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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Votava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone. A fine choice. Votava comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Stand Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Stanislav Votava acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Votava!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Votava lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Silva forces Votava back against the cage and clinches.
Votava works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Votava pulls guard.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Votava looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Votava pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Votava closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
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!
Votava breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Votava darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Votava into the cage.
Votava breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Votava uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Votava connects with a looping right hand.
Votava gets a clinch.
Votava has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
Votava wants to sweep but no luck.
Votava has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Votava gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Votava will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Votava 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.
Votava scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Votava scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Votava scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Votava. Votava maintains the clinch.
Votava escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Votava.
Votava clinches.
Votava manages to break the clinch.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Votava. Votava gets slowly back to his feet.
Votava scores with a shot to the body.
Votava cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Votava shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Votava.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Votava stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whack! Votava lands a heavy head kick that drops Silva. The ref tackles Votava to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Silva was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Stanislav Votava!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stanislav Votava made sure he mentioned Sparta Fightware, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Samuel Silva stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tried my best'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bonifacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Douglas Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonifacio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Liwanag - Callalily. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andres Bonifacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Douglas Lima!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima throws a body punch but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Lima catches Bonifacio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bonifacio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bonifacio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lima defending well though.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonifacio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bonifacio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bonifacio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonifacio is nestled in close to Lima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lima wants to get back to his feet.
Bonifacio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lima wants to get back to his feet.
Lima on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Bonifacio has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bonifacio winds up and cracks Lima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lima tries to kick Bonifacio off but Bonifacio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lima looks winded!
Bonifacio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lima defending well though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bonifacio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonifacio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lima on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bonifacio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bonifacio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bonifacio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio stops Lima from getting back to his feet.
Lima taking some punishment here, with Bonifacio in his half guard.
Bonifacio lands strikes from half guard.
Bonifacio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Bonifacio drops an elbow to the side of Lima's head.
Lima works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bonifacio with a nice head shot there.
Bonifacio is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonifacio working some strikes from top position.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Bonifacio works over Lima with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonifacio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lima's head.
Bonifacio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bonifacio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lima wants to stand up but Bonifacio is controlling him.
Bonifacio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bonifacio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bonifacio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bonifacio is looking to work some ground and pound but Lima has wrist control.
Bonifacio looking to pass the guard.
Bonifacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bonifacio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bonifacio stops Lima from standing up.
Bonifacio chips away with some ground and pound.
Bonifacio distracts Lima with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio is working Lima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bonifacio won't allow Lima to get back to his feet.
Bonifacio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bonifacio is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bonifacio landing some decent shots from guard.
Lima wants to sweep here but Bonifacio controlling him for the moment.
Bonifacio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonifacio cracks Lima with a solid left hand.
Bonifacio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bonifacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.
Lima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bonifacio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bonifacio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bonifacio is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to stand but Bonifacio is controlling the position.
Bonifacio is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio connects with a couple of short punches.
Lima looking to control.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bonifacio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonifacio is controlling him.
Bonifacio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bonifacio is working Lima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bonifacio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bonifacio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonifacio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bonifacio with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bonifacio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bonifacio with a nice head shot there.
Bonifacio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lima throws a right hand that Bonifacio ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonifacio also avoids with ease.
Lima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lima misses with an uppercut. Bonifacio saw that one coming.
Bonifacio gets the takedown into side control.
Lima is looking to reverse the position.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lima down.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Bonifacio working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio is working Lima over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lima taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lima takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lima takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Bonifacio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Andres Bonifacio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonifacio working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio cracks Lima with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bonifacio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lima to see if he's OK.
Bonifacio working the ground and pound from side control.
Lima is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonifacio working the head with strikes.
Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Bonifacio lands some shots froms side control.
Bonifacio lands a nice forearm strike.
Lima wants to get back to his feet but Bonifacio drags him back down.
Bonifacio connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lima some visible discomfort.
Bonifacio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lima tries to buck Bonifacio off but Bonifacio is having none of it.
Bonifacio scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio prevents Lima from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Bonifacio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bonifacio working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bonifacio cracks Lima with a big right hand but Lima just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lima is trying to control Bonifacio's posture but Bonifacio avoids it.
Lima is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bonifacio connects with a decent elbow.
Bonifacio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Lima manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bonifacio's best efforts.
Bonifacio is nestled in close to Lima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lima is pressing down on Bonifacio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bonifacio postures up and lands a big shot to Lima's brow.
Bonifacio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bonifacio won't allow Lima to get back to his feet.
Bonifacio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bonifacio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lima controls Bonifacio momentarily but Bonifacio frees himself.
Bonifacio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonifacio is controlling him.
Bonifacio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bonifacio won't allow Lima to get back to his feet.
Bonifacio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bonifacio postures up and lands a big shot to Lima's brow.
Bonifacio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bonifacio connects with a couple of short punches.
Lima wants to stand up but Bonifacio is controlling him.
Bonifacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Bonifacio is proving a slippery customer.
Lima wants to get back to his feet but Bonifacio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio pushing down on Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bonifacio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bonifacio working Lima over with strikes.
Lima pushes Bonifacio off looking to stand but Bonifacio dives back in and keeps 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!
Bonifacio drops an elbow to the side of Lima's head.
Ground and pound from Bonifacio.
Lima wants to improve his position but Bonifacio is controlling well.
Bonifacio winds up and cracks Lima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonifacio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lima is trying to stand back up but Bonifacio is controlling him
Lima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonifacio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonifacio winds up and cracks Lima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio stops Lima from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bonifacio shoots in looking for a takedown but Lima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonifacio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lima looks to land a left hand but Bonifacio moved out of range nicely.
Bonifacio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lima tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonifacio is in Lima's guard.
Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lima trying to control the position.
Bonifacio prevents Lima from getting back to his feet.
Bonifacio pushing down on Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lima tries to roll over but Bonifacio keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Bonifacio.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonifacio stops Lima from getting back to his feet.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima wants to get back to his feet.
Bonifacio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bonifacio lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Bonifacio connects with a nice short shot to Lima's temple.
Bonifacio working over Lima with some ground and pound. Lima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bonifacio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lima's head.
Lima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bonifacio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lima is trying to stand back up but Bonifacio is controlling him
Lima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonifacio.
Lima is looking to escape.
Bonifacio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lima blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lima's head.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Bonifacio passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio scoring with strikes but Lima is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lima wants to hold on but Bonifacio pushes him away.
Lima is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bonifacio with a couple of short strikes.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Bonifacio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bonifacio looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Bonifacio maintains control.
Bonifacio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bonifacio lands a big shot there that rocks Lima but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonifacio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bonifacio avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Bonifacio fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lima tries to buck Bonifacio off but he can't manage it.
Bonifacio dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Lima that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Bonifacio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Bonifacio with the ground and pound from mount.
Bonifacio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bonifacio postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lima looks a forlorn figure.
Bonifacio raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Bonifacio.
Lima takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lima is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bonifacio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bonifacio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lima really wants to buck Bonifacio off and get back to his feet.
Bonifacio dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Bonifacio.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bonifacio working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonifacio landing shots from mount.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Junior Douglas Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andres Bonifacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Bonifacio seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonifacio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Bonifacio!
A pretty intense looking Andres Bonifacio took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wrestler Savvy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvean Maxiq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wrestler Savvy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Silvean Maxiq!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savvy slips a jab from Maxiq.
Maxiq circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savvy gets a clinch.
Maxiq is trying to break free.
Savvy keeps control of Maxiq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maxiq tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maxiq throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maxiq wants to get back to striking at distance but Savvy won't allow it.
Maxiq tries to break free but Savvy pushes him back against the cage.
Maxiq takes a shot to the head.
Savvy is struggling to control the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Savvy.
Maxiq looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maxiq goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maxiq wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maxiq tries to break the clinch but Savvy is controlling the position.
Maxiq wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maxiq's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savvy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savvy lands a body shot.
Savvy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Savvy gets through Maxiq's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maxiq tries a body shot but Savvy blocks it.
Savvy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maxiq backwards.
Maxiq looks winded!
Maxiq is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savvy has Maxiq pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savvy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxiq backwards.
Savvy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maxiq is rocked!
Savvy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maxiq is still on wobbly legs! Can Savvy finish him?
A shot in the inside from Savvy.
Savvy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Maxiq! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Savvy is unloading with more strikes now! Maxiq drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestler Savvy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Patrick Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignas Panavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neil Patrick Harris 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neil Patrick Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ignas Panavas!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Panavas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Panavas.
A combination from Panavas does no damage.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panavas misses with the combination.
Panavas throws a combination. Harris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Panavas misses with a body shot
and Harris counters with a series of strikes. Panavas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Panavas throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harris.
Panavas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Panavas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Panavas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panavas misses with the combination.
Panavas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Panavas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters by clinching up.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Panavas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Patrick Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Panavas can't fight it off and eventually Harris manages to take the fight to the floor. Panavas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harris has gone for a leg lock! Panavas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harris's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Harris manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panavas breaks from the clinch.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris throws a hook but Panavas avoids it easily.
Panavas throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Panavas swinging wildly here.
Harris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Panavas to the mat! Panavas manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris postures up in Panavas's guard and throws a big left but Panavas blocks it.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Panavas wants to stand and escape but Harris is having none of it.
Harris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harris trying to control but Panavas is working from the bottom.
Harris 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harris raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Panavas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Panavas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Harris but great work by Panavas.
Harris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Panavas is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Panavas off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris tightening his grip on Panavas, looking for the choke.
Panavas won't enjoy being in this position. Harris looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Panavas is tapping - it's over boys! Harris picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neil Patrick Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Monzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chinny Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramon Monzon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramon Monzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chinny Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monzon throws a right hand that Magalhaes ducks under and follows up with a left that Magalhaes also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Monzon.
Monzon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magalhaes closes the distance but Monzon moves to the side
and Monzon counters with a low kick, right behind Magalhaes 's knee.
Monzon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monzon stalks Magalhaes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magalhaes's face. Magalhaes staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monzon keeps the fight on the outside.
Magalhaes is looking to clinch but Monzon is avoiding it.
Magalhaes is looking to clinch.
Monzon drops Magalhaes with a beautiful combination! Magalhaes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Monzon is looking for the KO!
Magalhaes is rocked!
Ramon Monzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monzon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magalhaes is still on wobbly legs! Can Monzon finish him?
Monzon measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Magalhaes! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ramon Monzon!
A relieved looking Ramon Monzon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepulveda has chosen Bleed it out as his entrance music. Craig Clifton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Sepulveda 's chin.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin Sepulveda !
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda looks for a takedown but Clifton sprawls well.
Sepulveda shoots and misses
and Clifton counters with a single leg into guard. Sepulveda didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clifton wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving.
Clifton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sepulveda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clifton is one step ahead there.
Clifton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sepulveda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clifton has managed to get both his arms back between Sepulveda 's legs - danger averted.
Sepulveda keeping moving, preventing Clifton from controlling successfully.
Clifton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sepulveda is keeping the position for now.
Sepulveda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepulveda is looking for a triangle but Clifton pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton forces his way into half guard.
Sepulveda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sepulveda has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clifton is looking for a kimura but Sepulveda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clifton to get the leverage.
Clifton trying to control the pace.
Sepulveda trying to hold on to Clifton's head to control him but Clifton postures up.
Clifton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sepulveda sees it coming and defends easily.
Sepulveda wants to control the action here but instead Clifton manages to pass to full mount!
Clifton is looking to work his way around to Sepulveda 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clifton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sepulveda is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is desperately trying to improve his position but Clifton has a good base and remains in mount.
Sepulveda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clifton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sepulveda has worked his arm free - good work by Sepulveda !
Clifton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clifton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Sepulveda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clifton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clifton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sepulveda , who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clifton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sepulveda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sepulveda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sepulveda is pressing down on Clifton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clifton wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving.
Clifton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clifton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clifton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clifton is aware though and is defending well.
Clifton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sepulveda is keeping the position for now.
Sepulveda wants to sweep here but Clifton controlling him for the moment.
Sepulveda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clifton defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepulveda looking for a guillotine here but Clifton defends easily.
Sepulveda keeping moving, preventing Clifton from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sepulveda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clifton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Sepulveda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clifton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sepulveda on his heels. He'll look to pass Sepulveda 's guard now, I'm sure.
Sepulveda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sepulveda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sepulveda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clifton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Clifton wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving.
Sepulveda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sepulveda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sepulveda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clifton wants to control from the top but Sepulveda keeps moving.
Clifton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sepulveda is keeping the position for now.
Clifton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sepulveda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sepulveda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sepulveda !
Sepulveda tries for a kimura but Clifton is defending well.
Sepulveda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda tries for a kimura but Clifton is defending well.
Sepulveda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clifton keeps working.
Clifton gets back to half guard.
Clifton won't allow Sepulveda to pass to mount.
Clifton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clifton gets full guard.
Clifton has his foot on Sepulveda 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sepulveda works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepulveda passes into half guard.
Clifton wants to control but Sepulveda is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda wants to work for an arm triangle but Clifton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sepulveda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clifton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clifton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Clifton wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sepulveda in particular looking to stall.
Sepulveda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clifton sees it coming and defends easily.
Sepulveda trying to control the action but Clifton is working from the bottom.
Clifton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clifton is looking for a sweep. Sepulveda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clifton is trying to control but can't.
Clifton is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sepulveda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clifton sees it coming and defends easily.
Sepulveda trying to pass the guard but Clifton defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Sepulveda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Sepulveda or perhaps it was just good defense by Clifton which made him look bad.
Clifton shoots in but Sepulveda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clifton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clifton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sepulveda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clifton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sepulveda is just riding it out for now. Clifton eventually gives up the hold.
Clifton wants to free his trapped foot but Sepulveda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda is looking to improve his position.
Sepulveda moves into full guard.
Clifton looking to sit in guard and control but Sepulveda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Clifton is looking for a triangle but Sepulveda pushes his legs off easily.
Sepulveda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clifton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clifton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sepulveda is defending well. Clifton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sepulveda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Clifton celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Clifton!
Craig Clifton 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shorty Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schelokov has chosen Sirens as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Shorty Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schelokov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzalez is trying to control Schelokov's posture but Schelokov avoids it.
Schelokov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Schelokov 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.
Schelokov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gonzalez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Schelokov connects with a decent elbow.
Gonzalez taking a bit of punishment here - Schelokov scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schelokov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gonzalez down.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez parries the strikes from Schelokov easily there. Schelokov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gonzalez to escape.
Schelokov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gonzalez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Schelokov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Schelokov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez manages to get back to half guard.
Schelokov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gonzalez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schelokov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schelokov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schelokov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Schelokov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schelokov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schelokov lands with a punch from half guard.
Schelokov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schelokov throws a strike but Gonzalez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schelokov's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schelokov is on top in guard.
Schelokov looking to sit in guard and control but Gonzalez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schelokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzalez postures up in Schelokov's guard and throws a big left but Schelokov blocks it.
Schelokov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schelokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Schelokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Schelokov is keeping the position.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Schelokov has wrist control.
Schelokov trying to control the position.
Gonzalez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schelokov's guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Schelokov keeps moving.
Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schelokov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shorty Gonzalez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gonzalez rushes Schelokov and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch but Schelokov improves position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gonzalez.
Schelokov managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Schelokov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Schelokov can't get the takedown.
Gonzalez trying to land knees to the body.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schelokov's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Gonzalez has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schelokov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schelokov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gonzalez misses with a knee to the head.
Gonzalez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schelokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shorty Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Schelokov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schelokov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonzalez is defending well.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gonzalez obliges.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schelokov takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Schelokov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schelokov fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Schelokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schelokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Schelokov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shorty Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez rushes Schelokov and presses him up against the cage.
Schelokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shorty Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Schelokov.
Schelokov is looking for a takedown.
Gonzalez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonzalez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Alexander Schelokov has been cut.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schelokov is keeping busy.
Gonzalez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gonzalez lands a knee to the head.
Gonzalez lands a knee to the head.
Gonzalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schelokov up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch but Schelokov improves position.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but Schelokov blocks with his arms.
Schelokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzalez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gonzalez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Schelokov.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schelokov wants to take the fight to the mat but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gonzalez slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gonzalez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzalez gets underhooks to prevent Schelokov's takedown attempt.
Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gonzalez missing with knees to the body.
Schelokov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
Gonzalez is trying to stall.
Gonzalez looking to throw knees to the head but Schelokov is blocking nicely.
Shorty Gonzalez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schelokov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gonzalez stops a takedown attempt from Schelokov.
A knee to the head by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schelokov is defending well for now.
Schelokov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzalez prevents it.
Schelokov is working for takedown but Gonzalez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schelokov wants to take the fight to the mat but Gonzalez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gonzalez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schelokov.
Schelokov is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Schelokov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a knee to the head.
Schelokov is trying to drag Gonzalez to the mat but Gonzalez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schelokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzalez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schelokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzalez can't find room to land a body shot as Schelokov controls the action.
Gonzalez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schelokov up against the cage.
Gonzalez is looking to control Schelokov's arms but Schelokov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gonzalez has his back to the cage.
Gonzalez looking to throw knees to the head but Schelokov is blocking nicely.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Schelokov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schelokov fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schelokov misses with a few strikes there.
Schelokov darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Schelokov into the cage.
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shorty Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Schelokov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schelokov has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schelokov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gonzalez tumbling to the mat - Schelokov dives into Gonzalez's guard.
Schelokov is working Gonzalez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schelokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schelokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schelokov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schelokov throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander Schelokov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schelokov postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Schelokov throws a strike but Gonzalez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gonzalez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzalez wants to get up but he can't break Schelokov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schelokov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzalez's guard.
Schelokov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov throwing strikes but missing.
Schelokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schelokov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gonzalez 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.
Schelokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov throws a strike but Gonzalez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gonzalez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gonzalez wants to pass the guard but Schelokov is keeping the position.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Schelokov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws an elbow that misses. Schelokov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzalez's guard. Nice move by Schelokov!
Schelokov postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Schelokov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Schelokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzalez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schelokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzalez has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schelokov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Schelokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schelokov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Schelokov!
Alexander Schelokov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korgan Bloodaxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lapis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Once Solemn . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
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, Korgan Bloodaxe!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bloodaxe counters with an inside leg kick.
Lapis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bloodaxe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloodaxe throws a chopping leg kick but Lapis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Andrey Lapis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lapis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lapis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bloodaxe swivels and escapes.
Bloodaxe slaps away a takedown attempt from Lapis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lapis misses with a few strikes there.
Bloodaxe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lapis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bloodaxe counters with a thumping low kick.
Lapis throws a series of punches but Bloodaxe avoids them all with ease.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Lapis off balance momentarily.
Lapis has been working on his balance at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bloodaxe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloodaxe counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lands a nice uppercut.
Lapis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bloodaxe prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodaxe lands with a short shot to the head.
Lapis tries to pull guard but Bloodaxe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bloodaxe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapis backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bloodaxe.
Lapis is trying to pull guard but Bloodaxe has him pressed against the cage.
Bloodaxe controlling the action here for a moment.
Lapis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bloodaxe after a bit of a struggle.
Lapis tries to pull guard but Bloodaxe holds him up against the cage and eventually Lapis drops back down to his feet.
Lapis jumps guard but Bloodaxe stands there with Lapis around his waist. Lapis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bloodaxe.
Lapis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bloodaxe to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bloodaxe just leaning against Lapis, taking a breather.
Lapis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bloodaxe walks away with a smile on his face. Lapis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bloodaxe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lapis.
Lapis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloodaxe throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapis pushes Bloodaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lapis's face.
Lapis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bloodaxe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lapiss head.
Lapis tries for a takedown but Bloodaxe manages to get underhooks.
Lapis is trying to pull guard but Bloodaxe has him pressed against the cage.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lapis is breathing heavily.
Bloodaxe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A left hand lands to the body for Bloodaxe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis jumps guard but Bloodaxe stands there with Lapis around his waist. Lapis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bloodaxe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lapis's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe prevents the takedown attempt.
Lapis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lapis is rocked!
Bloodaxe lands a knee to the head.
Oh Lapis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bloodaxe lands a shoulder strike.
Bloodaxe effectively controlling the action here.
Bloodaxe jerks Lapis's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Lapis drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Bloodaxe goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Bloodaxe because Lapis was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Korgan Bloodaxe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Just Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Griffiths!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Just Roll!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Roll tries for a takedown but Griffiths circles away easily
and Griffiths counters with a big head kick but Roll shrugs it off.
Roll shoots and misses
and Griffiths makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Roll really felt that one!
Roll tries for a takedown but Griffiths circles away easily
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick.
Stephen Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Just Roll.
Roll with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffiths counters with a body kick.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roll with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffiths counters with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Roll has his takedown stuffed
and Griffiths counters with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Roll moves out of range.
Roll with a poor takedown
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick.
Roll with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffiths counters with a big head kick but Roll 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!
Roll tries for a takedown but Griffiths circles away easily
and Griffiths counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roll gets a double leg takedown into Griffiths's guard.
Roll drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roll jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roll being controlled here momentarily.
Roll looking to pass the guard.
Griffiths has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Griffiths pulls Roll in close to prevent any damage.
Griffiths is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griffiths is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roll defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Griffiths holds on and takes a little breather.
Roll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffiths swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffiths looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roll missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffiths swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffiths working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roll wants to control from the top but Griffiths keeps moving.
Roll tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffiths is retaining full guard.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roll drops back looking for a leg! Griffiths is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffiths manages to kick Roll off! Roll jumps back into Griffiths's guard.
Roll looking to pass the guard.
Griffiths has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roll is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Griffiths.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths tries to buck Roll off but Roll is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Griffiths's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roll looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Griffiths wants to control but Roll postures up.
Roll is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffiths knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roll goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Griffiths has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roll but great work by Griffiths.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Griffiths dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roll has his takedown stuffed
and Griffiths counters with a nice leg kick.
Roll tries for a takedown but Griffiths circles away easily
and Griffiths counters with a low kick, right behind Roll 's knee.
Roll moves in looking to clinch but Griffiths pushes him off.
Roll misses with a takedown
and Griffiths counters with an inside leg kick.
Stephen Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Just Roll.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Roll shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a big head kick but Roll shrugs it off.
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
Just Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roll misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffiths counters with an outside leg kick.
Griffiths throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Griffiths.
Roll fails with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Roll's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roll down.
Roll gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffiths counters with a nice body kick.
Roll is breathing heavily.
Roll fails with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roll is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Roll doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roll is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Roll doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffiths makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stephen Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Roll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffiths, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffiths has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roll clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths controlling well, preventing Roll from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Griffiths keeps control of the position easily here as Roll tries to buck him off.
Roll tries to break free.
Stephen Griffiths overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffiths looking for the choke but no joy.
Roll is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Roll tries to break free.
Roll has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Roll keeps trying to improve his position.
Roll is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Griffiths biding his time, controlling Roll.
Roll preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Griffiths.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths is looking for a choke. Roll gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Roll manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Griffiths controlling Roll's posture.
Roll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffiths is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffiths is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Griffiths dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roll gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffiths counters with an outside leg kick.
Roll misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffiths counters with a nice kick to the body.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roll decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffiths is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffiths manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffiths is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffiths has his hands on Roll's head, controlling the position.
Roll sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Griffiths's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll seems to be looking for submissions.
Roll is looking to pass Griffiths's guard but actually Griffiths recovers to full guard.
Griffiths trying to control the position.
Griffiths seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Griffiths is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roll drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roll jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffiths has his hands on Roll's head, controlling the position.
Griffiths has his foot on Roll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roll works his way back into a safe position though.
Roll wants to control from the top but Griffiths keeps moving.
Griffiths working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roll looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffiths working for a triangle but Roll defends it easily.
Griffiths keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
Griffiths keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass.
Griffiths is trying to control the position but Roll postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass.
Griffiths wants to control the position but Roll says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Griffiths looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffiths is looking for a sweep. Roll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roll is stalling here. Griffiths is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Roll seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Griffiths has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roll is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roll gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Stephen Griffiths did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roll fails with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths connects with a high kick.
Stephen Griffiths is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roll shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffiths makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roll with a poor takedown
and Griffiths counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stephen Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Just Roll.
Roll with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roll's knee momentarily.
Roll's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roll has his takedown stuffed
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Roll moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a push kick but Roll slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Roll fails with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Roll is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Roll is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Roll has his takedown stuffed
and Griffiths counters with an outside leg kick.
Roll has his takedown stuffed
and Griffiths counters with a big head kick but Roll shrugs it off.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths tries to sprawl but Roll drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Griffiths looking for submissions off his back.
Griffiths trying to hold on to Roll's head to control him but Roll postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffiths manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffiths looking for a guillotine here but Roll defends easily.
Griffiths keeping full guard, as Roll tries to pass.
Griffiths looking for a guillotine here but Roll defends easily.
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!
Griffiths controlling Roll's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll looking to pass the guard.
Griffiths trying to keep a closed guard but Roll is proving a slippery customer.
Griffiths is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roll is aware though and is defending well.
Roll drops back looking for a leg! Griffiths is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffiths manages to kick Roll off! Roll jumps back into Griffiths's guard.
Roll postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll pushes down on Griffiths's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roll is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffiths is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Roll is tapping! Great win for Griffiths!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stephen Griffiths!
Stephen Griffiths is the new welterweight champion!
Stephen Griffiths decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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