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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Barrios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Baker!
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, Lucas Barrios !
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrios shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Barrios looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barrios turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barrios is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker throws a one two combo.
Barrios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Nice shot by Baker.
Baker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baker connects with a right hand. Barrios shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses with a looping right.
Barrios misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bobby Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Barrios .
Baker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker misses with a low kick as Barrios jumps back.
Barrios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker throws a right and a left that Barrios avoids nicely.
Bobby Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrios uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baker scores with the left hand. Barrios knows he should have avoided that one.
Barrios is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Barrios out cold! Barrios corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Baker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karatinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Taldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Karatinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Taldo!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taldo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karatinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Karatinov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karatinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karatinov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taldo is trying to break the clinch but Karatinov has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Taldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Karatinov.
A frustrated look appears on Taldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karatinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Karatinov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Taldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karatinov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karatinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taldo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taldo taking some punishment here, with Karatinov in his half guard.
Karatinov 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.
Karatinov controlling the action here.
Taldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karatinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karatinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taldo's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karatinov trying to control from half guard but Taldo is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karatinov lands a nice short elbow.
Taldo is trying to stand back up but Karatinov is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karatinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karatinov throwing shots but Taldo is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Karatinov there.
Taldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karatinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taldo wants to get back to his feet.
Karatinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karatinov is nestled in close to Taldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karatinov.
Karatinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karatinov working Taldo over with strikes.
Taldo is trying to stand up here but Karatinov is controlling him well.
Taldo looks gassed!
Karatinov working the head and body with strikes.
Karatinov working Taldo over with strikes.
Karatinov drops an elbow to the side of Taldo's head.
Karatinov lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karatinov lands a nice short elbow.
Karatinov drops an elbow to the side of Taldo's head.
Karatinov lands strikes from half guard.
Taldo taking some punishment here, with Karatinov in his half guard.
Taldo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karatinov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Taldo defend it? Karatinov steps over the head and cranks it - Taldo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Karatinov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Karatinov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milovan Rakic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Till Lindermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milovan Rakic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Milovan Rakic!
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, Till Lindermann!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindermann instigates a clinch.
Rakic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lindermann is defending well for now.
Rakic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lindermann looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakic connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Till Lindermann has been cut.
Rakic tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindermann avoids the damage to the body.
Rakic working Lindermann over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Rakic.
Rakic with a knee to the head.
Lindermann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rakic smiles and moves away.
Rakic digs a good body shot into Lindermann's ribs.
Rakic drives through and clinches with Lindermann against the cage.
Rakic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindermann.
Rakic tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindermann avoids the damage to the body.
Lindermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lindermann avoiding damage as Rakic throws knees to the body.
Rakic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindermann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindermann.
Rakic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindermann.
Lindermann is trying to drag Rakic to the mat but Rakic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rakic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lindermann's defenses.
Rakic missing with knees to the body.
Lindermann tries to pull guard but Rakic holds him up against the cage and eventually Lindermann drops back down to his feet.
Milovan Rakic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Till Lindermann.
Lindermann tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rakic stops a takedown attempt from Lindermann.
Lindermann managing to block the knees to the body from Rakic.
Lindermann avoiding damage as Rakic throws knees to the body.
Rakic trying to land knees to the body.
Lindermann looking for a takedown.
Rakic working Lindermann over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rakic.
Lindermann stalling in the clinch but Rakic improves position.
Rakic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rakic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindermann.
Lindermann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lindermann manages to break the clinch.
Till Lindermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindermann looking for submissions off his back.
Rakic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lindermann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rakic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lindermann is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lindermann has escaped and now he's on top!
Rakic trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindermann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindermann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindermann drops back looking for a leg! Rakic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rakic manages to kick Lindermann off! Lindermann jumps back into Rakic's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rakic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindermann distracts Rakic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rakic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lindermann defends it easily.
Lindermann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindermann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rakic is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lindermann drops an elbow to the side of Rakic's head.
Rakic punching from the bottom.
Lindermann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lindermann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rakic's head.
Lindermann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rakic clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindermann takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rakic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindermann avoids it.
Rakic lands a good knee to the midsection. Lindermann won't want to take too many of those.
Rakic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lindermann's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Rakic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Till Lindermann's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lindermann misses with a shot to the body
and Rakic counters by clinching up.
Rakic trying to land knees to the body.
Lindermann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rakic has him pressed against the cage.
Rakic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindermann avoids it.
Lindermann is trying to break free.
Lindermann effectively controlling the action here.
Lindermann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Lindermann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rakic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindermann.
Lindermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lindermann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lindermann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rakic walks away with a smile on his face. Lindermann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lindermann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rakic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Milovan Rakic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Till Lindermann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lindermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindermann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rakic prevents it.
Lindermann looking to slow down the pace here.
Lindermann is looking to break free of the clinch but Rakic has double underhooks.
Rakic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindermann avoids it.
Lindermann avoiding damage as Rakic throws knees to the body.
Lindermann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lindermann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lindermann is looking to control Rakic's arms but Rakic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lindermann has his back to the cage.
Rakic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindermann avoids it.
Lindermann wants a takedown but no success here.
Lindermann is trying to break free.
Lindermann managing to block the knees to the body from Rakic.
Lindermann wants to get back to striking at distance but Rakic won't allow it.
Rakic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lindermann avoids it.
Rakic crunches a lovely knee into Lindermann's ribcage.
Lindermann jumps guard but Rakic stands there with Lindermann around his waist. Lindermann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rakic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lindermann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lindermann fails to pull guard.
Rakic landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lindermann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rakic walks away with a smile on his face. Lindermann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lindermann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rakic counters with a three punch combo that has Lindermann backing up. Lindermann nods at Rakic to acknowledge the strikes.
Lindermann tries to keep at a distance but Rakic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rakic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindermann.
Lindermann tries to pull guard but Rakic won't allow it.
Lindermann is trying to break the clinch but Rakic has him pressed against the cage.
Lindermann tries to pull guard but Rakic holds him up against the cage and eventually Lindermann drops back down to his feet.
Rakic landing knees to the body.
Rakic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rakic trying to land knees to the body.
Lindermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rakic tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindermann avoids the damage to the body.
Rakic missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic trying to land knees to the body.
Rakic scores a nice knee to the body.
Lindermann jumps guard.
Rakic wants to pass the guard but Lindermann is keeping the position.
Lindermann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rakic throwing strikes from guard but Lindermann blocks nicely.
Rakic has gone for a leg lock! Lindermann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rakic's guard.
Lindermann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rakic dives on top into guard.
Rakic 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.
Rakic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindermann is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindermann working for a triangle but Rakic defends it easily.
Rakic forces his way into half guard.
Lindermann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rakic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lindermann is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Milovan Rakic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killa Cali (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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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Backlund!
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, Killa Cali!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund swats away the attempt to clinch by Cali.
Cali wants to clinch up but Backlund keeps it at a distance.
Cali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cali pushes Backlund up against the cage in a clinch.
Backlund trying to stall but Cali improves his position.
Cali tries to score a body lock takedown but Backlund shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Backlund.
Backlund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cali pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Backlund is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Backlund fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bob Backlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killa Cali.
Cali doesn't manage to clinch there - Backlund circles away.
Backlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cali tries to clinch but Backlund is having none of it.
Cali doesn't manage to clinch there - Backlund circles away.
Cali gets caught flat footed, as Backlund shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Backlund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Backlund trying to control but Cali is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to work some ground and pound but Cali has wrist control.
Backlund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Backlund drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Backlund has Cali in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cali throwing strikes but missing.
Cali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Backlund lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cali!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Backlund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cali is looking to escape.
Backlund in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Backlund throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund won't let Cali get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cali because Backlund loaded up on that one.
Backlund tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Backlund trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Backlund sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Backlund throws some wild stikes that Cali manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cali holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Backlund tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Backlund throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cali is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cali is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cali wants to hold on but Backlund pushes him away.
Backlund trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Backlund dominated that round.
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.
Backlund moves into the clinch.
Cali lands a left hand.
Backlund is leaning against Cali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Backlund is pressed up against the cage. Cali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Backlund down to the mat. Backlund avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cali clinches but Backlund breaks the clinch
and Backlund counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cali won't be happy with that.
Cali is looking to reverse the position.
Cali is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Backlund trying to control the position but Cali is working away.
Cali dodges the ground and pound from Backlund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund lands an elbow.
Backlund lands a few punches from side control.
Backlund is looking to take a break and control but Cali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Backlund in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cali parries the strikes from Backlund easily there. Backlund is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cali to escape.
Cali sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cali can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cali works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Backlund.
Cali keeping moving, preventing Backlund from controlling successfully.
Backlund passes into half guard.
Backlund 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.
Backlund wants to control but Cali is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cali is trying to get back to full guard.
Backlund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cali controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Backlund works his way into full mount!
Backlund landing strikes from the mount and Cali is in trouble!
Backlund putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Backlund dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cali takes the fight into the clinch.
Cali struggles to land a body shot inside as Backlund controls his hands.
Backlund digs a right hand underneath Cali's ribcage. Cali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Backlund lands a good knee to the midsection. Cali won't want to take too many of those.
Cali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Backlund or not.
Cali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Backlund scores with a shoulder strike.
Backlund turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Backlund manages to end up in side control.
Backlund lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Backlund is chipping away with strikes.
Bob Backlund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Backlund working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Backlund creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Backlund scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backlund trying to control the action but Cali is working from the bottom.
Killa Cali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Backlund tries to score with some ground and pound. Cali controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cali is looking for a sweep.
Cali is not content to let Backlund control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backlund working away.
Cali manages to work his way to half guard, despite Backlund's best efforts.
Cali tries to kick Backlund off but Backlund keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cali clinches but Backlund breaks the clinch
and Backlund counters with a left to the body.
Backlund misses with a series of wild punches.
Cali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Backlund counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund has Cali pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Backlund pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cali tumbling to the mat - Backlund dives into Cali's guard.
Backlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Cali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backlund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cali looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Backlund has picked Cali up and slammed him! Cali can't keep hold of the triangle and Backlund manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Backlund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Backlund 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Backlund!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sascha Golobew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake York!
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, Sascha Golobew!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
York dives in and grabs Golobew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Golobew pushes down on York's head and hops out.
York looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Golobew decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Golobew trying to control from half guard but York is working away.
Golobew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
York is not content to let Golobew control the position.
Golobew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Golobew wants to take a breather but York is having none of it.
Golobew is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Golobew is looking for a kimura but York is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Golobew to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Golobew scores with a couple of nice shots.
Golobew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but York sees it coming and defends easily.
Golobew is working for a submission of some sort.
Golobew lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Golobew frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Golobew dominating with strikes here.
Golobew is working for a guillotine from mount but York frees his head quite easily.
Golobew looking to control but York is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Golobew has control of York's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and York regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golobew working York over with strikes here.
Golobew tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
York has given up his back here. Will Golobew look for the submission or keep pounding away?
York fending off the submission attempt from Golobew.
Golobew looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
York is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
York really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Golobew is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. York defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
York 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 Golobew gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Golobew dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Golobew drives through with a takedown into guard.
Golobew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Golobew trying to control but York is working from the bottom.
Golobew tries to free his leg and advance position but York is retaining full guard.
Golobew drops back looking for a leg! York is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and York manages to kick Golobew off! Golobew jumps back into York's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
York can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Golobew controls the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golobew cracks York with a solid left hand.
Golobew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Golobew lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Golobew content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Golobew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golobew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Golobew tries to free his leg and advance position but York is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golobew passes York's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
York taking some punishment here, with Golobew in his half guard.
Golobew is looking to take a break and control but York is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golobew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Golobew looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Golobew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. York doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Golobew.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Golobew is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
York is trying to stand back up but Golobew is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sascha Golobew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Golobew catches York with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Golobew closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
York is refusing to be controlled, as Golobew sits in half guard.
Golobew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and York defends it well.
Golobew trying to mount his opponent but York defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Golobew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golobew trying to control the action but York is working from the bottom.
York won't allow Golobew to pass to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Golobew connects with a nice looking jab.
Jake York seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golobew drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Golobew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
York keeping full guard, as Golobew tries to pass.
York will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Golobew drops back looking for a leg! York is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and York manages to kick Golobew off! Golobew jumps back into York's guard.
Golobew wants to control from the top but York keeps moving.
Jake York has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golobew drops back looking for a leg! York is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and York manages to kick Golobew off! Golobew jumps back into York's guard.
Golobew looking to pass the guard.
Golobew stands and throws York's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Golobew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, York has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Golobew.
Golobew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, York has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sascha Golobew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golobew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sascha Golobew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Golobew 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 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sascha Golobew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Platinum Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geo Pacurariu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacurariu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. smack my bitch up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Platinum Gold had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Platinum Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Geo Pacurariu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold tries to clinch there but Pacurariu circles away.
Pacurariu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacurariu shoots in but no luck this time.
Gold with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacurariu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pacurariu stops Gold from standing up.
Pacurariu wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Gold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pacurariu wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Pacurariu won't allow Gold to get back to his feet.
Gold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pacurariu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gold is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacurariu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacurariu shoots in and drives through. Gold sprawls well.
Pacurariu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gold's sensitive parts.
Gold closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pacurariu to the mat! Pacurariu manages to get full guard.
Pacurariu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gold accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gold is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacurariu has wrist control.
Gold throws a big right hand that misses.
Pacurariu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pacurariu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacurariu, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gold closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacurariu missing with knees to the body.
Pacurariu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Platinum Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geo Pacurariu.
Pacurariu tries to clinch but Gold moves out of range.
Gold misses with a head kick.
Pacurariu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Gold is trying to improve his position.
Pacurariu misses with the ground and pound.
Gold sneaks back into half guard.
Gold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gold tries to get out of the position.
Gold is not content to let Pacurariu control the position.
Pacurariu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold pushes Pacurariu off and gets back to his feet.
Gold darts in and clinches Pacurariu up against the cage.
Gold pulls guard effortlessly.
Gold has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pacurariu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pacurariu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gold counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pacurariu won't be happy with that.
Gold is chipping away with strikes.
Pacurariu struggling a bit here.
Gold decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pacurariu to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Platinum Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacurariu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pacurariu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gold!
Gold is trying desperately to improve position.
Pacurariu avoids the attempt from Gold to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pacurariu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Platinum Gold dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pacurariu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gold darts in and clinches Pacurariu up against the cage.
Gold lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Geo Pacurariu has been cut.
Pacurariu wants to get back to striking at distance but Gold won't allow it.
Gold lands a damaging elbow.
Pacurariu tries to land a knee to the head but Gold blocks with his arms.
Gold jumps into guard, dragging Pacurariu to the mat.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pacurariu is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacurariu advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacurariu prevents Gold from standing back up.
Pacurariu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gold kicks Pacurariu off and gets back to his feet.
Gold wants to clinch up but Pacurariu keeps it at a distance.
Pacurariu avoids the head kick by Gold.
Gold slips a jab and a cross from Pacurariu.
Pacurariu doesn't manage to clinch there - Gold circles away.
Pacurariu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gold.
Pacurariu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacurariu is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pacurariu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacurariu shoots in for a double leg but Gold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacurariu dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Pacurariu's head and hops out.
Pacurariu avoids the head kick by Gold.
Pacurariu jabs at Gold's body.
Pacurariu lands a nice shot that snaps Gold's head back.
Pacurariu fails with the takedown.
Platinum Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geo Pacurariu.
Pacurariu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pacurariu works Gold's body with a nice hook.
Pacurariu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gold throws a head kick that misses.
Pacurariu tries to clinch up
and Gold moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacurariu is trying to break the clinch but Gold has him pressed against the cage.
Gold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gold stuffs the takedown.
Pacurariu tries to keep at a distance but Gold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gold jumps into guard, dragging Pacurariu to the mat.
Pacurariu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pacurariu is looking to stand up but Gold won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacurariu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gold is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pacurariu, into his guard.
Gold keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pacurariu's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pacurariu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gold postures up in Pacurariu's guard and throws a big left but Pacurariu blocks it.
Pacurariu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pacurariu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gold landing with the ground and pound.
Gold postures up.
Gold chips away with some ground and pound.
Gold preventing the sweep.
Gold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Platinum Gold dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Geo Pacurariu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gold closes the distance and pushes Pacurariu back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gold.
Gold has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pacurariu is trying to keep an underhook but Gold manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pacurariu is looking to escape.
Pacurariu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gold.
Pacurariu looking for submissions off his back.
Gold thows a huge punch but Pacurariu dodges it nicely.
Gold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pacurariu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gold throwing shots but Pacurariu is blocking nicely.
Pacurariu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gold.
Gold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gold circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacurariu blocks a jab.
Pacurariu has a takedown stuffed.
Pacurariu tries to clinch but Gold is having none of it.
Gold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gold sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gold lands with some strikes.
Gold scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pacurariu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gold lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gold lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Pacurariu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacurariu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pacurariu is trying to escape the mount.
Pacurariu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gold with good strikes from the mount here!
Platinum Gold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gold working the ground and pound effectively.
Pacurariu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gold lands a big shot there that rocks Pacurariu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gold looking to ground and pound but Pacurariu is blocking nicely.
Pacurariu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pacurariu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a strike but Pacurariu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gold is working Pacurariu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gold postures up in Pacurariu's guard and throws a big left but Pacurariu blocks it.
Gold with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gold thows a big elbow that misses.
Pacurariu wants to stand up but Gold is controlling him.
Gold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gold tries to clinch up but Pacurariu circles away and keeps his distance.
Pacurariu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pacurariu dives in and grabs Gold's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gold pushes down on Pacurariu's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacurariu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gold.
Pacurariu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gold circles away.
Platinum Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geo Pacurariu.
Gold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown by Gold or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacurariu which made him look bad.
Pacurariu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gold lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gold breaks from the clinch.
Gold throws a head kick but Pacurariu moves out of range.
Geo Pacurariu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Platinum Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacurariu closes the distance and clinches up with Gold, looking for a takedown. Pacurariu pushes Gold against the cage but Gold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Platinum Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gold, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Platinum Gold!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Slipp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Guavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guavo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jizz In My Pants kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eddie Guavo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Slipp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Guavo!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guavo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slipp.
Slipp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slipp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guavo.
Slipp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guavo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slipp jumps into guard, dragging Guavo to the mat.
Guavo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guavo stopping the sweep attempt from Slipp.
Slipp has an active guard here but Guavo has managed to pass into half guard.
Slipp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guavo is working away from the top position though.
Slipp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guavo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Guavo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slipp trying to control here.
Guavo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slipp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slipp looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Guavo seems content to control.
Slipp misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Guavo prevents Slipp from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slipp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Slipp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guavo moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slipp throws a right hand that Guavo ducks under and follows up with a left that Guavo also avoids with ease.
Slipp shoots in but Guavo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slipp is breathing heavily.
Guavo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
James Slipp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guavo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slipp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guavo controls the position.
Slipp can't do much from the bottom here.
Guavo controls the position.
Guavo tries for a kimura but Slipp is defending well.
Slipp can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guavo is working Slipp over with some ground and pound from side control.
Guavo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slipp is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Slipp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slipp sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Guavo moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slipp tries to bench press Guavo off him but Guavo keeps the position.
Guavo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Slipp manages to get back to half guard.
Guavo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Guavo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slipp is just riding it out for now. Guavo eventually gives up the hold.
Slipp with the active half guard here but Guavo passes nicely into side control.
Slipp is looking to regain half guard here but Guavo keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Guavo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slipp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slipp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Guavo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slipp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guavo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Slipp striking from half guard on the bottom.
Slipp trying to control from the bottom.
Slipp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slipp trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Guavo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guavo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slipp tries to roll over but Guavo keeps him under control.
Slipp trying to hold on to Guavo's head to control him but Guavo postures up.
Guavo wants to pass to mount but Slipp is defending the position.
Slipp trying to hold on to Guavo's head to control him but Guavo postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slipp misses with a takedown
and Guavo counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slipp is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guavo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slipp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guavo pulls his head out easily.
Slipp wants to control but Guavo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guavo moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Slipp.
Slipp is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guavo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slipp trying to hold on to Guavo's head to control him but Guavo postures up.
Guavo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Slipp has hold of Guavo's hands but Guavo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guavo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slipp keeping moving, preventing Guavo from controlling successfully.
Slipp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guavo is aware though and is defending well.
Slipp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guavo's guard.
Slipp wants to control from the top but Guavo keeps moving.
Slipp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slipp wants to control from the top but Guavo keeps moving.
Slipp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Guavo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slipp has Guavo in his guard.
Slipp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slipp wants to hit a switch here but Guavo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Slipp there!
The referee warns Slipp that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Slipp is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Guavo 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!
Guavo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slipp shoots and misses
and Guavo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Slipp won't be happy with that.
Slipp struggling a bit here.
Slipp striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Guavo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Guavo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Slipp looks calm but he's in trouble here. Guavo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Slipp is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Guavo lets go of the hold and Slipp can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Guavo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fuego Salsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien Maia!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Fuego Salsa has been cut.
Maia swinging wildly here.
Salsa throws a combination that misses
and Maia counters with a nice uppercut.
Salsa is rocked!
Salsa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Salsa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salsa circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Maia. Salsa falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Maia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Maia!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Raton Vaquero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Raton Vaquero!
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, Charles Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo connects with a single shot there.
Vaquero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vaquero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vaquero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azevedo is just riding it out for now. Vaquero eventually gives up the hold.
Vaquero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Azevedo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vaquero.
Vaquero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azevedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vaquero pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vaquero trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaquero trying to pass the guard but Azevedo defending well.
Azevedo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vaquero throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaquero passes Azevedo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Azevedo manages to get to full guard.
Vaquero drops back looking for a leg! Azevedo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azevedo manages to kick Vaquero off! Vaquero jumps back into Azevedo's guard.
Azevedo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vaquero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo swinging wildly here.
Azevedo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
El Raton Vaquero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Vaquero with that takedown attempt.
Vaquero shoots in for a double leg but Azevedo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azevedo connects with a body shot.
Azevedo misses with a wild combination.
Vaquero throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo was covering up waiting for the punch and Vaquero finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vaquero trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo working for a triangle but Vaquero defends it easily.
Azevedo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vaquero defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo keeping full guard, as Vaquero tries to pass.
Azevedo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vaquero 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.
Vaquero tries to free his leg and advance position but Azevedo is retaining full guard.
Vaquero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vaquero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vaquero drops back looking for a leg! Azevedo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azevedo manages to kick Vaquero off! Vaquero jumps back into Azevedo's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Azevedo thows a body shot but no joy.
Azevedo cracks Vaquero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Azevedo throws a nice looking combination but Vaquero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Azevedo as Vaquero shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Raton Vaquero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaquero rushes Azevedo and presses him up against the cage.
Azevedo wants to break free but Vaquero has control.
Vaquero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Azevedo prevents it.
Come on Azevedo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vaquero has Azevedo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Azevedo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Azevedo wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Azevedo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vaquero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vaquero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Azevedo to score with a decent uppercut.
Azevedo thuds his right hand into Vaquero's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azevedo lands a nice looking body shot.
Azevedo throws a right hand that Vaquero ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaquero also avoids with ease.
Vaquero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azevedo circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaquero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Azevedo is fending him off so far but Vaquero persists. Nope, Azevedo circles away and we're back to standing.
Azevedo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vaquero has time to react.
Azevedo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaquero scores with a takedown into Azevedo's guard.
Vaquero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo is trying to control the position but Vaquero postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaquero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vaquero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vaquero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to bench press Vaquero off him but Vaquero keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo gets back to half guard.
Azevedo is looking to improve his position.
Vaquero seems to be looking for submissions.
Azevedo tries to roll over but Vaquero keeps him under control.
Vaquero seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Azevedo has recovered full guard.
Vaquero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vaquero prevents Azevedo from getting back to his feet.
Azevedo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vaquero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vaquero trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vaquero is looking to chop away at Azevedo's legs.
No joy there for Azevedo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Azevedo lands a body shot.
Vaquero shoots in for a takedown but Azevedo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vaquero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo.
Azevedo misses with a double jab
and Vaquero counters with a shoot takedown. Azevedo fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaquero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vaquero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Azevedo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azevedo looking for a guillotine here but Vaquero defends easily.
Azevedo is looking for a triangle but Vaquero pushes his legs off easily.
Azevedo is trying to keep Vaquero in close.
Vaquero passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vaquero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Azevedo is looking for a sweep. Vaquero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vaquero is keen to just control but Azevedo is a slippery customer.
Azevedo tries to get to full guard but Vaquero has control of the leg.
Azevedo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vaquero moves nicely into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaquero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azevedo, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that El Raton Vaquero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vaquero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo.
No luck for Vaquero with that takedown attempt.
Azevedo lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaquero shoots in and bounces Azevedo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vaquero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vaquero advances position into side control!
Vaquero is working to tighten is grip on Azevedo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Azevedo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vaquero is really squeezing tight and eventually Azevedo passes out! Vaquero breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). El Raton Vaquero!
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