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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Benevidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Enstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Enstein 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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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Benevidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Enstein!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benevidi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benevidi lands a right hook to the body.
Enstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benevidi.
Benevidi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Enstein counter with a right hand.
Enstein has his takedown stuffed
and Benevidi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benevidi lands with a shot to the body.
Benevidi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Enstein has his takedown stuffed
and Benevidi counters with a three punch combo that has Enstein backing up. Enstein nods at Benevidi to acknowledge the strikes.
Benevidi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benevidi jabs at Enstein's body.
Enstein has his takedown stuffed
and Benevidi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jake Benevidi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Enstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benevidi counters with a left to the body.
Enstein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benevidi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benevidi lands a nice hook to Enstein's body. Enstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benevidi.
Enstein fails with the takedown
and Benevidi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Enstein looks gassed!
Enstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benevidi counters with a one-two to the body.
Enstein slips under a jab from Benevidi.
Benevidi misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enstein has his takedown stuffed
and Benevidi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benevidi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enstein.
Benevidi jabs Enstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benevidi misses with a straight left.
Benevidi scores with a hook to the body. Enstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benevidi cracks Enstein with a good jab.
Benevidi fails to land with a series of punches.
Benevidi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Enstein misses with a takedown attempt
letting Benevidi counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benevidi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benevidi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benevidi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enstein moves out of range as Benevidi strikes.
Benevidi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enstein counters with a left and a right that stings Benevidi.
Benevidi tests Enstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benevidi misses with an uppercut.
Enstein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benevidi.
Benevidi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benevidi swings for the body but Enstein moves out of range.
Benevidi lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benevidi looks to land a left hand but Enstein moved out of range nicely.
Benevidi checks a leg kick.
A jab from Benevidi misses.
Benevidi digs a good hook to Enstein's body.
Benevidi throws a looping overhand right but Enstein ducks down to avoid it.
Benevidi looks to throw the jab but Enstein is out of range.
Enstein shoots and misses
and Benevidi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Benevidi. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enstein has his takedown stuffed
and Benevidi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Benevidi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benevidi throws a series of punches but Enstein avoids them all with ease.
Enstein misses with a takedown
letting Benevidi counter with a right hand.
Benevidi throws a one two combo.
Enstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Enstein has his takedown stuffed
enabling Benevidi to counter with a crisp jab.
Enstein misses with a combination
and Benevidi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enstein with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benevidi counters with a nice body shot.
Jake Benevidi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Enstein.
Enstein is breathing heavily.
Benevidi scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benevidi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jake Benevidi is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Benevidi misses.
Jake Benevidi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enstein shoots and misses
and Benevidi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benevidi throws a series of punches but Enstein avoids them all with ease.
Enstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Benevidi to counter with a crisp jab.
Benevidi lands a jab to the head.
Enstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benevidi counters with a nice body shot.
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.
Enstein tries for a takedown but Benevidi circles away easily
and Benevidi counters with a nice body shot.
Enstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enstein moves out of range as Benevidi strikes.
Benevidi misses with a wild body shot.
Enstein is trying desperately to land a takedown but Benevidi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Enstein.
Enstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benevidi counters with a three punch combo that has Enstein backing up. Enstein nods at Benevidi to acknowledge the strikes.
Enstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Enstein with a poor takedown
and Benevidi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benevidi cracks Enstein with an open hand slap.
Benevidi misses the body punch
and Enstein counters with a nice uppercut.
Enstein is looking to clinch.
Benevidi throws the left hand but Enstein avoids the punch easily.
Enstein dives in and grabs Benevidi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benevidi pushes down on Enstein's head and hops out.
Enstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benevidi's waist but Benevidi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Enstein off to one side.
Enstein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Enstein shoots and misses
and Benevidi counters with a three punch combo that has Enstein backing up. Enstein nods at Benevidi to acknowledge the strikes.
Enstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enstein has his takedown stuffed
and Benevidi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benevidi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Enstein momentarily.
Enstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Enstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Enstein has his takedown stuffed
and Benevidi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Benevidi. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benevidi leaves Enstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Enstein fails with the takedown
and Benevidi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Benevidi 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!
Benevidi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benevidi swinging wildly here.
Enstein with a poor takedown
and Benevidi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enstein misses with a takedown
letting Benevidi counter with a right hand.
Enstein moves to clinch but Benevidi breaks away
and Benevidi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Benevidi counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enstein shoots and misses
and Benevidi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jake Benevidi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Enstein.
Benevidi fails to land with a series of punches.
Enstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Benevidi counters with a straight right hand.
Benevidi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Benevidi.
Enstein tries to work over Benevidi's front leg with a kick but Benevidi checks it.
Enstein shoots and misses
and Benevidi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benevidi lands a nice shot that snaps Enstein's head back.
Enstein throws a low kick but Benevidi moves out of range easily.
Enstein staying out of range there.
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.
Enstein misses with a takedown attempt
letting Benevidi counter with a right hand.
Enstein misses with a hook.
Benevidi lands a jab.
Enstein shoots and misses
and Benevidi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Enstein slips a jab from Benevidi.
Enstein with a poor takedown
and Benevidi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benevidi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Benevidi misses with a combination
and Enstein counters with a left and a right that stings Benevidi.
Frank Enstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benevidi counters with a one-two to the body.
Benevidi throws a combination that misses
and Enstein counters with a one-two to the body.
Enstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benevidi throws a shot from downtown. Enstein moves away and avoids it.
Enstein tries to clinch up but Benevidi circles away and keeps his distance.
Enstein scores a takedown into full mount!
Enstein connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Benevidi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enstein on the ground.
Enstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benevidi is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enstein has hold of Benevidi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Benevidi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Benevidi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Enstein prevents Benevidi from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Benevidi sees it coming and defends easily.
Jake Benevidi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Enstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Enstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benevidi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Benevidi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karri Vahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chamakh comes to the cage accompanied by Robyn - Indestructible. This should be fireworks!
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184 lbs
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karim Chamakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karri Vahti!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Vahti.
Chamakh ducks right into an uppercut from Vahti.
It looks like Karim Chamakh has been cut.
Vahti scores with a hook to the body. Chamakh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vahti digs a good hook to Chamakh's body.
Vahti throws the kick towards the body but Chamakh avoids it.
Vahti staying out of range there.
Chamakh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chamakh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vahti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vahti is pressing down on Chamakh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chamakh is holding on for now.
Vahti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chamakh to get to his feet.
Vahti misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vahti to the mat! Vahti manages to get full guard.
Chamakh looking to sit in guard and control but Vahti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vahti tries to stand but Chamakh is controlling from the bottom.
Chamakh controls Vahti momentarily but Vahti frees himself.
Vahti stands up from Chamakh's guard - Vahti perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vahti looks to land a right hand but Chamakh moved out of range.
Chamakh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vahti throws a series of punches but Chamakh avoids them all with ease.
Vahti throws a leg kick but Chamakh checks it.
A slow jab from Vahti misses its intended target.
Vahti slaps away a takedown attempt from Chamakh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vahti misses with a low kick.
Vahti lands a body shot.
Vahti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chamakh. Chamakh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vahti just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karri Vahti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vahti cracks the inside of Chamakh's front leg.
Chamakh misses the shot to the body.
Vahti clobbers Chamakh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chamakh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chamakh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vahti manages to avoid it.
Vahti feints and then cracks Chamakh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chamakh down.
Chamakh staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chamakh. Vahti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vahti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Chamakh.
Chamakh checks a leg kick.
Vahti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vahti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chamakh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vahti misses with a low kick as Chamakh jumps back.
Chamakh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vahti tries to sprawl but Chamakh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vahti wants to control but Chamakh passes into side.
The strikes coming from Chamakh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chamakh wants to control but Vahti is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vahti tries to bench press Chamakh off him but Chamakh keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karri Vahti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
That's time! Chamakh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chamakh throws a jab but it's blocked by Vahti.
Chamakh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chamakh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chamakh shoots in and bounces Vahti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chamakh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chamakh is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahti controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Karri Vahti has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vahti scores with a leg kick.
Vahti just misses with a punch to the body.
Vahti throws a hook but Chamakh avoids it easily.
Chamakh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vahti sprawls well. Vahti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chamakh gets slowly back to his feet.
Vahti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vahti scores with a jab. Chamakh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vahti swings for the body but Chamakh moves out of range.
A low kick from Vahti is predictable there
and Chamakh counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vahti's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vahti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vahti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chamakh is trying to maintain the position but Vahti is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahti is keen to just control but Chamakh is a slippery customer.
Vahti decides to stand and escape the position.
Karri Vahti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chamakh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vahti.
A big right from Chamakh misses.
Chamakh thows a body shot but no joy.
Chamakh moves out of range as Vahti strikes.
Chamakh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chamakh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vahti misses with an uppercut.
Vahti throws a leg kick but Chamakh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vahti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vahti wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vahti, as that shot connected.
Vahti looks to score with a jab to the body but Chamakh is just out of range.
Chamakh takes a swing at Vahti's ribcage but misses.
Chamakh blocks a low kick nicely.
Vahti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chamakh.
Vahti misses with a lunging right hand
and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chamakh content to control rather than advance.
Vahti works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karri Vahti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vahti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chamakh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vahti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vahti wants to improve his position but Chamakh is controlling well.
Chamakh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vahti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chamakh throws a strike but Vahti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vahti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vahti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karri Vahti has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vahti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chamakh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vahti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chamakh momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vahti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chamakh moves away.
Vahti throws a head kick that half lands.
Chamakh defending well as Vahti loads up on a big left hand.
Vahti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vahti is looking for a sweep. Chamakh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vahti is looking to get back to full guard here but Chamakh has managed to pass to side control instead.
Vahti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahti is trying to get back to half guard.
Vahti is trying to control Chamakh's posture but Chamakh avoids it.
Karim Chamakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vahti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chamakh's best efforts.
Vahti wants to control but Chamakh is keeping busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Karri Vahti hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vahti throws a hook but Chamakh blocks it.
Karri Vahti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vahti.
Vahti slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karri Vahti.
I've got Vahti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karri Vahti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trash Talking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lime Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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225 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trash Talking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lime Lister!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lister misses with an uppercut
and Talking counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talking tries to clinch
and Lister counters with a straight right hand.
Lister circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lister tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Talking counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lister's guard now.
Talking thows a big elbow that misses.
Talking throwing strikes from guard but Lister blocks nicely.
Talking with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talking throwing strikes but missing.
Talking won't allow Lister to sweep him here.
Talking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talking has managed to get both his arms back between Lister's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talking accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Talking pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lister is keeping the position for now.
Lister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lister looking for a guillotine here but Talking defends easily.
Lister wants to sweep but no luck.
Lister escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talking gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lister is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Talking in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Talking is looking to work some ground and pound but Lister has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lister is pulling down on Talking's head to control his posture.
Talking scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lister keeping moving, preventing Talking from controlling successfully.
Talking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lister on the ground.
Talking landing some decent shots from guard.
Talking throws and elbow that misses. Lister uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Talking's guard. Nice move by Lister!
Lister wants to control from the top but Talking keeps moving.
Talking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lister controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Talking manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lister has Talking in his guard.
Lister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talking throws a big right hand that misses.
Lister wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Talking throws a strike but Lister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lister 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.
Lister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talking swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lister won't allow Talking to get back to his feet.
Lister wants to pass the guard but Talking is keeping the position.
Talking on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Talking tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talking can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lister controls the pace.
Lister passes Talking's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lime Lister will probably get the nod.
That's time! Talking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Talking closes the distance but Lister moves to the side
and Lister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talking tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lister counters with a nice uppercut.
Lister stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Talking tries to clinch up
and Lister counters with a stiff right hand.
Lister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talking manages to avoid it.
Lister swings away with a body shot that misses
and Talking moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Talking.
Nice body punch from Lister - that landed with a thud.
Lister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Talking.
Lister lands a shot to the body.
Lister lands a body punch in the clinch.
Talking misses with an elbow strike.
Lister gets through Talking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Talking is rocked!
It looks like Trash Talking has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lister.
Oh Talking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lister jumps guard and drags Talking to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Talking seems to have got his legs back now.
Talking has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lister managing to control the position.
Lister wants to sweep but no luck.
Lister controls Talking momentarily but Talking frees himself.
Lister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lister has momentary wrist control but Talking slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lister is on top in guard.
Lister slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lister slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lister controls the position.
Lime Lister has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lister goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Talking has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lister but great work by Talking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lister avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Talking.
Lister dodges the ground and pound from Talking.
Talking working away.
Talking swings around for an armbar but Lister sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Talking's guard.
Lister looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lister trying to control but Talking is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Talking wants to stand up but Lister is controlling him.
Lister sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lister passes Talking's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lister with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Talking doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lister.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lister looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lime Lister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trash Talking's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Lister misses
and Talking counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Talking is posturing up here but Lister has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Talking tries to roll out but it's too tight and Talking has to tap! Slick submission there by Lister!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lime Lister!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Liljedahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brynrolf Fahnskhap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liljedahl comes to the cage accompanied by Imperiet - Märk hur vĺr skugga. Fahnskhap has chosen Luftens Hjältar as his entrance music. Brynrolf Fahnskhap has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
230 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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22
270 lbs
9 - 2 - 2 |
Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Liljedahl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brynrolf Fahnskhap!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fahnskhap shoots for a takedown but Liljedahl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Liljedahl moves into range and clinches up with Fahnskhap.
Liljedahl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liljedahl.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fahnskhap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liljedahl cracks Fahnskhap with a nice body shot.
Liljedahl lands a damaging elbow.
Liljedahl lands an elbow inside that Fahnskhap shrugs off.
Liljedahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fahnskhap backwards.
Liljedahl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Liljedahl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Liljedahl unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fahnskhap lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fahnskhap looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liljedahl lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Brynrolf Fahnskhap has been cut.
Fahnskhap tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liljedahl just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liljedahl lands an elbow inside that Fahnskhap shrugs off.
Liljedahl lands an elbow inside that Fahnskhap shrugs off.
Liljedahl pushes Fahnskhap back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liljedahl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fahnskhap's defenses.
Liljedahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fahnskhap tries to pull guard but Liljedahl holds him up against the cage and eventually Fahnskhap drops back down to his feet.
Sven Liljedahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brynrolf Fahnskhap.
Liljedahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Liljedahl obliges.
Liljedahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liljedahl lands a nice elbow.
Liljedahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Liljedahl lands with a short shot to the head.
Liljedahl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Liljedahl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Liljedahl.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Liljedahl.
Liljedahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fahnskhap backwards.
Liljedahl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Liljedahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fahnskhap takes an elbow to the temple.
Liljedahl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Liljedahl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Liljedahl working Fahnskhap over with knees to the body.
Fahnskhap takes an elbow to the temple.
Liljedahl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fahnskhaps head.
Liljedahl lands an elbow that stopped Fahnskhap in his tracks for a moment.
Liljedahl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fahnskhap in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liljedahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Liljedahl scores with a shot to the side of Fahnskhap's head.
Liljedahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fahnskhap takes an elbow to the forehead.
Liljedahl landing knees to the body.
Fahnskhap takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fahnskhap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liljedahl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Liljedahl lands an elbow inside that Fahnskhap shrugs off.
Liljedahl lands a left hand.
Liljedahl crunches a lovely knee into Fahnskhap's ribcage.
Liljedahl is working Fahnskhap over against the cage.
Liljedahl unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fahnskhap lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Liljedahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Brynrolf Fahnskhap's cut even more.
Liljedahl digs a right hand underneath Fahnskhap's ribcage. Fahnskhap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Liljedahl lands an elbow inside that Fahnskhap shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Liljedahl.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liljedahl.
Fahnskhap takes an elbow to the temple.
Fahnskhap tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liljedahl lands an elbow just above Fahnskhap 's eye.
Fahnskhap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liljedahl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liljedahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Liljedahl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liljedahl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Liljedahl.
Liljedahl unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fahnskhap lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Liljedahl is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Liljedahl crunches a lovely knee into Fahnskhap's ribcage.
Liljedahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Liljedahl lands an elbow that stopped Fahnskhap in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Liljedahl on the inside.
Liljedahl lands an elbow just above Fahnskhap 's eye.
Liljedahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Brynrolf Fahnskhap's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice elbow from Liljedahl.
A short left from Liljedahl.
Liljedahl lands a right hand.
Liljedahl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Liljedahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liljedahl crunches a lovely knee into Fahnskhap's ribcage.
Liljedahl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fahnskhap in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liljedahl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liljedahl scores with a shot to the side of Fahnskhap's head.
Liljedahl gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fahnskhap jumps guard but Liljedahl stands there with Fahnskhap around his waist. Fahnskhap gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fahnskhap has Liljedahl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liljedahl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liljedahl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fahnskhap or not.
Liljedahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brynrolf Fahnskhap's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for Liljedahl.
Liljedahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liljedahl landing knees to the body.
Liljedahl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Liljedahl lands an elbow that stopped Fahnskhap in his tracks for a moment.
Liljedahl lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Liljedahl obliges.
Liljedahl lands a shot to the body.
Liljedahl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Liljedahl.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brynrolf Fahnskhap's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Liljedahl!
Sven Liljedahl retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samsara Sovzyeski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Triton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samsara Sovzyeski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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21
202 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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25
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samsara Sovzyeski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Triton!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Triton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sovzyeski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Triton gets tackled into the cage by Sovzyeski. Sovzyeski maintains the clinch.
Triton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Sovzyeski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Triton.
Triton jumps into guard, dragging Sovzyeski to the mat.
Triton striking off his back but it's not causing Sovzyeski any problems.
Triton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sovzyeski rolls with it to try and escape but Triton cranks on the arm and Sovzyeski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Triton!
Jack Triton is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anatolii Kharlampiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo del Lago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharlampiev comes to the cage accompanied by Sambo Frustration. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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24
175 lbs
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26
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anatolii Kharlampiev!
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, Rodrigo del Lago!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharlampiev tries for a takedown but del Lago circles away easily
and del Lago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
del Lago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kharlampiev counters with a takedown into side control.
Kharlampiev working the head with strikes.
Kharlampiev with the ground and pound but del Lago regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kharlampiev stalling.
del Lago wants to improve his position but Kharlampiev is controlling well.
Kharlampiev slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
del Lago misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kharlampiev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
del Lago is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anatolii Kharlampiev just wasn't active enough.
Kharlampiev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and del Lago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kharlampiev won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
del Lago cracks Kharlampiev with a big right hand but Kharlampiev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
del Lago tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kharlampiev's legs.
del Lago lands some shots froms side control.
del Lago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Lago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
del Lago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
del Lago working away.
Kharlampiev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but del Lago is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
del Lago is landing with some decent strikes but Kharlampiev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
del Lago connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Lago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
del Lago is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kharlampiev can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
del Lago working Kharlampiev over with strikes here.
del Lago is in the full mount, landing strikes.
del Lago landing strikes from the mount and Kharlampiev is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
del Lago is landing with some decent strikes but Kharlampiev is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
del Lago landing shots from mount.
Kharlampiev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kharlampiev tries to get out of the position.
del Lago lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
del Lago with the ground and pound from mount.
Kharlampiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for del Lago on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharlampiev working to try and regain half guard.
del Lago working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kharlampiev is breathing heavily.
del Lago lands a nice shot to the head.
del Lago jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kharlampiev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
del Lago lands a decent elbow from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharlampiev is trying to buck del Lago off.
del Lago creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kharlampiev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo del Lago dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
del Lago wants to clinch but Kharlampiev slips to the side
and Kharlampiev counters by moving into the clinch.
Kharlampiev prevents the takedown attempt.
del Lago is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kharlampiev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but del Lago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
del Lago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kharlampiev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kharlampiev leaves del Lago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anatolii Kharlampiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo del Lago.
Kharlampiev leaves del Lago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kharlampiev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and del Lago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
del Lago throwing shots but Kharlampiev is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlampiev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
del Lago is trying to work for a kimura but Kharlampiev is defending well.
del Lago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kharlampiev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but del Lago scores with a couple of nice shots.
del Lago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
del Lago tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kharlampiev controls his leg.
del Lago wants to control but Kharlampiev is keeping him busy.
del Lago is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
del Lago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
del Lago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kharlampiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time del Lago.
del Lago is breathing heavily.
del Lago is looking to take a break and control but Kharlampiev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
del Lago has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kharlampiev is looking to improve his position but del Lago isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Lago looking to finish Kharlampiev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kharlampiev!
del Lago trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rodrigo del Lago has got the better of the ground game so far.
del Lago connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kharlampiev is in all sorts of trouble here.
del Lago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kharlampiev in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharlampiev is squirming around, avoiding del Lago's attempts to control the action.
del Lago connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Kharlampiev really doesn't like being in this position too much.
del Lago takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kharlampiev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
del Lago trying to control but Kharlampiev is having none of it.
Kharlampiev taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo del Lago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kharlampiev gets the takedown into side control.
del Lago gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
del Lago is trying to control but can't.
del Lago makes his way to full guard. A much better position for del Lago.
Kharlampiev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
del Lago has a closed guard, preventing Kharlampiev from standing up.
del Lago controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharlampiev wants to pass the guard but del Lago is keeping the position.
del Lago pulls Kharlampiev in close to prevent any damage.
Kharlampiev won't allow del Lago to get back to his feet.
Anatolii Kharlampiev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
del Lago tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kharlampiev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
del Lago trying to keep a closed guard but Kharlampiev is proving a slippery customer.
Kharlampiev trying to control the position from guard on top but del Lago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharlampiev trying to move into half guard but instead del Lago has managed to sweep!
del Lago drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says del Lago as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kharlampiev screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with del Lago! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rodrigo del Lago!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelius's entrance music is Marcia Carolus Rex. A fine choice. Birmiski has chosen I'm Back - T.I as his entrance music. Ari Birmiski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigvard Aurelius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ari Birmiski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birmiski moves out of range as Aurelius throws a body kick.
Aurelius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aurelius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birmiski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aurelius counters with a low kick, right behind Birmiski 's knee.
Birmiski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aurelius counters with a body kick that stops Birmiski in his tracks momentarily.
Birmiski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aurelius counters with a leg kick.
Birmiski misses with a hook to the body
and Aurelius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Birmiski's knee momentarily.
Aurelius motions for Birmiski to come forward. Aurelius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius misses with a leg kick.
Aurelius connects with a right hand. Birmiski shakes it off.
Birmiski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aurelius misses with a kick to the body.
Birmiski shoots and misses
and Aurelius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Birmiski scores with a sloppy right hand. Aurelius should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a head kick that misses.
Birmiski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aurelius rather than just go for the knockout.
Birmiski blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a leg kick which misses Birmiski's front leg but catches the back leg as Birmiski tries to avoid it.
Birmiski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Birmiski lands with a hook. Aurelius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Birmiski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aurelius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aurelius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aurelius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Birmiski, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Aurelius.
Aurelius scores with a hook to the body.
Birmiski is trying to break free.
Aurelius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sigvard Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Birmiski.
Birmiski is trying to break the clinch but Aurelius is controlling him.
Birmiski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Birmiski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Birmiski avoids a wild elbow strike from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ari Birmiski has been cut.
Aurelius lands a hook that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Aurelius cracks Birmiski with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birmiski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aurelius lands an elbow just above Birmiski 's eye.
Aurelius pushes Birmiski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius missing with knees to the body.
Birmiski blocks an elbow strike from Aurelius.
Aurelius presses Birmiski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aurelius is keeping busy.
Aurelius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Birmiski.
Birmiski trying to control the position but instead, Aurelius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Birmiski into the cage.
Birmiski blocks the elbow strike.
Aurelius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birmiskis head.
Aurelius lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aurelius gets through Birmiski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aurelius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Birmiski's defenses.
Birmiski managing to block the knees to the body from Aurelius.
Aurelius scores with a hook to the body.
Aurelius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aurelius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Aurelius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius lands an elbow inside.
Aurelius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Ari Birmiski's cut even more.
Aurelius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Birmiski is defending well for now.
Aurelius utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aurelius has Birmiski pressed against the cage, preventing Birmiski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aurelius lands a hook that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Birmiski takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aurelius lands a body punch.
Birmiski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aurelius smiles and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aurelius.
Birmiski looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Birmiski throws a body kick the misses
and Aurelius counters with a body kick that stops Birmiski in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigvard Aurelius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Birmiski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Birmiski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aurelius counters with a good low kick that Birmiski was not able to check.
Birmiski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Birmiski wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Aurelius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Birmiski misses with an uppercut
and Aurelius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Birmiski throws a leg kick
and Aurelius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Birmiski throws an overhand right that lands on Aurelius's shoulder, as Aurelius tries to avoid the shot.
Aurelius takes a swing at Birmiski's ribcage but misses.
Aurelius wants to clinch but Birmiski slips to the side
and Birmiski counters with a left and a right that stings Aurelius.
Aurelius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aurelius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Birmiski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski throws a body punch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Birmiski throws a right hand that Aurelius ducks under and follows up with a left that Aurelius also avoids with ease.
Birmiski misses with a body shot
and Aurelius counters with a low kick, right behind Birmiski 's knee.
Sigvard Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birmiski fails with the takedown
and Aurelius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aurelius tries a low kick but Birmiski avoids it.
Aurelius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Birmiski throws a sloppy head kick
and Aurelius counters with a solid body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
Aurelius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aurelius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Birmiski swings for the body but Aurelius moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a combination. Birmiski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aurelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Birmiski moves away.
Birmiski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aurelius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sigvard Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Birmiski.
Birmiski is breathing heavily.
Aurelius lands a front kick.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Birmiski's head backwards.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aurelius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Birmiski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aurelius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aurelius throws a front kick that sends Birmiski stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Aurelius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aurelius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aurelius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aurelius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelius connects with a body shot that sends Birmiski's belly button to the back.
Sigvard Aurelius is winning the standup battle so far.
Aurelius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aurelius. Birmiski shrugs it off though.
Good standup being displayed there by Aurelius as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Birmiski throws a combination that misses
and Aurelius counters with a low kick, right behind Birmiski 's knee.
Aurelius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Birmiski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigvard Aurelius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ari Birmiski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aurelius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aurelius.
Birmiski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aurelius.
Aurelius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aurelius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Birmiski misses with a right hand
and Aurelius counters with a low kick, right behind Birmiski 's knee.
Birmiski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aurelius throws a leg kick which misses Birmiski's front leg but catches the back leg as Birmiski tries to avoid it.
Birmiski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Birmiski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aurelius.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Aurelius tried to score with a low kick but Birmiski checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Birmiski's sensitive parts.
Birmiski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aurelius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Birmiski's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Aurelius lands but Birmiski takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aurelius, as that shot connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aurelius.
Birmiski swats away the attempt to clinch by Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a head kick!
Birmiski throws a hook but Aurelius avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aurelius counters with a leg kick.
Aurelius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aurelius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aurelius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aurelius pushes Birmiski away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aurelius!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelius.
Aurelius is looking to slow Birmiski down with leg kicks.
Birmiski checks the leg kick.
Aurelius closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski managing to block the knees to the body from Aurelius.
A short body shot lands from Aurelius as the two fighters clinch.
Birmiski just leaning against Aurelius, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Aurelius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aurelius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Birmiski.
A nice left hand lands by Aurelius.
Aurelius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aurelius lands an elbow inside that Birmiski shrugs off.
Aurelius lands an elbow just above Birmiski 's eye.
Birmiski avoiding damage as Aurelius throws knees to the body.
A short right from Aurelius on the inside.
A body shot lands from Aurelius.
Nice body punch from Aurelius - that landed with a thud.
Aurelius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birmiski is trying to push Aurelius away but Aurelius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aurelius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birmiski can do to turn this around?
Birmiski takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Birmiski's efforts to push away.
Aurelius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Birmiski.
Aurelius lands an uppercut.
Aurelius lands an elbow that stopped Birmiski in his tracks for a moment.
Aurelius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Birmiski takes an elbow to the temple.
Birmiski takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Aurelius.
Aurelius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Aurelius as the two fighters clinch.
Aurelius missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Aurelius.
Aurelius tries to land knees in the clinch but Birmiski avoids the damage to the body.
Birmiski managing to block the knees to the body from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigvard Aurelius clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Birmiski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Birmiski throws a combination that misses
and Aurelius counters with a low kick, right behind Birmiski 's knee.
That kick from Aurelius tenderised Birmiski's leg. Birmiski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Birmiski missing with a left hand there. Aurelius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Birmiski misses
and Aurelius counters with a leg kick.
Birmiski misses with an uppercut
and Birmiski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birmiski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Birmiski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aurelius counters with a thumping low kick.
Aurelius thows a leg kick but Birmiski checks it
and Birmiski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aurelius thinking.
Aurelius blocks a head kick by Birmiski.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Birmiski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aurelius manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Birmiski checks a leg kick.
Aurelius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Birmiski misses with a hook to the body
and Aurelius counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aurelius lands with a nice combination. Birmiski backs away looking to recover.
Aurelius throws a leg kick
letting Birmiski counter with a right hand.
Aurelius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aurelius thows a body kick. Birmiski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aurelius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Birmiski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aurelius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Birmiski checks it well.
Birmiski throws a leg kick
and Aurelius counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Birmiski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Birmiski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aurelius.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aurelius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Aurelius lands an elbow inside.
Aurelius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Birmiski working hard to break the clinch.
Birmiski tries to pull guard but Aurelius holds him up against the cage and eventually Birmiski drops back down to his feet.
Aurelius lands an elbow inside.
Aurelius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Birmiski tries to score a body lock takedown but Aurelius shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius lands an elbow that stopped Birmiski in his tracks for a moment.
Birmiski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aurelius prevents it.
Sigvard Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Birmiski.
Aurelius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Birmiski avoids it.
Birmiski wants a takedown.
Aurelius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Aurelius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Aurelius stops a takedown attempt from Birmiski.
Aurelius lands a right hand.
Aurelius lands with a left to the head.
Aurelius trying to land knees to the body.
Aurelius lands a nice elbow.
Aurelius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Birmiski's defenses.
The cut above Ari Birmiski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aurelius lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Aurelius.
Birmiski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aurelius.
Birmiski is trying to push Aurelius away but Aurelius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aurelius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Aurelius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Birmiski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Birmiski managing to block the knees to the body from Aurelius.
Birmiski takes a shot to the head.
Aurelius pushes Birmiski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Birmiski.
Aurelius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigvard Aurelius had his way with Ari Birmiski in that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Birmiski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Aurelius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Birmiski. That did some damage!
Aurelius throws a leg kick but Birmiski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Birmiski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aurelius circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aurelius.
Nice takedown defense from Aurelius. No joy for Birmiski on that attempt.
Aurelius scoring well with a low kick there.
Aurelius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Birmiski moves out of range as Aurelius throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmiski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Birmiski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aurelius connects with a solid leg kick.
Birmiski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Birmiski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a leg kick that misses.
Birmiski misses with a right hand
and Aurelius counters with a good low kick that Birmiski was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aurelius.
Aurelius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Birmiski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Birmiski ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Birmiski misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aurelius.
Birmiski throws a right hand that misses
and Aurelius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Birmiski misses with a body kick.
Aurelius scores with a body shot.
Birmiski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aurelius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sigvard Aurelius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sigvard Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Birmiski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Birmiski misses with a body punch
and Aurelius makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Birmiski really felt that one!
Birmiski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aurelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Birmiski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aurelius wants to clinch.
Aurelius feints and then cracks Birmiski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Birmiski down.
Birmiski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aurelius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius lands a head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
Birmiski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aurelius counters with an outside leg kick.
Birmiski fails to land the takedown.
Birmiski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Birmiski misses with a takedown
and Aurelius counters with a thumping low kick.
Aurelius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aurelius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Aurelius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking to land body kicks.
Birmiski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aurelius counters with an inside leg kick.
Birmiski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aurelius misses with a leg kick
and Birmiski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aurelius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Aurelius.
Birmiski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aurelius.
Nice body kick there by Aurelius.
Ari Birmiski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping body kick lands there for Aurelius.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigvard Aurelius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aurelius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:43
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:43
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigvard Aurelius!
Sigvard Aurelius retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivgeny Chumakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Runfor Cover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chumakov comes to the cage accompanied by Little Wing - SRV. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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20
160 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivgeny Chumakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Runfor Cover!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Cover does no damage.
Chumakov looks to land a left hand but Cover moved out of range nicely.
Cover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cover misses with a combination
and Chumakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cover won't be happy with that.
Chumakov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cover throws a right hand that Chumakov ducks under and follows up with a left that Chumakov also avoids with ease.
Cover moves out of range of the body kick from Chumakov.
Cover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cover misses with a double jab
and Chumakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cover won't be happy with that.
Chumakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cover knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chumakov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chumakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cover knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Chumakov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chumakov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cover is looking for a sweep.
Cover can't do much from the bottom here.
Chumakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cover has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cover tries to bench press Chumakov off him but Chumakov keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chumakov is trying to get an arm triangle but Cover is defending well.
Cover is not content to let Chumakov control the position.
Cover struggling a bit here.
What's Cover going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chumakov is trying to get an arm triangle but Cover is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cover tries to bench press Chumakov off him but Chumakov keeps the position.
Cover avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chumakov.
Chumakov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chumakov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cover tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chumakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Cover struggling a bit here.
Chumakov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cover has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chumakov but great work by Cover.
Cover controls the position.
Cover throws an elbow but Chumakov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cover trying to control the position but Chumakov is working away.
Cover is staying tight to Chumakov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cover decides to stand back up.
Chumakov tries to bum rush Cover with a series of wild strikes but Cover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Cover does no damage.
Cover misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivgeny Chumakov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cover misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Cover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Cover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chumakov counters with a one-two to the body.
Chumakov gets a clinch.
Cover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cover tries to break the clinch but Chumakov is controlling the position.
Chumakov pulls guard successfully.
Cover won't allow Chumakov to sweep him here.
Cover stops Chumakov from standing up.
Cover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chumakov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cover won't allow Chumakov to get back to his feet.
Chumakov has his foot on Cover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cover works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chumakov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cover is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chumakov.
Cover decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chumakov circles away quickly and effectively.
Cover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Cover.
Chumakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cover moves away.
Cover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chumakov counters with a takedown into side control.
Chumakov is looking to take a break and control but Cover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cover dodges the ground and pound from Chumakov.
Cover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chumakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chumakov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cover can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chumakov trying to control the action but Cover is working from the bottom.
Cover is trying to improve his position.
Cover keeps Chumakov under control for a moment.
Chumakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cover knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ivgeny Chumakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Cover tries to bench press Chumakov off him but Chumakov keeps the position.
Cover can't do much from the bottom here.
Cover tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chumakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Chumakov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chumakov working the ground and pound but Cover is defending the strikes.
Chumakov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cover, who protects the arm well.
Cover can't do much from the bottom here.
Cover is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chumakov off and has taken his back!
Cover biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivgeny Chumakov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chumakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chumakov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chumakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cover manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cover takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chumakov is looking to improve his position but Cover isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Runfor Cover has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cover swinging wildly here.
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.
Cover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chumakov circles away quickly and effectively.
Cover gets caught flat footed, as Chumakov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chumakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cover is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chumakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chumakov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cover misses with a wild combination.
Cover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chumakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chumakov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cover as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chumakov circles away quickly and effectively.
Cover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cover tries to bum rush Chumakov with a series of wild strikes but Chumakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Chumakov.
Cover misses with a two punch combination.
Chumakov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cover sprawls well. He's pushed Chumakov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cover throws a series of punches but Chumakov moves out of range.
A punch combination from Cover misses.
Chumakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runfor Cover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chumakov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chumakov showed some decent athleticism there.
Cover regains full guard. Nicely done.
Runfor Cover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chumakov wants to control from the top but Cover keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cover is on top in guard.
Cover gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cover lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cover misses with a wild combination.
Chumakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cover doesn't seem bothered though.
Ivgeny Chumakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chumakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivgeny Chumakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chumakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivgeny Chumakov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chumakov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivgeny Chumakov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anatoliy Himura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deki Stankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stankovic has chosen Kosovo-Vidovdan as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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21
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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24
163 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anatoliy Himura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deki Stankovic!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic stuffs the takedown.
Nice combo by Stankovic! Oh, that's hurt him - Himura falls to the canvas and Stankovic follows him into side control.
Himura is rocked!
It looks like Anatoliy Himura has been cut.
Himura can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh Himura is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stankovic stands up and beckons Himura to his feet.
Himura seems to have got his legs back now.
Himura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stankovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Stankovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Himura.
No luck for Himura with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stankovic tries to sprawl but Himura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Himura really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stankovic trying to control here.
Stankovic has one foot on Himura's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stankovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Himura off the cage and back into rage.
Stankovic lands a nice hook to Himura's body. Himura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stankovic misses with a low kick.
Stankovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deki Stankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stankovic jabs at Himura's body.
Stankovic throws a low kick, looking for Himura's leg but Himura calmly moves out of range.
Stankovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Himura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stankovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Himura avoids the body shot from Stankovic.
Himura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stankovic misses with a left hand
so Himura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Himura is breathing heavily.
Stankovic has his foot on Himura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Himura works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stankovic wants to stand and escape but Himura is having none of it.
Himura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stankovic has a closed guard, preventing Himura from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stankovic pushes Himura off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stankovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Himura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic connects with a body shot that sends Himura's belly button to the back.
Stankovic misses with the combination.
Stankovic misses with a looping left.
Stankovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Stankovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stankovic lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Stankovic does no damage.
Stankovic misses with a few strikes there.
Stankovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stankovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Himura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stankovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic works Himura's body with a nice hook.
Stankovic jabs Himura right on the nose. Himura blinks but takes it well.
Stankovic is looking to slow Himura down with leg kicks.
Stankovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Himura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stankovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stankovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stankovic throws a nice looking combination but Himura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Stankovic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Himura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stankovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Himura looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stankovic lands a right hand from hell, dropping Himura. Stankovic pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deki Stankovic!
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