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RPFC8:Moura vs Maia PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saha Dubov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caonabo Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
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291 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saha Dubov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caonabo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Dubov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Dubov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dubov tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saha Dubov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dubov is trying to keep an underhook but Cruz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubov is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubov trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Dubov defends it.
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dubov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dubov is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubov is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dubov defends it well.
Dubov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dubov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dubov keeps working.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Dubov really is a fat lump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dubov keeps working.
Cruz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dubov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Dubov trying to control here.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dubov looking for submissions off his back.
Dubov is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubov is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Dubov wants to sweep but Cruz has passed to side control!
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dubov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dubov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caonabo Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dubov shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Dubov shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Dubov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dubov avoids it really well and circles away.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cruz moves into the clinch.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz tries for a kimura but Dubov is defending well.
Cruz staying calm.
Dubov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dubov to his feet.
Cruz forces Dubov back against the ropes and clinches.
Dubov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saha Dubov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Dubov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dubov's guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Dubov keeps moving.
Dubov keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubov working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Dubov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dubov's guard.
Dubov trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dubov is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dubov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Caonabo Cruz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dubov leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dubov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dubov off to one side.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Dubov avoids nicely.
Dubov looks to clinch
and Cruz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dubov is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Dubov is having none of it.
Dubov is trying to get back to full guard.
Caonabo Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dubov wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dubov defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caonabo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Dubov. Dubov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dubov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Dubov keeps moving.
Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz clinches up with Dubov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cruz is pressed up against the ropes. Dubov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cruz down to the mat. Cruz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saha Dubov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz pulls guard.
Dubov trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cruz 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Dubov postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dubov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dubov has gone for a leg lock! Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dubov's guard.
Cruz stands up over Dubov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubov is trying to hold Cruz in close to prevent damage but Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubov is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubov trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dubov is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Dubov trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dubov trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Saha Dubov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Dubov defends it.
Cruz trying to control from Dubov's half guard. Dubov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Dubov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dubov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dubov is controlling him.
Dubov postures up.
Dubov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dubov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz pulls Dubov in close to his closed guard and prevents Dubov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Caonabo Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dubov with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caonabo Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caonabo Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Tiyrikan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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, Derek Patterson!
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, Mr Tiyrikan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson looking to score a takedown here. Tiyrikan is defending well but Patterson drives through and ends up in Tiyrikan's guard.
Patterson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tiyrikan's guard.
Tiyrikan looking for submissions off his back.
Tiyrikan wants to get back to full guard.
Patterson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tiyrikan to stand up.
Patterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tiyrikan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Patterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tiyrikan, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson clinches up with Tiyrikan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Patterson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Tiyrikan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Patterson walks away with a smile on his face. Tiyrikan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patterson gets a clinch.
Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tiyrikan throws a head kick that misses.
Patterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tiyrikan to the mat! Tiyrikan manages to get full guard.
Patterson stops Tiyrikan from standing up.
Patterson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tiyrikan looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson darts in and clinches Tiyrikan up against the ropes.
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patterson gets the takedown into side control.
Patterson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tiyrikan is trying to get back to half guard.
Patterson stands up.
Tiyrikan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patterson tries to avoid it but Tiyrikan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patterson to the ground. Patterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patterson has closed the distance and engaged Tiyrikan in a clinch.
Patterson pulls Tiyrikan into guard.
Patterson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiyrikan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Patterson is controlling Tiyrikan's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Derek Patterson.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Tiyrikan moved away.
Patterson throws a solid leg kick but Tiyrikan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Patterson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Tiyrikan shoots in and drives through. Patterson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Patterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Patterson lands with a nice combination. Tiyrikan backs away looking to recover.
A head kick misses from Tiyrikan.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Tiyrikan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tiyrikan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Patterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson has closed the distance and engaged Tiyrikan in a clinch.
Patterson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tiyrikan wants to get back to his feet but Patterson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
Tiyrikan is breathing heavily.
Patterson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Derek Patterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tiyrikan for as long as he can get away with.
Patterson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Derek Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiyrikan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Patterson counters by moving into the clinch.
Patterson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Patterson stands up out of the half guard.
Patterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiyrikan can do to turn this around?
Tiyrikan avoids the head kick by Patterson.
Patterson moves out of range of the body kick from Tiyrikan.
Patterson pushes Tiyrikan up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson jumps guard and drags Tiyrikan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Patterson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tiyrikan wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
Patterson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Patterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiyrikan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Patterson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Patterson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tiyrikan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Patterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tiyrikan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Patterson.
Tiyrikan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tiyrikan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Patterson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tiyrikan is defending against the submission attempts here by Patterson.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Patterson is looking for a kimura but Tiyrikan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patterson to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tiyrikan tries to roll over but Patterson keeps him under control.
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!
Patterson works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Patterson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Patterson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Patterson has closed the distance and engaged Tiyrikan in a clinch.
Tiyrikan looking to slow down the pace here.
Patterson has hold of one of Tiyrikan's legs. Tiyrikan is fighting the takedown attempt but Patterson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tiyrikan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Patterson stays in close to Tiyrikan's body and controls the position.
Tiyrikan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Patterson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tiyrikan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Patterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Patterson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tiyrikan working for a triangle but Patterson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson stays in close to Tiyrikan's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Derek Patterson.
Patterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiyrikan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Patterson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tiyrikan to the mat. Tiyrikan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tiyrikan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Patterson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Patterson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tiyrikan to his feet.
Tiyrikan throws a hook but Patterson avoids it easily.
Patterson drives through and clinches with Tiyrikan against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tiyrikan tries to buck Patterson off but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson tries for a kimura but Tiyrikan is defending well.
Tiyrikan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiyrikan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Patterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Patterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Patterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patterson 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Patterson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadislov Pavlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuti Stani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vadislov Pavlov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadislov Pavlov!
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, Nuti Stani!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pavlov sprawls well. Pavlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stani gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stani tries to buck Pavlov off but Pavlov is having none of it.
Stani can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlov swivels and escapes.
Pavlov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stani.
Vadislov Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuti Stani.
Stani shoots in looking for a takedown. Pavlov tries to sprawl out of it but Stani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pavlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stani shoots and misses
and Pavlov counters with a nice leg kick.
Stani looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavlov lands a slapping body shot.
Pavlov dives in and grabs Stani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stani pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov closes the distance but Stani moves to the side
and Stani counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pavlov's guard now.
Stani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pavlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pavlov has his foot on Stani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stani works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavlov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pavlov looking for a guillotine here but Stani defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Stani frees his head nicely. Oh but Pavlov has switched to an armbar! Stani is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Vadislov Pavlov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vereschagin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Sokolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Sokolov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergey Vereschagin's chin.
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194 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vereschagin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sokolov moves in looking to clinch but Vereschagin pushes him off.
Vereschagin shoots in looking for a takedown but Sokolov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vereschagin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vereschagin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sokolov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sokolov gets a takedown into half guard.
Vereschagin trying to control here.
Vereschagin is looking to escape.
Sokolov throwing shots but Vereschagin is blocking nicely.
Sokolov is looking for a kimura but Vereschagin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokolov to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vereschagin wants to control but Sokolov is keeping busy.
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.
Vereschagin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokolov working Vereschagin over with strikes.
Vereschagin is looking for a sweep. Sokolov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokolov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vereschagin defending well though.
Sokolov 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.
Vereschagin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokolov.
Sokolov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vereschagin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sokolov.
Sokolov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vereschagin is trying to stand back up but Sokolov is controlling him
Vereschagin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vereschagin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokolov.
Sokolov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vereschagin landing small, sideways elbows.
Vereschagin wants to get back to full guard.
Sokolov throws a strike but Vereschagin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sokolov with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vereschagin has momentary wrist control but Sokolov slips an elbow through the middle.
Vereschagin looking for a guillotine here but Sokolov defends easily.
Vereschagin is breathing heavily.
Sokolov won't allow Vereschagin to sweep him here.
Sokolov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Vereschagin has wrist control.
Vereschagin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov 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.
Vereschagin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sokolov is looking to clinch.
Sokolov moves in looking to clinch but Vereschagin pushes him off.
Vereschagin blocks a head kick by Sokolov.
Sokolov looks to clinch
and Vereschagin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vereschagin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokolov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vereschagin is one step ahead there.
Sokolov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov cracks Vereschagin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sokolov looking to finish Vereschagin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vereschagin!
Vereschagin is rocked!
Sokolov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Vereschagin bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sokolov and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Sokolov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Anthony has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Sanches!
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, Ricardo Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony wants to clinch but Sanches slips to the side
and Sanches counters with a left and a right that stings Anthony.
Anthony tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanches counters with a one-two to the body.
Anthony looks to clinch
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanches throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanches throws a series of strikes that have Anthony backpedaling.
Anthony looks to clinch
and Sanches counters with a one-two to the body.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony throws a nice head kick!
Anthony looks to clinch
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Anthony fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Anthony tries to clinch
and Sanches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanches avoids the head kick by Anthony.
Anthony tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanches misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanches is working the combinations to good effect here.
Anthony looks to clinch
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anthony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanches swivels and escapes.
Antonio Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Anthony.
Anthony with a poor takedown
and Sanches counters with a left and a right that stings Anthony.
Anthony looks gassed!
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanches moves away.
Sanches throws a nice looking combination but Anthony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanches throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anthony tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Antonio Sanches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanches throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Sanches will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anthony closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanches counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony shoots and misses
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Anthony tries to clinch up
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anthony closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanches counters with a one-two to the body.
Anthony tries to clinch but Sanches moves away
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanches avoids it really well and circles away.
Anthony shoots in for a double leg but Sanches sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony darts in trying to clinch
and Sanches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sanches throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony darts in trying to clinch
and Sanches counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sanches dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anthony tries to clinch but Sanches moves away
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanches looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anthony is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sanches is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Anthony.
Sanches misses with a double jab.
Anthony looks to clinch
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Anthony.
Anthony throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anthony closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anthony gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanches counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanches counters with a left and a right that stings Anthony.
Anthony avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Sanches does no damage.
Anthony has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anthony. That's going to slow Sanches down.
Anthony shoots in for a double leg but Sanches sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anthony slips a jab and a cross from Sanches.
Anthony closes the distance but Sanches moves to the side
and Sanches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
Anthony darts in trying to clinch
and Sanches counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony lands with a good body shot.
Anthony moves to clinch but Sanches breaks away
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony closes the distance but Sanches moves to the side
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Anthony shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanches pinned against the ropes. Sanches gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Antonio Sanches has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Anthony.
Anthony tries to clinch
and Sanches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anthony darts in trying to clinch
and Sanches counters with a left and a right that stings Anthony.
Sanches looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anthony tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Anthony tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tries to clinch up
and Sanches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anthony tries to clinch but Sanches moves away
and Sanches counters with a series of strikes. Anthony will be more careful next time no doubt.
Antonio Sanches is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anthony darts in trying to clinch
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sanches dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anthony darts in trying to clinch
and Sanches counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Sanches to acknowledge the strikes.
Sanches misses with a double jab
and Anthony counters with a head kick that drops Sanches - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Sanches is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oh Sanches is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anthony has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sanches is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Anthony!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Fedoseev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Zarabiacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakub Zarabiacz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Fedoseev!
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, Jakub Zarabiacz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedoseev moves into range and clinches up with Zarabiacz.
Fedoseev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedoseev misses with a punch to the body.
Fedoseev dodges an elbow strike from Zarabiacz.
Fedoseev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zarabiacz throws an elbow but it misses.
Zarabiacz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fedoseev is working for takedown but Zarabiacz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Fedoseev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedoseev tries to circle away but Zarabiacz has him pinned against the ropes.
Fedoseev tries to pull guard but Zarabiacz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fedoseev drops back down to his feet.
Fedoseev is trying to maintain a safe position but Zarabiacz gets an underhook and turns Fedoseev into the ropes.
Fedoseev tries to pull guard but Zarabiacz won't allow it.
Fedoseev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zarabiacz smiles and moves away.
Fedoseev has managed to clinch.
Fedoseev tries to break free but Zarabiacz pushes him back against the ropes.
Fedoseev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedoseev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zarabiacz has him pressed against the ropes.
Fedoseev tries to break free but Zarabiacz pushes him back against the ropes.
Fedoseev can't break the clinch.
Zarabiacz stops a takedown attempt from Fedoseev.
Zarabiacz tries to break free but Fedoseev pushes him back against the ropes.
Zarabiacz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fedoseev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zarabiacz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fedoseev misses with a wild combination.
Zarabiacz slips a jab and a cross from Fedoseev.
Fedoseev tries to bum rush Zarabiacz with a series of wild strikes but Zarabiacz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zarabiacz moves in looking to clinch but Fedoseev pushes him off.
Zarabiacz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zarabiacz checks a leg kick.
Fedoseev darts in and clinches Zarabiacz up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev jumps guard but Zarabiacz stands there with Fedoseev around his waist. Fedoseev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fedoseev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedoseev tries to score a body lock takedown but Zarabiacz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fedoseev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedoseev wants a takedown but no success here.
Fedoseev is breathing heavily.
Fedoseev tries a body shot but Zarabiacz blocks it.
Zarabiacz is trying to break free.
Fedoseev blocks the elbow strike.
Fedoseev jumps guard but Zarabiacz stands there with Fedoseev around his waist. Fedoseev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedoseev fails to pull guard.
Zarabiacz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fedoseev blocks the elbow strike.
Fedoseev looking for a takedown.
Fedoseev tries to score a body lock takedown but Zarabiacz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zarabiacz pushes off an throws an elbow but Fedoseev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fedoseev dodges an elbow strike from Zarabiacz.
Fedoseev looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev has Zarabiacz pressed against the ropes, preventing Zarabiacz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zarabiacz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fedoseev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zarabiacz throws an elbow but misses.
Zarabiacz is pressed up against the ropes. Fedoseev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zarabiacz down to the mat. Zarabiacz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zarabiacz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zarabiacz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedoseev circles away.
Zarabiacz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedoseev circles away.
Fedoseev throws a series of punches but Zarabiacz avoids them all with ease.
Fedoseev throws a right and a left that Zarabiacz avoids nicely.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch there but Fedoseev circles away.
Fedoseev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zarabiacz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedoseev circles away.
Zarabiacz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zarabiacz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zarabiacz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fedoseev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarabiacz throws a nice head kick!
Zarabiacz lands a head kick!
Zarabiacz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fedoseev.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch up.
Fedoseev throws out a loose jab but Zarabiacz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedoseev swinging wildly here.
Fedoseev moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedoseev tries to pull guard but Zarabiacz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fedoseev drops back down to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedoseev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zarabiacz walks away with a smile on his face. Fedoseev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fedoseev misses with a jab to the body
and Zarabiacz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedoseev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasily Fedoseev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fedoseev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zarabiacz moves away.
Zarabiacz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fedoseev misses with a double jab.
A combination from Fedoseev does no damage.
Zarabiacz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fedoseev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zarabiacz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fedoseev misses with a double jab
and Zarabiacz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zarabiacz is looking to clinch.
Fedoseev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Zarabiacz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fedoseev misses with a double jab
letting Zarabiacz counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedoseev looks to score with a jab to the body but Zarabiacz is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedoseev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zarabiacz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasily Fedoseev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedoseev misses with an uppercut.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch but Fedoseev moves out of range.
Fedoseev clinches.
Fedoseev misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedoseev fails to pull guard.
Fedoseev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zarabiacz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fedoseev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Fedoseev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedoseev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fedoseev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zarabiacz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fedoseev fails to pull guard.
Zarabiacz stops a takedown attempt from Fedoseev.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zarabiacz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fedoseev's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev tries to pull guard but Zarabiacz holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fedoseev drops back down to his feet.
Fedoseev blocks an elbow strike from Zarabiacz.
Fedoseev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zarabiacz walks away with a smile on his face. Fedoseev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zarabiacz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fedoseev's head.
Zarabiacz is looking to clinch.
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!
Zarabiacz is looking to clinch.
Zarabiacz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedoseev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zarabiacz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedoseev rushes Zarabiacz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fedoseev blocks an elbow strike.
Fedoseev can't get the takedown.
Fedoseev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zarabiacz just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Fedoseev fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev jumps guard but Zarabiacz stands there with Fedoseev around his waist. Fedoseev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zarabiacz lands a damaging elbow.
Fedoseev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zarabiacz's efforts to push away.
Fedoseev has Zarabiacz pressed against the ropes, preventing Zarabiacz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zarabiacz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fedoseev.
Fedoseev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zarabiacz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jakub Zarabiacz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fedoseev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zarabiacz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fedoseev circles away.
Vasily Fedoseev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedoseev misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch but Fedoseev is having none of it.
Fedoseev misses with a double jab
and Zarabiacz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fedoseev really felt that one!
Fedoseev throws a head kick that misses.
Zarabiacz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zarabiacz throws a head kick that half lands.
Zarabiacz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedoseev.
Fedoseev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zarabiacz counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fedoseev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zarabiacz dodges the punch combination from Fedoseev.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedoseev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fedoseev swats away the attempt to clinch by Zarabiacz.
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 Vasily Fedoseev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zarabiacz slips a jab and a cross from Fedoseev.
Fedoseev keeps the fight on the outside.
Zarabiacz is looking to clinch but Fedoseev is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zarabiacz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zarabiacz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedoseev throws a leg kick that misses.
Fedoseev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fedoseev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fedoseev connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fedoseev misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarabiacz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fedoseev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fedoseev misses with a two punch combination.
Zarabiacz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zarabiacz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fedoseev rushes Zarabiacz and presses him up against the ropes.
Fedoseev tries to pull guard but Zarabiacz won't allow it.
Fedoseev is working for takedown but Zarabiacz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fedoseev avoids a wild elbow strike from Zarabiacz.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zarabiacz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fedoseev's brow.
Fedoseev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zarabiacz prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Fedoseev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zarabiacz is trying to break the clinch but Fedoseev is controlling him.
Fedoseev trying to control the position but instead, Zarabiacz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fedoseev into the ropes.
Fedoseev can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarabiacz throws an elbow that misses.
Zarabiacz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zarabiacz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zarabiacz throws an elbow but misses.
Fedoseev blocks the elbow strike.
Fedoseev is trying to push Zarabiacz away but Zarabiacz has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fedoseev is working for takedown but Zarabiacz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zarabiacz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fedoseev is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zarabiacz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zarabiacz is looking to break free of the clinch but Fedoseev has double underhooks.
Zarabiacz prevents the takedown attempt.
Zarabiacz can't break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedoseev avoids the elbow strike from Zarabiacz, against the ropes.
Zarabiacz has had enough of the clinch but Fedoseev keeps him there for the moment.
Fedoseev blocks the elbow strike.
Fedoseev has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fedoseev avoids the elbow strike from Zarabiacz, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedoseev blocks the elbow strike.
Fedoseev looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zarabiacz throws an elbow but misses.
Fedoseev goes for a takedown attempt but Zarabiacz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch there but Fedoseev circles away.
Zarabiacz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Fedoseev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zarabiacz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedoseev throws a shot to the body.
Fedoseev misses with a wild combination.
Zarabiacz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarabiacz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zarabiacz is looking to clinch but Fedoseev is avoiding it.
Zarabiacz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedoseev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedoseev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zarabiacz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fedoseev motions for Zarabiacz to come forward. Fedoseev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fedoseev throws a right hand that Zarabiacz ducks under and follows up with a left that Zarabiacz also avoids with ease.
Zarabiacz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedoseev misses with a lunging right hand
and Zarabiacz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedoseev throws a nice looking combination but Zarabiacz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zarabiacz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jakub Zarabiacz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasily Fedoseev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zarabiacz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jakub Zarabiacz.
I think Fedoseev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vasily Fedoseev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Icke Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matias Alderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alderson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dark moon High tide. Icke Huna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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168 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Icke Huna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matias Alderson!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderson clinches.
Huna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Huna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alderson smiles and moves away.
Huna fails with the takedown
and Alderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huna is keeping the position for now.
Alderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matias Alderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Huna is breathing heavily.
Alderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Huna is trying to keep an underhook but Alderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huna has one foot on Alderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Icke Huna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huna quickly recovers to half guard.
Alderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Alderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Huna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alderson.
Alderson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Huna could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alderson has cracked it and Huna is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matias Alderson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olav Gurlukovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilyy Myromec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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300 lbs
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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, Olav Gurlukovich!
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, Ilyy Myromec!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myromec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Myromec moves into the clinch successfully.
Myromec is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Myromec manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gurlukovich trying to control but Myromec is working from the bottom.
Myromec looking to control but Gurlukovich passes into half guard.
Gurlukovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Myromec doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gurlukovich.
Myromec trying to hold on to Gurlukovich's head to control him but Gurlukovich postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myromec is looking for a sweep. Gurlukovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gurlukovich tries to pass to full mount but Myromec defends it.
Myromec looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Myromec trying to control from the bottom.
Ilyy Myromec has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Myromec stuffs the takedown.
Myromec tries to clinch there but Gurlukovich circles away.
Gurlukovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myromec sprawls well. Myromec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gurlukovich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myromec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Myromec tries to land a leg kick but Gurlukovich saw it coming and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Gurlukovich. No joy for Myromec on that attempt.
Olav Gurlukovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilyy Myromec.
Gurlukovich tries to bum rush Myromec with a series of wild strikes but Myromec uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Myromec clinches up with Gurlukovich and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gurlukovich wants the takedown. Myromec is fighting it off but Gurlukovich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Myromec's guard against the ropes.
Myromec can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gurlukovich controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myromec is looking for a triangle but Gurlukovich pushes his legs off easily.
Myromec trying to keep a closed guard but Gurlukovich is proving a slippery customer.
Gurlukovich wants to control from the top but Myromec keeps moving.
Myromec looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gurlukovich passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ilyy Myromec will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ilyy Myromec's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gurlukovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myromec counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gurlukovich!
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.
Gurlukovich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Myromec looking to ground and pound but Gurlukovich is blocking nicely.
Myromec scoring with strikes but Gurlukovich is staying in there.
Gurlukovich is squirming around, avoiding Myromec's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurlukovich can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurlukovich regains half guard.
Gurlukovich tries to get to full guard but Myromec has control of the leg.
Gurlukovich regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Myromec.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myromec decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gurlukovich, up you get!
Gurlukovich drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Myromec trying to keep a closed guard but Gurlukovich is proving a slippery customer.
Myromec really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gurlukovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gurlukovich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Myromec is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Myromec has escaped and now he's on top!
Myromec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gurlukovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurlukovich working for a triangle but Myromec defends it easily.
Ilyy Myromec has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurlukovich 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.
Myromec tries to stand but Gurlukovich is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myromec tries to free his leg and advance position but Gurlukovich is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilyy Myromec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ilyy Myromec's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Myromec looks for a takedown but Gurlukovich sprawls well.
Myromec looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gurlukovich is fending him off so far but Myromec persists. Nope, Gurlukovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Gurlukovich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gurlukovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Myromec wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myromec trying to get back to full guard but Gurlukovich takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gurlukovich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Myromec can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gurlukovich wants to take Myromec's back here but Myromec is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myromec is trying to reverse the position but instead Gurlukovich has taken his back - oops!
Gurlukovich looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Myromec taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olav Gurlukovich!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robson Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robson Moura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien Maia!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maia misses with a straight right.
Moura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maia finds it's way round the side to connect with Moura's head.
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
Moura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura avoids the body shot from Maia.
Maia throws a low kick but Moura avoids it.
Maia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maia takes a swing at Moura's ribcage but misses.
Moura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maia swivels and escapes.
Maia cracks a nice hook into Moura's ribs.
Moura is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Maia does it's job there.
Moura misses with a takedown attempt
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia lands a jab to Moura's midsection.
Maia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Maia.
Maia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moura doesn't seem bothered though.
Maia throws a monster overhand right that drops Moura! Maia follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Maia!
Damien Maia is the new featherweight champion!
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