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Adrenaline MMA #8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Stamkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Stamkos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Polk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Stamkos!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polk misses with a few strikes there.
Polk scores with a three punch combo!
Polk feints a jab promting Stamkos to slip. Polk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stamkos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Polk lands a jab-cross combination.
Stamkos is rocked!
A cross from Polk lands.
Stamkos is still on wobbly legs! Can Polk finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stamkos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Polk.
Polk connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Stamkos! He's out on his feet! Polk rushes in and drops Stamkos with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Polk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Asiniho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Jablczynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jablczynsky has chosen Running Free by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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184 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronaldo Asiniho!
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, Krzysztof Jablczynsky!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asiniho tries to clinch up
and Jablczynsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jablczynsky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Asiniho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jablczynsky won't allow Asiniho to sweep him here.
Jablczynsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Asiniho has wrist control.
Asiniho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asiniho has Jablczynsky pulled in close to control his posture.
Asiniho trying to keep a closed guard but Jablczynsky is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ronaldo Asiniho.
Asiniho misses with a takedown
and Jablczynsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablczynsky has clasped his hands together around Asiniho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jablczynsky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Asiniho is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jablczynsky is controlling him well.
Jablczynsky in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jablczynsky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Asiniho's legs.
Jablczynsky throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jablczynsky wants to take a breather but Asiniho manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jablczynsky.
Jablczynsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Asiniho has wrist control.
Jablczynsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Asiniho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jablczynsky controlling from the top position.
Krzysztof Jablczynsky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Asiniho with a poor takedown
letting Jablczynsky counter with a right hand.
Ronaldo Asiniho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jablczynsky manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asiniho on his heels. He'll look to pass Asiniho's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jablczynsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asiniho looking to control.
Jablczynsky trying to control but Asiniho is working from the bottom.
Jablczynsky is looking to stand up but Asiniho won't let him.
Jablczynsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asiniho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asiniho keeping moving, preventing Jablczynsky from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Krzysztof Jablczynsky.
Asiniho is looking to clinch.
Jablczynsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Jablczynsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jablczynsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asiniho pinned against the cage. Asiniho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jablczynsky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asiniho to the mat! Asiniho manages to get full guard.
Jablczynsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asiniho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asiniho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jablczynsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asiniho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asiniho has Jablczynsky pulled in close to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jablczynsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Jablczynsky dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jablczynsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jablczynsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Jablczynsky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Asiniho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jablczynsky, into his guard.
Asiniho trying to control the position from guard on top but Jablczynsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asiniho stands and throws Jablczynsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablczynsky is not content to let Asiniho control the position.
Jablczynsky wants to control but Asiniho postures up.
Jablczynsky is trying to improve his position.
Jablczynsky tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Asiniho easily slips into full mount!
Jablczynsky tries to hold on but Asiniho pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asiniho wants to control the pace but Jablczynsky is squirming around nicely.
Jablczynsky can't escape the position.
Jablczynsky is squirming around, avoiding Asiniho's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jablczynsky can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jablczynsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Asiniho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Asiniho tries to control but Jablczynsky wriggling away.
Asiniho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablczynsky wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Asiniho.
Asiniho jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jablczynsky is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jablczynsky and Asiniho has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Asiniho wants to stand but Jablczynsky is controlling his arm.
Jablczynsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asiniho tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jablczynsky misses with a strike from the bottom.
Asiniho is looking to take a break and control but Jablczynsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asiniho wants to stand but Jablczynsky has his arm trapped.
Asiniho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Asiniho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Some wild striking there from Asiniho.
Asiniho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jablczynsky moves into the clinch.
Asiniho wants a takedown but no success here.
Jablczynsky gets underhooks to prevent Asiniho's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Asiniho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asiniho tries to break free but Jablczynsky pushes him back against the cage.
Jablczynsky pulls Asiniho into guard.
Jablczynsky wants to hit a switch here but Asiniho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jablczynsky there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablczynsky looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jablczynsky rolls, trying to escape but Asiniho keeps control of the position.
Jablczynsky wants to control his opponent's hands but Asiniho gets his hands free.
Jablczynsky can't escape the position.
Jablczynsky is still trying to improve position.
Jablczynsky is trying to stand back up.
Asiniho is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jablczynsky is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronaldo Asiniho!
Krzysztof Jablczynsky spoke after the fight, saying '(Krzysztof enters with his manager Miles Górski.)
Miles: Sorry. Krzysztof didn't speak English. We both think it was a great lesson to face an more experienced fighter. Tonight he was better, but Jabolo is still learning. Thanks for all fans! See you again!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Telford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filip Telford is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Wazowski!
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, Filip Telford!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telford misses with a head kick.
Wazowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Telford.
Telford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Wazowski blocks the leg kick.
Wazowski avoids the head kick by Telford.
Telford throws a head kick that misses.
Telford jabs Wazowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Telford throws a sloppy head kick and Wazowski moves out of range easily.
Telford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Telford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filip Telford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wazowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wazowski.
Filip Telford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wazowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Telford was well out of range. Poor timing from Wazowski.
Telford defending well as Wazowski loads up on a big left hand.
Wazowski blocks a head kick by Telford.
Telford misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick from Telford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski throws a head kick that misses.
Telford looks to land a body kick but Wazowski moved away.
Wazowski lands a nice hook to Telford's body. Telford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Telford scores with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Telford lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wazowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wazowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Telford throws a head kick that misses.
Wazowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Telford throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Telford blocks a head kick by Wazowski.
Wazowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wazowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Telford misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Telford lands but Wazowski takes it in his stride.
Telford tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Telford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wazowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wazowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Telford's head.
A head kick misses from Telford.
Telford thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wazowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Wazowski misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Telford dominated that round.
That's time! Wazowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Telford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Telford slips under a jab.
Telford lands with a kick to the temple. Wazowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Telford throws a head kick that misses.
Telford throws out a leg kick but Wazowski moves out of range and Telford only half commits.
Telford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wazowski connects with a body shot.
Wazowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Wazowski.
Wazowski cracks Telford with an open hand slap.
Telford throws the kick towards the body but Wazowski avoids it.
Telford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wazowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Telford.
Telford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wazowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Telford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filip Telford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Telford needs to keep his hands up - Wazowski had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Telford.
Telford misses with a head kick.
Telford misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Telford.
Telford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Telford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Telford throws a sloppy head kick and Wazowski moves out of range easily.
Wazowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wazowski misses with a few strikes there.
Telford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wazowski.
Telford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wazowski throws a head kick but Telford moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wazowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Telford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wazowski tries to land a front kick but Telford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Telford throws a head kick but Wazowski moves out of range.
Wazowski misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telford with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wazowski to score with a decent uppercut.
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 Mike Wazowski will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wazowski clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wazowski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wazowski.
Wazowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Telford controls his hands.
Telford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wazowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Telford misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wazowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Telford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wazowski is defending well for now.
Telford tries to stall but Wazowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wazowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wazowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Telford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Telford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telford delivers a nice body kick.
Telford throws a sloppy head kick and Wazowski moves out of range easily.
Telford tries a head kick but it misses.
Wazowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Telford circles away quickly and effectively.
Telford fakes the leg kick and cracks Wazowski in the body.
Telford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wazowski avoids the head kick by Telford.
Telford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Telford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Telford blocks a jab.
Wazowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Telford is fending him off so far but Wazowski persists. Nope, Telford circles away and we're back to standing.
Telford misses with a body shot.
Telford scores with a head kick.
Wazowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wazowski's calf.
Telford throws a head kick but Wazowski moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Wazowski.
Telford throws a head kick that misses.
Wazowski lands a right hook to the body.
Wazowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Telford, pushing him back against the cage.
Wazowski breaks the clinch.
Telford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telford is looking to land body kicks.
Telford throws a head kick but Wazowski moves out of range.
Telford throws a low kick but Wazowski avoids it.
Telford misses with a head kick.
Telford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telford throws a body kick that misses.
Wazowski checks a low kick from Telford.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Filip Telford.
I think Telford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Filip Telford!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Filip Telford!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Filip Telford!
Filip Telford wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ember Grestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Brandon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ember Grestone's chin.
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205 lbs
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215 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ember Grestone!
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, Junior Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grestone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brandon is trying to defend but Grestone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brandon is trying to control but can't.
Brandon tries to roll over but Grestone keeps him under control.
Grestone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brandon.
Grestone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brandon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grestone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grestone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grestone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grestone throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandon working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grestone is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandon has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grestone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grestone landing some decent shots from guard.
Grestone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grestone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grestone throws an elbow that misses. Brandon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grestone's guard. Nice move by Brandon!
Brandon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Grestone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Brandon being controlled here momentarily.
Brandon 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grestone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Grestone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Junior Brandon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Grestone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brandon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grestone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grestone being controlled here momentarily.
Grestone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grestone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grestone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brandon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grestone, into his guard.
Brandon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grestone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Brandon trying to control but Grestone is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Brandon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grestone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandon defends it easily.
Grestone keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grestone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grestone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grestone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Brandon wants to get up but he can't break Grestone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior Brandon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Grestone fails with the takedown
and Brandon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brandon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brandon shoots in and drives through. Grestone sprawls well.
Brandon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandon wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grestone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grestone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
An elbow from Grestone crashes against the mat.
Grestone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Grestone scoring with punches from side control.
Brandon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grestone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandon struggling a bit here.
Brandon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grestone connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ember Grestone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grestone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brandon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brandon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grestone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brandon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Grestone scoring with punches and elbows.
Brandon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grestone lands a few punches from side control.
Grestone lands some shots froms side control.
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!
Grestone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grestone cracks Brandon with a big right hand but Brandon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brandon tries to bench press Grestone off him but Grestone keeps the position.
An elbow from Grestone crashes against the mat.
Ember Grestone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grestone throws an elbow but Brandon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Check out the look on Grestone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grestone misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Brandon struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grestone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brandon is looking to reverse the position.
Grestone is chipping away with strikes.
Grestone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brandon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grestone is trying to get an arm triangle but Brandon is defending well.
Grestone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grestone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brandon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grestone's guard! Nice work there by Brandon!
Grestone being controlled here, momentarily.
Grestone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandon defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grestone trying to keep a closed guard but Brandon is proving a slippery customer.
Brandon won't allow Grestone to sweep him here.
Grestone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grestone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grestone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grestone working a defensive guard here.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grestone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Grestone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grestone tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon trying to control but Grestone is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brandon stays in close to Grestone's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Brandon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Grestone tries for a takedown but Brandon circles away easily
and Brandon moves into the clinch.
Grestone tries for a takedown but Brandon manages to get underhooks.
Grestone goes for a takedown attempt but Brandon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ember Grestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grestone sprawls well. Grestone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brandon gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandon slaps away a takedown attempt from Grestone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up with Grestone, looking for a takedown. Brandon pushes Grestone against the cage but Grestone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon dives in for a single leg takedown but Grestone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brandon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grestone prevents it.
Grestone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grestone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brandon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brandon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grestone tries for a takedown but Brandon manages to get underhooks.
Grestone is trying to drag Brandon to the mat but Brandon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandon stops a takedown attempt from Grestone.
Grestone looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ember Grestone dominated that second round.
That's time! Grestone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grestone fails with the takedown
and Brandon counters with a takedown into side control.
Grestone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brandon working away.
Brandon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grestone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Grestone stops Brandon from passing to mount.
Brandon is still trying to improve position.
Grestone is looking to reverse the position.
Grestone prevents Brandon from moving into mount.
Grestone is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grestone sneaks back into half guard.
Brandon wants to take a breather but Grestone is having none of it.
Brandon trying to pass the guard but Grestone defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Grestone tries to roll over but Brandon keeps him under control.
Grestone trying to control here.
Brandon prevents Grestone from improving his position.
Brandon moves nicely into side control.
Brandon wants to stand but Grestone has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon trying to control the position but Grestone is working away.
Brandon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grestone is looking for a sweep.
Brandon trying to control the position but Grestone is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grestone is looking for a sweep.
Brandon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grestone keeps working.
Grestone tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grestone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brandon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brandon is working for a kimura but Grestone is defending it quite comfortably.
Grestone wants to control but Brandon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grestone is looking for a sweep. Brandon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grestone is in trouble now - Brandon has advanced to mount!
Grestone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grestone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brandon.
Grestone is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon content just to control the position here.
Grestone is trying to escape the mount.
Brandon is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grestone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brandon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grestone to take his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Brandon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grestone 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ember Grestone!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Ember Grestone!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ember Grestone!
Ember Grestone wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Caron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elionor Borevisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caron comes to the cage accompanied by "99 Problems". This should be a great matchup!
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28
285 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Caron!
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, Elionor Borevisk!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caron clinches with his opponent.
Caron is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Borevisk blocks an elbow strike from Caron.
Caron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borevisk scores with a jab. Caron acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like John Caron has been cut.
Caron looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borevisk is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caron accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caron stands and throws Borevisk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caron throws an elbow but Borevisk slips to the side and avoids it well.
Caron working the ground and pound but Borevisk is defending the strikes.
Borevisk is trying to improve his position.
Borevisk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Caron wants to control but Borevisk is keeping him busy.
Borevisk tries to buck Caron off but Caron is having none of it.
Borevisk is not content to let Caron control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caron controls the position.
Caron tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Borevisk is not content to let Caron control the position.
The ground and pound from Caron seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Caron tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Caron throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Caron sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Borevisk is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Borevisk parries the strikes from Caron easily there. Caron is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Borevisk to escape.
Caron tries for a kimura but Borevisk is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borevisk tries to buck Caron off but Caron is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borevisk keeps trying to improve his position.
Caron throws a strike aimed at the side of Borevisk's head but Borevisk avoids it well.
Borevisk is looking to regain half guard here but Caron keeps moving and retains side control.
Caron throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two 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!
Caron throws an elbow but Borevisk slips to the side and avoids it well.
Borevisk is trying to get back to half guard.
Borevisk defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caron misses with the ground and pound.
Caron looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Caron definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Borevisk tries to improve position but can't.
Caron in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Caron are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Caron misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Caron working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Caron working away.
Caron takes a little break here. Borevisk wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Caron misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borevisk dodges the ground and pound from Caron.
Borevisk wants to control but Caron postures up.
Borevisk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Caron haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Borevisk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Borevisk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Caron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borevisk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Borevisk is trying to control but can't.
Borevisk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caron.
Caron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caron thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borevisk's head.
Borevisk trying to hold on to Caron's head to control him but Caron postures up.
Caron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borevisk trying to control but Caron postures up.
Caron is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caron throwing shots but Borevisk is blocking nicely.
Caron thows a huge punch but Borevisk dodges it nicely.
Caron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borevisk defending well though.
Borevisk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caron is trying to work for a kimura but Borevisk is defending well.
Caron stalling.
Caron working over Borevisk with some ground and pound. Borevisk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borevisk wants to control but Caron is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Caron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Caron's cut.
That's time! Caron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab lands there for Borevisk.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caron takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caron throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Borevisk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caron is in Borevisk's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borevisk is looking to sweep but instead, Caron has passed into half guard.
Borevisk is looking for a sweep. Caron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caron is thwarting Borevisk's attempts to control the position.
Caron has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borevisk trying to control but Caron postures up.
Caron is working for a kimura but Borevisk is defending it quite comfortably.
Caron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caron is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
John Caron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borevisk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caron.
Borevisk wants to control but Caron is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caron in particular looking to stall.
Borevisk tries to get to full guard but Caron has control of the leg.
Borevisk is in trouble now - Caron has advanced to mount!
Borevisk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caron throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Borevisk is looking to get to half guard.
Caron misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Caron misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Caron is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Borevisk to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Borevisk shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caron is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Borevisk has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Caron is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Borevisk is surviving well by controlling Caron's body position as best he can.
Borevisk wants to hold on but Caron pushes him away.
Caron looking to ground and pound but Borevisk is blocking nicely.
Caron misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caron throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Borevisk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caron thowing shots but they're missing.
Caron throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Borevisk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Caron thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Caron there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Caron throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Borevisk has his hands clasped together but Caron breaks the hold and Borevisk is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Caron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Caron!
After winning the bout, John Caron 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Nerovny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Olev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nerovny's entrance music is Kuvalda - Betonomeshalka. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
288 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Nerovny!
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, Gustaf Olev!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nerovny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Ivan Nerovny has been cut.
Nerovny pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nerovny has Olev up against the cage in a clinch.
Nerovny fails to pull guard.
Olev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Olev pushes Nerovny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nerovny wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Olev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olev gets through Nerovny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olev lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Olev.
Olev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nerovny backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Olev.
Olev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Olev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nerovny has Olev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Nerovny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerovny is breathing heavily.
Nerovny prevents Olev from breaking the clinch.
Olev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nerovny backwards.
Nerovny is rocked!
Olev is trying to force a seperation but Nerovny has the dominant position.
Olev pushes Nerovny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Olev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olev lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nerovny to his knees! Olev keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustaf Olev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diskretni Jebac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jebac has chosen U NOKAUT ! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diskretni Jebac!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebac darts in trying to clinch
and Bishop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diskretni Jebac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jebac.
Jebac tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jebac tries to clinch up
and Bishop counters with a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jebac.
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Jebac tries to clinch up
and Bishop counters with a series of strikes. Jebac will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jebac is rocked!
Jebac wants to clinch
and Bishop rattles Jebac with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jebac tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bishop dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jebac stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damien Bishop!
Damien Bishop retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Tattsyrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostyrko comes to the cage accompanied by Fuck Them All. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Philipp Kostyrko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edward Tattsyrup!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattsyrup goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tattsyrup throws a body punch but Kostyrko moves out of range.
Kostyrko moves in looking to clinch but Tattsyrup pushes him off.
Kostyrko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kostyrko clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kostyrko.
Tattsyrup is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kostyrko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tattsyrup's face.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Tattsyrup blocks it.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Kostyrko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kostyrko obliges.
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!
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tattsyrup looks winded!
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tattsyrup has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Kostyrko.
It looks like Edward Tattsyrup has been cut.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Tattsyrup working hard to break the clinch.
Tattsyrup takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kostyrko crunches a lovely knee into Tattsyrup's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattsyrup is trying to break the clinch but Kostyrko is controlling him.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tattsyrup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Tattsyrup blocks with his arms.
Kostyrko with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tattsyrup takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kostyrko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tattsyrup avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tattsyrup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kostyrko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tattsyrup's face.
Tattsyrup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kostyrko looking to throw knees to the head but Tattsyrup is blocking nicely.
Tattsyrup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Tattsyrup avoids the damage to the body.
Kostyrko landing knees to the head.
Kostyrko lands a nice knee to the body.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko keeps control of Tattsyrup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tattsyrup is trying to break free.
Tattsyrup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostyrko has him pressed against the cage.
Tattsyrup is trying to break free.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tattsyrup is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko working Tattsyrup over with knees to the body.
Tattsyrup working hard to break the clinch.
Tattsyrup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tattsyrup can't break the clinch.
Kostyrko lands a good knee to the midsection. Tattsyrup won't want to take too many of those.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Tattsyrup blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kostyrko obliges.
Kostyrko landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kostyrko.
Kostyrko has Tattsyrup pressed against the cage, preventing Tattsyrup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kostyrko working Tattsyrup over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostyrko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tattsyrup in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko scores a nice knee to the body.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kostyrko.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Tattsyrup tries to break the clinch but Kostyrko is controlling the position.
Kostyrko looking to throw knees to the head but Tattsyrup is blocking nicely.
Kostyrko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tattsyrup's face.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Tattsyrup avoids the damage to the body.
Tattsyrup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostyrko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kostyrko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kostyrko crunches a lovely knee into Tattsyrup's ribcage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kostyrko.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kostyrko obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kostyrko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tattsyrup takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tattsyrup managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philipp Kostyrko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Tattsyrup's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kostyrko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Philipp Kostyrko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostyrko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostyrko throws a sloppy head kick and Tattsyrup moves out of range easily.
Kostyrko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tattsyrup, pushing him back against the cage.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the body.
Kostyrko pushes off an throws an elbow but Tattsyrup leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kostyrko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tattsyrup's efforts to push away.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the body.
Tattsyrup is trying to break free.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattsyrup.
Kostyrko scores with a knee to the head.
Tattsyrup has had enough of the clinch but Kostyrko keeps him there for the moment.
Tattsyrup avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Kostyrko crunches a lovely knee into Tattsyrup's ribcage.
Tattsyrup is breathing heavily.
Kostyrko scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tattsyrup avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tattsyrup has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tattsyrup blocks the elbow strike.
Tattsyrup tries to circle away but Kostyrko has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Tattsyrup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tattsyrup takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kostyrko lands a nice knee to the body.
Tattsyrup can't break the clinch.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the body.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko throws an elbow that misses.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tattsyrup is defending well for now.
Tattsyrup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostyrko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tattsyrup can do to turn this around?
Kostyrko has Tattsyrup pressed against the cage, preventing Tattsyrup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tattsyrup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tattsyrup lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Tattsyrup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko looking to throw knees to the head but Tattsyrup is blocking nicely.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tattsyrup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tattsyrup tries to break free but Kostyrko pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Tattsyrup blocks with his arms.
Tattsyrup wants to break free but Kostyrko has control.
A knee to the head by Kostyrko.
Kostyrko has Tattsyrup pressed against the cage, preventing Tattsyrup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tattsyrup managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Tattsyrup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tattsyrup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tattsyrup is looking to break free of the clinch but Kostyrko has double underhooks.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tattsyrup blocks it with crossed arms.
Kostyrko misses with an elbow strike.
Tattsyrup is trying to push Kostyrko away but Kostyrko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tattsyrup avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Tattsyrup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Philipp Kostyrko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tattsyrup avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tattsyrup is defending well for now.
Tattsyrup takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Tattsyrup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tattsyrup throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostyrko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup misses with the combination.
Kostyrko wants to clinch
letting Tattsyrup counter with a right hand.
Kostyrko misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kostyrko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up.
Tattsyrup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Tattsyrup as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philipp Kostyrko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Tattsyrup's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tattsyrup avoids the head kick by Kostyrko.
Kostyrko slips a jab and a cross from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostyrko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tattsyrup tries to keep at a distance but Kostyrko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tattsyrup tries to break the clinch but Kostyrko is controlling the position.
Tattsyrup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kostyrko lands a good knee to the midsection. Tattsyrup won't want to take too many of those.
Tattsyrup wants to break free but Kostyrko has control.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko lands a nice knee to the body.
Tattsyrup dodges an elbow strike from Kostyrko.
Tattsyrup is trying to force a seperation but Kostyrko has the dominant position.
Tattsyrup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kostyrko scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostyrko working Tattsyrup over with knees to the body.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Tattsyrup takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Tattsyrup avoids the damage to the body.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body.
Tattsyrup takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kostyrko landing knees to the head.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Tattsyrup is trying to break the clinch but Kostyrko is controlling him.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tattsyrup in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattsyrup is looking to break free of the clinch but Kostyrko has double underhooks.
Kostyrko prevents Tattsyrup from breaking the clinch.
Tattsyrup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tattsyrup tries to circle away but Kostyrko has him pinned against the cage.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tattsyrup avoids it.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup is trying to break the clinch but Kostyrko has him pressed against the cage.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup is trying to push Kostyrko away but Kostyrko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tattsyrup tries to break free but Kostyrko pushes him back against the cage.
Tattsyrup wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostyrko won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Tattsyrup blocks it.
Tattsyrup is trying to force a seperation but Kostyrko has the dominant position.
Tattsyrup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tattsyrup tries to circle away but Kostyrko has him pinned against the cage.
Tattsyrup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostyrko has him pressed against the cage.
Kostyrko looking to throw knees to the head but Tattsyrup is blocking nicely.
Tattsyrup tries to break free but Kostyrko pushes him back against the cage.
Kostyrko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tattsyrup blocks an elbow strike.
Tattsyrup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tattsyrup is defending well for now.
Kostyrko keeps control of Tattsyrup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostyrko keeps control of Tattsyrup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup breaks the clinch.
Kostyrko connects with a high kick.
Tattsyrup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tattsyrup throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kostyrko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tattsyrup swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostyrko.
Kostyrko moves in looking to clinch but Tattsyrup pushes him off.
Philipp Kostyrko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kostyrko clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostyrko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tattsyrup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tattsyrup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kostyrko looking to throw knees to the head but Tattsyrup is blocking nicely.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Tattsyrup avoids the damage to the body.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tattsyrup avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philipp Kostyrko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Tattsyrup's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tattsyrup tries to keep at a distance but Kostyrko has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tattsyrup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kostyrko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tattsyrup lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kostyrko obliges.
Kostyrko scores with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Kostyrko crunches a lovely knee into Tattsyrup's ribcage.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattsyrup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kostyrko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tattsyrup misses with a two punch combination.
Tattsyrup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kostyrko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tattsyrup counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kostyrko.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch but Tattsyrup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostyrko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Kostyrko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tattsyrup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kostyrko has him pressed against the cage.
Tattsyrup breaks from the clinch.
Kostyrko tries to clinch there but Tattsyrup circles away.
Tattsyrup throws a right hand that Kostyrko ducks under and follows up with a left that Kostyrko also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostyrko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kostyrko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tattsyrup counters with a three punch combo that has Kostyrko backing up. Kostyrko nods at Tattsyrup to acknowledge the strikes.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tattsyrup paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch but Tattsyrup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko slips a jab and a cross from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kostyrko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kostyrko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kostyrko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostyrko lands a good knee to the midsection. Tattsyrup won't want to take too many of those.
Tattsyrup dodges an elbow strike from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tattsyrup lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tattsyrup has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kostyrko connects with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kostyrko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tattsyrup takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kostyrko scores a nice knee to the body.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko landing knees to the head.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body.
Kostyrko landing knees to the head.
Kostyrko looking to throw knees to the head but Tattsyrup is blocking nicely.
Tattsyrup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Tattsyrup tries to break free but Kostyrko pushes him back against the cage.
Tattsyrup is trying to break the clinch but Kostyrko is controlling him.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tattsyrup is trying to force a seperation but Kostyrko has the dominant position.
Tattsyrup tries to break the clinch but Kostyrko is controlling the position.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tattsyrup avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Tattsyrup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tattsyrup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kostyrko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tattsyrup's face.
Tattsyrup wants to break free but Kostyrko has control.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup blocks an elbow strike.
Kostyrko misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tattsyrup wants to break free but Kostyrko has control.
Tattsyrup tries to break free but Kostyrko pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philipp Kostyrko had his way with Edward Tattsyrup in that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Tattsyrup's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kostyrko tries to clinch there but Tattsyrup circles away.
Kostyrko wants to clinch.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tattsyrup paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tattsyrup throws a nice looking combination but Kostyrko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tattsyrup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Kostyrko. Those never looked like landing.
Kostyrko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostyrko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kostyrko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kostyrko ducks under a wild hook from Tattsyrup.
Kostyrko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tattsyrup.
Kostyrko moves in looking to clinch but Tattsyrup pushes him off.
Kostyrko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kostyrko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko moves in looking to clinch but Tattsyrup pushes him off.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up.
Kostyrko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kostyrko is looking to clinch.
Tattsyrup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostyrko throws a head kick but Tattsyrup moves out of range.
Kostyrko is looking to clinch.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch but Tattsyrup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kostyrko tries to clinch there but Tattsyrup circles away.
Tattsyrup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tattsyrup swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kostyrko wants to clinch.
Kostyrko connects with a leg kick. Tattsyrup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kostyrko is looking to clinch but Tattsyrup is avoiding it.
Kostyrko is looking to clinch.
Kostyrko closes the distance but Tattsyrup moves to the side
and Tattsyrup counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Philipp Kostyrko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup with a jab.
Tattsyrup swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostyrko.
Tattsyrup looks to land a combination but Kostyrko avoids it well.
Tattsyrup fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch but Tattsyrup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostyrko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tattsyrup misses with a straight left.
Kostyrko throws a head kick that misses.
Kostyrko tries to clinch but Tattsyrup is having none of it.
Kostyrko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up but Tattsyrup circles away and keeps his distance.
Tattsyrup is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Tattsyrup throws a hook but Kostyrko avoids it easily.
Tattsyrup might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Tattsyrup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tattsyrup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tattsyrup throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kostyrko.
Kostyrko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tattsyrup throws an overhand right that lands on Kostyrko's shoulder, as Kostyrko tries to avoid the shot.
Kostyrko tries to clinch but Tattsyrup moves out of range.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up but Tattsyrup circles away and keeps his distance.
Kostyrko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tattsyrup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kostyrko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kostyrko tries to clinch but Tattsyrup moves away
and Tattsyrup counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tattsyrup keeps the fight on the outside.
Kostyrko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tattsyrup swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kostyrko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tattsyrup is looking to break free of the clinch but Kostyrko has double underhooks.
Tattsyrup is trying to push Kostyrko away but Kostyrko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Tattsyrup has had enough of the clinch but Kostyrko keeps him there for the moment.
Tattsyrup is trying to force a seperation but Kostyrko has the dominant position.
Kostyrko keeps control of Tattsyrup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kostyrko has Tattsyrup pressed against the cage, preventing Tattsyrup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostyrko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tattsyrup lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Edward Tattsyrup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tattsyrup tries to throw a body punch but Kostyrko avoids it by throwing Tattsyrup back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philipp Kostyrko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kostyrko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Philipp Kostyrko!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Philipp Kostyrko!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Philipp Kostyrko!
Philipp Kostyrko wins by unanimous decision!
Philipp Kostyrko retains his lightweight title!
Philipp Kostyrko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between No Pain No Gain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akseli Ukkola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Akseli Ukkola was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, No Pain No Gain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akseli Ukkola!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No Gain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ukkola shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. No Gain is trying to defend but Ukkola finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
No Gain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ukkola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
No Gain is looking to escape.
Ukkola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
No Gain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ukkola on the ground.
Ukkola is nestled in close to No Gain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
No Gain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ukkola.
Ukkola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period 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. Ukkola connects with a nice short shot to No Gain's temple.
Ukkola lands with a punch from half guard.
No Gain wants to get back to his feet.
No Gain has hold of Ukkola's hands but Ukkola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ukkola slips a nice elbow through No Gain's hands, connecting with No Gain's forehead.
No Gain taking some punishment here, with Ukkola in his half guard.
No Gain is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkola is trying for a kimura here. No Gain looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ukkola wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akseli Ukkola! Akseli Ukkola retains his super heavyweight title!
Akseli Ukkola really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zombie Nutrition - LOD logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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