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CCL 170 Grand Tourney: Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Castellini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castellini is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hey Superstar - Madina Lake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Castellini!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castellini tries to clinch there but Castle circles away.
Castellini moves in looking to clinch but Castle pushes him off.
Castle misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castle.
Castellini tries to clinch but Castle moves away
and Castle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Castle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Castellini wants to stand but Castle is controlling the position.
Castle throwing strikes from guard but Castellini blocks nicely.
Castle content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castellini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castle.
Castle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castellini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle controlling the action here.
Castle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castle content to control rather than advance.
Castle in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Castellini tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Castle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Castle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yushin Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Zolotarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Zolotarev struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Yushin Okami has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yushin Okami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Zolotarev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zolotarev misses with a takedown attempt
and Okami counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zolotarev!
Zolotarev wants to control but Okami is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Okami there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Okami unloads with some shots from mount but Zolotarev bucks and avoids them well.
Zolotarev is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Okami connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zolotarev taking shots to the head.
Okami avoids the attempt from Zolotarev to control.
Okami misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zolotarev regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okami thows a huge punch but Zolotarev dodges it nicely.
Zolotarev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okami is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okami not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okami not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zolotarev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zolotarev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okami manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okami looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zolotarev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Okami has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zolotarev is proving hard to escape from.
Zolotarev is pulling down on Okami's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zolotarev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zolotarev looks gassed!
Zolotarev looking for a guillotine here but Okami defends easily.
Okami wants to get up but he can't break Zolotarev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zolotarev is looking for a triangle but Okami pushes his legs off easily.
Okami trying to control but Zolotarev is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zolotarev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okami is one step ahead there.
Okami wants to stand but Zolotarev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Okami trying to control the position from guard on top but Zolotarev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okami content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okami postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zolotarev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zolotarev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okami is aware though and is defending well.
Zolotarev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okami defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zolotarev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Okami 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 Zolotarev.
Okami working away.
Okami decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zolotarev to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yushin Okami 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.
Zolotarev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okami counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zolotarev actively working from the bottom here.
Okami drops an elbow to the side of Zolotarev's head.
Okami postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zolotarev to stand up.
Okami misses with a wild combination.
Okami feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zolotarev trying to keep a closed guard but Okami is proving a slippery customer.
Okami wants to control from the top but Zolotarev keeps moving.
Zolotarev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okami has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zolotarev is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zolotarev is looking for a triangle but Okami pushes his legs off easily.
Zolotarev has an active guard here but Okami has managed to pass into half guard.
Okami not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zolotarev keeping hold of Okami's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zolotarev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okami pulls his head out easily.
Okami scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zolotarev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zolotarev wants to control but Okami is keeping busy.
Okami seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zolotarev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Okami avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Okami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zolotarev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zolotarev trying to control the position.
Zolotarev is looking for a triangle but Okami pushes his legs off easily.
Zolotarev looking for a guillotine here but Okami defends easily.
Okami gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zolotarev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okami counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zolotarev won't be happy with that.
Okami decides to stand back up. Okami steps back and let's Zolotarev get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Okami misses.
Okami throws a right hand that Zolotarev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zolotarev also avoids with ease.
No luck for Zolotarev with that takedown attempt.
Yushin Okami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Zolotarev.
Zolotarev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Okami counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zolotarev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zolotarev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Okami escapes and throws Zolotarev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okami is looking to take a break and control but Zolotarev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okami sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zolotarev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yushin Okami 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Okami throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zolotarev.
Zolotarev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okami counters with a one-two to the body.
Zolotarev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okami counters with a series of strikes. Zolotarev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Okami throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zolotarev.
Okami throws a nice looking combination but Zolotarev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zolotarev tries to clinch up
and Okami counters with a three punch combo that has Zolotarev backing up. Zolotarev nods at Okami to acknowledge the strikes.
Zolotarev shoots and misses
and Okami counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zolotarev won't be happy with that.
Yushin Okami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Zolotarev.
Okami stands up.
Okami throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zolotarev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okami counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zolotarev tries for a takedown but Okami circles away easily
and Okami counters with a takedown into side control.
Zolotarev struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zolotarev is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Okami is staying active.
Okami tries to stand but Zolotarev is controlling his head.
Okami trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Okami decides to stand back up.
Yushin Okami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zolotarev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zolotarev tries for a takedown but Okami sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zolotarev fails with the takedown
and Okami counters with a three punch combo that has Zolotarev backing up. Zolotarev nods at Okami to acknowledge the strikes.
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.
A punch combination from Okami misses.
Zolotarev with a poor takedown
and Okami counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zolotarev is controlling Okami's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zolotarev is looking to control Okami's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zolotarev avoid being mounted?
Okami tries to pass to full mount but Zolotarev defends it.
Okami decides to stand up.
Zolotarev tries for a takedown but Okami circles away easily
and Okami counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami gets the takedown into side control.
Okami working the ground and pound.
Zolotarev can't do much from the bottom here.
Zolotarev dodges the ground and pound from Okami.
Okami landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
An elbow from Okami crashes against the mat.
Zolotarev dodges the ground and pound from Okami.
Okami works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The strikes coming from Okami are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Okami working away.
Okami in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zolotarev wants to control but Okami postures up.
Okami stands up and beckons Zolotarev to his feet.
Ivan Zolotarev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okami throws a series of punches but Zolotarev moves out of range.
Okami looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zolotarev shoots in and bounces Okami off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zolotarev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okami dives on top into guard.
Yushin Okami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okami distracts Zolotarev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zolotarev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ivan Zolotarev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okami stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yushin Okami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okami has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yushin Okami!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Bruising (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Learner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fast Learner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Bruising!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fast Learner!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruising ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Learner moves away.
Learner throws a nice looking combination but Bruising bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bruising shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Learner as he jumps to the side.
Bruising looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bruising takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruising lands a nice shot that snaps Learner's head back.
Learner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Learner clinches.
Bruising goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruising has a couple of punches blocked by Learner.
Bruising working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruising working aggressively here.
Bruising tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Learner blocks an uppercut.
Bruising fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Bruising - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Learner is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruising misses with a punch to the body.
Learner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bruising taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Bruising fails to land.
Bruising throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bruising doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruising has Learner pressed against the cage.
Bruising misses with the head strike.
Bruising misses with a punch on the inside.
Bruising misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruising keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Learner's efforts to push away.
Learner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bruising is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Learner to the mat. Learner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bruising stands and throws Learner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Learner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bruising. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bruising moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruising wants to control but Learner is keeping him busy.
Bruising looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bruising has an Americana. Learner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bruising is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bruising hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexei Bruising!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anuwat Sit Hrun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surov comes to the cage accompanied by Amfitamins. Anuwat Sit Hrun will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Surov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anuwat Sit Hrun!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surov misses with a body shot.
Surov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sit Hrun.
Surov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sit Hrun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Surov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Surov keeps the fight on the outside.
Sit Hrun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Surov's sensitive parts.
Surov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sit Hrun manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Surov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sit Hrun is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sit Hrun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Surov, into his guard.
Surov looking to control.
Sit Hrun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sit Hrun wants to stand but Surov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Surov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Surov wants to sweep here but Sit Hrun controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Surov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sit Hrun is squirming around, avoiding Surov's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Surov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sit Hrun is looking to escape.
Surov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sit Hrun to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sit Hrun shrugs it off.
Surov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sit Hrun is now in Surov's guard. A big mistake from Surov there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sit Hrun decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Surov, up you get!
Surov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sit Hrun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Surov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Surov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Surov tries to stall but Sit Hrun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anuwat Sit Hrun will probably get the nod.
That's time! Surov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sit Hrun tries to close the distance and clinch but Surov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Surov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sit Hrun.
Surov with a poor takedown
and Sit Hrun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Surov gets a takedown into half guard.
Surov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sit Hrun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Surov trying to work for an americana but Sit Hrun has managed to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov trying to control but Sit Hrun is working from the bottom.
Surov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sit Hrun looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sit Hrun looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sit Hrun!
Surov is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sit Hrun wants to stand but Surov is controlling his arm.
Surov is trying to control Sit Hrun's posture but Sit Hrun avoids it.
Sit Hrun tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov tries to buck Sit Hrun off but Sit Hrun is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sit Hrun off and has taken his back!
Sit Hrun wants to escape the position.
Surov throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Surov tries to get the hooks in deep but Sit Hrun pushed the leg off.
Sit Hrun is trying to get back to his feet but Surov has full control of the position and if anything, Sit Hrun has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Surov looking for the choke from the back.
Sit Hrun is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Surov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Surov has Sit Hrun flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sit Hrun is keeping busy.
Sit Hrun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Surov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Surov is looking for a choke. Sit Hrun gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sit Hrun manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surov trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Surov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sit Hrun can pounce on him.
Sit Hrun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sit Hrun tries to clinch but Surov moves away
and Surov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Surov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sit Hrun is retaining full guard.
Surov is working hard here to advance position.
Surov pushes down on Sit Hrun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov is pressing down on Sit Hrun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sit Hrun is holding on for now.
Surov thows a huge punch but Sit Hrun dodges it nicely.
Surov is looking for a kimura here.
Sit Hrun tries to kick Surov off but Surov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Surov trying to mount his opponent but Sit Hrun defends it.
Alexei Surov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Surov is working for a kimura but Sit Hrun is defending it quite comfortably.
Surov wants to pass to mount but Sit Hrun is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sit Hrun is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Surov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sit Hrun tries to buck Surov off so he can stand up but Surov has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Sit Hrun falls backwards, slamming Surov to the mat but Surov holds on tight! Sit Hrun is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexei Surov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Vascez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Slavsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Vascez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oscar Vascez!
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, Ivan Slavsky!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slavsky avoids the head kick by Vascez.
Vascez closes the distance but Slavsky moves to the side
and Slavsky counters with a left and a right that stings Vascez.
Slavsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vascez is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slavsky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vascez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slavsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slavsky throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Vascez colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Slavsky as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Vascez is left battered and dazed whilst Slavsky and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Slavsky!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azamat Alikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Ubiistia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubiistia has chosen "Engel" by Rammstein as his entrance music. Azamat Alikov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Azamat Alikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magnus Ubiistia!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubiistia ducks under a wild hook from Alikov.
The crowd cheers as Ubiistia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alikov doesn't seem phased though.
Alikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ubiistia misses with a body shot.
Azamat Alikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubiistia connects with a nice looking jab.
Ubiistia drops Alikov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Alikov! Ubiistia dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Ubiistia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitaliy Kleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaliy Kleva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christopher Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kleva won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here as Ryan stalls from top position.
Kleva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan controls the position.
Ryan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kleva some visible discomfort.
Ryan takes a little break here. Kleva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ryan tries for a kimura but Kleva is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryan cracks Kleva with a big elbow.
Kleva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Ryan working the body and head with strikes.
Kleva is rocked!
Ryan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kleva is trying to escape and Ryan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kleva is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ryan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Ryan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syete Gabilog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syete Gabilog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Syete Gabilog!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabilog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Gabilog gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Evans looking for a guillotine here but Gabilog defends easily.
Gabilog with a nice head shot there.
Gabilog lands a couple of digs.
Gabilog prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabilog connects with a couple of short punches.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Gabilog from controlling successfully.
Gabilog prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Gabilog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Gabilog from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gabilog lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evans wants to stand up but Gabilog is controlling him.
Evans wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gabilog manages to pass to side control.
Gabilog working the head and body with strikes.
Gabilog is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
Evans is trying to stand back up but Gabilog is controlling him
Ground and pound from Gabilog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Gabilog.
Gabilog scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gabilog seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gabilog lands with a punch from half guard.
Gabilog working the head and body with strikes.
Gabilog wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Gabilog working over Evans with some ground and pound. Evans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gabilog postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Evans to stand up.
Gabilog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gabilog darts in and clinches Evans up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gabilog.
Gabilog wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to slow down the pace here.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gabilog is defended easily by Evans.
Frankie Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syete Gabilog.
Gabilog dives in and scores a takedown into Evans's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog stops Evans from standing up.
Gabilog landing with the ground and pound.
Evans is looking to stand up but Gabilog isn't so interested in that idea.
Gabilog cracks Evans with a solid left hand.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Gabilog from controlling successfully.
Gabilog keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evans's head.
Gabilog landing some decent shots from guard.
Gabilog won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Gabilog advances position into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans tries to escape but Gabilog is in control.
Gabilog landing strikes.
Gabilog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Evans, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syete Gabilog dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gabilog doesn't seem phased though.
Horrible takedown by Gabilog or perhaps it was just good defense by Evans which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabilog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gabilog somewhat.
Frankie Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Gabilog moves out of range easily.
Gabilog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Evans has time to react.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabilog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gabilog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Syete Gabilog has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to stand but Gabilog is controlling the position.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Gabilog slips an elbow through the middle.
Evans working for a triangle but Gabilog defends it easily.
Evans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gabilog is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frankie Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syete Gabilog.
Evans wants the takedown. Gabilog is fighting it off but Evans persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gabilog's guard against the cage.
Evans wanted to stand there but Gabilog had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gabilog changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Evans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans shoots and misses
and Gabilog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Evans's guard now.
Evans is looking to stand up but Gabilog isn't so interested in that idea.
Gabilog postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gabilog lands a couple of digs.
Evans is looking to stand up but Gabilog isn't so interested in that idea.
Gabilog lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gabilog is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evans will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gabilog is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gabilog postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Gabilog postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gabilog stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gabilog lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gabilog scoring with punches to the head and body.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gabilog is controlling him.
Gabilog stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gabilog works over Evans with some ground and pound from guard.
Gabilog lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gabilog works over Evans with some ground and pound from guard.
Gabilog won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Gabilog working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Evans's head.
Gabilog lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syete Gabilog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gabilog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frankie Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabilog misses with a takedown
and Evans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans misses with a hook to the body
and Gabilog counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabilog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gabilog shoots in but no luck this time.
Frankie Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syete Gabilog.
Gabilog misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Evans misses with a shot to the body
and Gabilog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Evans's guard now.
Gabilog postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Gabilog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gabilog lands a couple of digs.
Evans is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gabilog dives into side control.
Evans is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gabilog is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Evans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Evans pushes Gabilog away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gabilog gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Evans is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gabilog connects with a decent elbow.
It looks like Frankie Evans has been cut.
Gabilog scores with punches from side control.
Evans taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gabilog lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Evans down.
Evans is rocked!
Gabilog lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Evans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans pushes Gabilog away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gabilog gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gabilog scoring with punches from side control.
Evans tries to buck Gabilog off but Gabilog is having none of it.
Gabilog works to advance to full mount. Evans defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Evans seems to have got his legs back now.
Gabilog lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Evans wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gabilog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog working Evans over with strikes here.
Gabilog cracks Evans with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syete Gabilog!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willie Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shante Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcghee comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - The Warrior's Code. Shante Franklin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Willie Mcghee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shante Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcghee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Franklin looks to throw the jab but Mcghee is out of range.
Franklin punishes Mcghee's body with a nice straight punch.
Franklin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Franklin misses.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcghee counters with a leg kick.
Mcghee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franklin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcghee circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Franklin misses.
Franklin looks gassed!
Mcghee lands a head kick. Franklin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Mcghee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcghee gets a clinch.
Franklin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcghee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcghee scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcghee pushes Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcghee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Franklin is trying to break the clinch but Mcghee has him pressed against the cage.
Mcghee crunches a lovely knee into Franklin's ribcage.
Mcghee slowing the pace effectively.
Mcghee gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Franklin regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin can't keep his opponent in guard - Mcghee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcghee.
Mcghee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mcghee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcghee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mcghee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franklin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mcghee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Mcghee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Franklin's face.
Mcghee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Franklin is squirming around, avoiding Mcghee's attempts to control the action.
Mcghee swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willie Mcghee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Askren!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
Askren closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Askren misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Askren throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Robinson because Askren loaded up on that one.
Askren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Askren throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Askren is landing with some decent strikes but Robinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Askren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Askren.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Askren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Askren thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Askren raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Askren with shots to the head and body - Robinson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Askren on the ground.
Robinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Askren.
Askren lands a heavy elbow.
Askren controlling from mount.
Askren thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robinson's face.
Askren sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Askren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robinson looks a forlorn figure.
Askren won't let Robinson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Askren lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Askren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Askren lands a nice shot to the head.
Askren lands a big elbow - Robinson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Robinson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ben Askren!
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