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QFC Tournament 77 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Yudi Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Maze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Yudi Honda!
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, Jesse Maze!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maze looks to land a combination. Honda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maze tries to clinch
and Honda counters with a single leg into guard. Maze didn't expect that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Honda throws a big right hand that misses.
Maze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Honda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Victor Yudi Honda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Honda dives in and grabs Maze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maze pushes down on Honda's head and hops out.
Maze wants to clinch
and Honda counters with a single leg into guard. Maze didn't expect that.
Honda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maze, up you get!
Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Honda is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Maze is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Maze flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Honda anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Maze and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Honda slips an arm under Maze chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Honda has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Honda is squeezing on Maze like an anaconda would it's prey. Maze fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Victor Yudi Honda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Heaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lloyd Heaton!
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, Kendall Parker!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heaton.
Heaton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Heaton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Heaton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Heaton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heaton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Parker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Parker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Parker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parker has his foot on Heaton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heaton works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker has his feet on Heaton's thighs here. He's pushed Heaton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Heaton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kendall Parker!
Kendall Parker 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Soldati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Adair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adair has chosen Woo WOO WOO u Know It as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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144 lbs
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Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luiz Soldati!
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, Timmy Adair!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adair tries to clinch up.
Soldati tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adair swivels and escapes.
Soldati throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soldati misses with a combination
and Adair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick from Soldati lands but Adair takes it in his stride.
Soldati leaves Adair with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soldati takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soldati fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adair to the ground. Soldati is now in Adair's guard.
Soldati pushes down on Adair's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soldati slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldati landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adair avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soldati.
Adair is trying to stand.
Soldati really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soldati stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Soldati fails to land with a series of punches.
Adair wants to clinch.
Adair tries for a takedown but Soldati circles away easily
and Soldati counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Soldati bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adair prevents Soldati from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldati is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adair knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Soldati is breathing heavily.
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!
You can see the frustration on Adair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soldati scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adair to see if he's OK.
Soldati connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adair some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldati is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Soldati cracks Adair with a big right hand but Adair just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Soldati taking a breather here.
Soldati is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Adair is trying to escape and Soldati transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Adair is forced to tap! Nice work there by Soldati! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Soldati!
After winning the bout, Luiz Soldati 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hingle McCringleberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alezandr Mamaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hingle McCringleberry!
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, Alezandr Mamaev!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCringleberry rushes Mamaev and presses him up against the cage.
Mamaev working hard to break the clinch.
McCringleberry displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mamaev up against the cage.
McCringleberry breaks the clinch.
McCringleberry has closed the distance and engaged Mamaev in a clinch.
Mamaev working hard to break the clinch.
McCringleberry has Mamaev pressed against the cage.
McCringleberry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut.
Mamaev misses with a body shot.
Mamaev throws the left hand but McCringleberry avoids the punch easily.
Mamaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCringleberry takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by McCringleberry.
McCringleberry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamaev finds it's way round the side to connect with McCringleberry's head.
McCringleberry is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamaev misses with a low kick as McCringleberry jumps back.
Oh McCringleberry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamaev drops McCringleberry with a straight right hand, right on the button! Mamaev follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alezandr Mamaev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kudinov!
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, John McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kudinov throws a lazy right hand but McQueen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kudinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kudinov misses with a straight right.
Kudinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQueen moves away.
Kudinov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McQueen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McQueen is pushing down on Kudinov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kudinov is fighting to maintain full guard but McQueen has managed to sneak the leg through.
McQueen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kudinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQueen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kudinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQueen wants to pass to mount but Kudinov is defending the position.
McQueen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQueen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kudinov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kudinov tries to reverse the position but McQueen maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kudinov regains half guard.
Kudinov is refusing to be controlled, as McQueen sits in half guard.
Kudinov is holding on to half guard well.
McQueen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kudinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McQueen pulls his head out easily.
McQueen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kudinov wants to improve his position but McQueen is controlling well.
Kudinov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McQueen on the ground.
McQueen is pressing down on Kudinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kudinov is holding on for now.
McQueen is thwarting Kudinov's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kudinov wants to get back to full guard.
Kudinov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kudinov is trying to maintain the position but McQueen is very close to passing his half guard.
McQueen works his way into side control.
McQueen trying to control the position but Kudinov is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kudinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McQueen tries to move to mount but Kudinov blocks the move with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Kudinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McQueen has hold of Kudinov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kudinov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - McQueen cranks the arm and Kudinov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kudinov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John McQueen!
Our winner, John McQueen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Solntsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Maybe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solntsev comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Solntsev!
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, Frank Maybe!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solntsev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Solntsev. That snapped Maybe's head back.
Solntsev gets caught napping as Maybe dives in and scores a takedown. Solntsev manages to retain guard.
Maybe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Solntsev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solntsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maybe defends it easily.
Solntsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maybe forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solntsev is looking to control Maybe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solntsev avoid being mounted?
Maybe is controlling the pace.
Maybe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solntsev connects with a right hand. Maybe shakes it off.
Solntsev misses with a double jab.
Solntsev lands with a hook. Maybe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Solntsev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maybe defends it nicely.
Good shot there by Solntsev.
Solntsev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maybe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Solntsev's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solntsev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Solntsev trying to control from the bottom.
Solntsev trying to get back to full guard but Maybe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solntsev working to try and regain half guard.
Maybe controlling the position easily from mount.
Solntsev wants to try and get back to his feet.
Maybe controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maybe avoids the attempt from Solntsev to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maybe prevents Solntsev from getting the reversal.
Maybe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Maybe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Solntsev gets caught napping as Maybe dives in and scores a takedown. Solntsev manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maybe passes into half guard.
Solntsev is pressing down on Maybe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maybe tries to free his leg and advance position but Solntsev is retaining full guard.
Solntsev wants to control the position but Maybe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Solntsev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solntsev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maybe pulls his head out easily.
Solntsev wants to control but Maybe is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solntsev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maybe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Solntsev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maybe pulls his head out easily.
Maybe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Solntsev is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solntsev is trying to control but Maybe manages to pass to mount!
Solntsev is looking to get to half guard.
Maybe controlling the pace for now.
Solntsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Maybe has a good base and remains in mount.
Solntsev is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solntsev tries to hold on but Maybe pushes him away.
Maybe controlling the pace for now.
Maybe avoids the attempt from Solntsev to control.
Maybe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Frank Maybe.
Solntsev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Solntsev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Solntsev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maybe shoots in and drives through. Solntsev sprawls well.
Solntsev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maybe fails with the takedown.
Ivan Solntsev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maybe is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solntsev scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solntsev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maybe's waist but Maybe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solntsev off to one side.
Maybe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Maybe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maybe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Solntsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solntsev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Solntsev wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Solntsev. No joy for Maybe on that attempt.
Ivan Solntsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Maybe.
Solntsev connects with a nice looking jab.
Maybe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solntsev is fending him off so far but Maybe persists. Nope, Solntsev circles away and we're back to standing.
Solntsev thuds his right hand into Maybe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Solntsev lands with a good body shot.
Maybe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Solntsev as he jumps to the side.
Solntsev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maybe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Solntsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maybe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maybe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maybe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Solntsev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Solntsev lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solntsev misses with a wild combination.
Maybe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Solntsev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Solntsev is trying to control Maybe's posture but Maybe avoids it.
Solntsev trying to control but Maybe flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Solntsev trying to control the action but Maybe just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maybe controlling the position well here. Solntsev rolled but Maybe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Solntsev tries to break free.
Maybe slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybe has the hooks in. Solntsev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Solntsev right now.
Solntsev tries to break free.
Maybe has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Solntsev's body.
Solntsev turns into Maybe and is now in his guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Solntsev wants to pass the guard but Maybe is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maybe can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maybe keeping moving, preventing Solntsev from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Solntsev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maybe swivels and escapes.
Solntsev misses the jab.
Maybe looking to score a takedown here. Solntsev is defending well but Maybe drives through and ends up in Solntsev's guard.
Maybe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solntsev is being controlled here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solntsev looks to move to half guard but instead Maybe has passed into mount! Damn!
Solntsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Maybe has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Solntsev.
I think Maybe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Frank Maybe!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Ivan Solntsev!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Frank Maybe!
Frank Maybe wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mijo Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Jagatic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mijo Jagatic!
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, Luka Jagatic!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mijo Jagatic shoots in but Luka Jagatic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Luka Jagatic takes a swing at Mijo Jagatic's ribcage but misses.
Luka Jagatic throws a nice head kick!
Luka Jagatic moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Luka Jagatic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mijo Jagatic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luka Jagatic blocks it with crossed arms.
Luka Jagatic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mijo Jagatic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luka Jagatic but Luka Jagatic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luka Jagatic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mijo Jagatic quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mijo Jagatic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mijo Jagatic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luka Jagatic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mijo Jagatic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mijo Jagatic is refusing to be controlled, as Luka Jagatic sits in half guard.
Luka Jagatic drops an elbow to the side of Mijo Jagatic's head.
Luka Jagatic is looking to take a break and control but Mijo Jagatic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luka Jagatic not doing much here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Luka Jagatic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Luka Jagatic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mijo Jagatic quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mijo Jagatic won't allow Luka Jagatic to pass to mount.
Mijo Jagatic actively working from the bottom here.
Mijo Jagatic wants to get back to his feet.
Luka Jagatic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mijo Jagatic is refusing to be controlled, as Luka Jagatic sits in half guard.
Mijo Jagatic trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Luka Jagatic manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mijo Jagatic tries to lock up and control but Luka Jagatic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luka Jagatic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Luka Jagatic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mijo Jagatic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mijo Jagatic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mijo Jagatic is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luka Jagatic controlling from mount.
Mijo Jagatic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Luka Jagatic trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luka Jagatic.
Mijo Jagatic keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mijo Jagatic shoots in but Luka Jagatic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mijo Jagatic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luka Jagatic closes the distance and clinches up with Mijo Jagatic, looking for a takedown. Luka Jagatic pushes Mijo Jagatic against the cage but Mijo Jagatic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Jagatic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luka Jagatic leaves Mijo Jagatic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luka Jagatic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Luka Jagatic wants to control but Mijo Jagatic is keeping him busy.
Mijo Jagatic is trying to control but can't.
Mijo Jagatic won't allow Luka Jagatic to pass to mount.
Luka Jagatic trying to control from half guard but Mijo Jagatic is working away.
Ground and pound from Luka Jagatic.
Mijo Jagatic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Luka Jagatic is working away from the top position though.
Luka Jagatic gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luka Jagatic clinches up with Mijo Jagatic and pushes him back against the cage.
Mijo Jagatic gets underhooks to prevent Luka Jagatic's takedown attempt.
Luka Jagatic manages to pull guard.
Mijo Jagatic stands and throws Luka Jagatic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mijo Jagatic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Luka Jagatic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luka Jagatic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luka Jagatic is breathing heavily.
Luka Jagatic looking for a sweep but Mijo Jagatic has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luka Jagatic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Luka Jagatic tries to control Mijo Jagatic's body but Mijo Jagatic pushes him off. Luka Jagatic squirms to his side and now Mijo Jagatic has his back!
Luka Jagatic wants to escape the position.
Luka Jagatic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mijo Jagatic.
Mijo Jagatic has got one arm under Luka Jagatic's chin. This could be trouble... Luka Jagatic trying to control the other hand but Mijo Jagatic gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Luka Jagatic has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mijo Jagatic!
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FIGHT
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