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*NGF Fight Night 6* PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Chechet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chechet might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West - Amazing ft. Young Jeezy . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Chechet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacob Hill!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chechet clinches.
Chechet misses with a knee strike.
Hill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chechet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chechet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hill content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hill is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chechet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hill gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chechet regains guard.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Hill advances position into side control!
Hill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hill tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chechet taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Chechet's face as Hill controls the position.
Chechet tries to escape but Hill is in control.
Hill takes a little break here. Chechet wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chechet stops Hill from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chechet's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jacob Hill has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chechet looks to clinch
and Hill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chechet's guard.
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!
Hill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill pushes down on Chechet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hill performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hill's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacob Hill has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hill lands with a good body shot.
Hill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hill forces his way into half guard.
Chechet is breathing heavily.
Hill trying to advance position but Chechet counters by regaining guard.
Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chechet wants to clinch.
Hill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hill trying to pass the guard but Chechet defending well.
Jacob Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill not doing much here.
Hill prevents Chechet from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hill landing strikes from the mount and Chechet is in trouble!
Hill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Hill.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chechet is surviving well by controlling Hill's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chechet looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill lands a heavy elbow.
Hill lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hill sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Hill.
Hill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hill looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hill is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Chechet has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hill punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill controlling from the full mount.
Hill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hill controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hill gets a double leg takedown into Chechet's guard.
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacob Hill hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chechet gets tackled into the cage by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch.
Chechet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chechet misses with a knee strike.
Hill has clasped his hands together around Chechet's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hill has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chechet is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hill yanks on the arm and Chechet is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hill.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Hill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timofey Mozgov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski comes to the cage accompanied by Reptile Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255 lbs
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263 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Prefers standup |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timofey Mozgov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mozgov tries to clinch there but Kowalski circles away.
Kowalski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up with Mozgov, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes Mozgov against the cage but Mozgov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kowalski.
Mozgov clinches with his opponent.
Mozgov trying to stall but Kowalski improves his position.
Mozgov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mozgov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mozgov working hard to break the clinch.
Mozgov is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.
Kowalski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mozgov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski has Mozgov pressed against the cage, preventing Mozgov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kowalski connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mozgov's face.
Mozgov is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalski has double underhooks.
Kowalski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a knee to the head.
Mozgov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski tries to land a knee to the head but Mozgov blocks with his arms.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mozgov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mozgov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mozgov's efforts to push away.
Mozgov is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling him.
Kowalski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mozgov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kowalski misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Mozgov.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looking to stall.
Mozgov breaks from the clinch.
Mozgov throws a series of punches but Kowalski avoids them all with ease.
Mozgov moves in looking to clinch but Kowalski pushes him off.
Mozgov scores with the left hand. Kowalski knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mozgov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mozgov ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Mozgov avoids the punch easily.
Mozgov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mozgov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Mozgov.
Mozgov throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mozgov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mozgov is looking to clinch but Kowalski is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kowalski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mozgov has hold of Kowalski's hands but Kowalski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kowalski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kowalski trying to control the action but Mozgov is working from the bottom.
Kowalski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Kowalski seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kowalski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kowalski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mozgov is just riding it out for now. Kowalski eventually gives up the hold.
Mozgov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kowalski manages to mount him!
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!
Kowalski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mozgov hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mozgov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timofey Mozgov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mozgov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mozgov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kowalski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mozgov.
Kowalski keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalski darts in and clinches Mozgov up against the cage.
Mozgov is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Mozgov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kowalski with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mozgov has had enough of the clinch but Kowalski keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalski stalling against the cage.
Kowalski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mozgov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kowalski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mozgov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kowalski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mozgov is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalski has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Timofey Mozgov has been cut.
Kowalski lands a knee to the head.
Mozgov is breathing heavily.
Kowalski misses with a knee strike.
Kowalski misses with a knee strike.
Kowalski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kowalski trying to control the position but instead, Mozgov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kowalski into the cage.
Kowalski lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Mozgov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kowalski looking to throw knees to the head but Mozgov is blocking nicely.
Mozgov is trying to push Kowalski away but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalski.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Mozgov.
Kowalski keeps control of Mozgov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Mozgov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mozgov is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Mozgov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mozgov tries to circle away but Kowalski has him pinned against the cage.
Kowalski missing with knees to the body.
Kowalski stalling the fight.
Kowalski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mozgov backwards.
Kowalski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mozgov's efforts to push away.
Kowalski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mozgov.
Kowalski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Mozgov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kowalski connects with a knee to the head.
Kowalski landing knees to the head.
Mozgov is rocked!
Kowalski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mozgov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalski finish him?
Mozgov tries to break free but Kowalski pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kowalski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mozgov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kowalski is unloading with more strikes now! Mozgov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Kowalski!
After winning the bout, Roman Kowalski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Cerien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Galustyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerien comes to the cage accompanied by House of the rising sun. Michael Galustyan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean Cerien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Galustyan!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galustyan gets caught flat footed, as Cerien shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerien prevents Galustyan from getting back to his feet.
Galustyan trying to control the position here.
Cerien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galustyan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cerien is controlling him.
Cerien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Galustyan controlling Cerien's posture.
Cerien throws a big elbow that misses.
Cerien stops Galustyan from standing up.
Cerien drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cerien jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galustyan wants to stand but Cerien is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerien won't allow Galustyan to sweep him here.
Galustyan wants to get back to his feet but Cerien is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cerien throws a big right hand that misses.
Galustyan wants to sweep here but Cerien controlling him for the moment.
Galustyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cerien prevents Galustyan from getting back to his feet.
Galustyan trying to control the position.
Galustyan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cerien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Galustyan is squirming around, avoiding Cerien's attempts to control the action.
Cerien throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan tries to hold on but Cerien postures up.
Galustyan blocking the ground and pound.
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!
Cerien misses with a head shot.
Galustyan is looking to get to half guard.
Galustyan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galustyan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cerien landing strikes from the mount and Galustyan is in trouble!
Cerien avoids the attempt from Galustyan to control.
Galustyan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cerien. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cerien throwing strikes here but Galustyan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Cerien there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Galustyan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cerien dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerien avoids the attempt from Galustyan to control.
Cerien thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cerien looking to ground and pound but Galustyan is blocking nicely.
Cerien goes for an armbar but Galustyan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Galustyan.
Galustyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cerien controls Galustyan momentarily but Galustyan frees himself.
Galustyan postures up in Cerien's guard and throws a big left but Cerien blocks it.
Galustyan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan works over Cerien with some ground and pound from guard.
Galustyan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Galustyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galustyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cerien has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Galustyan cracks Cerien with a solid left hand.
Galustyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Cerien is retaining full guard.
Cerien 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.
Cerien wants to stand up but Galustyan is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galustyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cerien keeping moving, preventing Galustyan from controlling successfully.
Galustyan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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 Jean Cerien will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cerien decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cerien not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cerien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galustyan's head.
Cerien not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Galustyan is trying to stand.
Galustyan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Galustyan pulls Cerien in close to prevent any damage.
Cerien throws a big elbow that misses.
Galustyan controlling the position.
Cerien throwing strikes from guard but Galustyan blocks nicely.
Galustyan is pulling down on Cerien's head. It's preventing any offense from Cerien, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cerien trying to control the position from guard on top but Galustyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Galustyan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cerien tries to clinch up but Galustyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Cerien chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Galustyan misses.
Galustyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cerien moves away.
Galustyan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cerien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Galustyan wants to control from the top but Cerien keeps moving.
Cerien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jean Cerien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cerien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan postures up and lands a big shot to Cerien's brow.
Cerien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galustyan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galustyan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cerien manages to get back to half guard.
Cerien pushes Galustyan off looking to stand but Galustyan dives back in and keeps control.
Galustyan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Galustyan slips a nice elbow through Cerien's hands, connecting with Cerien's forehead.
Galustyan trying to control from half guard but Cerien is working away.
Galustyan with the ground and pound but Cerien uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan lands a couple of elbows.
Galustyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cerien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Galustyan.
Cerien working a defensive guard here.
Galustyan throws an elbow that misses. Cerien uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Galustyan's guard. Nice move by Cerien!
Cerien won't allow Galustyan to get back to his feet.
Galustyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galustyan wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan avoids the head kick by Cerien.
Cerien moves in looking to clinch but Galustyan pushes him off.
Jean Cerien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galustyan misses with a wild combination.
Galustyan misses with a straight left.
Cerien tries to clinch but Galustyan moves out of range.
Michael Galustyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galustyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Cerien lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Cerien wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerien lands a head kick. Galustyan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Galustyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cerien moves in looking to clinch but Galustyan pushes him off.
Cerien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galustyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galustyan lands with a cross.
It looks like Jean Cerien has been cut.
Cerien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galustyan circles away.
Cerien tries to sprawl but Galustyan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cerien tries to kick Galustyan off but Galustyan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Galustyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cerien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galustyan prevents Cerien from improving his position.
Cerien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Galustyan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cerien avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galustyan.
Galustyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Galustyan connects with a nice short shot to Cerien's temple.
Cerien trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galustyan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galustyan's back!
Galustyan holding both Cerien 's hands and preventing any damage.
Cerien lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Galustyan.
Galustyan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Cerien doesn't have the hooks in and Galustyan manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cerien trying to control the position.
Galustyan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cerien keeping moving, preventing Galustyan from controlling successfully.
Cerien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Cerien has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cerien is on top in guard.
Galustyan wants to stand up but Cerien is controlling him.
Galustyan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galustyan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cerien manages to pass to side control.
Cerien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galustyan defending well though.
Galustyan kicks Cerien off and gets back to his feet.
Galustyan looks to land a right hand but Cerien moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galustyan tries to avoid it but Cerien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galustyan to the ground. Galustyan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Galustyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Galustyan.
Galustyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cerien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galustyan tries to avoid it but Cerien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galustyan to the ground. Galustyan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cerien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cerien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cerien scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galustyan wants to get back to his feet.
Galustyan kicks Cerien off and gets back to his feet.
Galustyan sizes up Cerien with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cerien fails with the takedown.
Cerien punishes Galustyan's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan lands with a nice body punch.
Cerien tries to clinch but Galustyan moves out of range.
Cerien tries to score a power double leg takedown but Galustyan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cerien somewhat.
Michael Galustyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerien tries to clinch but Galustyan moves out of range.
Galustyan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cerien shoots in looking for a takedown but Galustyan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cerien's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galustyan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Galustyan cracks Cerien with an open hand slap.
Cerien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cerien shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Galustyan defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Galustyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Galustyan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Galustyan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Smack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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161 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edmund Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reggie Smack!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dantes jabs at Smack's body.
Smack smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smack dips to his left and cracks Dantes with an uppercut!
Dantes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dantes won't allow Smack to get back to his feet.
Dantes won't allow Smack to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Dantes looking to pass the guard.
Dantes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dantes throws a big right hand that misses.
Dantes forces his way into half guard.
Dantes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dantes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smack wants to control but Dantes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes content to control rather than advance.
Smack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dantes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dantes passes to full mount!
Dantes controlling his opponent.
Dantes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smack for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes trying to control but Smack is having none of it.
Smack blocking the ground and pound.
Dantes controlling from mount.
Dantes wants to control the pace but Smack is squirming around nicely.
Smack stops Dantes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Smack is looking to get to half guard.
Dantes controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smack tries to lock up and control but Dantes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes fails to advance to Smack's back.
Dantes controlling the pace for now.
Smack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dantes fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smack tries to hold on but Dantes pushes him away.
Smack looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Dantes missing with strikes.
Dantes trying to control momentarily.
Smack tries to escape but Dantes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dantes struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantes biding his time, controlling Smack.
Smack trying to control the position but Dantes manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dantes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smack avoids the body shot from Dantes.
Dantes lands a jab to Smack's midsection.
Smack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dantes.
Smack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Smack. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Smack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dantes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dantes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smack quickly recovers to half guard.
Dantes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dantes looking to control but Smack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dantes takes Smack's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Smack is in trouble.
Dantes wants to control but Smack is keeping busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smack trying to control the position but Dantes manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes looking for the choke but no joy.
Dantes is landing with strikes from the back.
Dantes controlling the position well here. Smack rolled but Dantes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Smack trying to get back to his feet but Dantes is in full control for now.
Smack just trying to survive but Dantes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smack is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dantes keeps control of the position easily here as Smack tries to buck him off.
Smack is trying to break free.
Smack wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
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!
Dantes fails to advance to Smack's back.
Dantes wants to control the pace but Smack is squirming around nicely.
Dantes working the ground and pound effectively.
Dantes wants to control the pace but Smack is squirming around nicely.
Dantes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smack tries to reverse the position but Dantes maintains control.
Dantes moves to the back.
I would not like to be Smack right now.
Smack just trying to survive but Dantes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dantes controlling the position well here. Smack rolled but Dantes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Smack preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dantes.
Smack is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dantes gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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!
Smack covering up well under a series of strikes from Dantes.
Smack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dantes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smack has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Dantes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantes working for the choke.
Dantes tries to keep control of the position but Smack is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dantes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dantes lands with a nice body punch.
Smack throws a combination that misses
enabling Dantes to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dantes. Smack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smack catches Dantes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smack punishes Dantes's body with a nice straight punch.
Dantes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Dantes.
Smack throws a jab when Dantes was well out of range.
Smack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmund Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smack enables Dantes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dantes pushing down on Smack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dantes stops Smack from getting back to his feet.
Dantes not doing much here.
Dantes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smack!
Dantes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smack is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dantes looking for a guillotine from mount but Smack is having none of it.
Smack is working to get back to half guard.
Dantes controlling from the full mount.
Dantes trying to control but Smack is having none of it.
Dantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smack can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dantes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smack can't escape the position.
Dantes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dantes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dantes is looking to work his way around to Smack's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dantes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes fails to move to back control.
Dantes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smack is looking to escape.
Dantes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dantes content just to control the position here.
Dantes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smack is looking to escape.
Smack is in a horrible position here. Dantes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Reggie Smack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmund Dantes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes content just to control the position here.
Smack can't escape the position.
Dantes mounts Smack! Really nice guard pass there!
Dantes controlling from the full mount.
Smack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dantes controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edmund Dantes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dantes 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Dantes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Edmund Dantes thanked $10 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Beljakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Costas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beljakov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Immortal - Tyrants . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Miguel Costas enters the cage!
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177 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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25
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Beljakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miguel Costas!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beljakov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Costas throws a big elbow that misses.
Beljakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costas trying to control but Beljakov is working from the bottom.
Costas is looking to work some ground and pound but Beljakov has wrist control.
Costas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Costas trying to control but Beljakov is working from the bottom.
Beljakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Costas throws an elbow that misses. Beljakov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costas's guard. Nice move by Beljakov!
Costas tries to strike from the bottom.
Costas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Costas working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Costas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Beljakov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Costas on the ground.
Costas is looking for a triangle but Beljakov pushes his legs off easily.
Costas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Costas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Costas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beljakov manages to get himself to full guard.
Costas working some strikes from top position.
Costas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Costas chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costas throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Costas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beljakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Costas looking to pass the guard.
Beljakov is breathing heavily.
Costas throwing strikes from guard but Beljakov blocks nicely.
Beljakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Costas throwing strikes from guard but Beljakov blocks nicely.
Costas throwing strikes but missing.
Costas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costas is looking to work some ground and pound but Beljakov has wrist control.
Costas is looking to stand up but Beljakov won't let him.
Costas throws an elbow that misses. Beljakov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costas's guard. Nice move by Beljakov!
Costas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Costas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Costas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beljakov defends it easily.
Costas striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Beljakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costas trying to strike off his back.
Costas is looking for a triangle but Beljakov pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Costas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beljakov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Costas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Costas thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Costas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Beljakov looks for a takedown but Costas sprawls well.
Costas connects with a leg kick. Beljakov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nikolai Beljakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beljakov's half guard.
Costas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beljakov's head.
Costas looks to land a strike but Beljakov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miguel Costas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Costas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beljakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costas postures up in Beljakov's guard and throws a big left but Beljakov blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costas throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Costas connects with a couple of short punches.
Costas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Costas throws a big elbow that misses.
Costas cracks Beljakov with a solid left hand.
Costas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Costas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costas lands a couple of digs.
Costas throwing strikes from guard but Beljakov blocks nicely.
Beljakov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costas.
Beljakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beljakov tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beljakov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Costas.
Costas wants to pass the guard but Beljakov is keeping the position.
Costas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Costas trying to control the position from guard on top but Beljakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costas working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costas throwing strikes from guard but Beljakov blocks nicely.
Costas wants to get up but he can't break Beljakov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Costas trying to control but Beljakov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beljakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Costas throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costas wants to control from the top but Beljakov keeps moving.
Costas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Costas wants to control from the top but Beljakov keeps moving.
Costas postures up and lands a big shot to Beljakov's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costas is looking to work some ground and pound but Beljakov has wrist control.
Costas throwing strikes but missing.
Costas throws a big elbow that misses.
Costas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beljakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Costas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costas throws a big elbow that misses.
Beljakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beljakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Costas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costas throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Costas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Costas lands with a nice body kick.
Costas wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Costas.
Costas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beljakov's half guard.
Costas is keen to just control but Beljakov is a slippery customer.
Costas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beljakov to regain full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costas trying to control the position from guard on top but Beljakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costas working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Costas trying to control the position from guard on top but Beljakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beljakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beljakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Costas wants to control from the top but Beljakov keeps moving.
Costas throwing strikes but missing.
Costas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beljakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beljakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Costas is looking to work some ground and pound but Beljakov has wrist control.
Costas wants to control from the top but Beljakov keeps moving.
Costas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beljakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Costas with a nice head shot there.
Costas is in close to Beljakov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Costas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beljakov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Costas is looking to stand up but Beljakov won't let him.
Costas chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costas lands a couple of elbows.
Costas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beljakov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Costas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Costas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Costas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beljakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Costas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Costas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costas throwing strikes but missing.
Costas throws a big right hand that misses.
Costas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Costas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Costas wants to control from the top but Beljakov keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nikolai Beljakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Costas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Costas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Costas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Costas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Rabanbarou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dirk Diggler!
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, Maurice Rabanbarou!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggler misses the jab.
Dirk Diggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggler throws a shot from downtown. Rabanbarou moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Diggler lands.
Rabanbarou with a poor takedown
and Diggler counters with a left to the body.
Diggler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rabanbarou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rabanbarou takes one to the side of the head.
Rabanbarou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggler but Diggler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diggler tests Rabanbarou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabanbarou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick from Diggler lands but Rabanbarou takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Diggler as Rabanbarou shoots in.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Rabanbarou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler lands a jab to the head.
Diggler looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabanbarou is just out of range.
Diggler takes a swing at Rabanbarou's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diggler!
It looks like Maurice Rabanbarou has been cut.
Diggler misses with a hook. Rabanbarou ducked under it nicely.
Diggler catches Rabanbarou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dirk Diggler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diggler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rabanbarou moves away from the strike by Diggler.
Rabanbarou is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diggler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rabanbarou.
Diggler connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggler misses the target.
Diggler throws a poor cross that misses
so Rabanbarou counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Diggler keeping full guard, as Rabanbarou tries to pass.
Rabanbarou 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rabanbarou drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diggler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diggler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diggler!
Rabanbarou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diggler is nestled in close to Rabanbarou, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler controlling the action here.
Rabanbarou gets back to full guard.
Rabanbarou has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diggler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rabanbarou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Diggler crashes against the mat.
Diggler stands up and beckons Rabanbarou to his feet.
Diggler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Diggler finds it's target.
Rabanbarou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rabanbarou ducks under a wild hook from Diggler.
Rabanbarou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diggler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rabanbarou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rabanbarou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabanbarou fails with the takedown.
Rabanbarou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggler.
Diggler scores with a nice strike.
Diggler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rabanbarou tries for a takedown but Diggler circles away easily
and Rabanbarou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Diggler misses.
Rabanbarou is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rabanbarou ducks under a wild hook from Diggler.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rabanbarou ducks right into an uppercut from Diggler.
Rabanbarou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diggler counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Rabanbarou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diggler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rabanbarou momentarily.
Rabanbarou misses with a takedown
and Diggler counters with a straight right hand.
Diggler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dirk Diggler is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maurice Rabanbarou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rabanbarou eats them both and turns towards Diggler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rabanbarou fails to land the takedown.
Diggler misses with a double jab.
Diggler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabanbarou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diggler quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabanbarou wants to work for an arm triangle but Diggler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabanbarou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diggler is just riding it out for now. Rabanbarou eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabanbarou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diggler is just riding it out for now. Rabanbarou eventually gives up the hold.
Rabanbarou is breathing heavily.
Rabanbarou is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diggler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabanbarou.
Rabanbarou is looking for a kimura here.
Diggler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabanbarou looks for a takedown but Diggler sprawls well.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Rabanbarou.
Diggler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diggler throws a hook but Rabanbarou avoids it easily.
Rabanbarou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diggler counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggler scores with a hook to the body. Rabanbarou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diggler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diggler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diggler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rabanbarou's head.
Diggler thuds his right hand into Rabanbarou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diggler lands a right hook to the body.
Diggler lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Rabanbarou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diggler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rabanbarou checks a low kick from Diggler.
Diggler misses with an uppercut. Rabanbarou saw that one coming.
Diggler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diggler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Diggler as Rabanbarou shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabanbarou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diggler as he avoids it easily.
Diggler's corner calls for a 1-2. Diggler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for Diggler.
Rabanbarou ducks under a wild hook from Diggler.
Diggler misses the jab.
Rabanbarou misses with a takedown attempt
and Diggler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rabanbarou.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Diggler as he connects with a hook.
Diggler jabs Rabanbarou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Rabanbarou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Diggler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabanbarou doesn't seem bothered though.
Diggler lands a slapping body shot.
Horrible takedown by Rabanbarou or perhaps it was just good defense by Diggler which made him look bad.
Rabanbarou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diggler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rabanbarous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diggler throws a leg kick which misses Rabanbarou's front leg but catches the back leg as Rabanbarou tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggler.
A left and a right from Diggler both land. Nice combination.
Diggler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rabanbarou.
Diggler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diggler throws a right hand that misses
and Rabanbarou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diggler holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabanbarou drops back looking for a leg! Diggler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggler manages to kick Rabanbarou off! Rabanbarou jumps back into Diggler's guard.
Rabanbarou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rabanbarou drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rabanbarou jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diggler has control of Rabanbarou's left arm, preventing Rabanbarou from doing any damage.
Diggler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabanbarou can do to turn this around?
Rabanbarou stops Diggler from standing up.
Diggler is pulling down on Rabanbarou's head. It's preventing any offense from Rabanbarou, at least for the moment.
Rabanbarou drops back looking for a leg! Diggler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggler manages to kick Rabanbarou off! Rabanbarou jumps back into Diggler's guard.
Diggler wants to sweep here but Rabanbarou controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabanbarou 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.
Rabanbarou 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diggler is on top in guard.
Diggler advances position into side control!
Diggler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rabanbarou to see if he's OK.
Rabanbarou is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabanbarou gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler is looking to advance position but Rabanbarou won't allow it.
Rabanbarou gets back to full guard.
Diggler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rabanbarou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diggler counters with a leg kick.
Diggler lands a slapping body shot.
Rabanbarou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rabanbarou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diggler misses the jab.
Diggler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rabanbarou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler tries to land a front kick but Rabanbarou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Diggler.
Diggler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diggler connects with a nice looking jab.
Diggler looks to land a left hand but Rabanbarou moved out of range nicely.
Diggler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rabanbarou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabanbarou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggler is fending him off so far but Rabanbarou persists. Nope, Diggler circles away and we're back to standing.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Rabanbarou.
Rabanbarou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diggler as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Diggler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diggler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!
Dirk Diggler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ultimate Fighting Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislov Wisnewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Krasko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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270 lbs
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislov Wisnewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Krasko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisnewski fails with a takedown attempt.
Wisnewski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No luck for Wisnewski with that takedown attempt.
Krasko lands a really nice looking cross but Wisnewski seems unphased.
It looks like Stanislov Wisnewski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wisnewski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krasko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krasko.
Wisnewski lands a couple of digs.
Wisnewski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wisnewski with a nice head shot there.
Krasko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krasko working for a triangle but Wisnewski defends it easily.
Krasko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisnewski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krasko working a defensive guard here.
Wisnewski won't allow Krasko to get back to his feet.
Krasko working a defensive guard here.
Krasko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wisnewski defends it easily.
Wisnewski landing some decent shots from guard.
Wisnewski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krasko on the ground.
Wisnewski connects with a couple of short punches.
Wisnewski throws a big right hand that misses.
Wisnewski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wisnewski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wisnewski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krasko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wisnewski lands a couple of digs.
Wisnewski lands a couple of elbows.
Wisnewski is in close to Krasko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wisnewski chips away with some ground and pound.
Krasko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wisnewski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wisnewski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wisnewski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wisnewski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wisnewski working the head with strikes.
Wisnewski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Krasko pushes Wisnewski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wisnewski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wisnewski scoring with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Wisnewski! That's hurt Krasko! Will he recover? Wisnewski fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislov Wisnewski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rinky Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Jakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakovlev has chosen Devour as his entrance music. Rinky Spider could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Petr Jakovlev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rinky Spider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Jakovlev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakovlev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spider's waist but Spider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jakovlev off to one side.
Spider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spider tries to clinch up but Jakovlev circles away and keeps his distance.
Spider moves into the clinch successfully.
Jakovlev wants to take the fight to the mat but Spider manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spider misses with a punch on the inside.
Spider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jakovlev backwards.
Spider lands an uppercut.
Jakovlev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rinky Spider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Jakovlev.
Jakovlev goes for a takedown attempt but Spider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spider moves out of range of the strikes.
Spider bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jakovlev looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakovlev misses with a takedown attempt
and Spider counters with a good low kick that Jakovlev was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Spider tenderised Jakovlev's leg. Jakovlev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jakovlev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spider.
Spider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Spider lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jakovlev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spider finds it's way round the side to connect with Jakovlev's head.
It looks like Petr Jakovlev has been cut.
Spider lands a big head kick that sends Jakovlev tumbling to the mat! Spider takes a step backwards and waves Jakovlev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Spider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spider lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider connects with an inside leg kick.
Spider buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Spider uses the oldest trick in the book to send Jakovlev tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Spider is absolutely delighted - when Jakovlev wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rinky Spider!
Rinky Spider seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Trang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Trang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Razor Bush!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush shoots in for a takedown but Trang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bush drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trang looking for a guillotine here but Bush defends easily.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trang working a defensive guard but Bush passes into half guard.
Trang has hold of Bush's hands but Bush slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trang wants to improve his position but Bush is controlling well.
Trang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bush scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Bush.
Trang looking for submissions off his back.
Bush moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Trang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush controlling the position.
Bush working the ground and pound.
Bush lands a few punches from side control.
Bush lands a nice forearm strike.
Trang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Trang regains half guard.
Bush 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush wants to work for an arm triangle but Trang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trang is looking to get back to full guard here but Bush has managed to pass to side control instead.
Trang looks to move to half guard but instead Bush has passed into mount! Damn!
Bush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Trang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush lands a big shot there that rocks Trang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bush looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Trang covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor Bush!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
85% |
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