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RMFC eleven PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano DuranEspino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luciano DuranEspino!
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, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DuranEspino defends it nicely.
DuranEspino fails to land the takedown.
DuranEspino wants to clinch.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DuranEspino as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by DuranEspino.
Luciano DuranEspino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
No luck for DuranEspino with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from DuranEspino.
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuranEspino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
Rua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DuranEspino was covering up waiting for the punch and Rua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DuranEspino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DuranEspino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rua on the ground.
Rua postures up in DuranEspino's guard and throws a big left but DuranEspino blocks it.
Rua thows a big elbow that misses.
Rua postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rua is looking to work some ground and pound but DuranEspino has wrist control.
Rua works over DuranEspino with some ground and pound from guard.
DuranEspino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuranEspino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua 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.
DuranEspino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rua stands up over DuranEspino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DuranEspino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rua content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rua landing with the ground and pound.
Rua thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DuranEspino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DuranEspino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Rua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DuranEspino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rua stands and throws DuranEspino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DuranEspino is trying to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
DuranEspino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rua misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DuranEspino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DuranEspino as he jumps to the side.
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DuranEspino defends it nicely.
DuranEspino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DuranEspino prevents a takedown attempt there.
DuranEspino using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rua looks gassed!
Rua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by DuranEspino.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
DuranEspino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DuranEspino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DuranEspino doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
DuranEspino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luciano DuranEspino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DuranEspino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DuranEspino swivels and escapes.
DuranEspino slaps away a takedown attempt from Rua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DuranEspino instigates a clinch.
Rua wants a takedown.
Luciano DuranEspino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rua.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but DuranEspino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rua fails with the takedown
and DuranEspino counters by moving into the clinch.
DuranEspino lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DuranEspino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Rua blocks the low kick.
Rua is breathing heavily.
DuranEspino wants to slow Rua down by chopping away at his legs.
Rua shoots in and bounces DuranEspino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rua with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DuranEspino's head.
DuranEspino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DuranEspino tries to get out of the position.
DuranEspino looking to control.
Rua postures up in DuranEspino's guard and throws a big left but DuranEspino blocks it.
Rua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rua thows a big elbow that misses.
Rua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DuranEspino is trying to control the position but Rua postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DuranEspino tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by DuranEspino.
Good work by Rua as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DuranEspino drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
DuranEspino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rua tries for a takedown but DuranEspino manages to get underhooks.
DuranEspino misses with a knee strike.
DuranEspino connects with a knee to the head.
Rua tries for a takedown but DuranEspino manages to get underhooks.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but DuranEspino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DuranEspino is looking to clinch.
Luciano DuranEspino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DuranEspino tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
DuranEspino slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by DuranEspino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DuranEspino is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
DuranEspino tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
DuranEspino tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
DuranEspino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DuranEspino was covering up waiting for the punch and Rua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DuranEspino controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
Rua throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuranEspino wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rua missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rua throwing strikes from guard but DuranEspino blocks nicely.
Rua is working DuranEspino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DuranEspino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rua tries to score a power double leg takedown but DuranEspino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rua somewhat.
DuranEspino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Luciano DuranEspino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DuranEspino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DuranEspino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DuranEspino tries to score with a low kick but Rua moves his leg out of the way.
DuranEspino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rua tries to avoid it but DuranEspino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rua to the ground. Rua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from DuranEspino. No joy for Rua on that attempt.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
DuranEspino fails in his attempt to clinch.
DuranEspino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DuranEspino wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DuranEspino tries to close the distance and clinch but Rua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DuranEspino sprawls well. DuranEspino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DuranEspino.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano DuranEspino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DuranEspino defends it nicely.
Rua fails with the takedown.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DuranEspino sprawls well. DuranEspino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rua gets slowly back to his feet.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DuranEspino wants to get back to full guard.
DuranEspino trying to control from the bottom.
DuranEspino is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DuranEspino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rua lands with a punch from half guard.
Rua lands with a punch from half guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard but DuranEspino defending well.
Rua looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DuranEspino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rua drops an elbow to the side of DuranEspino's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DuranEspino's head.
DuranEspino trying to control from the bottom.
Rua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rua thows a huge punch but DuranEspino dodges it nicely.
DuranEspino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rua is looking for a kimura but DuranEspino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rua to get the leverage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DuranEspino wants to clinch up but Rua keeps it at a distance.
DuranEspino fails with the takedown.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DuranEspino fails with an attempt to clinch.
DuranEspino tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
DuranEspino gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rua to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rua throwing strikes from guard but DuranEspino blocks nicely.
Mauricio Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rua throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Luciano DuranEspino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua in side control, throwing shots but DuranEspino defends.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DuranEspino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mauricio Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beat You Down. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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, Mike Peterson!
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, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peterson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peterson is working away from the top position though.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterson.
Gracie is not content to let Peterson control the position.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Peterson forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
Peterson manages to pull guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peterson working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson has managed to clinch.
Gracie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Peterson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Peterson scores with a knee to the head.
Gracie is working for takedown but Peterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Peterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Peterson trying to control the position.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Peterson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Gracie trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Peterson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Peterson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.
Peterson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie pushes Peterson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Peterson - that landed with a thud.
Peterson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Peterson lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Peterson punching from the bottom.
Peterson is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peterson's guard.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie throwing shots but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Peterson is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Peterson moves into full guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Peterson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peterson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie passes into side control, despite Peterson's attempt to control the position.
Peterson tries to control but Gracie manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with punches from the back.
Gracie missing with punches from the back.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Peterson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Peterson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Gracie lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gracie.
Peterson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Peterson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peterson defending well though.
Peterson gets back to full guard.
Gracie 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.
Peterson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Peterson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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 Mike Peterson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Peterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peterson jumps guard.
Peterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie won't allow Peterson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Peterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Peterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Peterson counters with a body kick.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.
Mike Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracie.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Peterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gracie.
Peterson is controlling the position but Gracie somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is staying active underneath Peterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Peterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peterson.
Gracie trying to hold on to Peterson's head to control him but Peterson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Peterson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Peterson clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Peterson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Peterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie passes Peterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peterson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Peterson's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Helio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Peterson is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mike Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Peterson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peterson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Peterson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Redeemer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Turilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luca Turilli will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucas Redeemer!
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, Luca Turilli!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Turilli knocks Redeemer out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luca Turilli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocaje vivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Kasilko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rocaje vivo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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207 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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, Rocaje vivo!
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, Anton Kasilko!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vivo looks to land a body kick but Kasilko moved away.
Kasilko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from vivo. Kasilko shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
vivo throws a lazy right hand but Kasilko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
vivo misses with a looping left.
vivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasilko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kasilko slips under a jab.
vivo scores with a kick to the midsection.
vivo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
vivo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
vivo wants to clinch.
A jab from vivo misses.
vivo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for vivo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vivo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kasilko is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from vivo.
Kasilko blocks a head kick by vivo.
vivo throws a leg kick but Kasilko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rocaje vivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
vivo throws a head kick that Kasilko semi-blocks.
vivo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
vivo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasilko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
vivo cracks the inside of Kasilko's front leg.
vivo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
vivo misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from vivo misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - vivo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
vivo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
vivo throws a low kick, looking for Kasilko's leg but Kasilko calmly moves out of range.
Kasilko fails with a takedown attempt.
vivo scores with a push kick.
vivo delivers a nice body kick.
vivo throws a looping overhand right but Kasilko ducks down to avoid it.
Kasilko avoids the head kick by vivo.
Rocaje vivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasilko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by vivo.
vivo tries to score with a low kick but Kasilko moves his leg out of the way.
vivo throws a leg kick which misses Kasilko's front leg but catches the back leg as Kasilko tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vivo throws a wild body kick that Kasilko sees coming a mile off.
Kasilko keeps the fight on the outside.
vivo cracks the inside of Kasilko's front leg.
Kasilko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by vivo.
vivo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
vivo tries to land a front kick but Kasilko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
vivo misses with a head kick.
vivo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
vivo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasilko circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasilko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by vivo.
vivo keeps Kasilko at a distance using the push kick.
vivo throws a sloppy head kick and Kasilko moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
vivo works over Kasilko's head and body with a nice combination.
vivo throws out a leg kick but Kasilko moves out of range and vivo only half commits.
Both fighters circling a little - vivo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No joy there for vivo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
vivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasilko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from vivo.
vivo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasilko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
vivo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kasilko is out of range.
vivo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasilko was well out of range. Poor timing from vivo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kasilko slips a jab and a cross from vivo.
vivo is looking to score with low kicks.
vivo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocaje vivo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
vivo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kasilko. That did some damage!
vivo thows a body shot but no joy.
Kasilko closes the distance and clinches up with vivo, looking for a takedown. Kasilko pushes vivo against the cage but vivo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kasilko might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, vivo has got the better of the exchanges.
vivo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from vivo.
Rocaje vivo is winning the standup battle so far.
vivo wants to clinch.
Kasilko takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Anton Kasilko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
vivo connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
vivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasilko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
vivo misses with an uppercut.
vivo throws a hook but Kasilko avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vivo misses with a low kick as Kasilko jumps back.
vivo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasilko.
Kasilko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
vivo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasilko can do to turn this around?
vivo throws a chopping leg kick but Kasilko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kasilko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kasilko keeps the fight on the outside.
vivo throws a hook to the side of Kasilko's head but Kasilko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anton Kasilko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
vivo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kasilko's calf.
vivo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasilko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from vivo.
vivo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasilko moves away.
vivo throws a low kick, looking for Kasilko's leg but Kasilko calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from vivo.
vivo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
vivo throws a series of punches but Kasilko avoids them all with ease.
vivo tries to clinch but Kasilko moves out of range.
vivo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kasilko will feel that in the morning.
Some bone on bone action there as Kasilko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kasilko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by vivo.
vivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasilko blocks a head kick by vivo.
A leg kick checked by Kasilko.
vivo tries a head kick but it misses.
vivo throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vivo tries a low kick but Kasilko avoids it.
vivo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kasilko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kasilko is looking to take a break and control but vivo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasilko tries for a kimura but vivo is defending well.
Kasilko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but vivo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
vivo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasilko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kasilko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
vivo is looking to regain half guard here but Kasilko keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocaje vivo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Kasilko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from vivo.
vivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasilko moves out of range of the body kick.
vivo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kasilko is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kasilko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
vivo throws a head kick that misses.
vivo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasilko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
vivo misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
vivo feints and then cracks Kasilko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kasilko down.
Kasilko moves out of range of the body kick from vivo.
Kasilko blocks a head kick by vivo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from vivo.
vivo scores with a leg kick.
vivo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasilko. Kasilko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
vivo scores with a leg kick.
vivo throws a solid leg kick but Kasilko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at vivo.
vivo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by vivo.
Kasilko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by vivo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by vivo.
vivo misses with a kick to the body.
Kasilko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
vivo throws a sloppy head kick and Kasilko moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Kasilko or perhaps it was just good defense by vivo which made him look bad.
vivo wants to land a leg kick but Kasilko is out of range.
vivo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
vivo misses with a kick to the body.
vivo swinging wildly here.
vivo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
vivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
vivo fails to land with a series of punches.
vivo stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from vivo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - vivo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
vivo lands a high kick!
vivo throws a body kick that misses.
vivo scores with a kick to the body.
vivo swinging wildly here.
Kasilko moves out of range as vivo throws a body kick.
Kasilko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches vivo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
vivo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kasilko on the ground.
Kasilko working the ground and pound but vivo is defending the strikes.
Anton Kasilko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasilko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
vivo is looking to regain half guard here but Kasilko keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasilko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kasilko in side control, throwing shots but vivo defends.
vivo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasilko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
vivo is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
vivo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasilko moves away.
Kasilko blocks a head kick by vivo.
Rocaje vivo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasilko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocaje vivo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for vivo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocaje vivo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen undead as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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21
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seth Bunga!
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, John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunga lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like John Anderson has been cut.
Bunga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Anderson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bunga - the referee stops the clock and Anderson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bunga. Anderson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Bunga slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson looks gassed!
Bunga connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Anderson! He's out on his feet! Bunga rushes in and drops Anderson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Seth Bunga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Midas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Lolata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Midas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seth Midas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Lolata!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lolata fails with a takedown attempt.
Lolata feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Midas pulls Lolata in close to his closed guard and prevents Lolata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Midas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Midas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Midas working a defensive guard here.
Midas keeping full guard, as Lolata tries to pass.
Midas wants to sweep here but Lolata controlling him for the moment.
Lolata wants to stand but Midas is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lolata trying to control but Midas is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lolata looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Midas!
Lolata controlling from the full mount.
Lolata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Midas is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midas tries to lock up and control but Lolata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Midas 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.
Lolata sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Midas gets back to full guard.
Midas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lolata trying to control the position from guard on top but Midas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Midas working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lolata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Midas is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lolata wants to stand but Midas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lolata is looking to work some ground and pound but Midas has wrist control.
Lolata drops back, looking for a kneebar! Midas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Midas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Midas!
Lolata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Midas's best efforts.
Midas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Midas is breathing heavily.
Lolata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lolata is positioning himself well to prevent Midas advancing to mount.
Lolata wants to get back to full guard.
Midas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Midas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lolata is trying to stand.
Lolata kicks off Midas and gets to his feet.
Midas misses with a takedown attempt
and Lolata counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lolata stands up and beckons Midas to his feet.
Lolata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Midas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lolata!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Lolata dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lolata fails with a takedown attempt.
Lolata feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lolata trying to control the position from guard on top but Midas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Midas controls Lolata momentarily but Lolata frees himself.
Lolata preventing the sweep.
Lolata drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lolata jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Midas wants to control the position but Lolata says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lolata is working for a kimura but Midas is defending it quite comfortably.
Lolata sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lolata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Midas sees it coming and defends easily.
Lolata drops an elbow to the side of Midas's head.
Lolata winds up and cracks Midas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Midas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lolata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Midas is keeping the position for now.
Lolata postures up.
Lolata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lolata connects with a couple of short punches.
Lolata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Midas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lolata slips nicely into half guard.
Lolata is trying for a kimura here. Midas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lolata wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Lolata!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the Tiger. Emelianenko has chosen Soviet March as his entrance music. 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 White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandar Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko drives through and clinches with Kozlov against the cage.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Emelianenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Emelianenko pushes Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozlov working hard to break the clinch.
Emelianenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emelianenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kozlov tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Kozlov throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kozlov misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kozlov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is working for takedown but Kozlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aleksandar Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Emelianenko.
Kozlov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Emelianenko prevents it.
Emelianenko drags the fight down to the ground.
Kozlov is looking to stand up but Emelianenko won't let him.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Emelianenko is pulling down on Kozlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kozlov, at least for the moment.
Emelianenko looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Kozlov controlling him for the moment.
Kozlov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emelianenko on the ground.
Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kozlov wants to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kozlov is looking to escape.
Kozlov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Emelianenko looking to secure an arm triangle but Kozlov defends it well.
A nice elbow there by Emelianenko.
Kozlov is trying to escape the mount.
Kozlov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Emelianenko controlling from mount.
The referee warns Kozlov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to hold on but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Emelianenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kozlov turns into him and now he's in Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Emelianenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kozlov is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Kozlov.
Kozlov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kozlov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kozlov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kozlov's guard.
Emelianenko controlling from the top position.
Kozlov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kozlov tries to get out of the position.
Kozlov wants to control but Emelianenko passes easily into half guard.
Emelianenko stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kozlov's head.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kozlov keeps working.
Despite being in the dominant position, Aleksander Emelianenko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kozlov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aleksandar Kozlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelianenko pushes Kozlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianenko manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Kozlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlov looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Kozlov is avoiding it.
Emelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.
Kozlov shoots in but Emelianenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelianenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Emelianenko showed some decent athleticism there.
Kozlov taking some punishment here, with Emelianenko in his half guard.
Emelianenko works his way into full mount!
Kozlov is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to buck Emelianenko off but he can't manage it.
Kozlov is in a horrible position here. Emelianenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kozlov is looking to escape.
Emelianenko gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kozlov as he avoids it easily.
Kozlov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emelianenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Emelianenko slowing the pace effectively.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kozlov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aleksandar Kozlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Emelianenko.
Kozlov is trying to break free.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the side of Kozlov's head.
Emelianenko slows down the pace here.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kozlov smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kozlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kozlov throws a sloppy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with a shoot takedown. Kozlov fights it but they end up in guard.
Kozlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kozlov, not yet.
Aleksander Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kozlov pulls Emelianenko in to control the position.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Kozlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kozlov is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kozlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kozlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Emelianenko has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kozlov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksander Emelianenko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eshkar Gabai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by Motley Crue - Kickstart My Heart. Gabai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ya by Mosh Ben-Ari. Eshkar Gabai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lewis Creed's chin.
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Very strong |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lewis Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eshkar Gabai!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabai swings for the body but Creed moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Creed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gabai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Creed was well out of range. Poor timing from Gabai.
Gabai lands a really nice looking cross but Creed seems unphased.
Creed defending well as Gabai loads up on a big left hand.
Gabai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Creed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gabai throws out the jab.
Gabai throws a hook but Creed avoids it easily.
Creed rushes Gabai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gabai working hard to break the clinch.
Gabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Eshkar Gabai has been cut.
Gabai is trying to force a seperation but Creed has the dominant position.
Gabai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gabai can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
Gabai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gabai tries to break the clinch but Creed is controlling the position.
Gabai wants to get back to striking at distance but Creed won't allow it.
Gabai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Creed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gabai's face.
Gabai works on Creed's body with a couple of short punches.
Gabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed lands an uppercut.
Gabai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Creed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gabai has had enough of the clinch but Creed keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Creed.
Gabai looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabai tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Gabai back against the cage.
Gabai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Creed lands with a left to the head.
Gabai wants to get back to striking at distance but Creed won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Creed lands a hook that snaps the head of Gabai backwards.
Gabai tries to circle away but Creed has him pinned against the cage.
Creed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gabai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Creed digs a right hand into Gabai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gabai's gas tank.
A short left from Creed.
Creed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Creed.
Creed lands a good knee to the midsection. Gabai won't want to take too many of those.
Creed landing knees to the head.
Creed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gabai is trying to break the clinch but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Gabai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gabai backwards.
Creed lands a knee to the body.
Creed lands with a left to the head.
Creed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Creed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Creed lands with a light punch inside.
Creed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a knee to the body.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Creed.
Creed prevents Gabai from breaking the clinch.
Creed landing knees to the body.
Creed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gabai tries to break the clinch but Creed is controlling the position.
Creed lands a knee to the head.
Creed landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gabai tries to circle away but Creed has him pinned against the cage.
Gabai wants to get back to striking at distance but Creed won't allow it.
Creed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gabai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Creed scores a nice knee to the body.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Creed.
Creed has Gabai pressed against the cage, preventing Gabai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gabai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Creed landing knees to the head.
Gabai is looking to break free of the clinch but Creed has double underhooks.
Gabai wants to break free but Creed has control.
Gabai tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Creed lands with a short shot to the head.
Creed landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Creed lands an uppercut.
Creed landing knees to the head.
Creed blocking some punches.
Gabai tries to circle away but Creed has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creed.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gabais head.
Gabai misses with some punches.
Creed lands an elbow inside.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gabai is trying to break free.
Gabai has had enough of the clinch but Creed keeps him there for the moment.
Creed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gabai breaks the clinch.
Creed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Creed pushes Gabai up against the cage in a clinch.
Gabai trying to control the position but instead, Creed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gabai into the cage.
A short right from Creed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creed.
Creed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gabai tries to stall but Creed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gabai wants to break free but Creed has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Creed landing knees to the head.
Creed works on Gabai's body with a couple of short punches.
Gabai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Creed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Creed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
Gabai is trying to break the clinch but Creed is controlling him.
Creed digs a right hand underneath Gabai's ribcage. Gabai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Creed lands a nice uppercut.
Creed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gabai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Creed lands an elbow inside that Gabai shrugs off.
Gabai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Creed.
A short left from Creed.
Gabai swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed prevents Gabai from breaking the clinch.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed lands a nice knee to the body.
Creed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Creed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gabai misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Creed obliges.
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gabai backwards.
Gabai is trying to force a seperation but Creed has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eshkar Gabai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gabai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gabai.
Gabai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Creed dips to his left and cracks Gabai with an uppercut!
Creed moves into the clinch.
Gabai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Creed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gabai's face.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gabai backwards.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gabai is trying to break the clinch but Creed is controlling him.
Creed is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Creed lands a good knee to the midsection. Gabai won't want to take too many of those.
A short body shot lands from Creed as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Creed.
Creed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gabai takes an elbow to the temple.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gabai takes a shot to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Creed.
A short right from Gabai.
Creed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gabai can't find room to land a body shot as Creed controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Creed.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gabai in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Creed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gabai's defenses.
Gabai tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Gabai back against the cage.
Creed crunches a lovely knee into Gabai's ribcage.
Creed lands an elbow inside that Gabai shrugs off.
Gabai is trying to break the clinch but Creed is controlling him.
Gabai tries to break free but Creed pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Creed.
Creed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gabai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gabai throws a head punch that misses.
Creed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gabai.
Creed landing knees to the body.
Gabai tries to circle away but Creed has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gabai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Creed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Creed lands a knee to the body.
Gabai tries to break free but Creed pushes him back against the cage.
Creed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gabai tries to circle away but Creed has him pinned against the cage.
Gabai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Creed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good body shot from Creed.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Creed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gabai's defenses.
Gabai takes a shot to the head.
Gabai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gabai backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creed.
Creed connects with a knee to the head.
Gabai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creed prevents Gabai from breaking the clinch.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
Creed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gabai's efforts to push away.
Lewis Creed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Creed scores with a knee to the head.
Creed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Creed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gabai's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Creed.
Gabai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gabai lands a left hand.
Gabai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creed gets through Gabai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Creed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed keeps control of Gabai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Creed lands an uppercut.
Creed lands with a light punch inside.
Gabai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gabai tries to circle away but Creed has him pinned against the cage.
Creed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gabai is trying to break the clinch but Creed is controlling him.
Creed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gabai's efforts to push away.
Creed with a knee to the head.
Creed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Creed prevents a body shot from Gabai.
Creed lands a good knee to the midsection. Gabai won't want to take too many of those.
Gabai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Creed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gabai has had enough of the clinch but Creed keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Nice elbow from Creed.
Gabai takes an elbow to the temple.
Creed with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gabai.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Gabai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Creed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gabai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Creed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gabai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Creed scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Creed.
Gabai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Creed prevents Gabai from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Creed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Creed connects with a knee to the head.
Creed digs a right hand into Gabai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gabai's gas tank.
Creed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gabai's efforts to push away.
Gabai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
Creed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gabai or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creed.
Creed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gabai's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creed lands an uppercut.
Creed prevents a body shot from Gabai.
Gabai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gabai can't break the clinch.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gabai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Creed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eshkar Gabai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Creed forces Gabai back against the cage and clinches.
Gabai is trying to break the clinch but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Gabai tries to break the clinch but Creed is controlling the position.
Gabai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Creed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gabai's face.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gabai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gabai takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Gabai fails to land.
Gabai is trying to break the clinch but Creed is controlling him.
Gabai working hard to break the clinch.
Creed digs a right hand into Gabai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gabai's gas tank.
Creed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Creed gets through Gabai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gabai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Creed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Creed.
Creed scores a nice knee to the body.
Gabai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
Creed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gabai breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed slips a jab from Gabai.
Gabai swings for the body but Creed moves out of range.
Creed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gabai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Creed.
Creed lands a good knee to the midsection. Gabai won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Creed.
Creed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gabai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Creed.
A frustrated look appears on Gabai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Creed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Creed.
Creed lands a hook that snaps the head of Gabai backwards.
Creed pushes Gabai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gabai is trying to break the clinch but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Creed lands an elbow that stopped Gabai in his tracks for a moment.
Gabai is trying to break free.
Creed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gabai.
Creed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gabais head.
Creed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Creed lands a shoulder strike.
Creed working Gabai over with knees to the body.
Gabai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gabai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Creed lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Creed - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gabai.
Gabai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Creed prevents Gabai from breaking the clinch.
Gabai has a couple of punches blocked by Creed.
Creed presses Gabai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Creed scores with a shoulder strike.
Gabai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed landing knees to the head.
Gabai can't break the clinch.
Eshkar Gabai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabai is looking to break free of the clinch but Creed has double underhooks.
Creed landing knees to the head.
Creed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gabai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hand to the body from Creed.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Creed lands with a short shot to the head.
Creed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Creed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Creed landing knees to the head.
Gabai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gabai has had enough of the clinch but Creed keeps him there for the moment.
Gabai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Creed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gabai backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Creed.
Gabai is trying to break free.
Creed lands an uppercut.
Creed using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gabai struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Gabai tries a body shot but Creed blocks it.
Creed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gabai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Creed obliges.
Gabai is looking to break free of the clinch but Creed has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Gabai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Creed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Creed.
Still in the clinch, Creed scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
A nice left hand lands by Creed.
Gabai struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Creed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gabai's efforts to push away.
Creed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Creed lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gabai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Creed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice elbow from Creed.
Gabai takes an elbow to the temple.
Creed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gabai tries to circle away but Creed has him pinned against the cage.
Gabai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Creed scores with a knee to the head.
Gabai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gabai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Creed lands an elbow just above Gabai 's eye.
Creed with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gabai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gabai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Creed scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Creed.
Creed scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creed.
Creed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gabai backwards.
Creed lands an elbow inside that Gabai shrugs off.
Creed lands an elbow just above Gabai 's eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creed cracks Gabai with a nice body shot.
Gabai is trying to break the clinch but Creed has him pressed against the cage.
Gabai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Gabai scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creed.
Gabai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Creed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Creed!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Borlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Borlin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Borlin!
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, Thomas Raith!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borlin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Borlin wants it to stay on the feet.
Raith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borlin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borlin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Borlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Raith.
Borlin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raith slips a jab and a cross from Borlin.
Raith tries for a takedown but Borlin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raith slips a jab and a cross from Borlin.
Raith slips under a jab from Borlin.
Borlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Borlin lands a jab-cross combination.
Raith is rocked!
It looks like Thomas Raith has been cut.
Raith fails to land the takedown.
Borlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raith.
Borlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Borlin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Raith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas Raith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raith fails with a takedown attempt.
Borlin stuffs the takedown attempt from Raith. Raith gets slowly back to his feet.
Raith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borlin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Borlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Raith or perhaps it was just good defense by Borlin which made him look bad.
Raith looks gassed!
Raith tries to move into range but Borlin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Borlin scores with the left hand. Raith knows he should have avoided that one.
Raith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Borlin to score with a decent uppercut.
Raith is still on wobbly legs! Can Borlin finish him?
Jab, jab by Borlin - just one landing.
Borlin lands a right hook to the body.
Borlin connects with a jab.
Borlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borlin lands an overhand right.
A combination from Borlin does no damage.
Borlin throws a series of punches but Raith avoids them all with ease.
Raith seems to have recovered his senses.
Raith fails with the takedown.
Raith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borlin works Raith's body with a nice hook.
Borlin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Borlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Borlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borlin stalks Raith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raith's face. Raith staggers backwards, shaken.
Borlin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Borlin.
Borlin drops Raith with a nice combination! Borlin dives into Raith's guard, looking to finish!
Raith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Borlin stacks Raith on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Borlin!
Raith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Borlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raith on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borlin tries to stand and escape but Raith is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raith pushes Borlin off looking to stand but Borlin dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Raith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raith.
Raith has his feet on Borlin's thighs here. He's pushed Borlin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Borlin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Raith!
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