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SPFT 1: A New Era Begins PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magzhan Magzhanbai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anto Mrvelj (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magzhan Magzhanbai!
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, Anto Mrvelj!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrvelj shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magzhanbai eats them both and turns towards Mrvelj to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Magzhanbai looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mrvelj tries for a takedown but Magzhanbai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mrvelj is looking to clinch but Magzhanbai is avoiding it.
Magzhanbai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mrvelj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magzhanbai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magzhanbai walks into a stiff left hand from Mrvelj.
No luck for Mrvelj with that takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Mrvelj. Those never looked like landing.
Magzhanbai drops his hands momentarily and Mrvelj takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mrvelj lands an overhand right.
Mrvelj throws a series of punches but Magzhanbai avoids them all with ease.
Mrvelj moves out of range of the body kick from Magzhanbai.
Magzhanbai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mrvelj sprawls well. Mrvelj wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magzhanbai gets slowly back to his feet.
Anto Mrvelj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mrvelj walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magzhanbai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrvelj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mrvelj feints a jab promting Magzhanbai to slip. Mrvelj then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magzhanbai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mrvelj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mrvelj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mrvelj moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mrvelj is defended easily by Magzhanbai.
Magzhan Magzhanbai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anto Mrvelj.
Mrvelj pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Magzhanbai back to the cage. Mrvelj follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mrvelj fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mrvelj motions for Magzhanbai to come forward. Mrvelj throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mrvelj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magzhanbai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magzhanbai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mrvelj lands with a straight right. Magzhanbai didn't see that one coming.
Mrvelj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrvelj scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mrvelj throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magzhanbai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mrvelj looks to land a combination but Magzhanbai avoids it well.
Magzhanbai stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Mrvelj does no damage.
Mrvelj misses with a series of wild punches.
Mrvelj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mrvelj moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mrvelj looks to land a combination but Magzhanbai avoids it well.
Mrvelj is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Magzhanbai avoids the body shot from Mrvelj.
Mrvelj works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrvelj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mrvelj lands a jab-cross combination.
Mrvelj gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Mrvelj.
Magzhanbai gets control of Mrvelj's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magzhanbai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mrvelj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magzhanbai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mrvelj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mrvelj wants to control from the top but Magzhanbai keeps moving.
Magzhanbai looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrvelj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magzhanbai is keeping the position for now.
Mrvelj advances to half guard.
Mrvelj is looking to take a break and control but Magzhanbai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mrvelj wants to pass the guard but Magzhanbai is defending well.
Magzhanbai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mrvelj pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mrvelj trying to mount his opponent but Magzhanbai defends it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magzhanbai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anto Mrvelj dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice combination there by Mrvelj.
Mrvelj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Magzhanbai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anto Mrvelj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mrvelj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magzhan Magzhanbai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mrvelj scores with a jab.
Magzhanbai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magzhanbai is rocked!
Mrvelj Rushes Magzhanbai and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Magzhanbai is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Mrvelj Piles on the pressure and Magzhanbai crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anto Mrvelj!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saidov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Kevin McArthur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ismail Saidov!
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, Kevin McArthur!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saidov.
Saidov dodges the punch combination from McArthur.
Saidov shoots in for a takedown but McArthur shows good takedown defense.
Saidov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismail Saidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McArthur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McArthur displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McArthur throws a series of punches but Saidov avoids them all with ease.
Saidov shoots in looking for a takedown but McArthur manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saidov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saidov has a takedown stuffed.
McArthur throws a right and a left that both miss.
McArthur misses with a two punch combination.
McArthur misses with a series of wild punches.
Saidov misses with a takedown attempt - McArthur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saidov.
McArthur lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from McArthur does no damage.
Saidov fails to land the takedown.
Saidov fails with the takedown.
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Saidov's ribs.
McArthur lands with a nice combination. Saidov backs away looking to recover.
Saidov walks into a stiff left hand from McArthur.
Saidov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saidov tries for a kimura but McArthur is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saidov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McArthur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saidov is trying to get an arm triangle but McArthur is defending well.
McArthur is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saidov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saidov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McArthur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saidov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McArthur is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ismail Saidov!
Ismail Saidov 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto's entrance music is AC/DC : T.N.T. A fine choice. Robert Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahkojuusto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Tahkojuusto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith is looking for a triangle here but Tahkojuusto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tahkojuusto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Tahkojuusto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tahkojuusto decides to stand back up.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tahkojuusto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Tahkojuusto fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tahkojuusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tahkojuusto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tahkojuusto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Teppo Tahkojuusto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch up.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Tahkojuusto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Teppo Tahkojuusto has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tahkojuusto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tahkojuusto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Tahkojuusto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Tahkojuusto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tahkojuusto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tahkojuusto showed some decent athleticism there.
Tahkojuusto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto prevents Smith from improving his position.
Tahkojuusto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Tahkojuusto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to stand.
Well, if Tahkojuusto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tahkojuusto wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tahkojuusto clinches up against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith is trying to push Tahkojuusto away but Tahkojuusto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Tahkojuusto wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tahkojuusto was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Tahkojuusto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tahkojuusto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tahkojuusto somewhat.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tahkojuusto rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tahkojuusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tahkojuusto closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Tahkojuusto pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tahkojuusto drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tahkojuusto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Tahkojuusto. Tahkojuusto gets slowly back to his feet.
Robert Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tahkojuusto walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Tahkojuusto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Tahkojuusto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tahkojuusto is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a body punch but Tahkojuusto moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahkojuusto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tahkojuusto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tahkojuusto wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Tahkojuusto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tahkojuusto moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Tahkojuusto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tahkojuusto shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Tahkojuusto moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Tahkojuusto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tahkojuusto.
Tahkojuusto takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tahkojuusto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tahkojuusto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Tahkojuusto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut.
That's time! Tahkojuusto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Tahkojuusto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Smith takes a swing at Tahkojuusto's ribcage but misses.
Tahkojuusto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Tahkojuusto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tahkojuusto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tahkojuusto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Tahkojuusto avoids them all with ease.
Tahkojuusto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tahkojuusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tahkojuusto.
Smith swings for the body but Tahkojuusto moves out of range.
Tahkojuusto blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Robert Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a body punch but Tahkojuusto moves out of range.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tahkojuusto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Tahkojuusto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Tahkojuusto on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith stalks Tahkojuusto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tahkojuusto's face. Tahkojuusto staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Tahkojuusto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a leg kick but Tahkojuusto checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Tahkojuusto on that attempt.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tahkojuusto counters by moving into the clinch.
Robert Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Tahkojuusto has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tahkojuusto slows down the pace here.
Tahkojuusto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teppo Tahkojuusto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tahkojuusto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kocherga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piter Xxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ivan Kocherga has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kocherga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piter Xxx!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xxx feints and as Kocherga raises his hands in defense, Xxx changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xxx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xxx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kocherga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Xxx wants to hold on but Kocherga pushes him away.
Xxx can't escape the position.
Kocherga throwing strikes here but Xxx is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Xxx is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kocherga looking to finish with strikes here!
Kocherga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocherga throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Xxx because Kocherga loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocherga thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Xxx sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Xxx trying to control here.
Xxx keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xxx wants to get back to full guard.
Kocherga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xxx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kocherga.
Xxx is looking to control Kocherga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xxx avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Xxx is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kocherga pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocherga wanted to stand there but Xxx had control of the position.
Kocherga is breathing heavily.
Xxx looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kocherga is defending well. Xxx quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kocherga has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Xxx celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piter Xxx!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Piter Xxx waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erlan Balta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erlan Balta!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Balta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balta looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Reed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Balta takes a step back to recover.
Reed pushes Balta away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balta wants to stay close but Reed steps back to make room for something. Balta seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Reed and Balta drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Reed!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michael Reed thanked Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Titanium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Strike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucky Strike has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thomas Titanium's chin.
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200 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Titanium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucky Strike!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titanium feints and as Strike raises his hands in defense, Titanium changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Strike keeping moving, preventing Titanium from controlling successfully.
Strike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Titanium. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Titanium 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.
Titanium trying to control the position from guard on top but Strike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strike wants to get back to his feet but Titanium is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Titanium wants to control from the top but Strike keeps moving.
Strike throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Titanium escapes and throws Strike's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Strike tries to buck Titanium off but Titanium is having none of it.
Titanium wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strike, who protects the arm well.
Titanium wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strike keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titanium thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Titanium wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strike, who protects the arm well.
Titanium working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Titanium tries for a kimura but Strike is defending well.
Titanium is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strike is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titanium working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strike tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Titanium wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Titanium has an Americana. Strike didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Titanium is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Titanium hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thomas Titanium!
Thomas Titanium took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Awhooooooooooooooooooooooooooo'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Alvarez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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186 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Hook.
Hook throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Alvarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hook sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Hook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hook is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarez.
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is thwarting Hook's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hook has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Hook is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Hook is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hook tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Alvarez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rafal Dabrowski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rafal Dabrowski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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208 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafal Dabrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabrowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Daniel Slaughter has been cut.
Dabrowski avoids the head kick by Slaughter.
Daniel Slaughter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaughter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dabrowski counters with a head kick that drops Slaughter - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Slaughter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dabrowski is looking for a kimura but Slaughter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dabrowski to get the leverage.
Slaughter is still in real trouble! Can Dabrowski finish him?
Dabrowski lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Slaughter! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dabrowski jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafal Dabrowski!
In his post fight interview, Rafal Dabrowski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Smajlovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Commander Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
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206 lbs
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Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmed Smajlovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Commander Panda!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda gets tackled into the cage by Smajlovic. Smajlovic maintains the clinch.
Panda is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smajlovic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Panda to the mat. Panda regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smajlovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smajlovic wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smajlovic is controlling him.
Panda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smajlovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Panda, up you get!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smajlovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smajlovic avoids the attempt from Panda to control.
Panda is trying to stand.
Smajlovic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Panda looks a forlorn figure.
Smajlovic looking to isolate an arm here. Panda doesn't see it coming and as Smajlovic extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Smajlovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahmed Smajlovic!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ahmed Smajlovic waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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