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Grand Prix Rnd 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuro Gane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ty Ming has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ty Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kuro Gane!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gane tries to keep at a distance but Ming has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ming escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ming rushes Gane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gane is trying to break the clinch but Ming is controlling him.
Gane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ming pulls Gane into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ming tries to close the distance and clinch but Gane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ming dodges the punch combination from Gane.
Ming tries to clinch up.
Ming works over Gane's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Gane. Those never looked like landing.
Ming moves in looking to clinch but Gane pushes him off.
Ming scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ming connects with the punch.
Ming closes the distance and clinches.
Ming jumps guard but Gane stands there with Ming around his waist. Ming gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ming lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Kuro Gane has been cut.
Kuro Gane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ming is able to avoid easily.
Gane tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gane. Those never looked like landing.
Gane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ming showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gane.
Ming slips a jab and a cross from Gane.
Ming showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gane.
Ming doesn't manage to clinch there - Gane circles away.
No joy there for Gane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gane looks winded!
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!
Ming closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gane circles away.
Gane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ming lands with a slapping head kick.
Ming has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ming lands a leg kick that knocks Gane off balance momentarily.
Gane misses with a combination
and Ming counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ming blocks a head kick by Gane.
Ming has closed the distance and engaged Gane in a clinch.
Gane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ming has him pressed against the cage.
Ming has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gane after a bit of a struggle.
Ming stalls.
Ming has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gane uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ming's guard.
Ming is looking to stand up but Gane isn't so interested in that idea.
Gane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ming is trying to keep Gane in close.
Gane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gane gets to his feet - Ming follows without any prompting.
Gane misses with a few strikes there.
Ming doesn't manage to clinch there - Gane circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Ming or perhaps it was just good defense by Gane which made him look bad.
Gane tries to clinch up.
Gane stuffs the takedown attempt from Ming. Ming gets slowly back to his feet.
Ming gets a clinch.
Ming scores with a knee to the head.
Gane tries to circle away but Ming has him pinned against the cage.
Ming throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ming tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gane avoids it.
Gane has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ming clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gane throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ming could be in trouble here!
Gane is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ming up.
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 Ty Ming will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kuro Gane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gane misses with a series of wild punches.
Gane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ming shoots for a takedown but Gane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ming circles away quickly and effectively.
Ming lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ming wants to clinch up but Gane keeps it at a distance.
Gane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ming shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gane sprawls well. Gane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ming gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ming moves to clinch but Gane breaks away
and Gane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gane tries to keep at a distance but Ming has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gane wants to get back to striking at distance but Ming won't allow it.
Ming has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gane moves into the clinch.
Gane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gane tries to break the clinch but Ming is controlling the position.
Gane tries to circle away but Ming has him pinned against the cage.
Gane is breathing heavily.
Ming blocks an uppercut.
Gane wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gane manages to break the clinch.
Gane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ming dives in and grabs Gane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gane pushes down on Ming's head and hops out.
Gane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ming shoots in but Gane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ming tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ming somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gane scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ming is looking to clinch.
Gane throws a sloppy head kick and Ming moves out of range easily.
Ming tries to close the distance and clinch but Gane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ming throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gane's waist but Gane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ming off to one side.
Ming tries to clinch up but Gane circles away and keeps his distance.
Gane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gane moves in looking to clinch but Ming pushes him off.
Ming has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming is trying to pull guard but Gane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gane breaks from the clinch.
Ming is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ming cracks a nice hook into Gane's ribs.
Ming moves into the clinch.
Gane breaks from the clinch.
Ming throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gane.
Ming doesn't manage to clinch there - Gane circles away.
Gane tries to bum rush Ming with a series of wild strikes but Ming uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ty Ming is winning the standup battle so far.
Ming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gane misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ming has managed to clinch.
Gane breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Ming with that takedown attempt.
Gane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Ming lands but Gane takes it in his stride.
Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ming counters with a head kick. That will keep Gane thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ming is looking to clinch.
Ming tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ming looks to land a combination. Gane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gane misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Gane.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ming is defended easily by Gane.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ming.
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 Ty Ming will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kuro Gane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ming dives in and grabs Gane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gane pushes down on Ming's head and hops out.
Gane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ming.
Ming doesn't manage to clinch there - Gane circles away.
Ming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gane throws a head kick but Ming moves out of range.
Gane throws a combination that misses
and Ming counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ming throws a nice head kick!
Ming fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Ming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ming tries to clinch but Gane is having none of it.
Gane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ming changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gane tries to avoid it but Ming manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gane to the ground. Gane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gane throws a right hand that Ming ducks under and follows up with a left that Ming also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gane is looking to clinch but Ming is avoiding it.
Gane pushes Ming up against the cage in a clinch.
Gane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ming looking to throw knees to the head but Gane is blocking nicely.
Ming creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Gane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ming is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ming takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ming can't get the takedown.
Gane breaks the clinch.
Gane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ming, pushing him back against the cage.
Ming is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gane is looking to break free of the clinch but Ming has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gane can't get the takedown.
Gane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ming shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gane as he avoids it easily.
Gane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gane misses with a wild combination.
Ming throws a nice head kick!
Ming shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gane but Gane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ming wants to clinch up but Gane keeps it at a distance.
Gane works over Ming's head and body with a nice combination.
Ming shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gane as he jumps to the side.
Gane misses with a double jab.
Ming is looking to clinch but Gane is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane misses with a double jab
and Ming counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gane managing to block the knees to the body from Ming.
Ming pulls guard successfully.
Ming will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gane gets to his feet. Ming looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ming has closed the distance and engaged Gane in a clinch.
Gane wants to break free but Ming has control.
Ming has Gane pressed against the cage, preventing Gane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Ming.
Gane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ming is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gane has Ming pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ming manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ming goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gane prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gane wants to break free but Ming has control.
Ming's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ming lands a knee to the head.
Gane prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gane gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ming taking some punishment here, with Gane in his half guard.
Gane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ming tries to kick Gane off but Gane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gane connects with a nice short shot to Ming's temple.
Kuro Gane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ty Ming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuro Gane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ming 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ty Ming!
After winning the bout, Ty Ming thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Straps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Straps comes to the cage accompanied by Oldies Rap. Ricky Ross is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Perry Straps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricky Ross!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross shoots for a takedown but Straps saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ross closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Straps might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Straps is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ross with the ground and pound but Straps uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Straps trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Straps looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ross is defending well. Straps quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ross has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Straps celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Perry Straps!
Perry Straps was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kochergin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Andrey Kochergin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Kochergin!
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, Harold Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vasquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vasquez works his way into full mount!
Vasquez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vasquez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kochergin has worked his arm free - good work by Kochergin!
Vasquez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vasquez lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kochergin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vasquez's guard! Nice work there by Kochergin!
Vasquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez pushes a forearm under Kochergin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kochergin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harold Vasquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul comes into the arena with 3 AM blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackson Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Hard!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard tries to keep at a distance but Paul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hard stops Paul from standing up.
Paul managing to control the position.
Hard stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.
Hard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hard stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.
Hard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard throwing strikes from guard but Paul blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paul's guard.
Paul trying to control but Hard postures up.
Hard slips a nice elbow through Paul's hands, connecting with Paul's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul is in trouble now - Hard has advanced to mount!
Hard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Paul hang on?
BOOM! Hard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hard landing shots from mount.
Paul is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul is working hard here to advance position.
Hard looking to finish Paul with some ground and pound. This is bad for Paul!
Paul wants to hold on but Hard pushes him away.
Hard dominating with strikes here.
Paul takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paul is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hard cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hard with shots to the head and body - Paul looks very uncomfortable down there.
Paul is rocked!
Hard loads up with a big shot that hurts Paul! He's pulled Hard in close but Hard has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Paul survive? More strikes from Hard and Paul is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Hard!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makosi Karolczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Nigga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young Nigga will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Makosi Karolczak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Young Nigga!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nigga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karolczak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nigga won't be happy with that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karolczak remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Karolczak working away.
Nigga is looking for a sweep.
Nigga can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigga trying to remain calm as Karolczak controls from the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Nigga does no damage.
Nigga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karolczak tries to avoid it but Nigga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karolczak to the ground. Karolczak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karolczak drives through with a takedown into Nigga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karolczak slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Karolczak looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nigga is controlling Karolczak's posture.
Karolczak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nigga.
Makosi Karolczak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Nigga.
Nigga stuffs the takedown attempt from Karolczak. Karolczak gets slowly back to his feet.
Karolczak forces Nigga back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karolczak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Nigga misses.
Karolczak shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nigga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nigga is trying to improve his position.
Nigga can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karolczak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nigga for as long as he can get away with.
Nigga is looking to regain half guard here but Karolczak keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nigga wants to control but Karolczak postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Young Nigga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nigga gets caught flat footed, as Karolczak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Karolczak decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karolczak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nigga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makosi Karolczak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karolczak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nigga!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nigga working to try and regain half guard.
Karolczak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigga tries to control the position but Karolczak now has his back.
Karolczak is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nigga trying to control the hands but Karolczak breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Karolczak.
Nigga wants to control his opponent's hands but Karolczak gets his hands free.
Nigga tries to roll but Karolczak sticks to his back.
Karolczak controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karolczak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nigga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karolczak fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nigga to the ground. Karolczak is now in Nigga's guard.
Nigga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karolczak passes Nigga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nigga wants to improve his position but Karolczak is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karolczak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karolczak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karolczak passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makosi Karolczak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nigga punishes Karolczak's body with a nice straight punch.
Karolczak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nigga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nigga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karolczak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karolczak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nigga has picked Karolczak up and slammed him! Karolczak can't keep hold of the triangle and Nigga manages to pass to side control!
Karolczak misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Karolczak misses with a strike from the bottom.
Karolczak wants to control but Nigga postures up.
Karolczak gets back to half guard.
Karolczak gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karolczak is trying to keep Nigga in close.
Makosi Karolczak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karolczak pushes a forearm under Nigga's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nigga is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Makosi Karolczak!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Summerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jennings has chosen Nelly - Here comes the BOOM as his entrance music. Bob Summerfield had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Summerfield!
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, Matt Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summerfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Jennings throws a hook but Summerfield blocks it.
Jennings walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Summerfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Jennings. Jennings gets slowly back to his feet.
Summerfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Summerfield has closed the distance and engaged Jennings in a clinch.
Jennings is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Summerfield breaks the clinch.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob Summerfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Jennings.
Summerfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Summerfield.
Jennings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Summerfield pinned against the cage. Summerfield gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Jennings closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Summerfield to the mat! Summerfield manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jennings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jennings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Summerfield is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jennings is controlling him.
Summerfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jennings has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jennings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Summerfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jennings on the ground.
Jennings throwing strikes from guard but Summerfield blocks nicely.
Summerfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Summerfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jennings is looking to work some ground and pound but Summerfield has wrist control.
Summerfield is trying to control the position but Jennings postures up.
Jennings landing some decent shots from guard.
Summerfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jennings.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Summerfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings throws a big right hand that misses.
Summerfield trying to keep a closed guard but Jennings is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Summerfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jennings throws a big right hand that misses.
Summerfield is pulling down on Jennings's head to control his posture.
Jennings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Summerfield keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matt Jennings hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Summerfield moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summerfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jennings's efforts to push away.
Jennings is trying to drag Summerfield to the mat but Summerfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Summerfield.
Jennings goes for a takedown in the clinch but Summerfield prevents it.
Summerfield presses Jennings against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summerfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Summerfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jennings wants to clinch
and Summerfield counters with an inside leg kick.
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 Bob Summerfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Summerfield punishes Jennings's body with a nice straight punch.
Jennings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Summerfield - that will leave a mark!
Summerfield clinches.
Jennings tightens his grip and picks Summerfield up, before dumping him to the ground. Summerfield manages to land in guard.
Jennings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Summerfield throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jennings throwing strikes but missing.
Summerfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jennings throwing strikes but missing.
Jennings 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings throws a big elbow that misses.
Jennings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jennings distracts Summerfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jennings postures up in Summerfield's guard and throws a big left but Summerfield blocks it.
Jennings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jennings passes Summerfield's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Summerfield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Summerfield tries to get out of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings throwing shots but Summerfield is blocking nicely.
Summerfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jennings scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jennings sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Summerfield defending well though.
Jennings content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jennings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Summerfield keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jennings lands a nice short elbow.
Jennings takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jennings missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jennings passes the guard and advances to mount!
Summerfield tries to hold on but Jennings pushes him away.
Jennings working Summerfield over with strikes here.
Jennings punching from mount but Summerfield doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jennings.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jennings lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Summerfield hang on?
Summerfield takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jennings lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Summerfield hang on?
Jennings is landing with some decent strikes but Summerfield is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jennings looking to control but Summerfield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jennings landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jennings has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Summerfield's face.
Jennings landing strikes from the mount and Summerfield is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jennings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jennings closes this distance looking for a takedown but Summerfield circles away.
Summerfield gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jennings gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Jennings!
Our winner, Matt Jennings, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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