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CCL 7: The First Persian War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ryan postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Tyson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tyson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Christopher Ryan just wasn't active enough.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyson.
Tyson shoots and misses
so Ryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tyson seems keen to control Ryan's posture.
Ryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyson is pulling down on Ryan's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ryan is controlling the pace.
Tyson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyson defends it well.
Tyson is concentrating on defense, preventing Ryan from advancing position.
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyson avoid being mounted?
Ryan slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyson trying to control here.
Tyson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ryan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Tyson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Ryan is pushing down on Tyson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tyson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Ryan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tyson wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Tyson defends the submission attempt.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan not doing much here.
Tyson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Ryan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyson tries for a takedown but Ryan circles away easily
and Ryan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now.
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryan trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Ryan circles away easily
and Ryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Tyson controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Tyson's guard.
Tyson trying to control the position.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a couple of elbows.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan is really struggling to control Tyson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyson's guard.
Tyson is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ryan 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.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tyson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christopher Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baertek Wojciechowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmos Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sobolev's choice of entrance music: Ты попал. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
212 lbs
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209 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baertek Wojciechowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cosmos Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojciechowski instigates a clinch.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wojciechowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand into Sobolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sobolev's gas tank.
Sobolev looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojciechowski digs a right hand into Sobolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sobolev's gas tank.
Wojciechowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojciechowski scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wojciechowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Wojciechowski.
Nice body punch from Wojciechowski - that landed with a thud.
Sobolev takes a shot to the head.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand underneath Sobolev's ribcage. Sobolev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand underneath Sobolev's ribcage. Sobolev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wojciechowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wojciechowski lands a left hand.
Wojciechowski is working Sobolev over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wojciechowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojciechowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski is working Sobolev over against the cage.
Wojciechowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojciechowski.
Still in the clinch, Wojciechowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojciechowski lands an uppercut.
Sobolev takes a shot to the head.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand into Sobolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sobolev's gas tank.
Wojciechowski pushes Sobolev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojciechowski lands a nice uppercut.
Wojciechowski lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sobolev.
Nice body punch from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojciechowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wojciechowski is leaning against Sobolev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wojciechowski - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojciechowski.
A short right from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski scores with a shot to the side of Sobolev's head.
Wojciechowski lands with a light punch inside.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand underneath Sobolev's ribcage. Sobolev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sobolev takes a shot to the head.
Wojciechowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wojciechowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch.
Sobolev has had enough of the clinch but Wojciechowski keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski cracks Sobolev with a nice body shot.
Wojciechowski blocks an elbow strike from Sobolev.
Wojciechowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojciechowski scores with a shot to the side of Sobolev's head.
Wojciechowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Wojciechowski pushes Sobolev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Wojciechowski.
Sobolev throws an elbow that misses.
Wojciechowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sobolev looking to throw knees to the head but Wojciechowski is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojciechowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojciechowski blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobolev tries to break the clinch but Wojciechowski is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojciechowski.
Sobolev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand underneath Sobolev's ribcage. Sobolev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wojciechowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sobolev wants to break free but Wojciechowski has control.
Sobolev misses with an elbow over the top.
Wojciechowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobolev backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sobolev wants to break free but Wojciechowski has control.
Wojciechowski lands with a right to the head.
Wojciechowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sobolev throws an elbow but misses.
Wojciechowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wojciechowski works on Sobolev's body with a couple of short punches.
Wojciechowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sobolev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wojciechowski lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojciechowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sobolev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wojciechowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Sobolev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wojciechowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot.
Wojciechowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wojciechowski is leaning against Sobolev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wojciechowski pushes Sobolev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojciechowski.
Sobolev pushes off an throws an elbow but Wojciechowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wojciechowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Wojciechowski - that landed with a thud.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch.
Wojciechowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wojciechowski works on Sobolev's body with a couple of short punches.
Sobolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wojciechowski is leaning against Sobolev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Wojciechowski.
A short right from Wojciechowski on the inside.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wojciechowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wojciechowski pushes Sobolev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wojciechowski avoids the elbow strike from Sobolev, against the cage.
Wojciechowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobolev backwards.
A body shot lands from Wojciechowski.
Sobolev pushes off an throws an elbow but Wojciechowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wojciechowski lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot.
Sobolev tries to land a knee to the head but Wojciechowski blocks with his arms.
Wojciechowski is working Sobolev over against the cage.
Wojciechowski lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wojciechowski.
A short left from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands with a right to the head.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wojciechowski as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Wojciechowski.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojciechowski.
Sobolev wants to get back to striking at distance but Wojciechowski won't allow it.
Sobolev can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wojciechowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojciechowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobolev backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojciechowski.
Sobolev is trying to break the clinch but Wojciechowski is controlling him.
Wojciechowski lands with a left to the head.
Wojciechowski works on Sobolev's body with a couple of short punches.
Wojciechowski scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wojciechowski blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Still in the clinch, Wojciechowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojciechowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sobolevs head.
A short right from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sobolev tries a knee to the head but Wojciechowski blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baertek Wojciechowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sobolev throws a head kick that misses.
Wojciechowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobolev circles away.
Wojciechowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sobolev, pushing him back against the cage.
Wojciechowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Wojciechowski presses Sobolev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sobolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wojciechowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Sobolev.
Wojciechowski cracks Sobolev with a nice body shot.
Wojciechowski is leaning against Sobolev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand underneath Sobolev's ribcage. Sobolev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Wojciechowski.
Sobolev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Wojciechowski.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sobolev throws an elbow but misses.
Wojciechowski lands with a right to the head.
Sobolev misses with an elbow over the top.
Wojciechowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobolev backwards.
Sobolev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baertek Wojciechowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Wojciechowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Sobolev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wojciechowski works on Sobolev's body with a couple of short punches.
Wojciechowski lands a right hand.
Sobolev misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sobolev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wojciechowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wojciechowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobolev can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojciechowski lands a nice uppercut.
Sobolev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wojciechowski blocks an elbow strike from Sobolev.
Sobolev tries to land a knee to the head but Wojciechowski blocks with his arms.
Wojciechowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wojciechowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand underneath Sobolev's ribcage. Sobolev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojciechowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski cracks Sobolev with a nice body shot.
Wojciechowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sobolev throws an elbow but misses.
Sobolev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wojciechowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wojciechowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wojciechowski lands a nice uppercut.
Sobolev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wojciechowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wojciechowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Wojciechowski cracks Sobolev with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Wojciechowski.
Sobolev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wojciechowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wojciechowski lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wojciechowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sobolev tries to land a knee to the head but Wojciechowski blocks with his arms.
Sobolev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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.
Sobolev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wojciechowski pushes Sobolev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobolev backwards.
Sobolev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wojciechowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a shoulder strike.
Wojciechowski keeps control of Sobolev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wojciechowski cracks Sobolev with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sobolev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wojciechowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojciechowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wojciechowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sobolev throws an elbow but it misses.
Sobolev tries to circle away but Wojciechowski has him pinned against the cage.
Sobolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojciechowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wojciechowski lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wojciechowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojciechowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sobolev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wojciechowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Sobolev.
Wojciechowski is leaning against Sobolev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wojciechowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot.
Wojciechowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojciechowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobolev backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojciechowski.
Good body shot from Wojciechowski.
A hook to the body from Wojciechowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wojciechowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojciechowski lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Wojciechowski.
Sobolev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wojciechowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sobolev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wojciechowski lands with a right to the head.
Sobolev is trying to break the clinch but Wojciechowski is controlling him.
Sobolev tries a knee to the head but Wojciechowski blocks it.
Sobolev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wojciechowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Sobolev misses with a knee to the head.
Sobolev has had enough of the clinch but Wojciechowski keeps him there for the moment.
Wojciechowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sobolev or not.
Sobolev has had enough of the clinch but Wojciechowski keeps him there for the moment.
Wojciechowski blocks an elbow strike from Sobolev.
Wojciechowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sobolev wants to break the clinch but can't.
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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sobolev.
Good body shot from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sobolev or not.
Wojciechowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobolev backwards.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand into Sobolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sobolev's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a right hand.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch.
Sobolev tries to land a knee to the head but Wojciechowski blocks with his arms.
Wojciechowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wojciechowski.
A short right from Wojciechowski on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wojciechowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojciechowski cracks Sobolev with a nice body shot.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sobolev can't break the clinch.
Sobolev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wojciechowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good body shot from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski pushes Sobolev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wojciechowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wojciechowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojciechowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baertek Wojciechowski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sobolev misses with a head kick.
Wojciechowski closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Sobolev throws an elbow that misses.
Wojciechowski lands an uppercut.
Sobolev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wojciechowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sobolev pushes off an throws an elbow but Wojciechowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wojciechowski presses Sobolev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand underneath Sobolev's ribcage. Sobolev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wojciechowski pushes Sobolev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot.
Wojciechowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wojciechowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Wojciechowski cracks Sobolev with a nice body shot.
Wojciechowski lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Sobolev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sobolev tries to break the clinch but Wojciechowski is controlling the position.
Wojciechowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wojciechowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Wojciechowski.
Sobolev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand underneath Sobolev's ribcage. Sobolev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sobolev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wojciechowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wojciechowski is working Sobolev over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sobolev.
Wojciechowski lands a left hand.
Wojciechowski presses Sobolev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wojciechowski scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sobolev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Wojciechowski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojciechowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot.
Sobolev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sobolev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sobolev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wojciechowski scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojciechowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wojciechowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Wojciechowski is leaning against Sobolev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sobolev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wojciechowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobolev backwards.
Sobolev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wojciechowski blocks an elbow strike.
Wojciechowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Wojciechowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sobolev is trying to push Wojciechowski away but Wojciechowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski is working Sobolev over against the cage.
Wojciechowski blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojciechowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wojciechowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wojciechowski works on Sobolev's body with a couple of short punches.
Sobolev takes a shot to the head.
Sobolev wants to break free but Wojciechowski has control.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sobolev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wojciechowski lands a shot to the body.
Wojciechowski blocks an elbow strike.
Wojciechowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sobolevs head.
Sobolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wojciechowski lands a left hand.
Wojciechowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wojciechowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojciechowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sobolev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wojciechowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Wojciechowski.
Sobolev looking to throw knees to the head but Wojciechowski is blocking nicely.
Wojciechowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobolev backwards.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wojciechowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobolev backwards.
Nice body punch from Wojciechowski - that landed with a thud.
Wojciechowski pushes Sobolev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sobolev throws an elbow but it misses.
Wojciechowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand into Sobolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sobolev's gas tank.
Wojciechowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobolev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Wojciechowski.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojciechowski.
A short left from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sobolev backwards.
Wojciechowski is working Sobolev over against the cage.
Sobolev misses with a knee strike.
Sobolev tries a knee to the head but Wojciechowski blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wojciechowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wojciechowski lands a shot to the body.
Wojciechowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wojciechowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojciechowski keeps control of Sobolev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sobolev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sobolev is trying to force a seperation but Wojciechowski has the dominant position.
Wojciechowski lands an uppercut.
Sobolev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wojciechowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch.
A short right from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski is leaning against Sobolev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wojciechowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wojciechowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wojciechowski lands a left hand.
Sobolev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baertek Wojciechowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wojciechowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sobolev just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wojciechowski's brow.
Wojciechowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sobolev misses with a knee strike.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand underneath Sobolev's ribcage. Sobolev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sobolev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wojciechowski works on Sobolev's body with a couple of short punches.
Wojciechowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sobolev or not.
Wojciechowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Wojciechowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sobolev takes a shot to the head.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand into Sobolev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sobolev's gas tank.
Sobolev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sobolev tries a knee to the head but Wojciechowski blocks it.
Wojciechowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sobolev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wojciechowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sobolev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobolev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sobolev throws an elbow but it misses.
Sobolev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sobolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cosmos Sobolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Wojciechowski.
Sobolev throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baertek Wojciechowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wojciechowski 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baertek Wojciechowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan de Kort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juryy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev has chosen Pizdets vsem as his entrance music. Stefan de Kort is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stefan de Kort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juryy Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Kort moves into range and clinches up with Sobolev.
de Kort with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sobolev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. de Kort avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
de Kort connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Juryy Sobolev has been cut.
Sobolev tries for a takedown but de Kort manages to get underhooks.
de Kort lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
de Kort connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sobolev's face.
Sobolev wants a takedown.
Stefan de Kort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juryy Sobolev.
Sobolev takes an elbow to the temple.
de Kort with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sobolev is trying to drag de Kort to the mat but de Kort just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
de Kort tries to land a knee to the head but Sobolev blocks with his arms.
Sobolev can't get the takedown.
Sobolev drops down looking for an ankle pick but de Kort pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stefan de Kort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobolev looks gassed!
de Kort tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sobolev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
de Kort tries for a takedown but Sobolev circles away easily
and Sobolev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
de Kort shoots and misses
letting Sobolev counter with a right hand.
de Kort wants to clinch
and Sobolev counters with a nice uppercut.
de Kort tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sobolev counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sobolev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sobolev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with de Kort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sobolev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but de Kort is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
de Kort gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
de Kort is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobolev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobolev's back!
de Kort working for a choke but Sobolev is defending well.
de Kort looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobolev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
de Kort controlling well, preventing Sobolev from escaping the position.
Sobolev trying to control the hands but de Kort won't let him.
de Kort working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sobolev tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
de Kort not allowing Sobolev to control his hands.
de Kort has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sobolev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sobolev trying to control the action but de Kort just sinks the hooks in.
de Kort working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
de Kort tightening his grip on Sobolev, looking for the choke.
Sobolev showing good submission defense here.
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.
de Kort is trying to stick to Sobolev's back but Sobolev is turning into de Kort. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in de Kort's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sobolev.
de Kort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobolev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobolev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
de Kort is looking for a triangle but Sobolev pushes his legs off easily.
de Kort keeping moving, preventing Sobolev from controlling successfully.
Sobolev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but de Kort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan de Kort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juryy Sobolev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
de Kort tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sobolev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in de Kort's guard.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but de Kort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
de Kort looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but de Kort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobolev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobolev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
de Kort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobolev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
de Kort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
de Kort has his foot on Sobolev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobolev works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sobolev drops back looking for a leg! de Kort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and de Kort manages to kick Sobolev off! Sobolev jumps back into de Kort's guard.
de Kort keeping moving, preventing Sobolev from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Kort is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobolev is aware though and is defending well.
de Kort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobolev defends well.
Sobolev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sobolev drops back looking for a leg! de Kort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and de Kort manages to kick Sobolev off! Sobolev jumps back into de Kort's guard.
Sobolev preventing the sweep.
Sobolev trying to control but de Kort is working from the bottom.
Sobolev 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.
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.
Sobolev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
de Kort keeping moving, preventing Sobolev from controlling successfully.
de Kort looking for a guillotine here but Sobolev defends easily.
Sobolev trying to control but de Kort is working from the bottom.
Sobolev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobolev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
de Kort working for a triangle but Sobolev defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev drops back looking for a leg! de Kort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and de Kort manages to kick Sobolev off! Sobolev jumps back into de Kort's guard.
de Kort is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
de Kort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobolev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobolev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
de Kort is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobolev is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobolev wants to control from the top but de Kort keeps moving.
de Kort is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobolev is aware though and is defending well.
Sobolev 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sobolev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
de Kort working for a triangle but Sobolev defends it easily.
de Kort working for a triangle but Sobolev defends it easily.
de Kort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sobolev defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
de Kort keeping moving, preventing Sobolev from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juryy Sobolev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juryy Sobolev's cut.
That's time! de Kort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
de Kort closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sobolev counters with a single leg into guard. de Kort didn't expect that.
de Kort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sobolev defends it easily.
Sobolev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sobolev wants to control from the top but de Kort keeps moving.
Sobolev stops de Kort from standing up.
Sobolev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sobolev trying to control but de Kort is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobolev drops back looking for a leg! de Kort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and de Kort manages to kick Sobolev off! Sobolev jumps back into de Kort's guard.
de Kort is looking for a triangle but Sobolev pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Kort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sobolev defends it easily.
Sobolev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobolev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobolev controls from within his opponent's guard.
de Kort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobolev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
de Kort had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sobolev defends it easily.
Sobolev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobolev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sobolev wants to control from the top but de Kort keeps moving.
de Kort has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobolev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sobolev 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.
Sobolev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobolev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
de Kort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobolev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but de Kort is tightening it up a little... Sobolev has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sobolev reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sobolev taps out! nice BJJ there by de Kort!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stefan de Kort!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Slavsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Montana has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Montana!
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, Ivan Slavsky!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slavsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tony Montana has been cut.
Slavsky throws a sloppy head kick and Montana moves out of range easily.
Slavsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Ivan Slavsky has been cut.
Montana has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Montana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montana shoots for a takedown but Slavsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slavsky throws a head kick that Montana semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slavsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slavsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slavsky is able to avoid easily.
Slavsky lets loose with a powerful body kick. Montana will feel that in the morning.
Montana wants to clinch up but Slavsky keeps it at a distance.
Slavsky throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Montana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slavsky but Slavsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Montana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Slavsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Montana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slavsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montana somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slavsky. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slavsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slavsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Montana misses with a double jab.
Slavsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montana closes the distance and clinches up with Slavsky, looking for a takedown. Montana pushes Slavsky against the cage but Slavsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Montana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slavsky.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Montana shoots in but Slavsky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slavsky throws a front kick that sends Montana stumbling back into the cage.
Montana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Slavsky. Beautiful body shot.
Slavsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montana doesn't seem bothered though.
Slavsky misses with a few strikes there.
Slavsky throws a front kick that sends Montana stumbling back into the cage.
Slavsky misses with a few strikes there.
Slavsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivan Slavsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slavsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montana's sensitive parts.
Slavsky works Montana's body with a nice hook.
Montana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slavsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slavsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Slavsky.
Montana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slavsky misses with the combination.
Slavsky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Slavsky. Montana shrugs it off though.
Slavsky throws a series of strikes that have Montana backpedaling.
Slavsky throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it.
Slavsky lands a head kick. Montana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slavsky lands with a slapping head kick.
Slavsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slavsky connects with a looping right hand.
Slavsky swinging wildly here.
Montana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Slavsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slavsky lands a head kick!
Montana tries to clinch but Slavsky moves away
and Slavsky counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slavsky can pounce on him.
Montana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slavsky lands a high kick!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Montana. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slavsky throws a push kick but Montana slaps the foot to one side.
Slavsky throws a head kick that misses.
Montana fails with a takedown attempt.
Montana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Montana is rocked!
Slavsky is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Montana hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Slavsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valeri Sobotkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleks Newtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobotkin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - Enter Sandman. Aleks Newtom told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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20
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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24
221 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valeri Sobotkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleks Newtom!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newtom tries to clinch but Sobotkin moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sobotkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Sobotkin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Newtom is trying to keep an underhook but Sobotkin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Newtom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobotkin.
Nice strikes from Sobotkin there.
Sobotkin working Newtom over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobotkin winds up and cracks Newtom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sobotkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newtom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sobotkin 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.
Newtom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Newtom trying to hold on to Sobotkin's head to control him but Sobotkin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newtom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sobotkin lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobotkin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobotkin is thwarting Newtom's attempts to control the position.
Sobotkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newtom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newtom is not content to let Sobotkin control the position.
Newtom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobotkin.
Newtom regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sobotkin.
Newtom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobotkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Newtom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobotkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newtom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sobotkin stands and steps away. Newtom gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sobotkin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Newtom did well to prevent Sobotkin getting side control.
Sobotkin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Newtom is not content to let Sobotkin control the position.
Sobotkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Newtom is controlling Sobotkin's trapped leg to prevent Sobotkin from advancing to side control.
Newtom manages to get to full guard.
Sobotkin postures up in Newtom's guard and throws a big left but Newtom blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobotkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Newtom is trying to keep Sobotkin in close.
Sobotkin throwing strikes from guard but Newtom blocks nicely.
Newtom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobotkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Newtom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Newtom has momentary wrist control but Sobotkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobotkin thows a big elbow that misses.
Sobotkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Newtom has wrist control.
Newtom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobotkin.
Newtom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobotkin is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobotkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobotkin chips away with some ground and pound.
Sobotkin cracks Newtom with a solid left hand.
Newtom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobotkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sobotkin is breathing heavily.
Sobotkin thows a big elbow that misses.
Newtom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sobotkin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newtom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sobotkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newtom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Newtom is trying to keep Sobotkin in close.
Newtom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobotkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valeri Sobotkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sobotkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newtom shoots and misses
and Sobotkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Newtom is rocked!
Newtom wants to control but Sobotkin postures up.
Sobotkin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newtom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Newtom struggling a bit here.
Valeri Sobotkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newtom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sobotkin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobotkin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sobotkin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Newtom is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Newtom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sobotkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Newtom trying to control from the bottom.
Newtom is breathing heavily.
Sobotkin is nestled in close to Newtom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sobotkin winds up and cracks Newtom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Newtom trying to control but Sobotkin postures up.
Sobotkin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sobotkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sobotkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newtom's head.
Ground and pound from Sobotkin.
Sobotkin thows a huge punch but Newtom dodges it nicely.
Newtom trying to hold on to Sobotkin's head to control him but Sobotkin postures up.
Sobotkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newtom on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newtom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Newtom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sobotkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sobotkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newtom is still in real trouble! Can Sobotkin finish him?
Sobotkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sobotkin winds up and cracks Newtom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sobotkin scores with a big shot! Newtom's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Newtom! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valeri Sobotkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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174 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dave Jackson!
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, Dexter Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercier throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Mercier lands a jab.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mercier counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mercier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Mercier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mercier connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Mercier counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Mercier moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Jackson! Mercier continues to tee off on Jackson, landing with a left and a right! Mercier connects with a right hand that leaves Jackson sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Mercier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dexter Mercier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Clear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syete Gabilog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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178 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Clear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Syete Gabilog!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clear throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gabilog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Gabilog scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jay Clear has been cut.
Clear moves forwards but Gabilog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clear throws a combination that misses
and Gabilog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Gabilog there.
Gabilog passes to full mount!
Gabilog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clear can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clear wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gabilog working the ground and pound effectively.
Gabilog is landing with some decent strikes but Clear is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabilog controlling the position easily from mount.
Gabilog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gabilog looking to control but Clear is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clear is breathing heavily.
Gabilog with the ground and pound from mount.
Gabilog lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Clear trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gabilog landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gabilog on the ground.
Gabilog lands a nice shot to the head.
Gabilog fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gabilog lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gabilog dominating with strikes here.
Gabilog raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jay Clear's cut is getting worse.
Gabilog with shots to the head and body - Clear looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jeez, Jay Clear's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jay Clear's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Syete Gabilog!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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230 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ze Neto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neto shoots and misses
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Neto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Neto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Neto looking to secure an arm triangle but Emelianenko defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neto working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Emelianenko turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Neto off and cradles Emelianenko's limp body as Neto celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ze Neto!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair De Jong (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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19
264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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23
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alistair De Jong!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Jong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from De Jong. De Jong gets slowly back to his feet.
De Jong misses with a combination
and Li connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Alistair De Jong has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by De Jong misses
and Li counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Li!
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