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QFC Tournament 113 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gionni Vitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Hulskan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vitti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Forever Young. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gionni Vitti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasha Hulskan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulskan walks into a straight right hand from Vitti.
A jab lands there for Vitti.
Hulskan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vitti but Vitti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hulskan shoots for a double leg takedown but Vitti sprawls well. He's pushed Hulskan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hulskan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gionni Vitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Hulskan.
Vitti takes a swing at Hulskan's ribcage but misses.
Hulskan closes the distance but Vitti moves to the side
letting Vitti counter with a right hand.
Hulskan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vitti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hulskan or perhaps it was just good defense by Vitti which made him look bad.
Vitti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hulskan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hulskan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vitti.
Hulskan moves away from the strike by Vitti.
Hulskan closes the distance but Vitti moves to the side
and Vitti counters with a nice body shot.
Vitti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vitti scores with a punch to the head.
Hulskan darts in trying to clinch
and Vitti counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitti throws out a powerful jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hulskan has eaten all the pies!
Vitti cracks Hulskan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vitti looks to land a combination but Hulskan avoids it well.
Hulskan slips under a jab.
Vitti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vitti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vitti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vitti lands a head shot.
Vitti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Hulskan or perhaps it was just good defense by Vitti which made him look bad.
Hulskan shoots for a takedown but Vitti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hulskan defending well as Vitti loads up on a big left hand.
Hulskan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vitti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Hulskan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hulskan shoots in but Vitti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hulskan looks winded!
Jab, jab by Vitti - just one landing.
Hulskan tries to clinch but Vitti moves away
and Vitti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gionni Vitti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vitti missing with a left hand there. Hulskan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hulskan tries to move into range but Vitti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Vitti.
Hulskan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Vitti to counter with a crisp jab.
Hulskan defending well as Vitti loads up on a big left hand.
Vitti with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vitti stuffs the takedown attempt from Hulskan. Hulskan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hulskan walks into a stiff left hand from Vitti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gionni Vitti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hulskan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice sprawl there from Vitti as Hulskan shoots in.
Vitti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hulskan was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitti.
Sasha Hulskan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hulskan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vitti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hulskan walks into a jab.
Gionni Vitti is winning the standup battle so far.
Hulskan throws a low kick but Vitti moves out of range easily.
Vitti lands with a right hand.
Vitti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hulskan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vitti avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulskan tries to clinch but Vitti moves out of range.
Good exchange - Vitti coming out on top.
Hulskan pushes Vitti up against the cage in a clinch.
Hulskan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gionni Vitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Hulskan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hulskan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hulskan can't break the clinch.
Hulskan being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulskan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vitti slowing the pace effectively.
Vitti prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulskan tries to land knees in the clinch but Vitti avoids the damage to the body.
Vitti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hulskan is trying to pull guard but Vitti has him pressed against the cage.
Hulskan tries to break the clinch but Vitti is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vitti.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vitti stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gionni Vitti.
Hulskan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vitti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vitti lands a nice hook to Hulskan's body. Hulskan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vitti scores with a one two! Hulskan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vitti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hulskan has a takedown stuffed.
Hulskan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vitti is fending him off so far but Hulskan persists. Nope, Vitti circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gionni Vitti dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hulskan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vitti works over Hulskan's head and body with a nice combination.
Vitti throws out a powerful jab.
Vitti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vitti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hulskan misses with a takedown attempt - Vitti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hulskan shoots in and drives through. Vitti sprawls well.
Vitti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hulskan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vitti circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hulskan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hulskan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vitti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vitti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vitti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hulskan tries to clinch but Vitti moves out of range.
Hulskan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vitti looks to land a combination but Hulskan avoids it well.
Hulskan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vitti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulskan moves forwards but Vitti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vitti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hulskan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vitti throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vitti. Those never looked like landing.
Hulskan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vitti defends it nicely.
Gionni Vitti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasha Hulskan.
Hulskan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vitti is fending him off so far but Hulskan persists. Nope, Vitti circles away and we're back to standing.
Gionni Vitti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vitti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hulskan's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Hulskan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vitti connects with a crisp jab.
Sasha Hulskan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitti scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Vitti. Those never looked like landing.
Vitti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hulskan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Vitti to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitti cracks Hulskan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vitti lands a jab.
Hulskan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vitti counters with a stiff right hand.
Hulskan misses with a takedown attempt - Vitti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hulskan throws a sloppy head kick and Vitti moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vitti lunges at Hulskan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hulskan's hand.
Sasha Hulskan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hulskan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vitti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hulskan scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gionni Vitti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vitti 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Gionni Vitti!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Gionni Vitti!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Gionni Vitti!
Gionni Vitti wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Gionni Vitti stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank my opponent Oleg, he was a great opponent and im very happy i was able to pull out of all his dangerous attacks. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reuben Malsawmkima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honorius Trajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honorius Trajan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reuben Malsawmkima's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reuben Malsawmkima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Honorius Trajan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malsawmkima scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Malsawmkima trying to control the action but Trajan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malsawmkima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trajan, who protects the arm well.
Trajan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Malsawmkima connects with a decent elbow.
Malsawmkima throws an elbow but Trajan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Trajan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malsawmkima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malsawmkima decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Malsawmkima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trajan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Trajan does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Trajan.
Malsawmkima moves out of range of the strikes.
Trajan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Trajan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Malsawmkima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malsawmkima.
Malsawmkima working for a triangle but Trajan defends it easily.
Malsawmkima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trajan stopping the sweep attempt from Malsawmkima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malsawmkima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trajan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Malsawmkima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malsawmkima has his foot on Trajan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trajan works his way back into a safe position though.
Malsawmkima is breathing heavily.
Trajan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Trajan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Trajan trying to control but Malsawmkima is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malsawmkima has his feet on Trajan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Malsawmkima has his takedown stuffed
and Trajan counters with an outside leg kick.
Trajan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malsawmkima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Trajan.
Trajan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trajan misses with a straight right.
Trajan tries a head kick but it misses.
Trajan feints and as Malsawmkima raises his hands in defense, Trajan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trajan trying to control but Malsawmkima is working from the bottom.
Trajan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Trajan sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malsawmkima has his foot on Trajan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trajan works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malsawmkima throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trajan escapes and throws Malsawmkima's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Malsawmkima is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Trajan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trajan takes a little break here. Malsawmkima wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Trajan wants to control but Malsawmkima is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Reuben Malsawmkima will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trajan tries to clinch but Malsawmkima is having none of it.
Trajan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Trajan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malsawmkima.
Trajan leaves Malsawmkima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malsawmkima tries for a takedown but Trajan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trajan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malsawmkima circles away quickly and effectively.
Malsawmkima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trajan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Trajan is looking to reverse the position.
Malsawmkima is trying to get an arm triangle but Trajan is defending well.
Malsawmkima trying to control the action but Trajan is working from the bottom.
Malsawmkima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trajan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malsawmkima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trajan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malsawmkima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trajan tries to buck Malsawmkima off but Malsawmkima is having none of it.
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.
Malsawmkima misses with the ground and pound.
Malsawmkima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trajan is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malsawmkima tries to score with some ground and pound. Trajan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Trajan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Trajan is trying to get back to half guard.
Malsawmkima is trying to get an arm triangle but Trajan is defending well.
Malsawmkima working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malsawmkima is trying to get an arm triangle but Trajan is defending well.
Malsawmkima goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trajan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malsawmkima's guard! Nice work there by Trajan!
Trajan trying to control the position from guard on top but Malsawmkima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malsawmkima wants to stand and escape but Trajan is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malsawmkima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trajan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trajan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trajan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reuben Malsawmkima dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Trajan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malsawmkima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malsawmkima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malsawmkima avoids the head kick by Trajan.
Malsawmkima slips a jab and a cross from Trajan.
Malsawmkima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trajan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malsawmkima.
Malsawmkima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trajan as he avoids it easily.
Trajan moves into the clinch successfully.
Malsawmkima stalls.
Malsawmkima is looking to take this one to the mat.
Malsawmkima letting Trajan take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trajan prevents a body shot from Malsawmkima.
Malsawmkima avoiding damage as Trajan throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trajan.
Malsawmkima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trajan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reuben Malsawmkima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Malsawmkima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malsawmkima is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trajan throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trajan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malsawmkima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malsawmkima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trajan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Malsawmkima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trajan breaks from the clinch.
Malsawmkima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malsawmkima fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trajan is out of range.
Malsawmkima pushes Trajan up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trajan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trajan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trajan scores with a jab to the head.
Trajan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trajan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Malsawmkima avoiding damage as Trajan throws knees to the body.
Malsawmkima wants to take the fight to the mat but Trajan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trajan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trajan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malsawmkima.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trajan throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trajan misses with an elbow strike.
Trajan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malsawmkima is defending well for now.
Malsawmkima is trying to push Trajan away but Trajan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malsawmkima is looking for a takedown.
Trajan breaks the clinch.
A big left from Trajan misses.
Trajan moves in looking to clinch but Malsawmkima pushes him off.
Trajan thows a body shot but no joy.
Trajan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trajan lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trajan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malsawmkimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trajan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malsawmkima gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trajan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Honorius Trajan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Malsawmkima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Honorius Trajan!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Honorius Trajan!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Honorius Trajan!
Honorius Trajan wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volkrav Kusmetov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Victor Hugo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Hugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volkrav Kusmetov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugo gets a clinch.
Kusmetov jumps guard but Hugo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kusmetov wants to take the fight to the mat but Hugo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hugo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hugo moves into the clinch.
Hugo tries for a takedown but Kusmetov manages to get underhooks.
Hugo manages to break the clinch.
Hugo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kusmetov avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kusmetov is trying to pull guard but Hugo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Victor Hugo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volkrav Kusmetov.
Kusmetov tries to throw a body punch but Hugo avoids it by throwing Kusmetov back against the cage.
Kusmetov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hugo to keep the fight standing.
Hugo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kusmetov has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo has his takedown stuffed
and Kusmetov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hugo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hugo keeping full guard, as Kusmetov tries to pass.
Kusmetov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hugo has his feet on Kusmetov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hugo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kusmetov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hugo's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusmetov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hugo has his foot on Kusmetov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kusmetov works his way back into a safe position though.
Hugo keeping full guard, as Kusmetov tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov passes Hugo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Kusmetov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kusmetov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kusmetov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hugo is just riding it out for now. Kusmetov eventually gives up the hold.
Kusmetov content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kusmetov decides to return to a standing position.
Kusmetov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hugo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hugo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kusmetov is looking to clinch.
Kusmetov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hugo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hugo is breathing heavily.
Hugo gets caught napping as Kusmetov dives in and scores a takedown. Hugo manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov stays in close to Hugo's body and controls the position.
Hugo looking for subs off his back but Kusmetov has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusmetov is taking a breather. Hugo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kusmetov wants to stand up but Hugo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kusmetov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volkrav Kusmetov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kusmetov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hugo.
Kusmetov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kusmetov is controlling the pace.
Kusmetov wants to stand up but Hugo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo is looking to control Kusmetov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hugo avoid being mounted?
Kusmetov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Volkrav Kusmetov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hugo fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Hugo with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kusmetov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hugo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kusmetov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hugo, up you get!
Kusmetov gets a double leg takedown into Hugo's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusmetov stands up over Hugo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hugo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kusmetov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kusmetov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hugo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Volkrav Kusmetov.
Hugo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kusmetov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kusmetov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kusmetov advances to mount.
Kusmetov controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov throws some wild stikes that Hugo manages to avoid easily.
Hugo taking shots to the head.
Volkrav Kusmetov has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kusmetov content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volkrav Kusmetov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kusmetov blocks a leg kick.
Hugo dips to his left and cracks Kusmetov with an uppercut!
Kusmetov tries to clinch up
and Hugo counters with a one-two to the body.
Hugo connects with a body shot that sends Kusmetov's belly button to the back.
Kusmetov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hugo pushes Kusmetov off and gets back to his feet.
Hugo wants to clinch up but Kusmetov keeps it at a distance.
Hugo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kusmetov circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kusmetov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusmetov controlling from the top position.
Kusmetov stands up from Hugo's guard - Kusmetov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kusmetov tries to clinch but Hugo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov shoots in and bounces Hugo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kusmetov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kusmetov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hugo's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusmetov controlling from the top position.
Kusmetov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hugo is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov staying calm.
Kusmetov tries to advance to mount but Hugo denies him.
Hugo being controlled for a moment.
Hugo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusmetov decides to stand back up. Kusmetov steps back and let's Hugo get back to his feet.
Kusmetov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hugo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kusmetov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hugo's half guard.
Kusmetov wants to pass the guard but Hugo is defending well.
Kusmetov stops Hugo from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kusmetov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kusmetov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volkrav Kusmetov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kusmetov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Volkrav Kusmetov!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Volkrav Kusmetov!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Volkrav Kusmetov!
Volkrav Kusmetov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Scrappy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lex Scrappy!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Scrappy circles away easily
and Scrappy counters by clinching up.
Carvalho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scrappy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carvalho blocks it with crossed arms.
Scrappy throws an elbow but it misses.
Carvalho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scrappy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scrappy tries to land knees in the clinch but Carvalho avoids the damage to the body.
Carvalho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scrappy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scrappy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carvalho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scrappy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carvalho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scrappy is pressed up against the cage. Carvalho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scrappy down to the mat. Scrappy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scrappy tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carvalho was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Scrappy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho unloads with some shots from mount but Scrappy bucks and avoids them well.
Carvalho looking to control but Scrappy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carvalho is landing with some decent strikes but Scrappy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Scrappy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Carvalho content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Scrappy 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.
Scrappy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carvalho controlling from mount.
Carvalho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Carvalho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scrappy tries to hold on but Carvalho pushes him away.
Carvalho controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrappy tries to lock up and control but Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carvalho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carvalho is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Scrappy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Scrappy shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carvalho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scrappy looks a forlorn figure.
Scrappy tries to lock up and control but Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carvalho lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Scrappy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Scrappy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrappy tries to hold on but Carvalho postures up.
Scrappy is still in real trouble! Can Carvalho finish him?
The referee warns Scrappy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scrappy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carvalho postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Scrappy badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Carvalho around the waist but Carvalho pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Carvalho is the winner by TKO! Carvalho jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabricio Carvalho!
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