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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferben Gowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raivis Vidzis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ferben Gowles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Raivis Vidzis!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gowles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gowles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Raivis Vidzis has been cut.
Gowles scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick from Gowles.
Gowles throws a leg kick but Vidzis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vidzis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gowles throws a leg kick which misses Vidzis's front leg but catches the back leg as Vidzis tries to avoid it.
Ferben Gowles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Gowles throws a head kick that misses.
Vidzis avoids the head kick by Gowles.
Gowles misses with a body kick.
Gowles throws a front kick that sends Vidzis stumbling back into the cage.
Gowles tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Gowles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gowles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gowles throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Gowles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowles throws a head kick but Vidzis moves out of range.
Gowles tries to clinch there but Vidzis circles away.
Gowles scores with a kick to the body.
Gowles lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Gowles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vidzis looks winded!
Gowles tries to clinch but Vidzis is having none of it.
Vidzis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gowles.
Gowles lands a high kick!
Vidzis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gowles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gowles lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gowles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gowles lands a big head kick that sends Vidzis tumbling to the mat! Gowles takes a step backwards and waves Vidzis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Raivis Vidzis's cut even more.
Gowles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vidzis's head.
Vidzis is rocked!
Vidzis wants to stay close but Gowles steps back to make room for something. Vidzis seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Gowles and Vidzis drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ferben Gowles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meadowlark Lemon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lagk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Meadowlark Lemon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Meadowlark Lemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Lagk!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lagk showed some decent athleticism there.
Lagk postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lemon to stand up.
Lagk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lagk counters with a shoot takedown. Lemon fights it but they end up in guard.
Lagk trying to control but Lemon is working from the bottom.
Lagk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemon is keeping the position for now.
Lagk is stalling in the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lagk trying to control but Lemon is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nick Lagk.
Lagk throws a front kick aimed at Lemon's knee but Lemon avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon throws a sloppy head kick and Lagk moves out of range easily.
Lemon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lagk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lemon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lagk moves into the clinch.
Lagk gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lemon trying to control the position.
Lagk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lagk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lagk told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lemon 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.
Lagk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemon wants to stand and escape but Lagk is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lagk controls the pace.
Lemon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lemon tries to bum rush Lagk with a series of wild strikes but Lagk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lagk tries a head kick but it misses.
Lagk lands a jab.
Lemon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lagk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lemon is looking to control Lagk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemon avoid being mounted?
Lemon wants to get back to full guard but Lagk has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lagk trying to control the position but Lemon is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagk working the head with strikes.
Lagk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lagk stands up.
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch there but Lagk circles away.
Lagk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lagk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemon is trying to stand up here but Lagk is controlling him well.
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. Lagk connects with a nice short shot to Lemon's temple.
Lagk not doing much here.
Lemon is pressing down on Lagk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lagk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lagk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lagk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lemon is rocked!
Lagk postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lemon covers up, he's hurt! Lagk keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lagk and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lagk can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Lagk!
Nick Lagk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mina Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Mstrday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Soliders logic. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mina Samson!
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, Larry Mstrday!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson moves into range and clinches up with Mstrday.
Samson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mstrday pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Mstrday or perhaps it was just good defense by Samson which made him look bad.
Mstrday tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Samson counters by clinching up.
Samson has Mstrday pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Samson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mstrday tumbling to the mat - Samson dives into Mstrday's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mstrday wants to stand up but Samson is controlling him.
Samson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Samson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mina Samson just wasn't active enough.
Samson moves into the clinch.
Mstrday misses with a punch on the inside.
Samson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mstrday prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mina Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Mstrday's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mstrday prevents the takedown attempt.
Mstrday can't get the takedown.
Samson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mstrday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Samson wants to clinch up but Mstrday keeps it at a distance.
Samson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mstrday misses with a takedown
and Mstrday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mstrday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mstrday tries to clinch but Samson moves out of range.
Samson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Samson passes Mstrday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson is looking for a kimura but Mstrday is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Samson to get the leverage.
Samson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mstrday is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mina Samson!
Mina Samson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gonolev Falten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krigory Himag (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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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gonolev Falten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krigory Himag!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falten shoots in but Himag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Himag fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falten is out of range.
Falten darts in looking for a takedown but Himag gets double underhooks and turns Falten into the cage.
Himag tries to score a body lock takedown but Falten shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Himag wants the takedown. Falten is fighting it off but Himag persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Falten's guard against the cage.
Himag scoring with some ground and pound.
Himag with a nice head shot there.
Falten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Himag scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Himag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Himag with a flurry of punches that miss.
Falten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Falten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Himag defends it easily.
Himag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Himag is looking to work some ground and pound but Falten has wrist control.
Falten looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Himag is defending well. Falten quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Himag has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Falten celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gonolev Falten!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigory Gukepshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feytes Djorknov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gukepshev comes into the arena with Iron Man blaring out of the sound system. Grigory Gukepshev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigory Gukepshev!
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, Feytes Djorknov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djorknov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Gukepshev. No joy for Djorknov on that attempt.
Gukepshev lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Djorknov out cold! Djorknov is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grigory Gukepshev!
A victorious Grigory Gukepshev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Venger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berish Palinav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venger comes to the cage accompanied by Live and Let Die. Vladimir Venger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Venger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berish Palinav!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venger cracks Palinav with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Venger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Palinav to stand back up!
It looks like Berish Palinav has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palinav will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Palinav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Venger as he avoids it easily.
Venger closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Palinav! Venger dives in looking to finish! Palinav is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Venger!
Vladimir Venger retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Vladimir Venger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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