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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr E Guest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Chernov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2rbina 2rista - Brutality kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr E Guest! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Chernov! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chernov shoots and misses so Guest counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Guest trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Guest 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. Guest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Guest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guest won't allow Chernov to sweep him here. Guest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Guest trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Guest is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. This has been an exciting period of action! Guest is looking to work some ground and pound but Chernov has wrist control. Chernov striking off his back but it's not causing Guest any problems. Guest stopping the sweep attempt from Chernov. Guest has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Chernov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Guest cracks Chernov with a solid left hand. Guest might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guest postures up and lands a big shot to Chernov's brow.
Chernov is rocked! Guest 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. Chernov is still in real trouble! Can Guest finish him? Guest lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Guest lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Guest drops back looking for a leg! Chernov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chernov manages to kick Guest off! Guest jumps back into Chernov's guard. Guest wants to control from the top but Chernov keeps moving. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chernov can do anything to dispel that myth. Guest preventing the sweep. Guest postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Guest stands and throws Chernov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Chernov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Guest has an Americana. Chernov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Guest is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Guest hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mr E Guest! Mr E Guest took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piter KZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteo Minonzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minonzio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica Enter Sandman. Matteo Minonzio told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piter KZ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteo Minonzio! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Minonzio looks like he's thinking about clinching though. KZ lands a left and a right that send Minonzio crashing to the mat, dazed. KZ thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Matteo Minonzio has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Minonzio doesn't manage to clinch there - KZ circles away.
Minonzio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Minonzio tries to clinch but KZ moves out of range. KZ tries to keep at a distance but Minonzio has taken the fight into the clinch. Minonzio throws an elbow but it misses.
KZ tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minonzio lands a knee to the head.
KZ is trying to break the clinch but Minonzio has him pressed against the cage. KZ looking for a takedown. Minonzio lands an elbow inside. KZ has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minonzio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piter KZ. That's going to take a lot out of him. Minonzio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has KZ in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. KZ is breathing heavily. Minonzio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Minonzio tries to land knees in the clinch but KZ avoids the damage to the body. Minonzio trying to land knees to the body.
KZ is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Minonzio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Minonzio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Minonzio tries to land knees in the clinch but KZ avoids the damage to the body. Minonzio connects with a nasty looking knee right to KZ's face.
That's one minute gone in the round. Minonzio scores with a knee to the head.
KZ is rocked! Minonzio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KZ avoids it. Oh KZ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! KZ avoiding damage as Minonzio throws knees to the body.
KZ seems to have got his legs back now. Minonzio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through KZ's defenses. Minonzio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Minonzio trying to land knees to the body.
Minonzio lands a nice elbow. KZ on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Minonzio lands an elbow that stopped KZ in his tracks for a moment. KZ goes for a takedown attempt but Minonzio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minonzio looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Minonzio takes the fight into the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Minonzio. Minonzio throws an elbow that misses.
Minonzio stops a takedown attempt from KZ.
Minonzio lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! KZ is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minonzio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Minonzio lands a knee to the head.
Minonzio lands an elbow just above KZ 's eye. Minonzio scores with a knee to the head.
Minonzio landing knees to the body.
KZ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Minonzio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. KZ takes a knee to the side of the body. Minonzio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KZ avoids it. Minonzio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
KZ takes a knee to the side of the body. Minonzio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. KZ takes a knee right on the jaw!
KZ managing to block the knees to the body from Minonzio.
Minonzio lands an elbow inside that KZ shrugs off. KZ tries to break the clinch but Minonzio is controlling the position. KZ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Minonzio with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Minonzio obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Minonzio lands an elbow just above KZ 's eye. KZ tries for a takedown but Minonzio manages to get underhooks.
Minonzio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Minonzio trying to land knees to the body.
Minonzio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Minonzio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. KZ is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minonzio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A knee to the head by Minonzio.
Minonzio lands a good knee to the midsection. KZ won't want to take too many of those. Minonzio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has KZ in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Minonzio misses with a knee strike.
Minonzio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KZ avoids it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Minonzio connects with a knee to the head.
Minonzio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Minonzio unloads a knee to the mid-section. KZ lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. KZ tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minonzio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Minonzio gets underhooks to prevent KZ's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A knee to the head by Minonzio.
KZ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Minonzio tries to land knees in the clinch but KZ avoids the damage to the body. KZ blocks an elbow strike from Minonzio.
KZ tries to pull guard but Minonzio won't allow it.
KZ wants to get back to striking at distance but Minonzio won't allow it.
KZ on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Minonzio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KZ is defending well for now. Minonzio working KZ over with knees to the body. KZ is trying to drag Minonzio to the mat but Minonzio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Minonzio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KZ blocks it with crossed arms. KZ wants to take the fight to the mat but Minonzio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! KZ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A nice glancing elbow lands by Minonzio. Minonzio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Minonzio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Minonzio dominated that round. The cut man is working on Matteo Minonzio's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Minonzio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with KZ, pushing him back against the cage. Minonzio unloads a knee to the mid-section. KZ takes an elbow to the forehead. Minonzio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matteo Minonzio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Minonzio crunches a lovely knee into KZ's ribcage. Minonzio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KZ is defending well for now. This has been an exciting period of action! Minonzio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KZ has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Minonzio lands an elbow just above KZ 's eye. A nice glancing elbow lands by Minonzio. Minonzio lands a nice knee to the body. Minonzio missing with knees to the body.
Minonzio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Minonzio lands a knee to the head.
Minonzio has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Minonzio tries a knee to the head but KZ blocks it.
Minonzio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KZ blocks it with crossed arms. Minonzio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. KZ has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minonzio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. KZ drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minonzio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. KZ takes an elbow to the temple. KZ is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minonzio to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piter KZ. That's going to take a lot out of him. KZ on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Minonzio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but KZ has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
KZ fails to pull the fight into his guard.
KZ is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minonzio pulls him back up using the underhooks. Minonzio unloads a knee to the mid-section. KZ lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Minonzio lands an elbow inside. Minonzio missing with knees to the body.
KZ tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minonzio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Minonzio lands a damaging elbow. Minonzio crunches a lovely knee into KZ's ribcage. Minonzio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KZ avoids it. Minonzio tries to land knees in the clinch but KZ avoids the damage to the body. Minonzio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. KZ goes for a takedown attempt but Minonzio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minonzio doesn't manage to clinch there - KZ circles away.
Minonzio slips a jab and a cross from KZ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Minonzio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. KZ manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Minonzio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Minonzio gets a clinch. Minonzio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Minonzio stops a takedown attempt from KZ.
Minonzio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Minonzio missing with knees to the body.
Minonzio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from KZ.
Minonzio lands a damaging elbow. KZ tries to circle away but Minonzio has him pinned against the cage. KZ is looking to break free of the clinch but Minonzio has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Minonzio working KZ over with knees to the body. KZ goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minonzio prevents it.
Minonzio lands an elbow that stopped KZ in his tracks for a moment. Minonzio lands a damaging elbow. Minonzio lands a knee to the body.
Minonzio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KZ takes an elbow to the forehead. Minonzio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Minonzio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Minonzio lands a left hand that snaps the head of KZ backwards. Minonzio missing with knees to the body.
Minonzio lands an elbow just above KZ 's eye. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Minonzio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Minonzio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KZ blocks it with crossed arms. A frustrated look appears on KZ's face as he tries to break the clinch. Minonzio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. KZ tries to score a body lock takedown but Minonzio shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Minonzio landing knees to the head.
Minonzio stops a takedown attempt from KZ.
Minonzio misses with an elbow strike.
Minonzio misses with an elbow over the top. KZ wants a takedown.
Minonzio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KZ.
Minonzio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KZ avoids it. Minonzio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from KZ.
KZ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. KZ jumps guard but Minonzio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Minonzio misses with a knee to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! KZ has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minonzio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. KZ tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Minonzio just stands there and leans against the cage. Minonzio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Minonzio connects with a nasty looking knee right to KZ's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Minonzio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Matteo Minonzio's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A combination from KZ does no damage. Minonzio is looking to clinch but KZ is avoiding it.
KZ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. KZ moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Minonzio instigates a clinch. Minonzio tries to land knees in the clinch but KZ avoids the damage to the body. Minonzio scores a nice knee to the body.
Minonzio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KZ on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
KZ goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minonzio prevents it.
Minonzio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from KZ.
Minonzio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Minonzio looking to throw knees to the head but KZ is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A frustrated look appears on KZ's face as he tries to break the clinch. KZ on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Minonzio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KZ blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. Minonzio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from KZ.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piter KZ. That's going to take a lot out of him. KZ pulls Minonzio into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Minonzio is looking to stand up but KZ won't let him. KZ looking for a guillotine here but Minonzio defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Minonzio trying to stand up but can't free himself from KZ's guard. Minonzio gets to his feet - KZ follows without any prompting. KZ has a takedown stuffed. Minonzio tries to close the distance and clinch up but KZ swats him away and circles back towards the center. Minonzio takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Minonzio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KZ avoids it. A nice glancing elbow lands by Minonzio. KZ is working for takedown but Minonzio is calmly controlling the position for now. Minonzio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
KZ looking for a takedown. Minonzio lands a nice elbow from the clinch. KZ tries to break the clinch but Minonzio is controlling the position. Minonzio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Minonzio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KZ avoids it. Minonzio landing knees to the body.
Minonzio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. KZ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. KZ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nice elbow from Minonzio. KZ is working for takedown but Minonzio is calmly controlling the position for now. Minonzio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. KZ is defending well for now. KZ managing to block the knees to the body from Minonzio.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Minonzio prevents the takedown attempt.
Minonzio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Minonzio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KZ avoids it. KZ tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
KZ on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
KZ is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Minonzio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but KZ blocks it with crossed arms. KZ has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minonzio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. KZ takes a knee right on the jaw!
KZ is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minonzio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Minonzio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and KZ avoids it. Minonzio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
KZ tries to score a body lock takedown but Minonzio shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Minonzio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on KZ's face as he tries to break the clinch. Minonzio looks to throw an elbow but misses. Minonzio trying to land knees to the body.
Minonzio lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. KZ jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minonzio walks away with a smile on his face. KZ gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. KZ swats away the attempt to clinch by Minonzio. KZ lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by KZ. KZ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minonzio circles away quickly and effectively. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Minonzio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Minonzio misses with a knee strike.
Minonzio throws an elbow that misses.
Minonzio lands an elbow inside. KZ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Minonzio missing with knees to the body.
KZ takes a knee to the side of the body. Piter KZ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Minonzio lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! KZ drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
KZ blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Matteo Minonzio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Minonzio prevents a body shot from KZ.
And that's the end of the fight! Matteo Minonzio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Minonzio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Minonzio! Our winner, Matteo Minonzio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cat Kifo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: der Fluch. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cat Kifo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Potter! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Potter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Potter stuffs the takedown. Kifo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Kifo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Potter has escaped the position, nice work there. Kifo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Potter is trying to escape and Kifo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Potter is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kifo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cat Kifo! Cat Kifo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abheek Shukla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erlan Baltabekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abheek Shukla! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erlan Baltabekov! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baltabekov throws a series of punches but Shukla moves out of range. Shukla lands a left and a right that sends Baltabekov crashing to the canvas! Shukla dives into mount looking to finish!
Baltabekov is rocked!
It looks like Erlan Baltabekov has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shukla looking to control and managing it successfully. Baltabekov is still in real trouble! Can Shukla finish him? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baltabekov seems to have recovered his senses. Shukla is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baltabekov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shukla controlling from mount. Baltabekov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shukla looking to finish Baltabekov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baltabekov! Shukla prevents Baltabekov from getting the reversal. Shukla controlling from the full mount. Baltabekov can't escape the position.
Shukla controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shukla has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Abheek Shukla just wasn't active enough. Baltabekov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shukla defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shukla closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Baltabekov out cold! Baltabekov corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abheek Shukla!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mato Cicak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adil Ek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mato Cicak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mato Cicak! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adil Ek! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A nice combination there by Ek.
Ek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ek walks into a stiff left hand from Cicak.
It looks like Adil Ek has been cut. Cicak fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cicak throws a leg kick but Ek moved away. Cicak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ek tries to avoid it but Cicak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ek to the ground. Ek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ek wants to clinch up but Cicak keeps it at a distance. Ek throws the kick towards the body but Cicak avoids it. Cicak shoots for a double leg takedown but Ek sprawls well. He's pushed Cicak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mato Cicak. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ek moves into range and clinches up with Cicak. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ek fails to pull guard.
Cicak is trying to stall.
Ek tries to land knees in the clinch but Cicak avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ek working hard to break the clinch. Ek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ek as Cicak tries to tie him up. Ek jumps guard but Cicak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cicak keeps control of Ek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ek is trying to pull guard but Cicak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ek is looking for a takedown. Cicak is trying to trip Ek. He has hold of a leg but Ek is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cicak persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ek keeping moving, preventing Cicak from controlling successfully. Ek is adopting a defensive guard. Ek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cicak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ek being controlled here, momentarily. Cicak looking to sit in guard and control but Ek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Cicak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cicak controls Ek momentarily but Ek frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cicak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ek is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ek wants to control but Cicak is having none of it. Cicak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ek can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ek is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cicak controlling from mount. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Cicak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cicak sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Cicak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ek can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ek is rocked! Cicak loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ek scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Cicak land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Cicak stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mato Cicak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teodolito Cesariny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Senichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senichev has chosen Lady Gaga - Just Dance as his entrance music. Aleksandr Senichev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 cm
22
192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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179 lbs
2 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teodolito Cesariny! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Senichev! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Senichev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cesariny circles away quickly and effectively. Cesariny shoots in and bounces Senichev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Cesariny distracts Senichev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cesariny controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Cesariny pushes down on Senichev's leg and manages to get into half guard. Cesariny working Senichev over with strikes. Still in half guard, Cesariny seems content to control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cesariny has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Senichev defend it? Cesariny steps over the head and cranks it - Senichev is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cesariny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teodolito Cesariny! During a confident post fight interview, Teodolito Cesariny thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mink Furer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Distrutivo Tramontana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Distrutivo Tramontana has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mink Furer's chin.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mink Furer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Distrutivo Tramontana! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Furer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Tramontana is working to get back to half guard.
Furer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tramontana hang on? Furer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tramontana gets back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tramontana looking for submissions off his back. Tramontana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Furer is trying to control. Tramontana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tramontana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furer. Tramontana is looking for a sweep. Furer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Furer lands with a punch from half guard. Tramontana works his way to full guard. Good work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Furer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tramontana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furer has managed to get both his arms back between Tramontana's legs - danger averted. Furer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tramontana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Furer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Tramontana wants to sweep but no luck. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Furer throws a big right hand that misses. Tramontana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Furer defends well. Tramontana has his foot on Furer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furer works his way back into a safe position though. Tramontana keeping moving, preventing Furer from controlling successfully. Tramontana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Tramontana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furer. Tramontana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furer defends it easily. Furer working some strikes from top position. Furer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Furer wants to control from the top but Tramontana keeps moving. 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! Tramontana has his foot on Furer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tramontana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furer defends it easily. Furer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Furer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tramontana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Furer distracts Tramontana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tramontana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furer is aware though and is defending well. Tramontana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furer is aware though and is defending well. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Furer postures up and lands a big shot to Tramontana's brow. Furer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tramontana's head. Furer wants to control from the top but Tramontana keeps moving. Tramontana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Furer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Furer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tramontana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Furer wants to control from the top but Tramontana keeps moving. Tramontana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furer is aware though and is defending well. Furer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tramontana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Furer works over Tramontana with some ground and pound from guard. Furer lands a couple of decent looking shots. Tramontana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furer. Tramontana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tramontana is tightening it up a little... Furer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Furer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Furer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tramontana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Distrutivo Tramontana!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hot Rod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Zaitsef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaitsef has chosen Mother Puncher - Mastodon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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307 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hot Rod! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Zaitsef! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rod misses with a wild body shot. Nice jab there from Rod. Zaitsef throws a jab but it's blocked by Rod. Zaitsef throws a shot from downtown. Rod moves away and avoids it. Zaitsef is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Zaitsef ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Rod lands a jab. Rod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaitsef connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rod scrambles back to his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rod scores with the left hand. Zaitsef knows he should have avoided that one. Zaitsef takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rod digs a good hook to Zaitsef's body.
Rod is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Rod misses with an uppercut. Rod wants to clinch enabling Zaitsef to counter with a crisp jab. Rod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaitsef was well out of range. Poor timing from Rod. Rod moves in looking to clinch but Zaitsef pushes him off. Rod lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rod connects with a right hand. Zaitsef shakes it off. Rod connects with a nice looking jab.
Rod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Oooooh!!! Rod has knocked Zaitsef down with a huge combo! Rod steps away and waves a wobbly Zaitsef back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Zaitsef is rocked! Rod is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rod throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaitsef. Zaitsef moves forwards but Rod connects with a nice, crisp jab. Zaitsef is still on wobbly legs! Can Rod finish him? Zaitsef gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rod gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hot Rod! Hot Rod retains his super heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tilthammer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Autumn - Suffer the wild dogs. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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214 lbs
27 - 8 - 1 |
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217 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Tilthammer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circling - Tilthammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tilthammer scores with a nice strike. Hearts has managed to clinch.
Tilthammer lands an elbow inside.
It looks like A J Hearts has been cut. Tilthammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tilthammer prevents a body shot from Hearts. Hearts landing knees to the head.
It looks like Felix Tilthammer has been cut. Hearts avoids a wild elbow strike from Tilthammer. Tilthammer trying to land knees to the body.
Hearts lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Tilthammer trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
Tilthammer tries to get to full guard but Hearts has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hearts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tilthammer's head. Hearts trying to pass the guard but Tilthammer defending well. Tilthammer is trying to control but can't.
Tilthammer wants to get back to full guard. Hearts is nestled in close to Tilthammer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Tilthammer is trying to get back to full guard. Hearts thows a huge punch but Tilthammer dodges it nicely.
Hearts drops an elbow to the side of Tilthammer's head. Tilthammer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hearts manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Tilthammer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Hearts. This has been an exciting period of action! Hearts has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tilthammer's face.
Felix Tilthammer's cut is getting worse. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hearts trying to control but Tilthammer is having none of it. Tilthammer is bucking up trying to escape but Hearts cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tilthammer is rocked!
Jeez, Felix Tilthammer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Felix Tilthammer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). A J Hearts! During a confident post fight interview, A J Hearts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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