sirkkeli throws a lazy right hand but Farias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harri Sirkkeli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sirkkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirkkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farias moves away.
Sirkkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farias misses with a looping right.
Sirkkeli slips a straight right by Farias.
Farias looks for the body kick but Sirkkeli saw that one coming.
Farias shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farias throws a body kick that misses.
Farias just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirkkeli blocks a head kick by Farias.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirkkeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sirkkeli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Farias at a distance.
Sirkkeli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Farias defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkkeli tries to move to mount but Farias blocks the move with his legs.
Farias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Farias on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Farias is staying active underneath Sirkkeli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farias is looking to escape.
Sirkkeli not doing much here.
Sirkkeli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Farias is concentrating on defense, preventing Sirkkeli from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sirkkeli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sirkkeli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sirkkeli stalling.
Farias trying to control but Sirkkeli postures up.
Sirkkeli controlling the action here.
Farias wants to get back to his feet.
Sirkkeli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farias is trying to maintain the position but Sirkkeli is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farias throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sirkkeli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farias is breathing heavily.
Farias misses with the combination.
Farias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirkkeli was well out of range. Poor timing from Farias.
Sirkkeli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Farias sprawls well initially but Sirkkeli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Farias is pressing down on Sirkkeli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sirkkeli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Farias's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirkkeli with a nice head shot there.
Sirkkeli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sirkkeli thows a big elbow that misses.
Sirkkeli wants to control from the top but Farias keeps moving.
Sirkkeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sirkkeli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkkeli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Farias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Farias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Farias!
Sirkkeli regains half guard.
Sirkkeli wants to improve his position but Farias is controlling well.
Farias has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Sirkkeli works to full guard.
Sirkkeli trying to keep a closed guard but Farias is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Sirkkeli dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sirkkeli throws a right and a left that Farias avoids nicely.
Sirkkeli throws a hook but Farias blocks it.
Rogerio Farias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sirkkeli misses with a body shot.
Sirkkeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sirkkeli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Farias counter with a right hand.
Farias throws a leg kick but Sirkkeli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farias misses with a series of wild punches.
Farias looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirkkeli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Farias backs up against the cage.
Farias misses with a wild combination.
Sirkkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farias was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirkkeli.
Farias walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sirkkeli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkkeli throws a leg kick which misses Farias's front leg but catches the back leg as Farias tries to avoid it.
Farias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Farias does no damage.
Farias throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farias throws a head kick that misses.
Sirkkeli cracks Farias with an open hand slap.
Sirkkeli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sirkkeli scores with a shot to the body.
Farias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sirkkeli scores with a jab to the body.
Sirkkeli clobbers Farias with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sirkkeli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sirkkeli thuds a left hand into Farias's body.
Sirkkeli misses the shot to the body.
Sirkkeli throws a combination. Farias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farias walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sirkkeli looks to land a left hand but Farias moved out of range nicely.
Sirkkeli moves out of range of the body kick.
Farias ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirkkeli tests Farias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sirkkeli lands a right hook to the body.
Harri Sirkkeli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farias throws a sloppy head kick
and Sirkkeli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Farias walks into a stiff left hand from Sirkkeli.
Sirkkeli jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Farias thows a body shot but no joy.
Sirkkeli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sirkkeli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkkeli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sirkkeli stuns Farias with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Farias attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rogerio Farias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirkkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farias moves away.
Farias misses with a jab to the body
and Sirkkeli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sirkkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farias moves away.
Farias has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Farias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farias wants it to stay on the feet.
Sirkkeli lands with a shot to the body.
Sirkkeli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Sirkkeli lands.
Nice shot by Sirkkeli.
Sirkkeli thuds a left hand into Farias's body.
Sirkkeli throws a series of strikes that have Farias backpedaling.
Sirkkeli sizes up Farias with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sirkkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Farias moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkkeli throws a leg kick but Farias checks it.
Sirkkeli works Farias's body with a nice hook.
Sirkkeli scores with a nice right hand.
Sirkkeli scores with a hook.
Sirkkeli connects with a crisp jab.
Farias throws a leg kick
and Sirkkeli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sirkkeli.
Sirkkeli thuds a left hand into Farias's body.
Sirkkeli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farias to the mat! Farias manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sirkkeli sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogerio Farias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirkkeli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Farias for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harri Sirkkeli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sirkkeli 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harri Sirkkeli!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Baitzilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Baitzilla!
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, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy throws an overhand right that lands on Baitzilla's shoulder, as Baitzilla tries to avoid the shot.
Luffy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baitzilla.
Luffy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baitzilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baitzilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luffy scores a takedown into full mount!
Luffy wants to take Baitzilla's back but he can't do it this time.
Luffy working for a guillotine from mount but Baitzilla is in no mood to give up.
Baitzilla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Baitzilla turns into him and now he's in Luffy's guard.
Luffy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Baitzilla doesn't defend quickly enough and Luffy has managed to lock this one up! Can Baitzilla escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Luffy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Monkey Luffy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgios Finlitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 St Petersburg, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giorgios Finlitis!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finlitis clinches with his opponent.
Diggler is looking to break free of the clinch but Finlitis has double underhooks.
Finlitis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Diggler misses its intended target.
Finlitis swinging wilding here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggler checks a leg kick.
Diggler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Finlitis counters with a low kick, right behind Diggler 's knee.
Diggler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diggler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finlitis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggler trying to control the position from guard on top but Finlitis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finlitis wants to get back to his feet but Diggler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Finlitis keeping full guard, as Diggler tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler throwing strikes but missing.
Diggler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finlitis is keeping the position for now.
Finlitis wants to get back to his feet but Diggler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Finlitis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diggler throws a strike but Finlitis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Finlitis trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diggler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Finlitis delivers a nice body kick.
Finlitis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diggler's head.
Diggler clinches but Finlitis breaks the clinch
and Finlitis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Finlitis.
Finlitis stands up and waves to Diggler to follow him.
Finlitis moves out of range as Diggler throws a body kick.
Finlitis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggler.
Diggler with a poor takedown
and Finlitis counters with a one-two to the body.
Diggler dodges the punch combination from Finlitis.
Finlitis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diggler. Diggler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Finlitis misses.
Finlitis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Diggler. That snapped Finlitis's head back.
Diggler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finlitis.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finlitis.
Finlitis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Finlitis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finlitis throws a body kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Finlitis.
Diggler tries to bench press Finlitis off him but Finlitis keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis blocks the strikes from Diggler.
Diggler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Finlitis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diggler is trying to control Finlitis's posture but Finlitis avoids it.
Diggler tries to improve position but can't.
Finlitis advances to full mount.
Diggler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diggler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Finlitis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diggler is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgios Finlitis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diggler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finlitis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Finlitis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diggler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diggler misses with a body shot
and Finlitis counters with a series of strikes. Diggler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses
and Finlitis counters with a two punch combo.
Finlitis ducks under a wild hook from Diggler.
A combination from Finlitis does no damage.
Diggler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
A head kick misses from Diggler.
Diggler closes the distance and clinches up with Finlitis, looking for a takedown. Diggler pushes Finlitis against the cage but Finlitis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Finlitis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finlitis has closed the distance and engaged Diggler in a clinch.
Finlitis manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Finlitis misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlitis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diggler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Finlitis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diggler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finlitis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Diggler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finlitis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diggler to his feet.
Finlitis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggler misses with a takedown
and Finlitis counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Diggler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggler misses with a takedown
and Finlitis moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finlitis takes the fight into the clinch.
Finlitis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Finlitis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diggler throws a big shot that misses.
Diggler with a poor takedown
and Finlitis moves into the clinch.
Finlitis wants the takedown. Diggler is fighting it off but Finlitis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diggler's guard against the cage.
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!
Diggler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Finlitis's guard.
Finlitis wants to get back to his feet but Diggler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Finlitis dives on top into guard.
Finlitis stands up from Diggler's guard - Finlitis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Finlitis lands a two punch combo.
Finlitis misses with a series of wild punches.
Giorgios Finlitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finlitis.
A punch combination from Finlitis misses.
Diggler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diggler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finlitis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diggler keeps Finlitis at a distance using the push kick.
Finlitis swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Finlitis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diggler stuffs the takedown.
Finlitis clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgios Finlitis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler's cut.
That's time! Diggler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Diggler misses with a double jab
so Finlitis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Diggler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finlitis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diggler's guard.
Diggler striking off his back but it's not causing Finlitis any problems.
Diggler is working an open guard so Finlitis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Finlitis misses with a combination
and Diggler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finlitis won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finlitis keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler working the ground and pound but Finlitis is defending the strikes.
Finlitis dodges the ground and pound from Diggler.
Finlitis is not content to let Diggler control the position.
Finlitis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Diggler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finlitis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finlitis throws a right hand that Diggler ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggler also avoids with ease.
Diggler wants to clinch
and Finlitis counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diggler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finlitis closes the distance and clinches.
Diggler wants to get back to striking at distance but Finlitis won't allow it.
Finlitis manages to break the clinch.
Diggler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diggler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finlitis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Finlitis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggler just misses with a punch to the body.
Finlitis misses with a double jab.
Diggler throws a leg kick
and Finlitis counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Diggler misses
so Finlitis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Finlitis wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diggler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finlitis wants to stand but Diggler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Finlitis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Finlitis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diggler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finlitis is aware though and is defending well.
Diggler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Finlitis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlitis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diggler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Finlitis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Finlitis!
Finlitis tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggler is retaining full guard.
Dirk Diggler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finlitis wants to stand but Diggler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Diggler looking for a guillotine here but Finlitis defends easily.
Giorgios Finlitis has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finlitis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgios Finlitis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finlitis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgios Finlitis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Bathory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roald Valley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bathory's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ERA : enae Volare Mezzo . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eli Bathory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roald Valley!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valley feints and as Bathory raises his hands in defense, Valley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bathory looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bathory looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valley is one step ahead there.
Valley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bathory is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bathory is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bathory can't keep his opponent in guard - Valley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bathory tries to roll over but Valley keeps him under control.
Bathory is staying active underneath Valley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valley is pressing down on Bathory's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bathory is holding on for now.
Valley prevents Bathory from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valley trying to control the action but Bathory is working from the bottom.
Valley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bathory knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Valley is trying to control the action in half guard but Bathory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bathory keeps working.
Bathory is controlling Valley's trapped leg to prevent Valley from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valley is looking to clinch but Bathory is avoiding it.
Bathory misses with a takedown
and Valley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Valley.
Bathory manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valley manages to get himself to full guard.
Valley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valley has momentary wrist control but Bathory slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory content to stall in guard here.
Valley is controlling Bathory's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory lands a couple of digs.
Valley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bathory seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Valley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bathory works over Valley with some ground and pound from guard.
Bathory postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bathory working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valley working a defensive guard here.
Valley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bathory!
Valley is working for a guillotine from mount but Bathory frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valley controlling his opponent.
Valley tries to control but Bathory wriggling away.
Bathory sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bathory wants to improve his position but Valley is controlling well.
Bathory is working hard here to advance position.
Bathory trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roald Valley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bathory closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bathory thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valley's head.
Valley is refusing to be controlled, as Bathory sits in half guard.
Bathory landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bathory's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bathory trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bathory is one step ahead there.
Bathory content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Valley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bathory is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bathory prevents Valley from taking his back.
Valley trying to control but Bathory is having none of it.
Valley looking for a guillotine from mount but Bathory is having none of it.
Bathory regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valley is trying to control the action in half guard but Bathory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roald Valley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bathory is doing well to control the position and prevent Valley from advancing to side control.
Bathory's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bathory gets back to full guard.
Bathory has Valley pulled in close to control his posture.
Bathory bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Valley's guard.
Bathory trying to control but Valley is working from the bottom.
Valley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bathory throwing strikes from guard but Valley blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valley looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bathory's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bathory preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bathory with a poor takedown
and Valley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bathory's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bathory managing to control the position.
Valley wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving.
Bathory managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valley wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving.
Bathory is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Valley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bathory with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bathory's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roald Valley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Valley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Valley wants to control but Bathory is keeping him busy.
Bathory manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Valley uses his free foot to push down on Bathory's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bathory.
Bathory slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bathory is looking for a sweep. Valley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bathory is defending against the submission attempts here by Valley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory gets full guard.
Bathory tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bathory controlling Valley's posture.
Bathory looking for a sweep. Not yet Bathory, not yet.
Valley pushes down on Bathory's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valley tries to pass to full mount but Bathory defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bathory is trying to get back to full guard.
Valley wants to take a breather but Bathory is having none of it.
Valley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bathory defends it well.
Bathory is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valley's back!
Eli Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valley is keeping busy.
Bathory lands shots from the back.
Bathory avoiding Valley 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valley tries to roll but Bathory sticks to his back.
Bathory is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bathory gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bathory gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bathory apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Valley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bathory counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valley.
Valley trying to keep a closed guard but Bathory is proving a slippery customer.
Bathory wants to pass the guard but Valley is keeping the position.
Bathory lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bathory is in close to Valley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bathory lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bathory scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bathory distracts Valley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bathory in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roald Valley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bathory is looking to work some ground and pound but Valley has wrist control.
Valley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bathory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bathory is one step ahead there.
Bathory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Bathory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roald Valley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sigvard Engelbrekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Hasselhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engelbrekt comes to the cage accompanied by Rome - Der Brandtaucher. Hasselhoff is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Love Gun. Dirk Hasselhoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigvard Engelbrekt!
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, Dirk Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselhoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasselhoff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Engelbrekt was covering up waiting for the punch and Hasselhoff finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hasselhoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engelbrekt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Engelbrekt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hasselhoff decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Engelbrekt, up you get!
Engelbrekt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hasselhoff!
Engelbrekt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hasselhoff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hasselhoff!
Hasselhoff distracts Engelbrekt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Engelbrekt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Engelbrekt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hasselhoff.
Engelbrekt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hasselhoff's guard.
Hasselhoff has his foot on Engelbrekt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Engelbrekt works his way back into a safe position though.
Hasselhoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelbrekt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hasselhoff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Engelbrekt has Hasselhoff in his guard.
Engelbrekt is looking for a triangle but Hasselhoff pushes his legs off easily.
Hasselhoff looking to pass the guard.
Engelbrekt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hasselhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hasselhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hasselhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hasselhoff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engelbrekt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasselhoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hasselhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engelbrekt is keeping the position for now.
Hasselhoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hasselhoff misses with a takedown
and Engelbrekt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hasselhoff looks gassed!
Engelbrekt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hasselhoff sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engelbrekt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hasselhoff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Engelbrekt.
Engelbrekt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hasselhoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbrekt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Engelbrekt prevents Hasselhoff from improving his position.
Hasselhoff tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Engelbrekt has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Engelbrekt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hasselhoff is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hasselhoff and Engelbrekt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Engelbrekt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to half guard.
Engelbrekt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hasselhoff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Engelbrekt's guard! Nice work there by Hasselhoff!
Hasselhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Engelbrekt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hasselhoff missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hasselhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hasselhoff drops back looking for a leg! Engelbrekt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Engelbrekt manages to kick Hasselhoff off! Hasselhoff jumps back into Engelbrekt's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigvard Engelbrekt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hasselhoff gets caught flat footed, as Engelbrekt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Engelbrekt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasselhoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engelbrekt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hasselhoff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Engelbrekt has Hasselhoff in his guard.
Hasselhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engelbrekt is keeping the position for now.
Hasselhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hasselhoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Engelbrekt has his foot on Hasselhoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hasselhoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Hasselhoff is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Engelbrekt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasselhoff 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.
Engelbrekt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Engelbrekt seems to be looking for submissions.
Engelbrekt trying to control from half guard but Hasselhoff is working away.
Hasselhoff is looking for a sweep. Engelbrekt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Engelbrekt passes to full mount!
Hasselhoff gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engelbrekt trying to control from half guard but Hasselhoff is working away.
Hasselhoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Engelbrekt wants to control from the top but Hasselhoff keeps moving.
Engelbrekt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hasselhoff's guard.
Engelbrekt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hasselhoff has managed to free his arm - good work.
Engelbrekt passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelbrekt moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hasselhoff has worked his arm free - good work by Hasselhoff!
Engelbrekt is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasselhoff is defending well.
Hasselhoff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Engelbrekt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Engelbrekt advances nicely into full mount.
Engelbrekt has hold of Hasselhoff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hasselhoff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engelbrekt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hasselhoff is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hasselhoff and Engelbrekt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Engelbrekt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hasselhoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hasselhoff is looking to improve his position.
Hasselhoff moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigvard Engelbrekt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Engelbrekt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hasselhoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Engelbrekt won't be happy with that.
Hasselhoff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Engelbrekt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Engelbrekt explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hasselhoff shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Engelbrekt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hasselhoff's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Engelbrekt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hasselhoff has his foot on Engelbrekt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Engelbrekt works his way back into a safe position though.
Engelbrekt forces his way into half guard.
Engelbrekt maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hasselhoff could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Engelbrekt has cracked it and Hasselhoff is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Engelbrekt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sigvard Engelbrekt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck the Project (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rune Edvall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edvall has chosen Robert tepper - No easy way out as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
196 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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25
195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck the Project!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rune Edvall!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edvall tries a head kick but it misses.
Edvall tries a head kick but it misses.
the Project swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edvall misses with a head kick.
Edvall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from the Project.
the Project misses with an uppercut. Edvall saw that one coming.
Edvall tries to close the distance and clinch but the Project swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edvall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
the Project tries to circle away but Edvall has him pinned against the cage.
Edvall lands a nice elbow.
the Project breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edvall tries a low kick but the Project avoids it.
Edvall tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edvall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but the Project paws at him with a jab and circles away.
the Project tries to bum rush Edvall with a series of wild strikes but Edvall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edvall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edvall throws a leg kick but the Project moved away.
the Project avoids the head kick by Edvall.
the Project avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Edvall.
the Project loads up on a big right hand but Edvall slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edvall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
the Project connects with a crisp jab.
the Project throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edvall instigates a clinch.
the Project scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on the Project's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edvall has the Project pressed against the cage, preventing the Project from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
the Project escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edvall looks for the body kick but the Project saw that one coming.
the Project fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edvall manages to avoid it.
Edvall pushes the Project away with a front kick.
Edvall tries to clinch up.
Edvall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt the Project.
the Project is breathing heavily.
Edvall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edvall misses with a head kick.
Edvall lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Edvall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edvall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to the Project's calf.
Edvall lands with a kick to the temple. the Project shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edvall tries to clinch up.
Edvall scores with a kick to the body.
Edvall lands a big head kick that sends the Project tumbling to the mat! Edvall takes a step backwards and waves the Project back to his feet - he wants the finish!
the Project is rocked!
It looks like Chuck the Project has been cut.
A head kick by Edvall - that's a beauty! the Project is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Edvall can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rune Edvall! Rune Edvall retains his middleweight title!
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