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SPFT 35: Ferguson vs. Pettis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteo Minonzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Minonzio's choice of entrance music: Metallica Enter Sandman. Jackson Jose is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteo Minonzio!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jose keeps the fight on the outside.
Jose closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Minonzio.
Minonzio pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Minonzio trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minonzio holds on and takes a little breather.
Jose postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jose won't allow Minonzio to sweep him here.
Minonzio trying to control the position.
Matteo Minonzio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Minonzio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Minonzio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jose counters with a straight right hand.
Jose throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Minonzio's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minonzio gets tackled into the cage by Jose. Jose maintains the clinch.
Minonzio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jose blocks it with crossed arms.
Minonzio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jose lands with a right to the head.
Minonzio tries to land a knee to the head but Jose blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Minonzio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jose's brow.
Minonzio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jose.
Jose is trying to pull guard but Minonzio has him pressed against the cage.
Jose is trying to break the clinch but Minonzio has him pressed against the cage.
Minonzio manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minonzio has Jose pulled in close to control his posture.
Minonzio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jose is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Minonzio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minonzio has his hands on Jose's head, controlling the position.
Minonzio trying to keep a closed guard but Jose is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minonzio trying to keep a closed guard but Jose is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matteo Minonzio.
A solid body kick from Jose.
Jose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minonzio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minonzio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Minonzio postures up in Jose's guard and throws a big left but Jose blocks it.
Jose will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Minonzio drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Minonzio as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jose screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Minonzio! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matteo Minonzio!
A relieved looking Matteo Minonzio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Cappo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skjelbred comes into the arena with Bad To The Bone blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Cappo!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cappo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like John Skjelbred has been cut.
A lazy left from Cappo finds it's target.
Skjelbred throws a low kick, looking for Cappo's leg but Cappo calmly moves out of range.
Cappo fails to land with a series of punches.
Skjelbred fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cappo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skjelbred circles away quickly and effectively.
Skjelbred really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skjelbred throws the left hand but Cappo avoids the punch easily.
John Skjelbred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skjelbred tries to clinch but Cappo moves out of range.
Skjelbred throws a leg kick
and Cappo counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skjelbred dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skjelbred with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skjelbred wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skjelbred avoiding damage as Cappo throws knees to the body.
Skjelbred has clasped his hands together around Cappo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cappo tries to improve position but can't.
Cappo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skjelbred's best efforts.
Skjelbred trying to pass the guard but Cappo defending well.
Skjelbred is working for a kimura but Cappo is defending it quite comfortably.
Cappo tries to roll over but Skjelbred keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cappo tries to get to full guard but Skjelbred has control of the leg.
Cappo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skjelbred wants to take a breather but Cappo is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cappo looking for submissions off his back.
Cappo wants to control but Skjelbred is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred is trying to control. Cappo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Skjelbred is trying to work for a kimura but Cappo is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cappo is defending against the submission attempts here by Skjelbred.
Skjelbred is looking for a kimura but Cappo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skjelbred to get the leverage.
Cappo is pressing down on Skjelbred's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Skjelbred being controlled here momentarily.
Cappo looking for a sweep. Not yet Cappo, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred throws a big right hand that misses.
Skjelbred avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cappo keeping moving, preventing Skjelbred from controlling successfully.
Cappo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skjelbred avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skjelbred pushes down on Cappo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Cappo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Skjelbred's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cappo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skjelbred will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skjelbred throws a head kick but Cappo moves out of range.
Skjelbred throws a head kick that misses
and Cappo counters with a left and a right that stings Skjelbred.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cappo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skjelbred takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skjelbred misses with a combination
and Cappo counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjelbred avoids a kick to the body.
Skjelbred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skjelbred throws a sloppy body shot
and Cappo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skjelbred throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skjelbred shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cappo's guard.
Cappo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cappo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skjelbred defends well.
Cappo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skjelbred doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skjelbred manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cappo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cappo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skjelbred throws a right hand that Cappo ducks under and follows up with a left that Cappo also avoids with ease.
Skjelbred changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cappo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skjelbred is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cappo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skjelbred working the ground and pound.
Skjelbred looking to control but instead Cappo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappo is looking to escape.
Cappo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cappo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skjelbred passes into half guard.
Cappo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cappo wants to get back to full guard.
Skjelbred is working for a kimura but Cappo is defending it quite comfortably.
Skjelbred thows a huge punch but Cappo dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cappo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skjelbred's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skjelbred's back!
Skjelbred wants to escape the position.
Cappo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Skjelbred manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cappo's guard. Nice work there by Skjelbred.
Skjelbred trying to move into half guard but instead Cappo has managed to sweep!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cappo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skjelbred swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cappo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skjelbred, up you get!
Ray Cappo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skjelbred ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Cappo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Skjelbred's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cappo avoids the head kick by Skjelbred.
Skjelbred fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cappo, pushing him back against the cage.
Cappo scores with a shot to the side of Skjelbred's head.
Cappo has Skjelbred pressed against the cage, preventing Skjelbred from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skjelbred is trying to break the clinch but Cappo is controlling him.
Cappo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skjelbred pulls guard.
Skjelbred looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skjelbred trying to keep a closed guard but Cappo is proving a slippery customer.
Cappo trying to control the position from guard on top but Skjelbred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cappo looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cappo wants to stand but Skjelbred has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cappo wants to control from the top but Skjelbred keeps moving.
Cappo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cappo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skjelbred's head.
Skjelbred throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cappo escapes and throws Skjelbred's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cappo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Skjelbred manages to get back to half guard.
Cappo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cappo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skjelbred does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cappo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cappo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skjelbred sees it coming and defends easily.
Cappo is looking to take a break and control but Skjelbred is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like Cappo is going to stand back up.
Skjelbred wants to get back to full guard.
Cappo is looking to advance position but Skjelbred won't allow it.
Cappo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Skjelbred has recovered full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cappo works over Skjelbred with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappo is pushing down on Skjelbred's leg trying to pass to half guard. Skjelbred is fighting to maintain full guard but Cappo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cappo is thwarting Skjelbred's attempts to control the position.
Cappo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cappo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cappo wants to control but Skjelbred is keeping him busy.
John Skjelbred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred looking for submissions off his back.
Cappo works his way into side control.
Skjelbred is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cappo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skjelbred tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cappo wants to take a breather but Skjelbred manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cappo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cappo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skjelbred is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Cappo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cappo 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Cappo!
A less than humble Ray Cappo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Zaitsef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaitsef comes to the cage accompanied by Mother Puncher - Mastodon. Frye is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smash You To Pieces by Mower. Don Frye has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Zaitsef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Frye!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitsef misses with a hook. Frye ducked under it nicely.
Frye is looking to clinch.
Frye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaitsef shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frye pinned against the cage. Frye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frye tries to clinch up
and Zaitsef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Don Frye has been cut.
Frye cracks Zaitsef with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaitsef misses the target.
Zaitsef circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frye is looking to clinch but Zaitsef is avoiding it.
Zaitsef throws a combination that misses
and Frye counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zaitsef tries to throw a body punch but Frye avoids it by throwing Zaitsef back against the cage.
Zaitsef misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaitsef.
Zaitsef misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaitsef.
Frye lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaitsef misses with a punch to the body.
Frye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaitsef lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frye prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zaitsef blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Frye fails to land.
Frye blocks a body shot from Zaitsef.
Zaitsef breaks from the clinch.
Frye doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaitsef circles away.
Frye tries to clinch but Zaitsef moves out of range.
Frye wants to clinch
and Zaitsef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaitsef.
Frye moves in looking to clinch but Zaitsef pushes him off.
Zaitsef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaitsef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaitsef throws a nice looking combination but Frye bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaitsef.
Zaitsef keeps the fight on the outside.
Frye closes the distance but Zaitsef moves to the side
and Zaitsef counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frye darts in trying to clinch
and Frye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye is looking to clinch.
Frye closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zaitsef counters with a series of strikes that sends Frye to the canvas! Zaitsef follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaitsef with a nice head shot there.
Zaitsef working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaitsef works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frye is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaitsef scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zaitsef throwing shots but Frye is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frye can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaitsef lands a nice short elbow.
Zaitsef working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Frye taking some punishment here, with Zaitsef in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frye avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaitsef.
Zaitsef is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frye is rocked!
Zaitsef landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frye is still in real trouble! Can Zaitsef finish him?
Frye really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zaitsef. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zaitsef passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Frye!
Frye seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaitsef loads up with a big shot that hurts Frye! He's pulled Zaitsef in close but Zaitsef has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Frye survive? More strikes from Zaitsef and Frye is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vitali Zaitsef!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ismail Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov's entrance music is Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz. A fine choice. Ismail Saidov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ismail Saidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pekka Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Puukko.
Puukko feints a jab promting Saidov to slip. Puukko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saidov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Saidov misses with a takedown attempt
and Puukko counters with a low kick, right behind Saidov 's knee.
Puukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saidov 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.
Saidov is breathing heavily.
Puukko trying to strike off his back.
Puukko working for a triangle but Saidov defends it easily.
Puukko wants to control but Saidov passes easily into half guard.
Saidov passes into side control, despite Puukko's attempt to control the position.
Saidov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Puukko looks calm but he's in trouble here. Saidov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Puukko is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Saidov lets go of the hold and Puukko can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ismail Saidov!
Ismail Saidov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer has chosen Autumn - Suffer the wild dogs as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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34
214 lbs
27 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denard Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Tilthammer!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Black throws a series of punches but Tilthammer avoids them all with ease.
Black misses with a looping right.
Tilthammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Tilthammer.
Black throws a right and a left that Tilthammer avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Black.
It looks like Felix Tilthammer has been cut.
Black checks the leg kick.
Black checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tilthammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Black in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Black.
Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tilthammer moves away.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick by Tilthammer misses
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tilthammer thinking.
Tilthammer looks for the body kick but Black saw that one coming.
Black throws a series of punches but Tilthammer avoids them all with ease.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tilthammer counters with a left to the body.
Tilthammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tilthammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tilthammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Black dodges the punch combination from Tilthammer.
Black tries to bum rush Tilthammer with a series of wild strikes but Tilthammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tilthammer throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
Black gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tilthammer.
It looks like Denard Black has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tilthammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tilthammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tilthammer delivers a nice body kick.
Black is breathing heavily.
Tilthammer misses with a body kick.
Tilthammer thumps Black with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tilthammer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black ducks under a wild hook from Tilthammer.
Black takes a swing at Tilthammer's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looks to land a right hand but Tilthammer moved out of range.
A jab from Black misses.
A good leg kick by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Black uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tilthammer.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tilthammer scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tilthammer throws a leg kick but Black checks it.
Tilthammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Tilthammer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tilthammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tilthammer throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
Black swings widly with a right hand
and Tilthammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tilthammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tilthammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Black missing with a left hand there. Tilthammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Black takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Denard Black's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a hook to the side of Tilthammer's head but Tilthammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tilthammer is looking to land body kicks.
Denard Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tilthammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Black throws a right and a left that Tilthammer avoids nicely.
Felix Tilthammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tilthammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Black in the body.
Tilthammer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Black takes a step back to recover.
Black is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tilthammer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tilthammer thuds his shin into the meat of Black's side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Denard Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tilthammer lands a big head kick that sends Black tumbling to the mat! Tilthammer takes a step backwards and waves Black back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Black is rocked!
Tilthammer lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Black head around and knocks him out cold! Tilthammer hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Tilthammer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Kilat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamii Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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24
180 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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24
179 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Kilat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamii Banana!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilat avoids a kick to the body.
Kilat moves into range and clinches up with Banana.
Kilat landing knees to the body.
Kilat lands with a right to the head.
Banana jumps guard but Kilat stands there with Banana around his waist. Banana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kilat crunches a lovely knee into Banana's ribcage.
Banana looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kilat.
Banana jumps guard but Kilat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kilat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banana in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kilat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kilat obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kilat.
Kilat scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kilat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Kilat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banana takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jamii Banana has been cut.
Kilat stalling.
Kilat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banana jumps guard but Kilat stands there with Banana around his waist. Banana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Junior Kilat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamii Banana.
Kilat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilat.
Knees to the body from Kilat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Kilat.
Kilat works on Banana's body with a couple of short punches.
Banana takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Kilat as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Kilat - that landed with a thud.
Kilat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilat lands an elbow just above Banana 's eye.
That has opened up Jamii Banana's cut even more.
Kilat lands a nice elbow.
Kilat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Jamii Banana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kilat scores with a shot to the side of Banana's head.
Jamii Banana's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jamii Banana's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Junior Kilat!
Our winner, Junior Kilat, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. UFC - Face the Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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29
155 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
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29
155 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Ferguson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Ferguson tests Pettis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferguson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pettis shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferguson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pettis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pettis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pettis somewhat.
Pettis defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
Pettis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pettis off to one side.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferguson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pettis defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Pettis slips the punch.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Pettis moves forwards but Ferguson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pettis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Pettis shoots in.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferguson stalks Pettis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pettis's face. Pettis staggers backwards, shaken.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferguson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferguson lands with a straight right. Pettis didn't see that one coming.
Pettis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pettis's head backwards.
Ferguson lands with a hook. Pettis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Pettis slips under a jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tony Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a sloppy body shot
and Pettis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferguson's guard now.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis slips nicely into half guard.
Pettis seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.
Pettis seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.
Pettis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pettis trying to advance position but Ferguson counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pettis stops Ferguson from standing up.
Pettis passes Ferguson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis is looking for a kimura here.
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 Tony Ferguson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
Ferguson takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Pettis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pettis doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
Pettis gets a takedown into half guard.
Pettis seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is pressing down on Pettis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pettis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Pettis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferguson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferguson has escaped and now he's on top!
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferguson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pettis trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pettis is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Pettis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferguson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pettis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Anthony Pettis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson postures up.
Pettis looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Pettis keeps moving.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.
Pettis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferguson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.
Pettis is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pettis on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pettis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ferguson passes Pettis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferguson.
Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
Pettis wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Pettis misses.
Ferguson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ferguson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Pettis is avoiding it.
Tony Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
Pettis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Pettis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson scores with a nice strike.
Ferguson takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Pettis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pettis.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Ferguson. Those never looked like landing.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body. Pettis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Pettis ducks right into an uppercut from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Pettis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tony Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson throws a hook but Pettis blocks it.
Pettis gets tackled into the cage by Ferguson. Ferguson maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pettis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferguson to keep the fight standing.
Tony Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis.
Ferguson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferguson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pettis pulls Ferguson into guard.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferguson throwing strikes from guard but Pettis blocks nicely.
Pettis looking for subs off his back but Ferguson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ferguson winds up and cracks Pettis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
Pettis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson winds up and cracks Pettis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pettis is pressing down on Ferguson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ferguson throwing strikes but missing.
Ferguson stopping the sweep attempt from Pettis.
Pettis working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
Ferguson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pettis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pettis looking for a guillotine here but Ferguson defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pettis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pettis 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.
Ferguson is working Pettis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson postures up in Pettis's guard and throws a big left but Pettis blocks it.
Ferguson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ferguson trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson working some strikes from top position.
Pettis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferguson's guard.
Pettis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Ferguson!
Tony Ferguson retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tony Ferguson made sure he mentioned Hopkins Athletics, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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