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SPFT 3: The Road to the Belt PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Tsychesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landscape Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsychesky comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Federation National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Tsychesky!
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, Landscape Blackmore!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsychesky.
A punch combination from Blackmore misses.
Tsychesky is looking to clinch but Blackmore is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Blackmore.
Blackmore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsychesky momentarily.
Blackmore misses with a two punch combination.
Tsychesky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsychesky tries for a takedown but Blackmore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsychesky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blackmore defends it nicely.
Tsychesky misses with a two punch combination.
Blackmore lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsychesky's head.
Blackmore scores with a one two! Tsychesky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackmore stalks Tsychesky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tsychesky's face. Tsychesky staggers backwards, shaken.
Tsychesky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blackmore sprawls well. Blackmore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsychesky gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Tsychesky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsychesky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsychesky is rocked!
Blackmore steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Tsychesky is out on his feet! Blackmore sets himself and nearly takes Tsychesky's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Landscape Blackmore!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgi Barnettov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basilik Barbarosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgi Barnettov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Georgi Barnettov!
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, Basilik Barbarosa!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnettov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnettov moves in looking to clinch but Barbarosa pushes him off.
Barbarosa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barbarosa lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barbarosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnettov is keeping the position for now.
Barnettov has his foot on Barbarosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbarosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbarosa landing with the ground and pound.
Barbarosa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnettov keeping moving, preventing Barbarosa from controlling successfully.
Barbarosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnettov is looking for a triangle but Barbarosa pushes his legs off easily.
Barnettov looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnettov, not yet.
Barbarosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnettov working for a triangle but Barbarosa defends it easily.
Barnettov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnettov tries to get out of the position.
Barbarosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnettov is looking for a triangle but Barbarosa pushes his legs off easily.
Barnettov has his foot on Barbarosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbarosa works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbarosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnettov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbarosa has managed to get both his arms back between Barnettov's legs - danger averted.
Barnettov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbarosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnettov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbarosa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnettov's guard.
Barbarosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnettov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbarosa has managed to get both his arms back between Barnettov's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnettov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbarosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barnettov is tightening it up a little... Barbarosa has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barbarosa reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barbarosa taps out! Nice BJJ there by Barnettov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Georgi Barnettov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borris Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans von Finkelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Finkelstein is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Queen - We Will Rock You. Borris Khalidov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borris Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans von Finkelstein!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khalidov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and von Finkelstein counters with a crisp right hand that drops Khalidov! von Finkelstein lets Khalidov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Borris Khalidov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidov is trying hard to land a takedown here. von Finkelstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
von Finkelstein throws a hook but Khalidov avoids it easily.
Khalidov has his takedown stuffed
and von Finkelstein counters with a straight right hand.
Khalidov is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borris Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
von Finkelstein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
von Finkelstein flashes Khalidov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Khalidov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Khalidov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! von Finkelstein punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans von Finkelstein!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Minonzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Go Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minonzio's entrance music is Metallica Enter Sandman. A fine choice. 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
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteo Minonzio!
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, Son Go Chung!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minonzio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Go Chung to the ground. Minonzio is now in Go Chung's guard.
Minonzio postures up in Go Chung's guard and throws a big left but Go Chung blocks it.
Minonzio postures up in Go Chung's guard and throws a big left but Go Chung blocks it.
Minonzio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Go Chung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minonzio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minonzio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minonzio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Go Chung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Go Chung wants to stand but Minonzio is controlling the position.
Go Chung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minonzio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Go Chung is looking to stand up but Minonzio isn't so interested in that idea.
Minonzio is looking to work some ground and pound but Go Chung has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minonzio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minonzio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minonzio postures up in Go Chung's guard and throws a big left but Go Chung blocks it.
Minonzio throwing strikes but missing.
Minonzio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minonzio throwing strikes but missing.
Go Chung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minonzio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minonzio 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.
Minonzio with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Minonzio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minonzio drops back looking for a leg! Go Chung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Go Chung manages to kick Minonzio off! Minonzio jumps back into Go Chung's guard.
Minonzio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Minonzio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minonzio is looking to work some ground and pound but Go Chung has wrist control.
Minonzio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Minonzio throws a big elbow that misses.
Minonzio 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.
Minonzio throws a big right hand that misses.
Minonzio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Minonzio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minonzio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minonzio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minonzio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minonzio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minonzio is looking to work some ground and pound but Go Chung has wrist control.
Minonzio throws a big elbow that misses.
Go Chung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minonzio is looking to work some ground and pound but Go Chung has wrist control.
Minonzio throwing strikes but missing.
Minonzio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minonzio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minonzio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minonzio with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Minonzio dominated that round.
That's time! Minonzio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Go Chung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minonzio.
Go Chung tries to clinch but Minonzio is having none of it.
Minonzio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Go Chung avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Minonzio.
Go Chung managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Minonzio.
Minonzio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Go Chung has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minonzio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minonzio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minonzio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Minonzio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Minonzio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Minonzio fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Minonzio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Go Chung, who protects the arm well.
Minonzio is trying to get an arm triangle but Go Chung is defending well.
Go Chung parries the strikes from Minonzio easily there. Minonzio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Go Chung to escape.
Go Chung is pushing Minonzio's head away, looking to escape. Minonzio manages to hold on to the position though.
Minonzio misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Go Chung is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Minonzio is controlling him well.
Minonzio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Go Chung has escaped the position, nice work there.
Go Chung is trying to buck Minonzio off.
Minonzio lands a decent elbow from side control.
It looks like Son Go Chung has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Minonzio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Minonzio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Go Chung, who protects the arm well.
Go Chung throws Minonzio to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Go Chung.
Minonzio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Go Chung can do to turn this around?
Go Chung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Go Chung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Minonzio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matteo Minonzio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minonzio shoots in looking for a takedown but Go Chung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minonzio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Minonzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Go Chung tries to clinch up.
Minonzio has a takedown stuffed.
Minonzio slips a jab and a cross from Go Chung.
Go Chung stuffs the takedown attempt from Minonzio. Minonzio gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minonzio tries to move into range but Go Chung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Go Chung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Go Chung is looking to clinch but Minonzio is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Go Chung doesn't manage to clinch there - Minonzio circles away.
Go Chung closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Go Chung throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Minonzio.
Son Go Chung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minonzio.
Go Chung tries to clinch but Minonzio moves out of range.
Matteo Minonzio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Go Chung moves into the clinch.
Minonzio has Go Chung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Go Chung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Minonzio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Go Chung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Go Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Go Chung wants to stall.
Go Chung lands an elbow just above Minonzio 's eye.
Go Chung lands an elbow inside.
Minonzio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Go Chung after a bit of a struggle.
Minonzio dodges an elbow strike from Go Chung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Go Chung is trying to push Minonzio away but Minonzio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Go Chung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Go Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minonzio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Go Chung is fending him off so far but Minonzio persists. Nope, Go Chung circles away and we're back to standing.
Go Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matteo Minonzio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Son Go Chung's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Go Chung throws a right hand that Minonzio ducks under and follows up with a left that Minonzio also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minonzio.
Minonzio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Go Chung drives through and clinches with Minonzio against the cage.
Go Chung is trying to break the clinch but Minonzio has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Go Chung.
A bit of stalling here from Go Chung.
Go Chung gets underhooks to prevent Minonzio's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Minonzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minonzio takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Go Chung.
Minonzio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Minonzio keeps control of Go Chung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Minonzio wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minonzio goes for a takedown attempt but Go Chung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Go Chung throws a nice looking combination but Minonzio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Go Chung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Go Chung wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go Chung tries to clinch there but Minonzio circles away.
Minonzio swats away the attempt to clinch by Go Chung.
Minonzio shoots in looking for a takedown but Go Chung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minonzio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Go Chung throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Minonzio.
Go Chung tries to clinch there but Minonzio circles away.
Go Chung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Minonzio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minonzio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Go Chung clinches with his opponent.
Go Chung prevents the takedown attempt.
Go Chung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Minonzio's defenses.
Minonzio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Go Chung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Go Chung lands an elbow inside that Minonzio shrugs off.
Go Chung crunches a lovely knee into Minonzio's ribcage.
Go Chung avoiding damage.
Go Chung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Go Chung wants to clinch up but Minonzio keeps it at a distance.
Go Chung looks to land a combination. Minonzio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Go Chung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minonzio.
Minonzio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Go Chung is looking to clinch.
Go Chung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minonzio swats away the attempt to clinch by Go Chung.
Nice sprawl there from Go Chung as Minonzio shoots in.
A left and a right from Go Chung both land. Nice combination.
Go Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minonzio fails with the takedown.
Minonzio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Go Chung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minonzio somewhat.
A punch lands to the side of Minonzio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Go Chung connects with a high kick.
Son Go Chung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go Chung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minonzio gets tackled into the cage by Go Chung. Go Chung maintains the clinch.
Go Chung lands a damaging elbow.
Minonzio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Go Chung.
Go Chung lands an elbow inside that Minonzio shrugs off.
Go Chung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Go Chung gets underhooks to prevent Minonzio's takedown attempt.
Go Chung lands an elbow inside.
Minonzio can't get the takedown.
Go Chung lands an elbow just above Minonzio 's eye.
Go Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Go Chung has had enough of the clinch but Minonzio keeps him there for the moment.
Go Chung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minonzio is keeping busy.
Minonzio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Go Chung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Go Chung lands a damaging elbow.
Minonzio takes an elbow to the temple.
Minonzio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Go Chung fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Go Chung feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Minonzio's calf.
Minonzio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Minonzio is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Go Chung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minonzio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Go Chung.
Oh Minonzio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Go Chung lands with a big left! Minonzio is wobbled badly! Go Chung comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Minonzio to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Son Go Chung!
A determined Son Go Chung didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kotzlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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, Fedor Kharitonov!
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, Igor Kotzlowski!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kotzlowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kharitonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov closes the distance and clinches up with Kotzlowski, looking for a takedown. Kharitonov pushes Kotzlowski against the cage but Kotzlowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kharitonov throws a right and a left that Kotzlowski avoids nicely.
Kharitonov moves into the clinch.
Kotzlowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kotzlowski pushes Kharitonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.
Kotzlowski is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Kotzlowski.
Kharitonov tries to pull guard but Kotzlowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Kharitonov drops back down to his feet.
Kotzlowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kharitonov backwards.
It looks like Fedor Kharitonov has been cut.
A short uppercut from Kotzlowski.
Kotzlowski has Kharitonov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kotzlowski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kharitonov tumbling to the mat - Kotzlowski dives into Kharitonov's guard.
Kotzlowski is sitting in close to Kharitonov's body. Kharitonov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kotzlowski is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kotzlowski is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kharitonov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fedor Kharitonov!
After the big win, Fedor Kharitonov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov comes to the cage accompanied by Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. Ismail Saidov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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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
2 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marc Hook!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saidov shoots in but Hook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saidov drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Saidov drops back looking for a leg! Hook is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hook manages to kick Saidov off! Saidov jumps back into Hook's guard.
Saidov 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.
Saidov looking to pass the guard.
Hook looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hook dives on top into guard.
Saidov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saidov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hook is aware though and is defending well.
Saidov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hook doesn't defend quickly enough and Saidov has managed to lock this one up! Can Hook escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Saidov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ismail Saidov!
Ismail Saidov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kusok Govna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaka Mababa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Govna comes to the cage accompanied by Morbid Angel - Day of Suffering. Mababa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Street Fighting Man. 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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250 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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225 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kusok Govna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chaka Mababa!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mababa tries to clinch there but Govna circles away.
Mababa moves in looking to clinch but Govna pushes him off.
Govna walks into a jab.
Govna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Govna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mababa dodges the punch combination from Govna.
Govna swats away the attempt to clinch by Mababa.
Mababa scores with a jab. Govna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mababa slips a jab and a cross from Govna.
A head kick misses from Mababa.
Govna lands with a hook. Mababa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Govna tries to clinch there but Mababa circles away.
Mababa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Govna has time to react.
Govna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mababa in his tracks.
Mababa tries to close the distance and clinch but Govna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mababa slips a jab from Govna.
Mababa with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mababa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Govna doesn't manage to clinch there - Mababa circles away.
Govna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mababa cracks Govna with a hook to the temple - Govna is on wobbly legs here! Mababa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Govna falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mababa wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chaka Mababa!
Chaka Mababa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Murder Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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