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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Petrov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nino Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Simon Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaze wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blaze at a distance.
Blaze takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Blaze digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov keeps control of Blaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blaze wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Blaze tries to break free but Petrov pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blaze's efforts to push away.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaze moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blaze wants to clinch.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Blaze tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Blaze tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze lands a jab-cross combination.
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
Blaze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blaze is looking to wear down Petrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blaze!
It looks like Simon Petrov has been cut.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov looks gassed!
Blaze misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blaze.
Blaze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blaze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Blaze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blaze lands with a cross.
Petrov is rocked!
Blaze tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaze tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Blaze lands with a big left! Petrov is wobbled badly! Blaze comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Petrov to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nino Blaze!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Numero Uno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing JiuJitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numero Uno had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Uno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boxing JiuJitsu!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uno clinches.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uno.
Uno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Uno.
Uno lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno.
JiuJitsu blocks an uppercut.
Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
JiuJitsu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno.
JiuJitsu takes a shot to the head.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of JiuJitsus head.
Uno swings wildly with an uppercut but JiuJitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uno working aggressively here.
Uno lands a left hand that snaps the head of JiuJitsu backwards.
Uno pushes JiuJitsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
JiuJitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Uno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JiuJitsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uno misses with some punches.
JiuJitsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Uno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of JiuJitsu backwards.
Uno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of JiuJitsu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by JiuJitsu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno.
JiuJitsu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by JiuJitsu.
A short body shot lands from Uno as the two fighters clinch.
JiuJitsu looks gassed!
JiuJitsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uno misses with the head strike.
Uno lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uno.
Uno presses JiuJitsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uno scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Uno.
Uno lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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!
JiuJitsu blocking some punches.
Uno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uno swings wildly with an uppercut but JiuJitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Uno.
Uno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
JiuJitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uno lands a shoulder strike.
Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
JiuJitsu takes a shot to the head.
Uno lands a shoulder strike.
Uno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by JiuJitsu.
Uno misses with some punches.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uno working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uno.
Uno lands with a short shot to the head.
Uno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Uno pushes JiuJitsu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
JiuJitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
JiuJitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
JiuJitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uno lands a right hand.
Uno is working JiuJitsu over against the cage.
Uno lands with a light punch inside.
Uno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of JiuJitsu backwards.
Uno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Uno.
JiuJitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Uno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno scores with a hook to the body.
Uno lands with a left to the head.
Uno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uno.
Uno lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Uno.
A right hook to the body lands for Uno.
JiuJitsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by JiuJitsu.
Uno lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uno.
A body shot lands from Uno.
JiuJitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uno lands a left hand.
Uno lands an uppercut.
Uno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of JiuJitsu backwards.
A short uppercut from Uno.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Uno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Uno has managed to clinch.
Uno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uno swings wildly with an uppercut but JiuJitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uno lands a hook that snaps the head of JiuJitsu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land.
Numero Uno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Uno misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Uno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
JiuJitsu wants to get back to striking at distance but Uno won't allow it.
Uno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that JiuJitsu can do to turn this around?
Uno tries a body shot but JiuJitsu blocks it.
JiuJitsu is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uno working aggressively here.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
JiuJitsu wants to break free but Uno has control.
Uno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by JiuJitsu.
Uno working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno.
JiuJitsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uno. JiuJitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
JiuJitsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land.
Uno tries to work over JiuJitsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by JiuJitsu.
JiuJitsu has had enough of the clinch but Uno keeps him there for the moment.
Uno lands an uppercut.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
JiuJitsu tries to break the clinch but Uno is controlling the position.
Uno working aggressively here.
JiuJitsu wants to get back to striking at distance but Uno won't allow it.
Uno lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by JiuJitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by JiuJitsu.
Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by JiuJitsu.
Uno lands with a short shot to the head.
JiuJitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uno misses with a punch to the body.
Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
JiuJitsu blocks an uppercut.
Uno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
JiuJitsu is looking to break free of the clinch but Uno has double underhooks.
Uno misses with a punch on the inside.
Uno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
JiuJitsu blocks an uppercut.
Uno throws a punch but it's blocked by JiuJitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno.
Uno struggles to land a body shot inside as JiuJitsu controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land.
Uno swings wildly with an uppercut but JiuJitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land.
Uno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
JiuJitsu blocks an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uno. JiuJitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uno circles away from the clinch attempt.
JiuJitsu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Uno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Uno darts in and clinches JiuJitsu up against the cage.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by JiuJitsu.
Uno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uno throws a head punch that misses.
Uno misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch.
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.
Uno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Uno scores with a shot to the side of JiuJitsu's head.
Uno pushes JiuJitsu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Uno misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by JiuJitsu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by JiuJitsu.
Uno misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by JiuJitsu.
JiuJitsu blocking some punches.
Uno lands an uppercut.
JiuJitsu tries to circle away but Uno has him pinned against the cage.
JiuJitsu blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
JiuJitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uno lands with a right to the head.
Uno lands an uppercut.
Uno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with JiuJitsu's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Uno 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!
JiuJitsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Numero Uno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
JiuJitsu moves in looking to clinch but Uno pushes him off.
JiuJitsu doesn't manage to clinch there - Uno circles away.
JiuJitsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uno keeps the fight on the outside.
JiuJitsu is looking to clinch.
JiuJitsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uno tries to clinch but JiuJitsu moves out of range.
Uno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uno lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Uno on the inside.
Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of JiuJitsu backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by JiuJitsu.
Uno scores with a shot to the side of JiuJitsu's head.
Uno lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Uno.
Uno lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Uno.
Uno is working JiuJitsu over against the cage.
Uno lands a hook that snaps the head of JiuJitsu backwards.
Uno is leaning against JiuJitsu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Uno.
Uno lands a right hand that snaps the head of JiuJitsu backwards.
Uno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by JiuJitsu.
Uno swings wildly with an uppercut but JiuJitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uno presses JiuJitsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by JiuJitsu.
Uno scores with a shot to the side of JiuJitsu's head.
Uno misses with some punches.
JiuJitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uno as JiuJitsu tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JiuJitsu blocks an uppercut.
Uno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of JiuJitsus head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Uno.
JiuJitsu blocking some punches.
Uno presses JiuJitsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Uno fails to land.
Uno pushes JiuJitsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of JiuJitsu backwards.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt JiuJitsu or not.
Uno lands with a light punch inside.
Boxing JiuJitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by JiuJitsu.
Uno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt JiuJitsu or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uno swings wildly with an uppercut but JiuJitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uno.
A right hand to the body from Uno.
Uno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
JiuJitsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Numero Uno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uno has a couple of punches blocked by JiuJitsu.
JiuJitsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
JiuJitsu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
JiuJitsu blocking some punches.
JiuJitsu is trying to break the clinch but Uno is controlling him.
Uno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
JiuJitsu misses with a punch to the body.
JiuJitsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uno.
JiuJitsu wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Numero Uno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uno 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Uno!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Gusman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Kovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, La sonora santanera - El santo, el cavernario. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Rodolfo Gusman!
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, Antonio Kovalov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusman shoots in for a takedown but Kovalov shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Kovalov. No joy for Gusman on that attempt.
Kovalov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalov misses with a wild body shot.
Gusman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gusman decides to return to a standing position.
Gusman dives in and grabs Kovalov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kovalov pushes down on Gusman's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Gusman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalov throws a right and a left that Gusman avoids nicely.
Gusman shoots in but Kovalov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kovalov cracks Gusman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gusman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovalov sprawls well. He's pushed Gusman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gusman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kovalov tries to avoid it but Gusman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kovalov to the ground. Kovalov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gusman is breathing heavily.
Gusman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kovalov swinging wilding here.
Gusman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Kovalov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gusman doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov lands a nice looking body shot.
Kovalov moves into the clinch.
Gusman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kovalov tries to work over Gusman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovalov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gusman backwards.
Gusman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kovalov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovalov misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kovalov - that landed with a thud.
Kovalov stalling in the clinch but Gusman improves position.
Kovalov is working Gusman over against the cage.
Kovalov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gusman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kovalov tries a body shot but Gusman blocks it.
Kovalov misses with a punch to the body.
Kovalov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gusman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gusman tries to get out of the position.
Kovalov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gusman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kovalov is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman keeping moving, preventing Kovalov from controlling successfully.
Kovalov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gusman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kovalov looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gusman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovalov throws a body punch but Gusman moves out of range.
Gusman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovalov as he avoids it easily.
Gusman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovalov sprawls well. He's pushed Gusman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Gusman with that takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Kovalov misses its intended target.
Kovalov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gusman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovalov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gusman. Gusman gets slowly back to his feet.
Gusman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gusman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gusman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovalov pinned against the cage. Kovalov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gusman's hands.
Kovalov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gusman at a distance.
Kovalov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gusman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalov lunges at Gusman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gusman's hand.
Gusman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kovalov looks to land a combination. Gusman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kovalov scores with the left hand. Gusman knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Kovalov catches Gusman right on the button with a cross.
Gusman is rocked!
Gusman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovalov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Gusman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gusman seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovalov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovalov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kovalov scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Kovalov dominated that round.
That's time! Gusman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kovalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gusman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovalov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovalov misses with a body shot.
Gusman fails to land the takedown.
Kovalov is looking to chop away at Gusman's legs.
Gusman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kovalov pinned against the cage. Kovalov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gusman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kovalov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gusman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kovalov sprawls well. Kovalov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gusman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Gusman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gusman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovalov circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalov lands a with a good body shot.
Antonio Kovalov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Kovalov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kovalov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gusman's head backwards.
Gusman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kovalov's waist but Kovalov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gusman off to one side.
Kovalov closes the distance and clinches.
Gusman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kovalov is trying to keep an underhook but Gusman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kovalov keeping control of the position.
Kovalov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gusman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gusman's back!
Kovalov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kovalov keeps control of the position easily here as Gusman tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Kovalov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gusman doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kovalov controlling the position well here. Gusman rolled but Kovalov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gusman trying to get back to his feet but Kovalov is in full control for now.
Kovalov controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusman holding both Kovalov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kovalov missing with strikes.
Gusman manages to escape to his feet.
Gusman darts in trying to clinch
and Kovalov counters with a nice body kick.
Gusman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovalov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalov wants to control from the top but Gusman keeps moving.
Gusman is looking to stand up but Kovalov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov controlling from the top position.
Kovalov stops Gusman from standing up.
Kovalov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gusman wants to stand and escape but Kovalov is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kovalov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovalov.
Gusman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kovalov counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Kovalov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Gusman misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovalov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Kovalov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kovalov.
Gusman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovalov counters with a left to the body.
Gusman tries for a takedown but Kovalov circles away easily
enabling Kovalov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodolfo Gusman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalov works Gusman's body with a nice hook.
Kovalov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovalov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gusman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalov scores with a jab to the body.
Kovalov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovalov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gusman tries to move into range but Kovalov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kovalov finds it's way round the side to connect with Gusman's head.
Gusman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab by Kovalov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kovalov counters with a straight right hand.
Kovalov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gusman's head backwards.
Gusman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Kovalov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kovalov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kovalov won't allow Gusman to get back to his feet.
Kovalov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalov 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.
Kovalov prevents Gusman from getting back to his feet.
Antonio Kovalov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gusman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gusman wants to stand but Kovalov is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gusman with a poor takedown
and Kovalov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gusman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kovalov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gusman misses with a takedown
and Kovalov counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovalov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gusman tries for a takedown but Kovalov circles away easily
and Kovalov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovalov throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Gusman stumbling backwards into the cage! Gusman bounces back off the cage towards Kovalov, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kovalov lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kovalov celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antonio Kovalov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Numero Nueve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddard Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddard Stark struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Nueve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddard Stark!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nueve bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nueve tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nueve has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nueve is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Nueve wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stark, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark tries to buck Nueve off but Nueve is having none of it.
Nueve is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stark has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nueve wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stark, who protects the arm well.
Nueve is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nueve goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nueve but great work by Stark.
Nueve is trying to improve his position.
Stark is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nueve will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nueve is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stark off and has taken his back!
Nueve is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stark defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stark is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nueve looking for the choke from the back.
Stark preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nueve.
Nueve is breathing heavily.
Nueve is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Stark is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Numero Nueve!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branko Dalibor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and corrado smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). corrado smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Dalibor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, corrado smith!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalibor swats away the attempt to clinch by smith.
Dalibor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Branko Dalibor has been cut.
Dalibor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with smith, pushing him back against the cage.
smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dalibor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
smith has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dalibor doesn't defend quickly enough and smith has managed to lock this one up! Can Dalibor escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to smith on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). corrado smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between alex fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonas Erikson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, alex fili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by fili.
It looks like Jonas Erikson has been cut.
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
fili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
fili shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erikson wants to get back to his feet.
fili is working for a submission of some sort.
fili 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.
fili is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson is trying to stand.
fili tries to stand and escape but Erikson is controlling the position.
fili seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson tries to roll over but fili keeps him under control.
Erikson trying to control from the bottom.
fili seems to be working for a kimura but Erikson defends the submission attempt.
fili seems to be working for a kimura but Erikson defends the submission attempt.
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.
Erikson tries to get to full guard but fili has control of the leg.
fili prevents Erikson from standing back up.
fili is trying to work for a kimura but Erikson is defending well.
fili is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Erikson trying to control here.
Erikson looks like he's trying to stand up.
fili seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fili wants to work for an arm triangle but Erikson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
fili is breathing heavily.
Erikson is trying to stand up here but fili is controlling him well.
fili is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Erikson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Erikson trying to hold on to fili's head to control him but fili postures up.
Erikson pushes fili off looking to stand but fili dives back in and keeps control.
Erikson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
fili stands up and beckons Erikson to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
fili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as fili shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for fili with that takedown attempt.
fili swats away the attempt to clinch by Erikson.
Erikson pushes fili up against the cage in a clinch.
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
fili throws a jab when Erikson was well out of range.
fili closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - fili lands in his opponent's guard.
Erikson wants to stand but fili is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
fili drops back looking for a leg! Erikson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erikson manages to kick fili off! fili jumps back into Erikson's guard.
fili stopping the sweep attempt from Erikson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
alex fili dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Erikson's cut.
That's time! fili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
fili lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erikson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erikson wants to clinch up but fili keeps it at a distance.
fili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erikson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
fili throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Erikson was covering up waiting for the punch and fili finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Erikson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with fili. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
fili drops back looking for a leg! Erikson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erikson manages to kick fili off! fili jumps back into Erikson's guard.
fili 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
fili thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fili trying to move into half guard but instead Erikson has managed to sweep!
fili working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erikson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erikson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
fili wants to sweep here but Erikson controlling him for the moment.
Erikson wants to stand but fili has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Erikson is sitting in close to fili's body. fili has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Erikson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Erikson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by fili.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). alex fili!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lange Laender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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328 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lange Laender!
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, Matt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laender is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laender looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hughes is looking to land body kicks.
Hughes sends Laender crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hughes is motioning to the referee to let Laender up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Laender is rocked!
It looks like Lange Laender has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Laender is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes moves in close and cracks Laender with a massive right hand! Laender, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Hughes!
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