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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jary Bazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bazu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Round and Round. Clegane has chosen Baha Men - Who let the dogs out? as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jary Bazu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane fails to land the takedown.
Bazu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clegane as he jumps to the side.
Clegane misses with a takedown attempt - Bazu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bazu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bazu sprawls well. Bazu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clegane gets slowly back to his feet.
Jary Bazu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
Bazu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clegane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clegane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clegane closes the distance and clinches.
Bazu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clegane.
Clegane is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane breaks from the clinch.
Bazu stuffs the takedown attempt from Clegane. Clegane gets slowly back to his feet.
Clegane gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Clegane.
Bazu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bazu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bazu has had enough of the clinch but Clegane keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clegane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clegane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bazu fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clegane as he avoids it easily.
Clegane scores with a head kick.
Bazu fails to land the takedown.
Bazu is breathing heavily.
Clegane rushes Bazu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Clegane pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Clegane breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clegane fails with the takedown.
Bazu leaves Clegane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bazu misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clegane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clegane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clegane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clegane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clegane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sandor Clegane hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Clegane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bazu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clegane stalling.
Clegane wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Clegane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clegane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Clegane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bazu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bazu wants it to stay on the feet.
Clegane thows a body kick. Bazu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clegane shoots in but Bazu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clegane lands a high kick!
It looks like Jary Bazu has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Bazu. No joy for Clegane on that attempt.
Jary Bazu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clegane throws a head kick that Bazu semi-blocks.
Clegane closes the distance and clinches.
Clegane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bazu is defending well.
Clegane is working for takedown but Bazu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bazu is trying to break the clinch but Clegane is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane manages to break the clinch.
Clegane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bazu avoids it really well and circles away.
Jary Bazu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Clegane as Bazu shoots in.
Sandor Clegane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bazu throws a nice looking combination but Clegane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clegane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clegane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bazu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clegane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bazu is fending him off so far but Clegane persists. Nope, Bazu circles away and we're back to standing.
Clegane shoots in for a double leg but Bazu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bazu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clegane somewhat.
Clegane gets a clinch.
Clegane ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clegane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bazu being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clegane has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bazu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bazu slaps away a takedown attempt from Clegane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bazu shoots in but no luck this time.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bazu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Clegane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bazu!
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.
Clegane works his way to his opponent's back.
Bazu is trapped and Clegane is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Clegane throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bazu could be in trouble here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clegane has got one arm under Bazu's chin. This could be trouble... Bazu trying to control the other hand but Clegane gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Bazu has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sandor Clegane!
Sandor Clegane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mink Furer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurand Zespychowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mink Furer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jurand Zespychowa!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zespychowa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zespychowa 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zespychowa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Furer landing small, sideways elbows.
Furer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zespychowa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zespychowa throws a big elbow that misses.
Zespychowa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Furer's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Furer gets back to full guard.
Furer controls Zespychowa momentarily but Zespychowa frees himself.
Furer punching from the bottom - just letting Zespychowa know he's still in a fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zespychowa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zespychowa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Furer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Furer punching from the bottom.
Zespychowa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Furer.
Zespychowa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Furer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zespychowa throws a strike but Furer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zespychowa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Furer trying to control the position from guard on top but Zespychowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zespychowa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Furer prevents Zespychowa from getting back to his feet.
Furer 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.
Furer postures up in Zespychowa's guard and throws a big left but Zespychowa blocks it.
Furer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Furer throws a big right hand that misses.
Furer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Furer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furer throws an elbow that misses. Zespychowa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Furer's guard. Nice move by Zespychowa!
Zespychowa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Furer has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zespychowa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Furer has tightened it up now! Zespychowa 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 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mink Furer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oleksandr Kolomietc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timofey Vlasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timofey Vlasov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleksandr Kolomietc!
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, Timofey Vlasov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolomietc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vlasov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vlasov.
Kolomietc wants to clinch
and Vlasov counters with a nice leg kick.
Vlasov drops his hands momentarily and Kolomietc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oleksandr Kolomietc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolomietc doesn't manage to clinch there - Vlasov circles away.
Kolomietc instigates a clinch.
Vlasov has picked Kolomietc up - he's going for a ride! Vlasov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vlasov throwing shots but Kolomietc is blocking nicely.
Kolomietc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vlasov.
Kolomietc is trying to stand.
Vlasov is keen to just control but Kolomietc is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolomietc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kolomietc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vlasov.
Vlasov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kolomietc is concentrating on defense, preventing Vlasov from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolomietc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vlasov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kolomietc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vlasov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vlasov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kolomietc's head.
Kolomietc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vlasov throwing shots but Kolomietc is blocking nicely.
Kolomietc blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vlasov.
Kolomietc is breathing heavily.
Vlasov is thwarting Kolomietc's attempts to control the position.
Kolomietc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolomietc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vlasov moves nicely into side control.
Vlasov tries to advance to mount but Kolomietc denies him.
Vlasov misses with the ground and pound.
Vlasov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kolomietc down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlasov trying to control the position but Kolomietc is working away.
Kolomietc defending against the ground and pound.
Vlasov lands an elbow.
Vlasov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kolomietc is avoiding damage well.
Kolomietc is not content to let Vlasov control the position.
Vlasov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlasov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kolomietc is pushing Vlasov's head away, looking to escape. Vlasov manages to hold on to the position though.
Vlasov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vlasov throws an elbow but Kolomietc slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kolomietc parries the strikes from Vlasov easily there. Vlasov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kolomietc to escape.
Vlasov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kolomietc is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vlasov connects with a decent elbow.
Vlasov tries to score with some ground and pound. Kolomietc controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vlasov is looking to take a break and control but Kolomietc is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kolomietc parries the strikes from Vlasov easily there. Vlasov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kolomietc to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolomietc taking a bit of punishment here - Vlasov scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Vlasov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vlasov tries to score with some ground and pound. Kolomietc controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vlasov cracks Kolomietc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlasov looks up at the clock and then as Kolomietc takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vlasov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A lull in the action here as Vlasov stalls from top position.
Kolomietc is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vlasov connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vlasov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vlasov working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timofey Vlasov dominated that round.
That's time! Kolomietc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vlasov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolomietc wants to clinch but Vlasov slips to the side
and Vlasov counters by clinching up.
Vlasov is looking to control Kolomietc's arms but Kolomietc gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vlasov has his back to the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vlasov.
Vlasov tries to throw a body punch but Kolomietc avoids it by throwing Vlasov back against the ropes.
Vlasov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kolomietc is defending well.
Kolomietc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kolomietc misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kolomietc.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kolomietc effectively controlling the action here.
Vlasov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kolomietc up against the ropes.
Vlasov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kolomietc clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlasov is hanging on to Kolomietc's back as he tries to escape.
Vlasov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vlasov missing with punches from the back.
Vlasov is throwing strikes by Kolomietc counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Kolomietc regains half guard.
Vlasov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vlasov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolomietc is looking to improve his position.
Vlasov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlasov throwing shots but Kolomietc is blocking nicely.
Vlasov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timofey Vlasov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vlasov throwing shots but Kolomietc is blocking nicely.
Kolomietc taking some punishment here, with Vlasov in his half guard.
Kolomietc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vlasov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolomietc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vlasov drops an elbow to the side of Kolomietc's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlasov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vlasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vlasov trying to control the action but Kolomietc is working from the bottom.
Vlasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlasov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vlasov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vlasov controlling the action here.
Vlasov wants to pass the guard but Kolomietc is defending well.
Vlasov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vlasov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kolomietc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlasov working Kolomietc over with strikes.
Vlasov throwing shots but Kolomietc is blocking nicely.
Vlasov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kolomietc's head.
Vlasov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vlasov winds up and cracks Kolomietc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vlasov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlasov wants to pass to mount but Kolomietc is defending the position.
Vlasov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kolomietc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlasov thows a huge punch but Kolomietc dodges it nicely.
Vlasov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vlasov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timofey Vlasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vlasov throws a big shot that misses.
Vlasov shoots in for a takedown but Kolomietc shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vlasov throws a jab when Kolomietc was well out of range.
Vlasov looks for a takedown but Kolomietc sprawls well.
Kolomietc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vlasov counters with a flying knee that drops Kolomietc!
Kolomietc is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlasov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kolomietc covers up, he's hurt! Vlasov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Vlasov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Vlasov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timofey Vlasov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Firco Nowack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lakat Koljenovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lakat Koljenovich told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Firco Nowack!
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, Lakat Koljenovich!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koljenovich steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nowack. That one must have hurt.
Koljenovich throws a chopping leg kick but Nowack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koljenovich looks to land a left hand but Nowack moved out of range nicely.
Nowack throws a head kick that Koljenovich semi-blocks.
It looks like Lakat Koljenovich has been cut.
Lakat Koljenovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koljenovich is defended easily by Nowack.
A head kick misses from Nowack.
Nowack lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Koljenovich out cold! Koljenovich is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Firco Nowack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Saez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marva Kuebler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saez comes to the ring accompanied by Earthquake. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
150 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesus Saez!
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, Marva Kuebler!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuebler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuebler has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Saez. Oh but Kuebler has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Saez goes limp - he's gone! Kuebler jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marva Kuebler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Bigtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryne McLane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLane has chosen Protect Ya Neck as his entrance music. Ryne McLane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Will Bigtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryne McLane!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLane gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McLane is trying to control. Bigtime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Bigtime is pressing down on McLane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bigtime trying to strike off his back.
Bigtime managing to control the position.
McLane wants to control from the top but Bigtime keeps moving.
Bigtime looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bigtime working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McLane has passed into half guard!
Bigtime misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigtime preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McLane trying to control from half guard but Bigtime is working away.
Bigtime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McLane.
McLane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McLane is trying to control. Bigtime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McLane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bigtime to regain full guard.
McLane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigtime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bigtime is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLane defends well.
Bigtime keeping moving, preventing McLane from controlling successfully.
Bigtime has control of McLane's left arm, preventing McLane from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bigtime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bigtime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bigtime trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Will Bigtime.
McLane misses with a wild combination.
McLane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigtime wants the takedown. McLane is fighting it off but Bigtime persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McLane's guard against the ropes.
McLane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bigtime trying to control but McLane is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigtime controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McLane keeping moving, preventing Bigtime from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Will Bigtime.
Bigtime misses with a takedown
and McLane counters with a left and a right that stings Bigtime.
Bigtime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McLane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McLane looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigtime looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLane wants to control from the top but Bigtime keeps moving.
Bigtime is trying to keep McLane in close.
McLane chips away with some ground and pound.
Bigtime keeping moving, preventing McLane from controlling successfully.
McLane stopping the sweep attempt from Bigtime.
McLane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLane looking to pass the guard.
Bigtime working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryne McLane will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McLane throws a front kick aimed at Bigtime's knee but Bigtime avoids it well.
Will Bigtime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McLane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bigtime.
McLane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bigtime dives in and grabs McLane's left leg, looking for a takedown. McLane pushes down on Bigtime's head and hops out.
Will Bigtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigtime shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McLane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bigtime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Bigtime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigtime tries for a takedown but McLane circles away easily
and McLane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McLane tries to bum rush Bigtime with a series of wild strikes but Bigtime uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bigtime doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigtime misses with a takedown
and McLane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bigtime is rocked!
McLane drives through and clinches with Bigtime against the ropes.
Bigtime turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bigtime manages to end up in side control.
Bigtime has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice combo by McLane! Oh, that's hurt him - Bigtime falls to the canvas and McLane follows him into side control.
Oh Bigtime is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLane scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bigtime is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McLane can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryne McLane!
Ryne McLane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ming Maoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Sanchez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Ming Maoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Maoki blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Maoki counters by moving into the clinch.
Maoki lands a right hand.
Maoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maoki swinging wildly here.
Maoki lands a slapping body shot.
Maoki moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Maoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maoki throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ming Maoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Maoki sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Maoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Maoki moves into the clinch.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maoki lands with a short shot to the head.
Maoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maoki closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Sanchez.
Maoki slowing the pace effectively.
Maoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez gets control of Maoki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sanchez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maoki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanchez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maoki, into his guard.
Maoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Maoki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sanchez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Maoki pulls down on the head and he's put Sanchez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ming Maoki!
Post fight, Ming Maoki took to the microphone: 'I have a great team that is helping me improve each fight. You will see me fighting in here every opportunity that I get, and I will work to make them all exciting.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pekka Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko sizes up Falcao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puukko throws out a powerful jab.
Falcao tries for a takedown but Puukko circles away easily
and Puukko counters with a good, hard body kick but Falcao shrugs it off.
Puukko lands a lovely overhand right.
Falcao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puukko counters with a three punch combo that has Falcao backing up. Falcao nods at Puukko to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcao slips a jab and a cross from Puukko.
Falcao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puukko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Falcao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Falcao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcao with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Puukko counter with a right hand.
Falcao is rocked!
Falcao is breathing heavily.
Puukko and Falcao are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Puukko throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Falcao into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Puukko knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pekka Puukko!
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