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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Dudnicov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dudnicov comes into the arena with Eminem,50 Cent,2 pac-till in collapse blaring out of the sound system. Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Notorious thugz - Bone Thugz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Dudnicov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Silva!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudnicov moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudnicov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudnicov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Dudnicov tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Vlad Dudnicov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dudnicov tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudnicov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Dudnicov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Dudnicov is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Silva seems keen to control Dudnicov's posture.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudnicov defends it easily.
Silva pulls Dudnicov in close to his closed guard and prevents Dudnicov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudnicov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Silva pulls Dudnicov in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dudnicov with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Dudnicov misses with a few strikes there.
Dudnicov tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Dudnicov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Dudnicov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudnicov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dudnicov shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dudnicov is breathing heavily.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dudnicov on the side of the head.
Silva tries to bum rush Dudnicov with a series of wild strikes but Dudnicov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudnicov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Dudnicov misses with a two punch combination.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Dudnicov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Dudnicov tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Dudnicov does no damage.
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva blocks Dudnicov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudnicov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dudnicov can't escape the position.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dudnicov looks a forlorn figure.
Dudnicov's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Dudnicov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dudnicov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudnicov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dudnicov wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva is pulling down on Dudnicov's head to control his posture.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva is pulling down on Dudnicov's head. It's preventing any offense from Dudnicov, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dudnicov tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dudnicov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dudnicov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Dudnicov wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dudnicov is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dudnicov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudnicov wants to stand back up but Silva manages to pass into side control.
Silva grinds an elbow into Dudnicov's temple.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
Dudnicov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Silva stands up and beckons Dudnicov to join him on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dudnicov enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dudnicov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Dudnicov's brow.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Randy Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is in close to Dudnicov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is standing up over Dudnicov. Dudnicov looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dudnicov wants to get back to his feet.
Dudnicov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Silva looks up at the clock and then as Dudnicov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Silva smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dudnicov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dudnicov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Dudnicov is controlling him
Dudnicov decides to return to a standing position.
Dudnicov looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dudnicov thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Dudnicov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Dudnicov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dudnicov circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dudnicov is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Dudnicov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dudnicov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Dudnicov pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dudnicov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva scoring with punches from side control.
Dudnicov is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Dudnicov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dudnicov really wants to buck Silva off and get back to his feet.
Dudnicov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dudnicov is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Dudnicov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Dudnicov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dudnicov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dudnicov misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Dudnicov moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Dudnicov.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Dudnicov misses with a two punch combination.
Dudnicov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Dudnicov tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dudnicov has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Dudnicov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dudnicov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Dudnicov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudnicov keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva wants a takedown.
Dudnicov tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dudnicov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Dudnicov prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Dudnicov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Dudnicov tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva jabs at Dudnicov's body.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dudnicov rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Dudnicov backs away looking to recover.
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dudnicov!
Dudnicov taking shots to the head.
Silva working Dudnicov over with strikes here.
Silva prevents Dudnicov from getting the reversal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva scoring with strikes but Dudnicov is staying in there.
Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dudnicov's face.
Dudnicov is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Dudnicov trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
Silva scoring with strikes but Dudnicov is staying in there.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dudnicov looks a forlorn figure.
Dudnicov wants to get back to his feet.
Silva landing strikes from the mount and Dudnicov is in trouble!
Dudnicov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dudnicov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dudnicov is rocked!
That's four 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!
Silva prevents Dudnicov from getting the reversal.
Oh Dudnicov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dudnicov tries to buck Silva off but he can't manage it.
Dudnicov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silva connects with a bit shot that sees Dudnicov covering up! More strikes from Silva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Silva is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Silva!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Randy Silva waved his t-shirt featuring Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yves Jabouin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Haritonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabouin comes to the cage accompanied by Trobule On My Mind- Pusha T and Tyler The Creator. Igor Haritonov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Yves Jabouin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yves Jabouin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Haritonov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jabouin.
Yves Jabouin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabouin connects with an inside leg kick.
Haritonov throws a hook but Jabouin blocks it.
Jabouin misses with a hook. Haritonov ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jabouin. Haritonov shrugs it off though.
Haritonov looks gassed!
Haritonov takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haritonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jabouin.
Haritonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jabouin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jabouin lands a leg kick that knocks Haritonov off balance momentarily.
Jabouin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jabouin connects with a leg kick. Haritonov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabouin drops Haritonov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Haritonov looks back up at him and smiles so Jabouin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Haritonov is rocked!
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!
Jabouin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haritonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jabouin finish him?
A slow jab from Jabouin misses its intended target.
Haritonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Jabouin scores with a kick to the body.
Jabouin scores with a shot to the body.
Jabouin sends Haritonov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jabouin is motioning to the referee to let Haritonov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Haritonov walks straight into a right hand from Jabouin - that's dropped him! Jabouin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Haritonov from any more punishment! Haritonov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yves Jabouin!
Yves Jabouin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonis Pap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cweti Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonis Pap has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonis Pap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cweti Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov wants to clinch but Pap slips to the side
and Pap counters with a good low kick that Ivanov was not able to check.
Pap misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Pap moves away
and Pap counters with a two punch combo.
Pap throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov has a takedown stuffed.
Ivanov blocks a head kick by Pap.
Cweti Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pap takes the fight into the clinch.
Pap blocks an uppercut.
Pap breaks the clinch.
Pap lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivanov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pap counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pap tries to land a body kick
and Ivanov counters with a left and a right that stings Pap.
Ivanov closes the distance but Pap moves to the side
and Pap counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pap.
Ivanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pap tries to circle away but Ivanov has him pinned against the cage.
Ivanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pap's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ivanov looks gassed!
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Pap won't allow it.
Antonis Pap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cweti Ivanov.
Pap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pap moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanov.
Ivanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Pap gets an underhook and turns Ivanov into the cage.
Pap wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pap wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pap can't break the clinch.
Pap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pap throws a head kick that misses.
Pap fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanov, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pap manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pap circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pap holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pap wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pap breaks the clinch.
Ivanov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pap counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ivanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pap has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pap has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pap manages to break the clinch.
Ivanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivanov looks to clinch
and Pap counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pap scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pap misses with a head kick.
Pap lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pap counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov trying to control the position but instead, Pap has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivanov into the cage.
Ivanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonis Pap dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ivanov tries to clinch
and Pap moves into the clinch.
Ivanov has Pap pressed against the cage, preventing Pap from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pap manages to break the clinch.
Ivanov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pap counters by moving into the clinch.
Ivanov lands a nice uppercut.
Ivanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pap manages to break the clinch.
Pap circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pap counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanov throws a head punch that misses.
Pap blocking some punches.
Ivanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pap is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pap wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pap wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ivanov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pap.
Ivanov fails to pull guard.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanov.
Pap working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ivanov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pap's brow.
Ivanov pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pap stands up from Ivanov's guard - Pap perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pap tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Pap moves away
and Pap moves into the clinch.
Ivanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanov working aggressively here.
Pap wants to get back to striking at distance but Ivanov won't allow it.
Pap manages to break the clinch.
Antonis Pap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looks to clinch
and Pap counters with a low kick, right behind Ivanov 's knee.
Ivanov moves to clinch but Pap breaks away
and Pap counters with a head kick. That will keep Ivanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ivanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pap counters with a left and a right that stings Ivanov.
Ivanov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pap counters by moving into the clinch.
Pap breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pap!
Good leg kick by Pap there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pap circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pap counters with a head kick. That will keep Ivanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ivanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pap counters with an inside leg kick.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pap throws a head kick but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pap can pounce on him.
Pap pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov gets tackled into the cage by Pap. Pap maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pap breaks the clinch.
Antonis Pap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov moves to clinch but Pap breaks away
and Pap counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonis Pap dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pap closes the distance and clinches.
Pap breaks the clinch.
Antonis Pap is winning the standup battle so far.
Ivanov closes the distance but Pap moves to the side
and Pap counters with a three punch combo that has Ivanov backing up. Ivanov nods at Pap to acknowledge the strikes.
Pap tries to land a front kick but Ivanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Pap does no damage.
Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ivanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pap counters with a leg kick.
Ivanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pap.
Pap thumps Ivanov with a low kick.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanov tries to clinch
and Pap counters with a left and a right that stings Ivanov.
Pap throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pap counters by moving into the clinch.
Pap looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Antonis Pap has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivanov has Pap pressed against the cage, preventing Pap from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pap throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanov moves to clinch but Pap breaks away
and Pap counters by moving into the clinch.
Pap is trying to break free.
Pap has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Pap holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pap manages to break the clinch.
Ivanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pap moves into the clinch.
Ivanov misses with a body punch.
Ivanov jumps guard but Pap stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pap is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivanov has double underhooks.
Pap looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pap pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pap counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pap. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
Antonis Pap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cweti Ivanov.
Pap clinches up against the cage.
Pap is trying to force a seperation but Ivanov has the dominant position.
Pap breaks from the clinch.
Pap with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pap throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanov moves out of range easily.
Ivanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pap tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanov misses with a double jab.
Pap throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pap misses with a body kick.
Pap misses with a head kick.
Pap displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pap throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivanov wants to clinch but Pap slips to the side
and Pap counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pap.
Pap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pap throws a series of punches but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ivanov wants to clinch but Pap slips to the side
and Pap counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ivanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonis Pap showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pap has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonis Pap!
A relieved looking Antonis Pap 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Fitch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fitch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fitch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fitch is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him!
Fitch is trying desperately to improve position.
Fitch holds of for dear life.
Fitch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fitch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones prevents Fitch from improving his position.
Jones wants to control but Fitch is keeping him busy.
Jones tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fitch controls his leg.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fitch is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a head kick but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Fitch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fitch moves into full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving.
Jones passes Fitch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones trying to control from Fitch's half guard. Fitch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving.
Fitch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch controlling the action here.
Fitch wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Fitch is trying for a kimura here. Jones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fitch wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Fitch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vale Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Kellerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu's entrance music is Army Of Pharaohs / Bloody Tears. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vale Karhu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Kellerman!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kellerman takes one to the chin there.
Karhu connects with a crisp jab.
Kellerman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kellerman throws a right hand that Karhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Karhu also avoids with ease.
Karhu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kellerman's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kellerman is rocked!
Karhu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kellerman is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Karhu! Kellerman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vale Karhu!
Vale Karhu is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Vale Karhu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Condotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michael Condotta has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Condotta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mustafa Graf!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condotta rushes Graf and presses him up against the cage.
Condotta jumps into guard, dragging Graf to the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Graf tries to free his leg and advance position but Condotta is retaining full guard.
Graf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graf throwing strikes from guard but Condotta blocks nicely.
Graf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Condotta working a defensive guard but Graf passes into half guard.
Graf is working for a kimura but Condotta is defending it quite comfortably.
Graf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graf is trying to control the action in half guard but Condotta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Condotta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graf pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Graf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Graf is trying to control. Condotta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Graf is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Condotta is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mustafa Graf!
Mustafa Graf is the new welterweight champion!
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