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PFC 2: Title Contenders PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Kokelschell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Garrand (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Kasper Kokelschell!
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, Andre Garrand!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kokelschell. No joy for Garrand on that attempt.
Garrand shoots in for a takedown but Kokelschell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kokelschell tries to clinch there but Garrand circles away.
Kokelschell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrand, pushing him back against the ropes.
Garrand takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garrand looking for a takedown.
Kasper Kokelschell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Garrand.
Kokelschell is pressed up against the ropes. Garrand has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kokelschell down to the mat. Kokelschell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garrand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kokelschell tries to clinch but Garrand moves out of range.
Kokelschell moves in looking to clinch but Garrand pushes him off.
Garrand tries to keep at a distance but Kokelschell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kokelschell throws an elbow that misses.
Garrand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kokelschell is trying to maintain a safe position but Garrand gets an underhook and turns Kokelschell into the ropes.
Kokelschell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kokelschell trying to land knees to the body.
Kokelschell tries to land knees in the clinch but Garrand avoids the damage to the body.
Kokelschell misses with a knee to the head.
Kokelschell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garrand's defenses.
It looks like Andre Garrand has been cut.
Kokelschell lands an elbow that stopped Garrand in his tracks for a moment.
Garrand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garrand as Kokelschell tries to tie him up.
Kokelschell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garrand looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokelschell trying to land knees to the body.
Kokelschell just leaning against Garrand, taking a breather.
Kokelschell lands an elbow inside that Garrand shrugs off.
Garrand blocks an elbow strike.
Garrand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kokelschell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kokelschell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kokelschell stalling in the clinch.
Kokelschell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garrand avoids it.
Garrand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kokelschell trying to control the position but instead, Garrand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kokelschell into the ropes.
Garrand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kokelschell tries to land knees in the clinch but Garrand avoids the damage to the body.
Garrand blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Garrand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokelschell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garrand.
Garrand managing to block the knees to the body from Kokelschell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokelschell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garrand avoids it.
Garrand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasper Kokelschell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokelschell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kokelschell moves into the clinch.
Garrand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kokelschell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kokelschell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrand's brow.
Kokelschell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrand is keeping busy.
Garrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kokelschell darts in trying to clinch
and Garrand counters with a nice body shot.
Garrand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kokelschell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garrand counters by moving into the clinch.
Kokelschell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrand drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kokelschell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kokelschell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garrand avoids the elbow strike from Kokelschell, against the ropes.
Kokelschell pushes off an throws an elbow but Garrand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kokelschell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garrand.
Garrand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kokelschell tries to land knees in the clinch but Garrand avoids the damage to the body.
Garrand has Kokelschell pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Garrand pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kokelschell tumbling to the mat - Garrand dives into Kokelschell's guard.
Kokelschell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garrand is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokelschell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Garrand can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Garrand trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kokelschell controlling from mount.
Kokelschell stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrand moves into the clinch successfully.
Garrand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokelschell misses with an elbow over the top.
Kokelschell tries to land knees in the clinch but Garrand avoids the damage to the body.
Kokelschell trying to stall but Garrand improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Kokelschell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Garrand's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kokelschell looks to clinch
and Garrand counters with a shoot takedown. Kokelschell fights it but they end up in guard.
Kokelschell working a defensive guard here.
Kokelschell has Garrand pulled in close to control his posture.
Garrand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kokelschell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garrand stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kokelschell has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Garrand manages to get his head free but now Kokelschell has transitioned to an armbar! Garrand grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kokelschell! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kasper Kokelschell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Jon Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jon Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Alkofer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alkofer regains half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Alkofer wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones wants to take a breather but Alkofer is having none of it.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones 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.
Alkofer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Alkofer is looking to escape.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alkofer tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alkofer keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alkofer gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones trying to control but Alkofer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jones won't allow Alkofer to get back to his feet.
Jones postures up in Alkofer's guard and throws a big left but Alkofer blocks it.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alkofer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alkofer escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer working away.
Alkofer tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Alkofer trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones pushes Alkofer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alkofer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alkofer tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones feints and as Alkofer raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alkofer wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Alkofer keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Alkofer looks gassed!
Alkofer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alkofer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alkofer has escaped and now he's on top!
Alkofer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alkofer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alkofer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Alkofer defends easily.
Jones has his foot on Alkofer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alkofer works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alkofer is aware though and is defending well.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alkofer's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alkofer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alkofer's guard.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alkofer, up you get!
Alkofer moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Alkofer wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alkofer!
Alkofer wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alkofer is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones goes for an armbar but Alkofer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alkofer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has his feet on Alkofer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alkofer wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Alkofer is looking for a sweep.
Jones cracks Alkofer with a big right hand but Alkofer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Alkofer is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Alkofer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Eenmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Kalnocky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Eenmaa!
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, Tomas Kalnocky!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eenmaa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kalnocky ducks under a wild hook from Eenmaa.
Aleksandr Eenmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eenmaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalnocky.
Kalnocky shoots in for a double leg but Eenmaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalnocky moves into the clinch.
Kalnocky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eenmaa is keeping busy.
Kalnocky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eenmaa avoids it.
Kalnocky is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eenmaa blocks the elbow strike.
Kalnocky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kalnocky gets underhooks to prevent Eenmaa's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eenmaa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kalnocky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Eenmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalnocky lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Aleksandr Eenmaa has been cut.
Kalnocky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalnocky gets underhooks to prevent Eenmaa's takedown attempt.
Kalnocky lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalnocky lands an elbow inside.
Kalnocky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eenmaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kalnocky lands an elbow inside that Eenmaa shrugs off.
Eenmaa blocks the elbow strike.
Kalnocky lands an elbow that stopped Eenmaa in his tracks for a moment.
Kalnocky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eenmaa managing to block the knees to the body from Kalnocky.
Kalnocky throws a head punch that misses.
Kalnocky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eenmaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kalnocky pulls guard successfully.
Eenmaa passes Kalnocky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eenmaa 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.
Kalnocky is trying to stand back up but Eenmaa is controlling him
Eenmaa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalnocky trying to control from the bottom.
Eenmaa seems to be looking for submissions.
Eenmaa trying to control from half guard but Kalnocky is working away.
Kalnocky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eenmaa.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Eenmaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Eenmaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Tomas Kalnocky has been cut.
Eenmaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalnocky.
Eenmaa throws a right and a left that Kalnocky avoids nicely.
Eenmaa drops Kalnocky with a straight right hand, right on the button! Eenmaa follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Eenmaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Zedowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Tranzilvania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Zedowski 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 middleweight 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, Steven Zedowski!
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, Igor Tranzilvania!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tranzilvania looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zedowski!
Tranzilvania fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zedowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zedowski tries to lock up and control but Tranzilvania gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zedowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Tranzilvania landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tranzilvania prevents Zedowski from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tranzilvania punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Tranzilvania has a good base and remains in mount.
Tranzilvania punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tranzilvania landing shots from mount.
Zedowski can't escape the position.
Zedowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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. Tranzilvania connects with a nice short shot to Zedowski's temple.
Tranzilvania trying to pass the guard but Zedowski defending well.
Zedowski trying to control from the bottom.
Tranzilvania is looking for a kimura but Zedowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tranzilvania to get the leverage.
Zedowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zedowski controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tranzilvania loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zedowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tranzilvania.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tranzilvania trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zedowski keeping moving, preventing Tranzilvania from controlling successfully.
Zedowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Tranzilvania throwing strikes from guard but Zedowski blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zedowski is looking to clinch.
Zedowski instigates a clinch.
Zedowski lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Zedowski.
Tranzilvania manages to pull guard.
Zedowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zedowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zedowski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tranzilvania works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Zedowski trying to control the action but Tranzilvania is working from the bottom.
Zedowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zedowski lands a nice short elbow.
Zedowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tranzilvania tries to roll over but Zedowski keeps him under control.
Zedowski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zedowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Zedowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zedowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zedowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tranzilvania's head.
Tranzilvania regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zedowski.
Zedowski 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.
Zedowski postures up and lands a big shot to Tranzilvania's brow.
Zedowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tranzilvania looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zedowski throws and elbow that misses. Tranzilvania uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zedowski's guard. Nice move by Tranzilvania!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tranzilvania trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tranzilvania got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zedowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tranzilvania has managed to get both his arms back between Zedowski's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tranzilvania dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zedowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steven Zedowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zedowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zedowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zedowski throwing shots but Tranzilvania is blocking nicely.
Zedowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tranzilvania makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tranzilvania.
Zedowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tranzilvania is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tranzilvania has escaped and now he's on top!
Tranzilvania thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tranzilvania is breathing heavily.
Zedowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski is trying to control the position but Tranzilvania postures up.
Tranzilvania got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zedowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tranzilvania has managed to get both his arms back between Zedowski's legs - danger averted.
Tranzilvania must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zedowski keeping moving, preventing Tranzilvania from controlling successfully.
Zedowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Tranzilvania lands a couple of elbows.
Tranzilvania won't allow Zedowski to sweep him here.
Zedowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tranzilvania manages to get himself to full guard.
Zedowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zedowski thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tranzilvania looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zedowski is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tranzilvania is on top in guard.
Zedowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tranzilvania throwing strikes from guard but Zedowski blocks nicely.
Tranzilvania working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tranzilvania keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zedowski's head.
Zedowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tranzilvania drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tranzilvania jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tranzilvania preventing the sweep.
Zedowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tranzilvania throwing strikes from guard but Zedowski blocks nicely.
Tranzilvania drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zedowski dives on top into guard.
Zedowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tranzilvania looking to control.
Zedowski throwing strikes from guard but Tranzilvania blocks nicely.
Zedowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zedowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Tranzilvania has wrist control.
Zedowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zedowski works over Tranzilvania with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zedowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tranzilvania utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tranzilvania fails with the takedown.
Tranzilvania ducks under a wild hook from Zedowski.
A combination from Zedowski does no damage.
Zedowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tranzilvania tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tranzilvania takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zedowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Zedowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tranzilvania misses the shot to the body.
Tranzilvania dodges the punch combination from Zedowski.
Zedowski throws a one two combo.
Zedowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tranzilvania shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zedowski as he avoids it easily.
Zedowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Zedowski wants to clinch.
Tranzilvania keeps the fight on the outside.
Tranzilvania swats away the attempt to clinch by Zedowski.
Tranzilvania takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tranzilvania keeps the fight on the outside.
Zedowski fails to land the takedown.
Zedowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tranzilvania.
Zedowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tranzilvania moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tranzilvania has closed the distance and engaged Zedowski in a clinch.
Zedowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zedowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tranzilvania utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tranzilvania is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tranzilvania working a defensive guard here.
Tranzilvania is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tranzilvania pulls Zedowski in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski wants to stand and escape but instead Tranzilvania has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zedowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tranzilvania gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tranzilvania working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tranzilvania passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zedowski manages to get back to half guard.
Zedowski is pressing down on Tranzilvania's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tranzilvania is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zedowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tranzilvania is one step ahead there.
Zedowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tranzilvania is aware though and is defending well.
Tranzilvania landing some decent shots from guard.
Zedowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tranzilvania gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tranzilvania wants to pass the guard but Zedowski is keeping the position.
Zedowski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tranzilvania rolls with it to try and escape but Zedowski cranks on the arm and Tranzilvania is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Zedowski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Ross will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Ivan Drago!
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, Ricky Ross!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ross looks for the body kick but Drago saw that one coming.
Ross misses with a straight left.
Drago throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Ross falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drago counters with a left and a right that stings Ross.
Ross misses with the body kick
and Drago counters with a single leg into guard. Ross didn't expect that.
Ross wants to stand up but Drago is controlling him.
Ross keeping full guard, as Drago tries to pass.
Drago sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ross's guard.
Drago wants to free his trapped foot but Ross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ross tries to kick Drago off but Drago keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross won't allow Drago to pass to mount.
Drago is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Drago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ross works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ross wants to stand up but Drago is controlling him.
Drago wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drago lands a couple of digs.
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ross wants to stand and escape but Drago is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ross lands a left and a right that send Drago crashing to the mat, dazed. Ross thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Drago is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Drago out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ricky Ross!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fester Panasonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Sobotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateusz Sobotka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fester Panasonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mateusz Sobotka!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panasonic lands the left hand.
It looks like Mateusz Sobotka has been cut.
Sobotka misses with a head kick.
Sobotka tries to get into range but Panasonic steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sobotka! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Panasonic scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fester Panasonic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Jodoin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Jodoin!
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, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Impaler doesn't manage to clinch there - Jodoin circles away.
Jodoin checks a low kick from The Impaler.
Nice takedown defense from Jodoin. No joy for The Impaler on that attempt.
Jodoin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jodoin lands with a nice body kick.
Jodoin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jodoin scores with a takedown into The Impaler's guard.
Jodoin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jodoin stands and throws The Impaler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jodoin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Impaler, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodoin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jodoin working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodoin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Impaler, who protects the arm well.
Jodoin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jodoin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. The Impaler is trying to escape and Jodoin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and The Impaler is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jodoin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buzz Jodoin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikac Komitata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikac Komitata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krzysztof Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski misses with an uppercut. Komitata saw that one coming.
Komitata really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sobieski closes the distance and clinches up with Komitata, looking for a takedown. Sobieski pushes Komitata against the ropes but Komitata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Komitata throws a head kick that Sobieski semi-blocks.
Sobieski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Komitata, pushing him back against the ropes.
Komitata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobieski blocks it with crossed arms.
Sobieski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Komitata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sobieski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Komitata.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikac Komitata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Sobieski.
Komitata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sobieski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sobieski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Komitata swivels and escapes.
Komitata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Komitata stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Komitata wants it to stay on the feet.
Komitata plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Krzysztof Sobieski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Komitata pinned against the cage. Komitata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krzysztof Sobieski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobieski thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Komitata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobieski.
Sobieski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Komitata. Komitata obviously looking to wear him down.
Nikac Komitata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobieski looks gassed!
Komitata scoring well with a low kick there.
Komitata rushes Sobieski and presses him up against the ropes.
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.
Sobieski goes for a takedown attempt but Komitata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Komitata lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komitata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sobieski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobieski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Komitata rushes Sobieski and presses him up against the ropes.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Komitata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Komitata lands a knee to the head.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Komitata scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Komitata takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Komitata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Komitata scores a nice knee to the body.
Komitata leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Komitata using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Komitata stops a takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Komitata stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sobieski is trying desperately to land a takedown but Komitata is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sobieski.
Komitata unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Komitata stops a takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Sobieski wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komitata avoiding damage.
Komitata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sobieski is keeping busy.
Komitata connects with a knee to the head.
Komitata is stalling here.
Sobieski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Komitata avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Komitata connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sobieski's face.
Komitata utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.
Sobieski wants a takedown but no success here.
Komitata is pushing Sobieski up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Komitata scores a nice knee to the body.
Sobieski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Komitata prevents it.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but Komitata won't allow it.
Komitata connects with a knee to the head.
Sobieski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Komitata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Komitata using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komitata connects with a knee to the head.
Sobieski is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.
Sobieski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sobieski is keeping busy.
Komitata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobieski blocks it with crossed arms.
Sobieski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Komitata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sobieski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Komitata looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Komitata lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Sobieski does no damage.
Sobieski scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sobieski punching from mount but Komitata doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikac Komitata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Sobieski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Komitata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sobieski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krzysztof Sobieski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobieski throws a looping overhand right but Komitata ducks down to avoid it.
Sobieski blocks a head kick by Komitata.
Sobieski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobieski fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobieski shoots for a double leg takedown but Komitata sprawls well. He's pushed Sobieski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sobieski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick from Komitata lands but Sobieski takes it in his stride.
Sobieski gets the takedown into side control.
Komitata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sobieski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Komitata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobieski.
Sobieski throwing shots but Komitata is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Komitata is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Komitata is defending well.
Komitata trying to hold on to Sobieski's head to control him but Sobieski postures up.
Sobieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobieski throws a strike but Komitata avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sobieski is working Komitata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sobieski stopping the sweep attempt from Komitata.
Komitata 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.
Sobieski is looking to work some ground and pound but Komitata has wrist control.
Komitata seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Komitata trying to control the position.
Komitata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobieski.
Komitata trying to keep a closed guard but Sobieski is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sobieski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobieski showed some decent athleticism there.
Komitata is looking to improve his position.
Komitata taking some punishment here, with Sobieski in his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sobieski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Komitata is trying to maintain the position but Sobieski is very close to passing his half guard.
Komitata is pressing down on Sobieski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Komitata keeps moving.
Sobieski looking to sit in guard and control but Komitata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sobieski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Komitata stands and steps away. Sobieski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Komitata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nikac Komitata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Sobieski.
Sobieski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Nikac Komitata will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Sobieski's cut.
That's time! Komitata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown but Komitata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieski tries for a takedown but Komitata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nikac Komitata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Sobieski.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Komitata, right into the meat.
Komitata clinches up against the ropes.
Sobieski is working for takedown but Komitata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
The referee calls for Komitata to work.
A knee to the head by Komitata.
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Komitata.
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Komitata lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski is working for takedown but Komitata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sobieski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Komitata prevents it.
Komitata prevents the takedown attempt.
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata trying to stall but Sobieski improves his position.
Komitata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobieski can do to turn this around?
Sobieski wants a takedown but no success here.
Komitata lands a knee to the head.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Komitata prevents the takedown attempt.
Komitata scores with a knee to the head.
Komitata taking a breather.
Sobieski is working for takedown but Komitata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sobieski can't get the takedown.
Komitata with a knee to the head.
Sobieski wants a takedown.
Sobieski tries to score a body lock takedown but Komitata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Komitata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Komitata misses with a knee to the head.
Sobieski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Komitata with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Komitata pulls his leg out and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Komitata.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobieski is defended easily by Komitata.
Komitata with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Komitata.
Komitata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Komitata with a knee to the head.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Sobieski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sobieski is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Komitata can't fight it off and eventually Sobieski manages to take the fight to the floor. Komitata looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Komitata is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is trying to drag Komitata to the mat but Komitata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Komitata looking to slow down the pace here.
Sobieski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Komitata lands a good knee to the midsection. Sobieski won't want to take too many of those.
Sobieski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sobieski manages to end up in side control.
Komitata explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A nice inside leg kick there by Komitata. That's going to slow Sobieski down.
Sobieski shoots in for a double leg but Komitata sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikac Komitata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Komitata stops a takedown attempt from Sobieski.
Nikac Komitata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sobieski wants a takedown.
Komitata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Komitata with a knee to the head.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Sobieski tries for a takedown but Komitata manages to get underhooks.
Komitata using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Komitata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Komitata landing knees to the head.
Komitata looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komitata prevents the takedown attempt.
Krzysztof Sobieski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobieski is working for takedown but Komitata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Komitata connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikac Komitata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Komitata, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikac Komitata!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vladimir vokitichikonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vladimir vokitichikonov 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 middleweight 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, Marco Polo!
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, vladimir vokitichikonov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo shoots in but no luck this time.
Polo pushes vokitichikonov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Polo takes a knee to the side of the body.
vokitichikonov manages to pull guard.
Polo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
vokitichikonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
vokitichikonov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
vokitichikonov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Polo trying to control but vokitichikonov is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Polo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
vokitichikonov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Polo 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.
vokitichikonov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
vokitichikonov tries to move to mount but Polo blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo pushes vokitichikonov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, vokitichikonov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by vokitichikonov.
Polo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
vokitichikonov is just content to waste time from the top position. Polo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Polo wants to stand and escape but vokitichikonov is having none of it.
vokitichikonov stopping the sweep attempt from Polo.
vokitichikonov looking to pass the guard.
Polo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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.
vokitichikonov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Polo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of vokitichikonov, into his guard.
vokitichikonov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Polo's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
vokitichikonov landing with the ground and pound.
vokitichikonov throws a strike but Polo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Polo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Polo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Polo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
vokitichikonov trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo wants to control from the top but vokitichikonov keeps moving.
Polo won't allow vokitichikonov to get back to his feet.
Polo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Polo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
vokitichikonov keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
vokitichikonov wants to sweep but no luck.
Polo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Polo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! vokitichikonov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Polo! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marco Polo!
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