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ICON Round 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percival Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disembodied. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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221 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arturo Cano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Percival Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cano slips under a jab.
Cano tries for a takedown but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cano shoots in and drives through. Butcher sprawls well.
Butcher misses with an uppercut.
Butcher tries to bum rush Cano with a series of wild strikes but Cano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Percival Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Cano shoots in looking for a takedown. Butcher tries to sprawl out of it but Cano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Butcher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Cano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Cano off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Arturo Cano has been cut.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cano moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Butcher as Cano shoots in.
Butcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cano.
Cano clinches with his opponent.
Butcher can't break the clinch.
Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butcher misses with a takedown
and Cano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Cano saw that one coming.
Cano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butcher pinned against the cage. Butcher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Butcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cano showed some decent athleticism there.
Cano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cano trying to mount his opponent but Butcher defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher trying to control here.
Cano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Butcher is trying to control but can't.
Cano is looking to stall here but Butcher recovers full guard.
Butcher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cano tries to free his leg and advance position but Butcher is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Cano tries to pass.
Cano pushing down on Butcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Butcher is trying to control but can't.
Cano 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.
Butcher is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cano wants to pass the guard but Butcher is defending well.
Cano wants to control but Butcher is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cano throws a leg kick but Butcher moved away.
Butcher jabs Cano right on the nose. Cano blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cano walks into a straight right hand from Butcher.
Butcher throws a shot from downtown. Cano moves away and avoids it.
Butcher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cano avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Cano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Butcher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cano backs up against the cage.
Percival Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butcher looks gassed!
Butcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cano.
A telegraphed right hand from Butcher misses the target.
Butcher scores with a jab. Cano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cano gets a takedown into half guard.
Butcher won't allow Cano to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butcher is looking to improve his position.
Butcher is staying active underneath Cano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Percival Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Cano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Butcher misses with a double jab.
Butcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a double jab.
Cano shoots in for a takedown but Butcher shows good takedown defense.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cano moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cano.
Butcher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cano's best efforts.
Cano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Butcher is trying desperately to improve position.
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Butcher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Butcher is looking to escape.
Cano throwing strikes here but Butcher is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cano throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Butcher has his hands clasped together but Cano breaks the hold and Butcher is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arturo Cano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Westside comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - Another One Bites The Dust. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Warren Westside!
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, Mulroon Deforz!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deforz shoots in and drives through. Westside sprawls well.
Deforz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Westside misses.
Deforz moves into range and clinches up with Westside.
A short left from Deforz.
Deforz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westside moves in looking to clinch but Deforz pushes him off.
Westside misses with a takedown
and Deforz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Westside has had enough of the clinch but Deforz keeps him there for the moment.
Deforz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deforz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deforz throws a series of punches but Westside moves out of range.
Westside wants to clinch.
Westside walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Westside tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deforz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Westside doesn't manage to clinch there - Deforz circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deforz scores with a hook to the body. Westside takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Westside moves forwards but Deforz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deforz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deforz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Westside manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Westside is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deforz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deforz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Westside has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Deforz is looking to defend but Westside has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Deforz! Westside pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Deforz taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Warren Westside!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between methos lage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nishio Hiotaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). methos lage has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, methos lage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nishio Hiotaki!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiotaki misses with the combination.
lage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
lage gets to his feet - Hiotaki follows without any prompting.
lage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
lage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hiotaki as he jumps to the side.
Hiotaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts lage as he jumps to the side.
Hiotaki is looking to clinch.
Hiotaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiotaki throws a head kick that misses.
lage doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiotaki circles away.
Hiotaki throws a head kick but lage moves out of range.
lage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hiotaki.
Hiotaki throws a series of punches but lage avoids them all with ease.
lage drives through and clinches with Hiotaki against the cage.
lage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hiotaki uses from the top position.
lage throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hiotaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiotaki is aware though and is defending well.
Hiotaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from lage's guard.
lage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
lage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hiotaki is one step ahead there.
lage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
lage is breathing heavily.
Hiotaki throwing strikes from guard but lage blocks nicely.
Hiotaki trying to control the position from guard on top but lage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiotaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hiotaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and lage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hiotaki has managed to get both his arms back between lage's legs - danger averted.
Hiotaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hiotaki trying to control the position from guard on top but lage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiotaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
lage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hiotaki is aware though and is defending well.
Hiotaki wants to control from the top but lage keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hiotaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hiotaki trying to control the position from guard on top but lage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiotaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! lage is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! lage has escaped and now he's on top!
lage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
lage trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiotaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiotaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hiotaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
lage won't allow Hiotaki to get back to his feet.
lage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
lage throws a body punch but Hiotaki moves out of range.
Hiotaki tries to land a front kick but lage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
lage darts in and clinches Hiotaki up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
methos lage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hiotaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiotaki throws a right and a left that lage avoids nicely.
Hiotaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
lage fails with an attempt to clinch.
lage has managed to clinch.
lage tightens his grip and picks Hiotaki up, before dumping him to the ground. Hiotaki manages to land in guard.
Hiotaki trying to control the position.
lage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
lage has taken the fight to the clinch.
lage pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
lage has an active guard here but Hiotaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Hiotaki lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lage is staying active underneath Hiotaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
lage wants to get back to full guard.
lage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
lage wants to get back to his feet.
Hiotaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
lage landing small, sideways elbows.
Hiotaki tries to pass to full mount but lage defends it.
lage is pressing down on Hiotaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hiotaki tries to stand but lage is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
lage looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
lage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiotaki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
lage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hiotaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hiotaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
lage gets caught flat footed, as Hiotaki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
lage wants to sweep but no luck.
Hiotaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiotaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and lage dives on top into guard.
Hiotaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hiotaki has his foot on lage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. lage works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiotaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. lage defends it easily.
lage prevents Hiotaki from getting back to his feet.
lage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hiotaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, lage has managed to get both his arms back between Hiotaki's legs - danger averted.
lage keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hiotaki's head.
Hiotaki working for a triangle but lage defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
lage trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiotaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
lage 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.
lage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiotaki looking for subs off his back but lage has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hiotaki misses with some strikes from the bottom.
lage stops Hiotaki from getting back to his feet.
lage trying to control from half guard but Hiotaki is working away.
Hiotaki is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
methos lage dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hiotaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but lage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiotaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and lage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
lage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and lage manages to end up in side control.
The referee asks lage politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. lage prefers to stall for the moment though.
lage stands up and beckons Hiotaki to his feet.
lage tries to clinch but Hiotaki moves out of range.
Hiotaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hiotaki throws a lazy head kick
and lage counters with a good low kick that Hiotaki was not able to check.
Hiotaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
lage closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from lage.
lage lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
lage lands an elbow inside.
lage is pressed up against the cage. Hiotaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag lage down to the mat. lage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hiotaki misses with a wild combination.
lage wants to clinch up but Hiotaki keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lage closes the distance and pushes Hiotaki back into the cage.
A knee to the head by lage.
lage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hiotaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
lage works over Hiotaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Hiotaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and lage defends well.
Hiotaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiotaki is looking for a triangle but lage pushes his legs off easily.
Hiotaki pushes lage off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hiotaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lage drives through and clinches with Hiotaki against the cage.
Hiotaki wants to break free but lage has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
lage decides to pull guard.
Hiotaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but lage manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
lage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hiotaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hiotaki working for a triangle but lage defends it easily.
Hiotaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiotaki is looking for a triangle but lage pushes his legs off easily.
Hiotaki looking for subs off his back but lage has passed one foot through into half guard.
lage gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hiotaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
lage blocks a head kick by Hiotaki.
lage moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. lage obliges.
Hiotaki tries to pull guard but lage holds him up against the cage and eventually Hiotaki drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
lage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hiotaki regains guard.
lage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
lage working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hiotaki's head.
Hiotaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
lage stays in close to Hiotaki's body and controls the position.
lage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hiotaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, lage has managed to get both his arms back between Hiotaki's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
lage stands up and waves to Hiotaki to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
methos lage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well lage 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... methos lage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Bunnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tore Bross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bross has chosen Straight Outta Compton as his entrance music. Cody Bunnell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cody Bunnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tore Bross!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunnell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bross as he avoids it easily.
Bunnell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bross tries to avoid it but Bunnell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bross to the ground. Bross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bunnell checks a leg kick nicely.
Bross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bross wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Bunnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bross throws a solid leg kick but Bunnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bross.
Bross tries to score with a low kick but Bunnell moves his leg out of the way.
Bross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunnell is out of range and Bross settles back down.
A good leg kick by Bross.
Bross shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bunnell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bunnell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bross!
Bunnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bross is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunnell has a good base and remains in mount.
Bunnell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunnell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bross is looking to escape.
Bross is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bross is squirming around, avoiding Bunnell's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bross wants to hold on but Bunnell pushes him away.
Bross is trying to escape the mount.
Bross is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bross stops Bunnell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bunnell is breathing heavily.
Bross is trying desperately to improve position.
Bross tries to lock up and control but Bunnell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bross tries to lock up and control but Bunnell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bunnell controlling from the full mount.
Bross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunnell avoids the attempt from Bross to control.
Bross slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bross manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bunnell wants to pass the guard but Bross is keeping the position.
Bross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bunnell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunnell is one step ahead there.
Bross looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Despite being in the dominant position, Tore Bross just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bross throws a leg kick but Bunnell moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tore Bross dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bunnell misses with a takedown attempt
and Bross counters with a shoot takedown. Bunnell fights it but they end up in guard.
Bunnell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunnell is trying to control the position but Bross postures up.
Bross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bross forces his way into half guard.
Bross is looking for a kimura but Bunnell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bross to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bross is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bunnell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bross wants to pass to mount but Bunnell is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunnell is looking to improve his position.
Bross is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bross seems to be working for a kimura but Bunnell defends the submission attempt.
Bross is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bunnell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bunnell defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bunnell moves into full guard.
Bross pushing down on Bunnell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bross is thwarting Bunnell's attempts to control the position.
Bunnell manages to get to full guard.
Bross slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bross prevents Bunnell from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunnell wants to control but Bross is keeping busy.
Bross is trying to work for a kimura but Bunnell is defending well.
Bross is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunnell is just riding it out for now. Bross eventually gives up the hold.
Bross is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bunnell defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bross is working for a submission of some sort.
Bross is looking for a kimura but Bunnell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bross to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunnell gets full guard.
Bross drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bunnell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bross has Bunnell in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tore Bross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bunnell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bross counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bross, right into the meat.
Bross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bunnell is able to avoid easily.
Bross does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bunnell with a poor takedown
and Bross counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bunnell!
Bross wants to control the pace but Bunnell is squirming around nicely.
Bross has hold of Bunnell's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bunnell manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bunnell has given up his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunnell is trying to break free.
Bross working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bunnell tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tore Bross has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bross swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bunnell is now in Bross's guard. A big mistake from Bross there, giving up the dominant position!
Bross is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunnell defends well.
Bunnell wants to control from the top but Bross keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bross is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bross seems to be working for a kimura but Bunnell defends the submission attempt.
Bross is looking for a kimura here.
Bross is looking to advance position but Bunnell won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bross is thwarting Bunnell's attempts to control the position.
Bunnell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bross is trying to work for a kimura but Bunnell is defending well.
Bunnell wants to control but Bross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bunnell checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bunnell shoots and misses
and Bross counters with a good low kick that Bunnell was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Bunnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunnell blocks a leg kick.
Bross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunnell is out of range and Bross settles back down.
Bross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bunnell shoots and misses
and Bross makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bross tries a low kick but Bunnell avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Bross misses.
Bross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cody Bunnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tore Bross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bross is trying to work for a kimura but Bunnell is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tore Bross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bross 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tore Bross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Cykelstyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armpit Stain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronny Cykelstyre!
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, Armpit Stain!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cykelstyre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stain.
Stain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cykelstyre as he avoids it easily.
Stain shoots in for a takedown but Cykelstyre shows good takedown defense.
Stain moves out of range of the strikes.
Stain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cykelstyre avoids it really well and circles away.
Ronny Cykelstyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armpit Stain.
Stain fails with the takedown.
Stain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cykelstyre swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Cykelstyre misses.
Stain has a takedown stuffed.
Stain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cykelstyre throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cykelstyre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cykelstyre but Cykelstyre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cykelstyre misses with a double jab.
Stain fails with a takedown attempt.
Cykelstyre stuffs the takedown.
Cykelstyre misses with a straight right.
Cykelstyre misses with a looping left.
Cykelstyre lands a really nice looking cross but Stain seems unphased.
Cykelstyre misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cykelstyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Stain is just out of range.
Stain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cykelstyre is fending him off so far but Stain persists. Nope, Cykelstyre circles away and we're back to standing.
Stain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cykelstyre swivels and escapes.
Stain has a takedown stuffed.
Stain looks gassed!
Cykelstyre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cykelstyre digs a good hook to Stain's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cykelstyre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stain slips a straight right by Cykelstyre.
Stain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cykelstyre pinned against the cage. Cykelstyre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cykelstyre throws a hook to the side of Stain's head but Stain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ronny Cykelstyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cykelstyre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stain defending well as Cykelstyre loads up on a big left hand.
Stain shoots for a double leg takedown but Cykelstyre sprawls well. He's pushed Stain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cykelstyre throws a hook but Stain blocks it.
Stain is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cykelstyre is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stain.
Stain slips a jab and a cross from Cykelstyre.
A punch combination from Cykelstyre misses.
Cykelstyre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cykelstyre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cykelstyre tries to avoid it but Stain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cykelstyre to the ground. Cykelstyre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cykelstyre throws a shot from downtown. Stain moves away and avoids it.
Stain avoids the body shot from Cykelstyre.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cykelstyre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cykelstyre pinned against the cage. Cykelstyre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cykelstyre misses with an uppercut. Stain saw that one coming.
Stain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cykelstyre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cykelstyre is pulling down on Stain's head. It's preventing any offense from Stain, at least for the moment.
Stain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cykelstyre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stain trying to control but Cykelstyre postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Cykelstyre dominated that round.
That's time! Cykelstyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cykelstyre throws a lazy right hand but Stain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cykelstyre as he jumps to the side.
Cykelstyre misses with a double jab.
Stain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cykelstyre defends it nicely.
Cykelstyre throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cykelstyre.
Stain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cykelstyre is fending him off so far but Stain persists. Nope, Cykelstyre circles away and we're back to standing.
Ronny Cykelstyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armpit Stain.
A jab from Cykelstyre misses.
Cykelstyre slaps away a takedown attempt from Stain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stain moves away.
Cykelstyre misses with a few strikes there.
Stain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stain throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cykelstyre working to try and regain half guard.
Stain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stain is breathing heavily.
Stain landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cykelstyre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stain throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cykelstyre tries to hold on but Stain postures up.
Stain throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cykelstyre tries to hold on but Stain pushes him away.
Stain lands a heavy elbow.
Stain lands a nice shot to the head.
Stain with the ground and pound from mount.
Stain content just to control the position here.
Stain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stain looking to finish with strikes here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stain thowing shots but they're missing.
Stain looking to finish with strikes here!
Cykelstyre is desperately trying to improve his position but Stain has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stain thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stain lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stain cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cykelstyre wants to hold on but Stain pushes him away.
Stain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stain with good strikes from the mount here!
Stain misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stain scoring with strikes but Cykelstyre is staying in there.
Stain punching from mount but Cykelstyre doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stain looking to finish with strikes here!
BOOM! Stain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cykelstyre somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Cykelstyre lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stain slips under a jab from Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stain dives in and grabs Cykelstyre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cykelstyre pushes down on Stain's head and hops out.
Stain moves out of range as Cykelstyre strikes.
Cykelstyre misses with a hook. Stain ducked under it nicely.
Cykelstyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stain.
Cykelstyre throws a hook to the side of Stain's head but Stain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cykelstyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stain moves away.
Cykelstyre throws a good cross that connects.
Stain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armpit Stain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cykelstyre is fending him off so far but Stain persists. Nope, Cykelstyre circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Cykelstyre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stain unloading with bombs!
Stain landing punches.
Stain working the ground and pound effectively.
Cykelstyre somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Stain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cykelstyre's waist but Cykelstyre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stain off to one side.
Stain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cykelstyre.
Cykelstyre is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stain's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab, jab by Cykelstyre - just one landing.
Cykelstyre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cykelstyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stain blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stain fails with a takedown attempt.
Ronny Cykelstyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Cykelstyre misses.
Stain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cykelstyre as he avoids it easily.
Ronny Cykelstyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armpit Stain.
Cykelstyre misses with a series of wild punches.
Stain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cykelstyre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stain.
Cykelstyre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cykelstyre cracks a nice hook into Stain's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cykelstyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Stain is just out of range.
Cykelstyre throws a hook to the side of Stain's head but Stain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cykelstyre.
Stain shoots for a double leg takedown but Cykelstyre sprawls well. He's pushed Stain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cykelstyre!
Cykelstyre misses with a looping left.
Stain moves out of range as Cykelstyre strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Cykelstyre. No joy for Stain on that attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cykelstyre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cykelstyre throws a looping overhand right but Stain ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Stain with that takedown attempt.
Cykelstyre thuds his right hand into Stain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cykelstyre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ronny Cykelstyre is winning the standup battle so far.
Cykelstyre slaps away a takedown attempt from Stain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Cykelstyre misses.
Cykelstyre misses with a two punch combination.
Stain shoots in for a double leg but Cykelstyre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cykelstyre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cykelstyre misses with a two punch combination.
Cykelstyre with a nice cross.
Stain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cykelstyre.
Stain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cykelstyre scores with a three punch combo!
Stain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cykelstyre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stain drops an elbow to the side of Cykelstyre's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Cykelstyre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cykelstyre, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Cykelstyre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Foster Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Orozco Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orozco Hernandez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aint No Sunshine. Salvador Orozco Hernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Foster Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Salvador Orozco Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Orozco Hernandez!
Orozco Hernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barkley controlling from the full mount.
Barkley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barkley blocks Orozco Hernandez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley controlling from mount.
Orozco Hernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orozco Hernandez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco Hernandez tries to hold on but Barkley postures up.
Orozco Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orozco Hernandez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orozco Hernandez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barkley controlling the position easily from mount.
Barkley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Orozco Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Barkley controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Orozco Hernandez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barkley moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Orozco Hernandez.
Barkley has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Orozco Hernandez!
Barkley controlling the position easily from mount.
Orozco Hernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Orozco Hernandez is looking to improve his position but Barkley isn't that keen on the idea.
Orozco Hernandez tries to hold on but Barkley postures up.
Barkley with shots to the head and body - Orozco Hernandez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Orozco Hernandez is trying desperately to improve position.
Orozco Hernandez looks gassed!
Barkley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Orozco Hernandez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barkley controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Orozco Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orozco Hernandez tries to improve position but can't.
Orozco Hernandez is being controlled here.
Orozco Hernandez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barkley's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foster Barkley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Orozco Hernandez wants to clinch.
Orozco Hernandez clinches with his opponent.
Orozco Hernandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
A head punch on the inside from Orozco Hernandez fails to land.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barkley scores with a takedown into Orozco Hernandez's guard.
Orozco Hernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barkley is aware though and is defending well.
Barkley stands up and waves to Orozco Hernandez to follow him.
Orozco Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Orozco Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Orozco Hernandez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orozco Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orozco Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barkley works Orozco Hernandez's body with a nice hook.
Orozco Hernandez gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orozco Hernandez.
Barkley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barkley tests Orozco Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orozco Hernandez tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkley lands with a right that hurts Orozco Hernandez. Orozco Hernandez looks to clinch but Barkley throws a short knee that drops Orozco Hernandez. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Foster Barkley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wells Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuno Mashinata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel's entrance music is "Backlash" by Front Line Assembly. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wells Dengel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stuno Mashinata!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashinata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dengel's waist but Dengel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mashinata off to one side.
Dengel gets a takedown into half guard.
Mashinata moves into full guard.
Dengel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mashinata has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dengel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mashinata has tightened it up now! Dengel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stuno Mashinata!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Higgedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is cryin like a bitch. Higgedy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fort Minor - In Stereo. Pete Higgedy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jordan Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Higgedy!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Higgedy tries to bum rush Coleman with a series of wild strikes but Coleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higgedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Coleman.
Higgedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Higgedy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coleman.
No joy there for Higgedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Higgedy as he avoids it easily.
Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgedy misses with a double jab.
Coleman moves in looking to clinch but Higgedy pushes him off.
Higgedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Higgedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgedy is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
Pete Higgedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgedy throws a one two combo.
A shot to de liver by Coleman. Beautiful body shot.
Higgedy throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Higgedy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgedy misses the jab.
Higgedy throws a leg kick which misses Coleman's front leg but catches the back leg as Coleman tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Coleman wants to clinch up but Higgedy keeps it at a distance.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgedy misses with a straight right.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgedy instigates a clinch.
Higgedy is stalling here.
Coleman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coleman is trying to break the clinch but Higgedy has him pressed against the cage.
Coleman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Higgedy.
Coleman can't get the takedown.
Coleman taking a breather.
Higgedy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coleman tries to pull guard but Higgedy won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Higgedy.
Coleman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coleman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Higgedy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coleman trying to control the position but instead, Higgedy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coleman into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgedy working Coleman over with knees to the body.
Higgedy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coleman blocks it with crossed arms.
Higgedy crunches a lovely knee into Coleman's ribcage.
Higgedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgedy closes the distance and clinches.
Higgedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coleman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Higgedy throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Higgedy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Coleman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgedy lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Coleman is looking to close the distance but Higgedy sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Coleman crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Coleman is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Pete Higgedy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivok Smolar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hot 'n cold. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnold Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivok Smolar!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fredriksson manages to break the clinch.
Fredriksson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smolar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fredriksson misses with the ground and pound.
Fredriksson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smolar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fredriksson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smolar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fredriksson.
Fredriksson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Smolar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fredriksson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fredriksson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smolar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fredriksson prevents Smolar from escaping the position.
Fredriksson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fredriksson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smolar is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smolar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fredriksson.
Ivok Smolar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smolar misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Smolar misses.
Smolar fails to land with a series of punches.
Smolar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smolar lands with a nice combination. Fredriksson backs away looking to recover.
Fredriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredriksson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fredriksson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smolar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Fredriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fredriksson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fredriksson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Fredriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson tries to pull guard but Smolar won't allow it.
Smolar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smolar is trying to force a seperation but Fredriksson has the dominant position.
Fredriksson jumps guard but Smolar stands there with Fredriksson around his waist. Fredriksson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fredriksson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smolar walks away with a smile on his face. Fredriksson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fredriksson is defended easily by Smolar.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Smolar stops a takedown attempt from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smolar being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredriksson wants to sweep but no luck.
Smolar wants to stand but Fredriksson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fredriksson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smolar is aware though and is defending well.
Smolar wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Fredriksson's closed guard. He's half up but Fredriksson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Fredriksson pivots and extends the arm, Smolar falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Fredriksson! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arnold Fredriksson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vener Galiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Mamabama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamabama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smoke Two Joints by Sublime kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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147 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vener Galiev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Mamabama!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galiev throws a leg kick but Mamabama checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mamabama.
Mamabama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galiev throws a leg kick but Mamabama checks it.
Galiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mamabama lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamabama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galiev tries to land a front kick but Mamabama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Galiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Mamabama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galiev doesn't seem phased though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mamabama.
Mamabama avoids the head kick by Galiev.
Dick Mamabama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamabama.
Galiev misses with a body kick.
Mamabama lands with a slapping head kick.
Mamabama tries to clinch but Galiev moves out of range.
Mamabama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mamabama moves out of range of the body kick.
Galiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Galiev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Galiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mamabama counters with a body kick that stops Galiev in his tracks momentarily.
A big left from Mamabama misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galiev throws a chopping leg kick but Mamabama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mamabama lands a head kick!
Galiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Mamabama.
No joy there for Mamabama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamabama scores with a jab to the body.
Galiev misses with a low kick.
Galiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Galiev keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamabama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Galiev tries to land a leg kick but Mamabama saw it coming and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Galiev. Mamabama shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama checks a low kick from Galiev.
Galiev throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Galiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Galiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamabama throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Galiev counters with a takedown into side control.
Mamabama wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Galiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mamabama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiev prevents Mamabama from escaping the position.
Galiev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamabama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Galiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Vener Galiev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Galiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galiev fails to land the takedown.
Mamabama cracks Galiev with an open hand slap.
Mamabama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galiev tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galiev throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamabama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamabama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galiev misses with a low kick.
Mamabama scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama tries to clinch
and Galiev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mamabama blocks a head kick by Galiev.
Galiev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mamabama tries to avoid it but Galiev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mamabama to the ground. Mamabama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mamabama avoids a kick to the body.
Mamabama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Galiev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Galiev 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.
Galiev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mamabama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mamabama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mamabama!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galiev manages to get back to half guard.
Mamabama decides to stand and escape the position.
Galiev blocks the body kick.
Mamabama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mamabama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Galiev. Galiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Mamabama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Galiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mamabama is out of range.
Mamabama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vener Galiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mamabama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Galiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mamabama is out of range and Galiev settles back down.
Mamabama lands with an uppercut that bounces Galiev off the cage and back into rage.
Mamabama looks to land a body kick but Galiev moved away.
Mamabama closes the distance but Galiev moves to the side
and Galiev counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiev misses with a kick to the body
and Mamabama counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mamabama lands a nice shot to the body.
Dick Mamabama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galiev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Galiev cracks the inside of Mamabama's front leg.
A cross from Mamabama lands.
Galiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galiev throws a body kick that misses.
Mamabama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mamabama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Galiev lands an elbow inside.
Mamabama avoiding damage as Galiev throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vener Galiev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mamabama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamabama closes the distance but Galiev moves to the side
and Galiev counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mamabama's guard now.
Galiev won't allow Mamabama to get back to his feet.
Galiev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mamabama dives on top into guard.
Galiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Galiev has his foot on Mamabama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamabama works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama wants to stand but Galiev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mamabama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galiev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamabama has managed to get both his arms back between Galiev's legs - danger averted.
Galiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamabama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamabama defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Galiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamabama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamabama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galiev is working an open guard so Mamabama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mamabama wants to clinch
and Galiev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Galiev misses with a knee strike.
Mamabama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Galiev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Galiev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Galiev looking to throw knees to the head but Mamabama is blocking nicely.
Mamabama misses with some punches.
Galiev tries a knee to the head but Mamabama blocks it.
Mamabama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Galiev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamabama.
Mamabama's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mamabama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Galiev missing with knees to the body.
Galiev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mamabama avoids it.
Galiev misses with a knee to the head.
Galiev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mamabama smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Galiev takes one to the chin there.
Mamabama tries to clinch there but Galiev circles away.
Mamabama lands a jab.
Galiev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Galiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Galiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vener Galiev clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Galiev tries to land a leg kick but Mamabama saw it coming and moves away.
Galiev thows a leg kick but Mamabama checks it
and Mamabama counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamabama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galiev.
Good leg kick by Galiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mamabama tried to score with a low kick but Galiev checks it.
Mamabama fakes the leg kick and cracks Galiev in the body.
Mamabama tries to clinch up
and Galiev counters with a nice body kick.
Mamabama pushes Galiev up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamabama breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Mamabama misses
and Galiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Galiev.
Mamabama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galiev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamabama throws out a loose jab but Galiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamabama is fending him off so far but Galiev persists. Nope, Mamabama circles away and we're back to standing.
Galiev throws a sloppy head kick
and Mamabama counters with a nice body kick.
Galiev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mamabama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mamabama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama checks a leg kick.
Mamabama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Galiev throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Galiev is predictable there
and Mamabama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galiev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mamabama if he has to take too many more of those.
Galiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Galiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mamabama works the jab nicely.
Mamabama tries to clinch
and Galiev counters with a shoot takedown. Mamabama fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama wants to get back to his feet but Galiev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Galiev stands and steps away. Mamabama gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Galiev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mamabama closes the distance but Galiev moves to the side
and Galiev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Galiev thumps Mamabama with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Mamabama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiev throws a front kick aimed at Mamabama's knee but Mamabama avoids it well.
Mamabama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Galiev.
Galiev avoids the head kick by Mamabama.
Mamabama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Galiev is predictable there
and Mamabama counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamabama looks to clinch
and Galiev counters with a leg kick.
Mamabama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Galiev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mamabama moves in looking to clinch but Galiev pushes him off.
Mamabama tries to clinch
and Galiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vener Galiev had his way with Dick Mamabama in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Galiev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Galiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Galiev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mamabama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mamabama looks to land a combination. Galiev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Galiev moves away from the strike by Mamabama.
A low kick from Galiev is predictable there
and Mamabama counters with a low kick, right behind Galiev 's knee.
Galiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mamabama.
Galiev misses with the body kick
and Mamabama counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Galiev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamabama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamabama tries to clinch but Galiev moves away
and Galiev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mamabama!
Galiev looking to secure an arm triangle but Mamabama defends it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Galiev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vener Galiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galiev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mamabama is on top in guard.
Dick Mamabama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Galiev's guard.
Galiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamabama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galiev is looking for a triangle but Mamabama pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamabama is aware though and is defending well.
Mamabama wants to pass the guard but Galiev is keeping the position.
Mamabama passes Galiev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galiev wants to improve his position but Mamabama is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Galiev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galiev wants to improve his position but Mamabama is controlling well.
Vener Galiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mamabama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vener Galiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galiev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vener Galiev!
Vener Galiev retains his featherweight title!
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