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RBC 6- Szarafin VS. Sobolev PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Rubaylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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250 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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, Ivan Rubaylo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bj Johnson! The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubaylo.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges.
It looks like Ivan Rubaylo has been cut. Rubaylo swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson. Rubaylo misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Johnson manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Rubaylo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Rubaylo pushes him off. A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick. Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. Johnson closes the distance and pushes Rubaylo back into the cage. Johnson is trying to break free. Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Johnson closes the distance and pushes Rubaylo back into the cage. Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rubaylo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rubaylo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Rubaylo. Those never looked like landing. Rubaylo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively. Rubaylo misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Rubaylo scores with a four punch combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Johnson tries to clinch and Rubaylo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Rubaylo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson tries to clinch there but Rubaylo circles away.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Rubaylo is avoiding it.
Rubaylo misses with a double jab.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubaylo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Johnson swings for the body but Rubaylo moves out of range.
Rubaylo fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss. Johnson throws a right and a left that Rubaylo avoids nicely. Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rubaylo.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Rubaylo circles away.
Rubaylo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Rubaylo is avoiding it.
Rubaylo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson moves into the clinch. Rubaylo wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson keeps control of Rubaylo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rubaylo paws at him with a jab and circles away. Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rubaylo has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment. Rubaylo is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks. Johnson tries to break the clinch but Rubaylo is controlling the position. Rubaylo keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rubaylo backwards.
Rubaylo is rocked! Johnson dips a shoulder and cracks Rubaylo with a mighty uppercut! Rubaylo falls back against the cage and Johnson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rubaylo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Johnson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bj Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Hosnia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Phil Hammer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Hosnia! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hosnia cracks Hammer with a right hand to the side of the head. Hosnia lands a big head kick that sends Hammer tumbling to the mat! Hosnia takes a step backwards and waves Hammer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hammer is rocked! Hosnia throws a head kick that misses. Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hosnia throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily. Hosnia throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily. Hammer seems to have got his legs back now. Hosnia throws a quick head kick that knocks Hammer silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Hosnia is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richard Hosnia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitrii Kochegarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vsevolod Vsevolizski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vsevolizski has chosen Грот - Рубежи as his entrance music. Vsevolod Vsevolizski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 cm
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210 lbs
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197 cm
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211 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitrii Kochegarov! 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, Vsevolod Vsevolizski! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kochegarov shoots in but Vsevolizski avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kochegarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vsevolizski circles away.
Vsevolizski has Kochegarov up against the cage in a clinch.
Vsevolizski is trying to stall.
Kochegarov lands a shot to the body. Kochegarov trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kochegarov as the two fighters clinch.
Vsevolizski looks gassed! Kochegarov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vsevolizski's face.
It looks like Vsevolod Vsevolizski has been cut. Kochegarov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vsevolizski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kochegarov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vsevolizski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kochegarov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vsevolizski is keeping busy. Kochegarov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vsevolizski avoids it. Kochegarov wants to get back to striking at distance but Vsevolizski won't allow it.
Vsevolizski gets underhooks to prevent Kochegarov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitrii Kochegarov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kochegarov scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vsevolizski avoiding damage as Kochegarov throws knees to the body.
Kochegarov scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knees to the body from Kochegarov.
Kochegarov wants to stall.
Vsevolizski being controlled against the cage. Kochegarov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kochegarov is leaning against Vsevolizski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Vsevolizski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Vsevolizski keeps control of Kochegarov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Vsevolizski misses with a knee strike.
Kochegarov wants a takedown.
Kochegarov is working Vsevolizski over against the cage. Kochegarov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kochegarov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vsevolizski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vsevolizski punching from the bottom.
Vsevolizski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Vsevolizski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kochegarov is working away from the top position though. Kochegarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vsevolizski's head. Kochegarov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vsevolizski controls his leg. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vsevolizski can do anything to dispel that myth. The fighters are battling for position here. Vsevolizski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vsevolizski looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kochegarov is defending well. Vsevolizski quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kochegarov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vsevolizski celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vsevolod Vsevolizski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yushin Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roscoe Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Da Mystery of Chessboxin' as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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188 cm
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yushin Okami! 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, Roscoe Jones! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones with a nice cross. Okami looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Okami counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okami sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Okami gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Jones is working Okami over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jones wants to control from the top but Okami keeps moving. Jones stands and throws Okami's legs to the side, diving into side control. Okami is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Okami being controlled for a moment. Jones lands some shots froms side control. Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Okami some visible discomfort.
Jones working the ground and pound. Jones lands a nice forearm strike. Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Okami down.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Okami controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Okami!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Okami is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roscoe Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roax Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omega Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Roax Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Omega Blast! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blast checks a leg kick. Blast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. Blast trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! Gracie landing strikes from the mount and Blast is in trouble! Gracie landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie lands a heavy elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blast hang on? Gracie landing strikes from the mount and Blast is in trouble! A nice elbow there by Gracie. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Gracie lands a nice shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blast can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head. Gracie 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie controlling his opponent. Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount. Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Blast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blast is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blast looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes. Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Blast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount. A nice elbow there by Gracie. Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blast can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracie controlling from mount. Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blast can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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! Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Gracie breaks from Blast's wrist control and lands an elbow. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roax Gracie 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.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches. Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Blast trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie. Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gracie scores with a hook to the body. A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie lands a body shot. Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gracie lands with a right to the head. Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blast can do to turn this around? Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Blast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Blast is breathing heavily. A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Gracie lands with a left to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie. Gracie presses Blast against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gracie lands a nice shot to the body. Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gracie lands a body shot. Gracie presses Blast against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short uppercut from Gracie. Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch. Good body shot from Gracie.
Gracie is working Blast over against the cage. Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie lands with a right to the head. Gracie lands with a short shot to the head. Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blast or not. Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Gracie. Blast wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage. Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blast. Gracie digs a right hand into Blast's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blast's gas tank. Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Blast uses good head movement to avoid it. Roax Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blast backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blast is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short uppercut from Gracie. Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch. Blast blocking some punches.
Gracie lands a body punch. Gracie lands with a light punch inside. Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Blast's head. Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
Blast tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blast misses with a knee to the head. A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike. Gracie is working Blast over against the cage. Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch. Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Blast is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gracie is leaning against Blast and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gracie digs a right hand into Blast's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blast's gas tank. A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Gracie lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Blast backwards. Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head. Gracie works on Blast's body with a couple of short punches. Blast taking a breather. Gracie lands with a right to the head. Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle. Blast lands an uppercut. Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A body shot lands from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike. A short right from Gracie on the inside. Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch. Blast throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Gracie. Nice body punch from Gracie. A short body shot lands from Blast as the two fighters clinch.
Blast is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch. Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Blast's head. Blast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Blast trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blast backwards. Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land. Gracie is working Blast over against the cage. Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Blast's head. Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gracie working aggressively here.
Blast blocks an uppercut.
Blast tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage. Blast trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blast into the cage. Gracie pushes Blast back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roax Gracie dominated that second round. That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Blast moved away. Gracie is looking to land body kicks. A slapping body kick lands there for Gracie. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Blast. Gracie thumps Blast with a low kick. Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Blast. Blast maintains the clinch. Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Blast avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Gracie throws a head punch that misses. Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blast. Blast looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good body shot from Gracie.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blast. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie. Nice body punch from Gracie. Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Blast pressing his opponent against the cage. Blast wants to stall.
Gracie lands with a left to the head. Gracie pushes Blast back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut. A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Blast working aggressively here.
Blast lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blast backwards. Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch. Gracie is leaning against Blast and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Gracie lands with a left to the head. A short right from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Gracie. Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Blast. Blast is trying to break free. Blast presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Blast controls his hands.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Blast is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blast has his back to the cage. Blast blocks a body shot from Gracie. A body shot lands from Gracie.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head. Blast wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blast lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Blast creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
Blast blocks an uppercut.
Blast looking to slow down the pace here. Gracie lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Blast blocks a body shot from Gracie. A short right from Blast. Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as Blast tries to tie him up. Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Blast looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gracie misses with a body punch.
Blast tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Blast controls his hands.
Blast blocks a body shot from Gracie. Blast comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blast. Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Blast uses good head movement to avoid it. A battle for position here, against the cage. Gracie keeps control of Blast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Blast uses good head movement to avoid it. Gracie throws a head punch that misses. Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blasts head. Gracie lands with a short shot to the head. Blast pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Blast taking a breather. Gracie lands a nice uppercut. Gracie digs a right hand underneath Blast's ribcage. Blast let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blast blocks a body shot from Gracie. Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Blast.
Blast taking a breather. A body shot lands from Blast.
Blast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. Gracie misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie. Omega Blast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Blast prevents a body shot from Gracie. Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Blast misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Roax Gracie showed his dominance in that final round. Well Gracie 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:25 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roax Gracie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ian McIanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlychiy Bobryk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian McIanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian McIanson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zlychiy Bobryk! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick by Bobryk misses and McIanson counters with a shoot takedown. Bobryk fights it but they end up in guard. McIanson won't allow Bobryk to get back to his feet. McIanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bobryk wants to sweep here but McIanson controlling him for the moment. Bobryk has his foot on McIanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McIanson works his way back into a safe position though. McIanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bobryk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McIanson has managed to get both his arms back between Bobryk's legs - danger averted. Bobryk has control of McIanson's left arm, preventing McIanson from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bobryk is trying to keep McIanson in close.
Bobryk looking for a guillotine here but McIanson defends easily.
Bobryk looking for subs off his back but McIanson has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bobryk tries to kick McIanson off but McIanson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. McIanson is thwarting Bobryk's attempts to control the position. Bobryk desperately trying to maintain half guard. McIanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bobryk is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bobryk is pressing down on McIanson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bobryk wants to sweep but no luck. McIanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. McIanson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. McIanson slips nicely into half guard. Bobryk is looking to escape. McIanson content to control rather than advance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McIanson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bobryk fails with the takedown so McIanson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bobryk working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McIanson has passed into half guard!
Bobryk trying to hold on to McIanson's head to control him but McIanson postures up.
McIanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bobryk on the ground. McIanson wants to pass the guard but Bobryk is defending well. Bobryk tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bobryk gets back to full guard.
McIanson controlling from the top position. Bobryk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McIanson is controlling him. Bobryk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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. McIanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobryk is keeping the position for now. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Bobryk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McIanson controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ian McIanson just wasn't active enough. Bobryk doesn't succeed with the takedown and McIanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. McIanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobryk throws a body kick, spinning off balance and McIanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McIanson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Bobryk is looking for a sweep. McIanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bobryk wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bobryk wants to control but McIanson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bobryk trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
McIanson content just to control the position here. McIanson misses with a head shot. McIanson controlling his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian McIanson dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bobryk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and McIanson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Bobryk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. McIanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. McIanson is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bobryk wants to control but McIanson is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Bobryk wants to control but McIanson passes into side.
Bobryk wants to control but McIanson postures up. Bobryk is looking for a sweep. McIanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bobryk keeps working. Ian McIanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Bobryk is looking to regain half guard here but McIanson keeps moving and retains side control. Bobryk can't do much from the bottom here. McIanson controlling from side mount. Bobryk can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McIanson is looking to take a break and control but Bobryk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bobryk is looking for a sweep.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bobryk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and McIanson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McIanson. Bobryk wants to stand but McIanson is controlling the position. Bobryk controls McIanson momentarily but McIanson frees himself. Bobryk has McIanson pulled in close to control his posture. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bobryk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McIanson escapes and throws Bobryk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight! Ian McIanson showed his dominance in that final round. Well McIanson 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian McIanson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kulczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Kulczak! 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, Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez! The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kulczak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Nikolai Kulczak has been cut. Kulczak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kulczak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kulczak digs a good hook to Kjnuimpez's body.
Kulczak throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kjnuimpez to counter with a crisp jab. Kulczak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kulczak misses the body punch and Kjnuimpez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kulczak's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kjnuimpez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kjnuimpez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kjnuimpez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulczak. Kulczak circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kjnuimpez throws a sloppy head kick and Kulczak moves out of range easily. Kulczak misses with a combination
and Kjnuimpez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kulczak misses with a shot to the body and Kjnuimpez counters with a head kick. Kulczak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kjnuimpez circles away. Kulczak misses with a combination
and Kjnuimpez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. No luck for Kulczak with that takedown attempt. Kjnuimpez connects with an inside leg kick. Kulczak is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kjnuimpez throws a nice head kick!
Nikolai Kulczak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick from Kjnuimpez lands but Kulczak takes it in his stride. Kulczak throws a combination that misses and Kjnuimpez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kulczak is lucky that one didn't land flush. Kulczak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kjnuimpez. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kulczak misses with a combination
and Kjnuimpez counters with a low kick, right behind Kulczak 's knee. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kjnuimpez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kulczak. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Kulczak. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kjnuimpez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kulczak. That did some damage! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kjnuimpez throws a quick inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nikolai Kulczak's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kjnuimpez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kjnuimpez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kulczak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kjnuimpez. Kjnuimpez with a nice cross. Kulczak misses with a jab to the body
and Kjnuimpez counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. An inside leg kick lands from Kjnuimpez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kjnuimpez goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kjnuimpez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kjnuimpez goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kulczak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kjnuimpez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kulczak's knee momentarily. Kjnuimpez throws a nice head kick!
Nikolai Kulczak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kjnuimpez thumps Kulczak with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kjnuimpez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kulczak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kjnuimpez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kjnuimpez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kjnuimpez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kulczak's head backwards.
Nikolai Kulczak's cut is getting worse. Kjnuimpez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kulczak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick from Kjnuimpez lands but Kulczak takes it in his stride. Kulczak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kulczak misses with a double jab
and Kjnuimpez counters with a slapping leg kick. Kjnuimpez lands a nice looking body shot.
Kjnuimpez throws a nice head kick!
Nikolai Kulczak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Kjnuimpez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kulczak on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kulczak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kjnuimpez counters with a leg kick. Kjnuimpez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kjnuimpez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kulczak moves forwards but Kjnuimpez connects with a nice, crisp jab. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kjnuimpez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nikolai Kulczak's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kulczak tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kulczak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kjnuimpez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kulczak's knee momentarily. Kjnuimpez lands with a kick to the temple. Kulczak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kulczak throws a combination that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Kjnuimpez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kulczak's head. Kjnuimpez thows a body kick. Kulczak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Kjnuimpez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kjnuimpez connects with a leg kick. Kulczak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kulczak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kjnuimpez scores with a hook.
Jeez, Nikolai Kulczak's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. An inside leg kick lands from Kjnuimpez. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kjnuimpez thumps Kulczak with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kjnuimpez.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nikolai Kulczak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Garadhzijck Kjnuimpez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marta Szarafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksey Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksey Sobolev will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marta Szarafin! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Sobolev! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sobolev goes for a small jab and connects. Now Sobolev goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Szarafin stumbles back but Sobolev runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Szarafin to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Szarafin will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksey Sobolev! Aleksey Sobolev is the new bantamweight champion!
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