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CCL 170 Grand Tourney: Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Durak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeni Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokolov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by URSS ANTHEM. Ivan Durak 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 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, Ivan Durak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeni Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sokolov somewhat.
Durak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sokolov throws a nice looking combination but Durak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durak lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sokolov misses the shot to the body.
Sokolov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sokolov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durak did well to prevent Sokolov getting side control.
Sokolov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokolov wants to take a breather but Durak is having none of it.
Sokolov trying to pass the guard but Durak defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov is looking to take a break and control but Durak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Durak defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durak keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sokolov seems to be working for a kimura but Durak defends the submission attempt.
Sokolov wants to stand up but Durak is controlling the position.
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.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durak keeps working.
Sokolov not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eugeni Sokolov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Durak lands a jab to Sokolov's midsection.
Sokolov misses with a combination
and Durak counters with a three punch combo that has Sokolov backing up. Sokolov nods at Durak to acknowledge the strikes.
Sokolov lands a body shot.
Sokolov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Durak to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sokolov. Those never looked like landing.
Durak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durak feints a jab promting Sokolov to slip. Durak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sokolov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Durak misses with a combination
and Sokolov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sokolov wants to control from the top but Durak keeps moving.
Sokolov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sokolov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Durak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sokolov is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eugeni Sokolov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Durak lands a two punch combo.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown but Durak shows good takedown defense.
Ivan Durak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugeni Sokolov.
A lazy left from Durak finds it's target.
Sokolov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Durak.
Durak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sokolov counters with a two punch combo.
Ivan Durak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durak misses with a straight right.
Sokolov swings widly with a right hand
and Durak counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durak loads up on a big right hand but Sokolov slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eugeni Sokolov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sokolov throws a series of punches but Durak moves out of range.
Durak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sokolov throws a right hand that misses
and Durak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sokolov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durak misses with a double jab
and Sokolov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sokolov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sokolov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durak lands with a nice combination. Sokolov backs away looking to recover.
Durak misses with a double jab
and Sokolov counters with a straight right hand.
Durak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sokolov connects with a jab.
Sokolov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durak counters with a one-two to the body.
Durak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Durak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokolov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sokolov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sokolov swings for the body but Durak moves out of range.
Sokolov misses with a left hand
and Durak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durak misses with the combination.
Sokolov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov tries for a takedown but Durak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sokolov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokolov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durak throws a right hand that Sokolov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokolov also avoids with ease.
Eugeni Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durak slips a jab and a cross from Sokolov.
Durak throws a combination that misses
and Sokolov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Durak's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokolov throws and elbow that misses. Durak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sokolov's guard. Nice move by Durak!
Sokolov wants to stand and escape but Durak is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov keeping moving, preventing Durak from controlling successfully.
Sokolov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durak prevents Sokolov from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eugeni Sokolov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Durak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sokolov misses with a shot to the body
and Durak counters with a left and a right that stings Sokolov.
Sokolov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durak counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov misses with a combination
and Durak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokolov is breathing heavily.
Sokolov misses with a double jab.
Durak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sokolov counters with a series of strikes. Durak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sokolov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Durak counter with a right hand.
Durak tests Sokolov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durak misses with a two punch combination.
Sokolov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sokolov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sokolov misses with a double jab
and Durak 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Durak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Durak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Durak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Durak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokolov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Durak sprawling to the canvas. Sokolov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Durak hang on?
Durak is rocked!
Sokolov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Durak is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sokolov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Durak from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sokolov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugeni Sokolov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Marihuanich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgenii Sarachev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bariga Marihuanich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Sarachev!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarachev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sarachev gets tackled into the cage by Marihuanich. Marihuanich maintains the clinch.
Marihuanich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sarachev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarachev is staying active underneath Marihuanich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sarachev is trying to get back to full guard.
Sarachev actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marihuanich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marihuanich looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarachev is trying desperately to improve position.
Sarachev tries to lock up and control but Marihuanich gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marihuanich pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sarachev wants to get back to his feet.
Sarachev looks gassed!
Marihuanich controlling from the full mount.
Marihuanich scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sarachev?
Sarachev tries to reverse the position but Marihuanich maintains control.
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.
Sarachev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sarachev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marihuanich controlling the position easily from mount.
Marihuanich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sarachev is looking to escape.
Marihuanich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sarachev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sarachev shrugs it off.
Marihuanich trying to control but Sarachev is having none of it.
Sarachev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich working Sarachev over with strikes.
Marihuanich working over Sarachev with some ground and pound. Sarachev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marihuanich seems to be working for a kimura but Sarachev defends the submission attempt.
Marihuanich wants to free his trapped foot but Sarachev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sarachev wants to improve his position but Marihuanich is controlling well.
Marihuanich postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sarachev to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarachev moves into the clinch.
Sarachev is fighting off a takedown attempt but Marihuanich is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sarachev to the mat. Sarachev regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Marihuanich drops back looking for a leg! Sarachev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sarachev manages to kick Marihuanich off! Marihuanich jumps back into Sarachev's guard.
Marihuanich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marihuanich trying to control but Sarachev is working from the bottom.
Sarachev wants to stand and escape but Marihuanich is having none of it.
Sarachev pushes Marihuanich off and scrambles back to his feet.
Marihuanich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marihuanich lands in his opponent's guard.
Sarachev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Marihuanich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marihuanich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sarachev trying to control the position.
Marihuanich looking to pass the guard.
Sarachev keeping moving, preventing Marihuanich from controlling successfully.
Marihuanich gets to his feet. Sarachev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sarachev wants to clinch up but Marihuanich keeps it at a distance.
Marihuanich fails with the takedown
and Sarachev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marihuanich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sarachev closes the distance but Marihuanich moves to the side
and Marihuanich counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sarachev!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarachev tries to reverse the position but Marihuanich maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marihuanich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sarachev tries to hold on but Marihuanich pushes him away.
Marihuanich controlling the pace for now.
Marihuanich with shots to the head and body - Sarachev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marihuanich is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sarachev is surviving well by controlling Marihuanich's body position as best he can.
Sarachev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarachev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marihuanich slips a nice elbow through Sarachev's hands, connecting with Sarachev's forehead.
Sarachev taking some punishment here, with Marihuanich in his half guard.
Bariga Marihuanich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sarachev wants to get back to full guard.
Marihuanich is looking to advance position but Sarachev won't allow it.
Sarachev scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Marihuanich manages to mount him!
Marihuanich controlling from mount.
Sarachev is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich is working for a guillotine from mount but Sarachev frees his head quite easily.
Marihuanich breaks from Sarachev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marihuanich lands a big elbow.
Marihuanich controlling the pace for now.
Marihuanich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marihuanich wants to finish this one by submission but Sarachev is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marihuanich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarachev tries to hold on but Marihuanich pushes him away.
Sarachev is trying to escape the mount.
Marihuanich takes Sarachev's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sarachev is in trouble.
Sarachev tries to escape but Marihuanich has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marihuanich scores with punches and elbows.
Marihuanich struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bariga Marihuanich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marihuanich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sarachev's waist but Sarachev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marihuanich off to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marihuanich gets underhooks to prevent Sarachev's takedown attempt.
Marihuanich prevents the takedown attempt.
Sarachev is looking to control Marihuanich's arms but Marihuanich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sarachev has his back to the cage.
Marihuanich has clasped his hands together around Sarachev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sarachev stops Marihuanich from passing to mount.
Sarachev is looking for a sweep.
Marihuanich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sarachev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sarachev is not content to let Marihuanich control the position.
Sarachev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarachev tries to bench press Marihuanich off him but Marihuanich keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marihuanich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marihuanich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marihuanich moves into full mount!
Sarachev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marihuanich looking to secure an arm triangle but Sarachev defends it well.
Sarachev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marihuanich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sarachev tries to hold on but Marihuanich pushes him away.
Marihuanich content just to control the position here.
Sarachev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarachev is trying to reverse the position but instead Marihuanich has taken his back - oops!
Marihuanich biding his time, looking for the opening.
Marihuanich tries to keep control of the position but Sarachev is staying busy.
Sarachev fending off the submission attempt from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Marihuanich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Evgenii Sarachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarachev is trying to stand back up.
Marihuanich has the hooks in. Sarachev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Marihuanich controlling from the back.
Marihuanich is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sarachev won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Marihuanich off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bariga Marihuanich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Batrudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksei Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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242 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Batrudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksei Great!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batrudinov has his takedown stuffed
and Great counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Great throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batrudinov gets tackled into the cage by Great. Great maintains the clinch.
Great has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Batrudinov is trying to keep an underhook but Great manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batrudinov trying to control from the bottom.
Great lands with a punch from half guard.
Great is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Batrudinov trying to control from the bottom.
Batrudinov looking for submissions off his back.
Batrudinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Batrudinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batrudinov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Batrudinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Great trying to control the position from guard on top but Batrudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batrudinov looking for a guillotine here but Great defends easily.
Batrudinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Great with a flurry of punches that miss.
Great in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Great stands and throws Batrudinov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Great works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Batrudinov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Great is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Batrudinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Great works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Batrudinov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Great.
Batrudinov stops Great from passing to mount.
Batrudinov tries to bench press Great off him but Great keeps the position.
Great working the ground and pound.
Batrudinov tries to buck Great off but Great is having none of it.
Batrudinov struggling a bit here.
Batrudinov tries to improve position but can't.
Great cracks Batrudinov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Batrudinov trying to control but Great flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Great really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batrudinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Great has the hooks in. Batrudinov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Great scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Great lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Batrudinov.
Batrudinov breaks Great's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Batrudinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Batrudinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batrudinov wants to pass the guard but Great is keeping the position.
Great wants to sweep but no luck.
Batrudinov drops back looking for a leg! Great is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Great manages to kick Batrudinov off! Batrudinov jumps back into Great's guard.
Great trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batrudinov throwing strikes from guard but Great blocks nicely.
Batrudinov wants to control from the top but Great keeps moving.
Great tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Great is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Batrudinov is controlling him.
Great wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Great dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Great closes the distance and pushes Batrudinov back into the cage.
Batrudinov can't get the takedown.
Batrudinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Great manages to break the clinch.
Great misses with a takedown attempt
and Batrudinov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Great is staying active underneath Batrudinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Batrudinov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Batrudinov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Great does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Batrudinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Batrudinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Great defending well though.
Batrudinov is trying to work for a kimura but Great is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batrudinov wants to pass to mount but Great is defending the position.
Aleksei Great has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batrudinov wants to control but Great is keeping him busy.
Great avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batrudinov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Great can do anything to dispel that myth.
Batrudinov is working for a submission of some sort.
Batrudinov wants to take a breather but Great is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Batrudinov is really struggling to control Great but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Great pushes Batrudinov off looking to stand but Batrudinov dives back in and keeps control.
Batrudinov trying to control the action but Great is working from the bottom.
Great won't allow Batrudinov to pass to mount.
Great is not content to let Batrudinov control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Timur Batrudinov just wasn't active enough.
Batrudinov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Great to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Great working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batrudinov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batrudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Great is aware though and is defending well.
Batrudinov keeping moving, preventing Great from controlling successfully.
Great landing some decent shots from guard.
Batrudinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Great trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batrudinov pushes a forearm under Great's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Great is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timur Batrudinov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Orakpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Brashear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brashear has chosen Machine Head - Imperium as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
272 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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260 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Orakpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Brashear!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orakpo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orakpo darts in trying to clinch
enabling Brashear to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Some wild striking there from Brashear.
Brashear misses with a few strikes there.
Brashear throws a series of strikes that have Orakpo backpedaling.
It looks like Marcus Orakpo has been cut.
Brashear lands a leg kick that knocks Orakpo off balance momentarily.
Orakpo is breathing heavily.
Brashear lands a big head kick that sends Orakpo tumbling to the mat! Brashear takes a step backwards and waves Orakpo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Orakpo is rocked!
Brashear connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brashear scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orakpo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brashear lands a brutal head kick. Orakpo looks out on his feet and Brashear throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Donald Brashear!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kachko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hari Rama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rama's choice of entrance music: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rap Music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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20
258 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Kachko!
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, Hari Rama!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kachko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rama tries for a takedown but Kachko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rama has his takedown stuffed
and Kachko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kachko.
Kachko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rama on the side of the head.
Kachko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rama counters with a shoot takedown. Kachko fights it but they end up in guard.
Kachko is looking to stand up but Rama isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rama wants to pass the guard but Kachko is keeping the position.
Rama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kachko trying to control but Rama postures up.
Rama is trying to control. Kachko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rama seems to be working for a kimura but Kachko defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rama wants to pass the guard but Kachko is defending well.
Rama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kachko is just riding it out for now. Rama eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rama content to control rather than advance.
Rama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kachko is refusing to be controlled, as Rama sits in 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.
Rama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kachko is in trouble now - Rama has advanced to mount!
Rama is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Rama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hari Rama!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergej Kaputt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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230 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Seagal!
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, Sergej Kaputt!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Kaputt lands but Seagal takes it in his stride.
It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Seagal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaputt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaputt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaputt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seagal with a poor takedown
and Kaputt counters with a thumping low kick.
Seagal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaputt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaputt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaputt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaputt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Kaputt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaputt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaputt counters with a big head kick but Seagal shrugs it off.
Seagal has his takedown stuffed
and Kaputt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Seagal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaputt counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Seagal down! Kaputt is looking to finish but Seagal is intelligently defending himself.
Kaputt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seagal is looking for a triangle but Kaputt pushes his legs off easily.
Seagal is breathing heavily.
Kaputt trying to control the position from guard on top but Seagal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaputt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seagal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seagal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaputt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagal is looking for a triangle but Kaputt pushes his legs off easily.
Seagal has a closed guard, preventing Kaputt from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaputt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaputt postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergej Kaputt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Seagal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kaputt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Seagal. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kaputt scores with a knee to the head.
Kaputt breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaputt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kaputt throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Seagal is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sergej Kaputt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goliaf Tor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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270 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Goliaf Tor!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.
Tor wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Tor throwing strikes from guard but Vovchanchyn blocks nicely.
Tor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vovchanchyn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tor throws and elbow that misses. Vovchanchyn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tor's guard. Nice move by Vovchanchyn!
Tor is adopting a defensive guard.
Tor keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
Tor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vovchanchyn manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tor is working Vovchanchyn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand and escape but Tor is having none of it.
Tor thows a big elbow that misses.
Tor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vovchanchyn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tor.
Tor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vovchanchyn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tor on the ground.
Vovchanchyn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tor is working Vovchanchyn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tor stops Vovchanchyn from standing up.
Tor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tor throwing strikes but missing.
Vovchanchyn is breathing heavily.
Tor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Goliaf Tor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vovchanchyn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vovchanchyn defending against the ground and pound.
Tor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tor wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vovchanchyn is pushing Tor's head away, looking to escape. Tor manages to hold on to the position though.
Tor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goliaf Tor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tor gets a double leg takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard.
Tor trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tor stands and steps away. Vovchanchyn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tor looks for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Tor avoids them all with ease.
Tor gets a takedown into half guard.
Tor is trying to control. Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vovchanchyn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tor.
Vovchanchyn has hold of Tor's hands but Tor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tor is looking to advance position but Vovchanchyn won't allow it.
Tor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vovchanchyn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tor trying to control from half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tor working over Vovchanchyn with some ground and pound. Vovchanchyn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vovchanchyn taking some punishment here, with Tor in his half guard.
Vovchanchyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vovchanchyn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vovchanchyn defending well though.
Tor lands strikes from half guard.
Tor throwing shots but Vovchanchyn is blocking nicely.
Tor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vovchanchyn's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tor works his way into full mount!
Tor drops a big elbow. That's hurt Vovchanchyn! More shots from Tor and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goliaf Tor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Lianenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrei Molotov's chin.
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270 lbs
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230 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Molotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Lianenko!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Molotov.
Molotov tries to land a front kick but Lianenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Molotov lands with a slapping head kick.
Lianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molotov.
Molotov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lianenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Molotov's guard now.
Lianenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lianenko trying to control but Molotov is working from the bottom.
Molotov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Molotov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Molotov wants to stand up but Lianenko is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lianenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Molotov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lianenko prevents Molotov from getting back to his feet.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Lianenko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lianenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Molotov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Molotov is looking to stand up but Lianenko isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Lianenko from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fedor Lianenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Molotov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Molotov misses with the combination.
Molotov scores with a head kick.
Molotov connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Molotov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Molotov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrei Molotov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lianenko with a poor takedown
and Molotov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lianenko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses.
Molotov lands a two punch combo.
Molotov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andrei Molotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Molotov misses with a right hand
and Lianenko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lianenko.
Lianenko throws and elbow that misses. Molotov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lianenko's guard. Nice move by Molotov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Molotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molotov works over Lianenko's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Molotov throws a big shot that misses.
Molotov throws a sloppy head kick and Lianenko moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Molotov slams his shin into Lianenko's torso.
Molotov lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Molotov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Molotov throws a combination that misses
and Lianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Molotov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Molotov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Molotov won't be happy with that.
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!
Molotov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lianenko.
Sloppy strikes there by Lianenko.
Lianenko trying to control the action but Molotov is working from the bottom.
Fedor Lianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lianenko in side control, throwing shots but Molotov defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lianenko grinds an elbow into Molotov's temple.
Molotov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lianenko is controlling him well.
Lianenko trying to control the action but Molotov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molotov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lianenko sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Molotov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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.
Lianenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Molotov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lianenko.
Lianenko tries to score with some ground and pound. Molotov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Molotov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lianenko trying to control the position but Molotov is working away.
Lianenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lianenko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lianenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lianenko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lianenko is trying to ground and pound but Molotov uses the momentary lack of control by Lianenko to regain half guard.
Lianenko trying to control from half guard but Molotov is working away.
Lianenko stops Molotov from getting back to his feet.
Lianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molotov's head.
Lianenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lianenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Molotov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Molotov is not content to let Lianenko control the position.
Molotov pushes Lianenko off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Molotov.
Horrible takedown by Lianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Molotov which made him look bad.
Molotov misses with a two punch combination.
Molotov throws a head kick but Lianenko moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Lianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Molotov throws a looping overhand right but Lianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Molotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Molotov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Molotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lianenko avoids the head kick by Molotov.
Lianenko fails with the takedown
and Molotov counters with a nice body kick.
Molotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Molotov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molotov throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Molotov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lianenko.
Molotov throws a head kick that half lands.
Molotov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Molotov misses with a double jab
and Lianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Molotov fights it but they end up in guard.
Lianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Lianenko wants to control from the top but Molotov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov wants to stand but Lianenko is controlling the position.
Lianenko wants to control from the top but Molotov keeps moving.
Lianenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lianenko postures up in Molotov's guard and throws a big left but Molotov blocks it.
Lianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Molotov wants to stand but Lianenko is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Molotov keeping moving, preventing Lianenko from controlling successfully.
Molotov wants to stand up but Lianenko is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lianenko trying to control but Molotov is working from the bottom.
Lianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Molotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fedor Lianenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lianenko blocks a head kick by Molotov.
Molotov tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Andrei Molotov.
I think Molotov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Molotov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Ubiistia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syete Gabilog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubiistia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Engel" by Rammstein. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magnus Ubiistia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Syete Gabilog!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubiistia misses with a wild body shot.
Ubiistia misses with a jab to the body
and Gabilog counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ubiistia won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ubiistia wants to get back to his feet but Gabilog drags him back down.
Gabilog postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ubiistia dodges the ground and pound from Gabilog.
Gabilog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ubiistia keeps working.
Gabilog throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ubiistia is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gabilog asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ubiistia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gabilog looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gabilog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gabilog tries to score with some ground and pound. Ubiistia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ubiistia defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabilog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubiistia, who protects the arm well.
Ubiistia is trying to buck Gabilog off.
Ubiistia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gabilog misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gabilog lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabilog throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gabilog throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gabilog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubiistia, who protects the arm well.
Gabilog looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ubiistia is avoiding damage well.
Gabilog throws a strike aimed at the side of Ubiistia's head but Ubiistia avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabilog postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gabilog landing a few strikes.
Gabilog lands some shots froms side control.
Gabilog throwing strikes but Ubiistia manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ubiistia stands up.
Ubiistia misses the body punch
and Gabilog counters with a straight right hand.
Ubiistia misses with a lunging right hand
and Gabilog counters with a shoot takedown. Ubiistia fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gabilog passes into half guard.
Gabilog is keen to just control but Ubiistia is a slippery customer.
Ubiistia taking some punishment here, with Gabilog in his half guard.
Gabilog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ubiistia defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubiistia has hold of Gabilog's hands but Gabilog slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gabilog throws a strike but Ubiistia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ubiistia keeping full guard, as Gabilog tries to pass.
Gabilog lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gabilog throwing strikes from guard but Ubiistia blocks nicely.
Gabilog with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabilog working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gabilog with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gabilog is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gabilog works over Ubiistia with some ground and pound from guard.
Ubiistia is rocked!
Gabilog loads up on a big left hand. Ubiistia felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gabilog looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ubiistia can't hide his disappointment, as Gabilog celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Syete Gabilog!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surov has chosen Amfitamins as his entrance music. Ben Askren has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Askren!
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, Alexei Surov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Surov.
Surov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Askren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Surov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Surov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Surov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Surov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Surov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Surov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Surov postures up.
Askren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Surov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Surov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Surov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Askren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
Askren is working hard here to advance position.
Surov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren has momentary wrist control but Surov slips an elbow through the middle.
Surov postures up.
Surov is in close to Askren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Surov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Surov wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Surov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Surov from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov throws a big right hand that misses.
Surov throwing strikes but missing.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.
Surov slips nicely into half guard.
Askren looking for submissions off his back.
Surov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Surov is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Surov prevents Askren from improving his position.
Surov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Surov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
Askren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Surov is keen to just control but Askren is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Surov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Askren kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Askren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Askren tries to get out of the position.
Surov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askren's head.
Askren is looking to improve his position.
Surov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Surov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Surov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Surov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Surov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Surov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Surov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov 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.
Surov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Askren on his heels. He'll look to pass Askren's guard now, I'm sure.
Askren trying to control the position.
Surov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Askren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Surov is aware though and is defending well.
Surov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Surov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Askren manages to get to full guard.
Surov working some strikes from top position.
Surov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Surov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Surov advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren tries to roll over but Surov keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Surov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Surov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surov winds up and cracks Askren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Surov thows a huge punch but Askren dodges it nicely.
Surov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Askren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Surov is working away from the top position though.
Surov is working for a submission of some sort.
Surov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren is trying to maintain the position but Surov is very close to passing his half guard.
Surov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
Surov prevents Askren from improving his position.
Surov works his way into side control.
Surov grinds an elbow into Askren's temple.
Askren takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Askren is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Askren is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Surov lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Askren manages to get back to half guard.
Askren tries to roll over but Surov keeps him under control.
Surov stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Surov connects with a nice short shot to Askren's temple.
Askren tries to get to full guard but Surov has control of the leg.
Surov lands with a punch from half guard.
Surov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Surov raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren is bucking up trying to escape but Surov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Surov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Surov dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Ben Askren has been cut.
Surov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Askren is in real trouble.
Surov keeps control of the position as Askren tries to break free.
Surov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Surov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Askren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Surov on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Askren is trying to break free.
Alexei Surov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Surov is punishing Askren with strikes - can he finish him?!
Surov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Askren's cut.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Surov but Surov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Surov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Askren is trying to defend but Surov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Surov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Askren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Surov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Surov.
Surov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Surov thows a huge punch but Askren dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Surov there.
Askren actively working from the bottom here.
Surov is trying to work for a kimura but Askren is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren has hold of Surov's hands but Surov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Surov.
Surov prevents Askren from improving his position.
Askren looking for submissions off his back.
Askren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Surov.
Surov is trying to work for a kimura but Askren is defending well.
Askren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Surov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Askren looking for submissions off his back.
Surov throwing shots but Askren is blocking nicely.
Surov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Surov trying to control but Askren is having none of it.
Askren can't escape the position.
The referee warns Askren that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ben Askren's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov has control of Askren's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Askren regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Askren tries to lock up and control but Surov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Surov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Surov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ben Askren's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Askren taking shots to the head.
Jeez, Ben Askren's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ben Askren's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexei Surov!
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