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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamid Magomedov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joseph Stalin's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Stalin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hamid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin lands with a slapping head kick.
Stalin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stalin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov feints and as Stalin raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Stalin is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to control but Stalin is working from the bottom.
Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin wants to stand and escape but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov postures up in Stalin's guard and throws a big left but Stalin blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stalin gets a clinch.
Stalin breaks the clinch.
Stalin moves into range and clinches up with Magomedov.
Magomedov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Magomedov tries to break the clinch but Stalin is controlling the position.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Stalin blocks with his arms.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Stalin lands an elbow that stopped Magomedov in his tracks for a moment.
Magomedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stalin.
Magomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalin looks to land a combination. Magomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magomedov misses with a double jab
and Stalin counters with a head kick.
Magomedov looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalin.
Stalin closes the distance and clinches.
Stalin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Stalin tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Stalin tries to clinch up.
Stalin is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Stalin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Stalin closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Stalin won't allow it.
Stalin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalin throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Stalin tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stalin lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stalin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Stalin has him pressed against the ropes.
Stalin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Magomedov misses
and Stalin counters with a left and a right that stings Magomedov.
Stalin tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stalin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stalin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Stalin throws a right hand that Magomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedov also avoids with ease.
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Stalin is having none of it.
Stalin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throwing shots but Stalin is blocking nicely.
Stalin won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
Magomedov stops Stalin from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magomedov throws a lazy head kick
and Stalin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov misses with a double jab
and Stalin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A knee to the head by Stalin.
Stalin lands a knee to the head.
Stalin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalin breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stalin.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joseph Stalin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that Stalin avoids nicely.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Stalin throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joseph Stalin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stalin blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Stalin tries to close the distance and clinch but Magomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stalin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov scores a takedown into full mount!
Magomedov trying to control but Stalin is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Magomedov unloads with some shots from mount but Stalin bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is stalling here but it's allowed Stalin to get half guard.
Magomedov prevents Stalin from standing back up.
Magomedov is stalling here. Stalin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stalin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov wants to stand up but Stalin manages to regain full guard.
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stalin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Stalin in his guard.
Stalin preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Stalin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov misses with a double jab
and Stalin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stalin cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Stalin is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stalin scores with a head kick.
Stalin tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stalin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stalin duly obliges.
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Stalin has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov tries to circle away but Stalin has him pinned against the ropes.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Stalin has him pressed against the ropes.
Stalin is trying to force a seperation but Magomedov has the dominant position.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Stalin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stalin wants to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a thumping low kick.
Stalin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magomedov.
Stalin darts in trying to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magomedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Stalin does no damage.
Stalin darts in trying to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalin fails to land with a series of punches.
Stalin throws a series of strikes that have Magomedov backpedaling.
Joseph Stalin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov tries to bum rush Stalin with a series of wild strikes but Stalin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Stalin.
Stalin tries to clinch but Magomedov is having none of it.
Magomedov tries to bum rush Stalin with a series of wild strikes but Stalin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magomedov counters with a one-two to the body.
Stalin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stalin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Stalin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Magomedov counters with a big head kick but Stalin shrugs it off.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stalin tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Stalin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magomedov feints and as Stalin raises his hands in defense, Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Stalin is working from the bottom.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stalin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Hamid Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalin wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hamid Magomedov.
I think Stalin 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Stalin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Moriarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shlemenko comes to the ring accompanied by Young Jeezy feat. Busta Rhymes - love it. Moriarty has chosen Broken Dreams as his entrance music. James Moriarty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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, Alex Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Moriarty!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moriarty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shlemenko as he avoids it easily.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches.
Shlemenko breaks from the clinch.
Shlemenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moriarty misses with a body shot.
Moriarty shoots for a takedown but Shlemenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moriarty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shlemenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moriarty tries for a takedown but Shlemenko manages to get underhooks.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Moriarty.
Moriarty tries to pull guard but Shlemenko holds him up against the ropes and eventually Moriarty drops back down to his feet.
Moriarty tries to pull guard but Shlemenko won't allow it.
Shlemenko looking to throw knees to the head but Moriarty is blocking nicely.
Moriarty breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shlemenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moriarty.
Shlemenko moves into range and clinches up with Moriarty.
Moriarty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moriarty darts in trying to clinch
and Shlemenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shlemenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like James Moriarty has been cut.
Moriarty tries to stall but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moriarty is working for takedown but Shlemenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shlemenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Moriarty backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moriarty is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moriarty trying to stall but Shlemenko improves his position.
Moriarty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Moriarty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shlemenko is looking to clinch but Moriarty is avoiding it.
Moriarty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shlemenko scores with a head kick.
Moriarty tries for a takedown but Shlemenko circles away easily
and Shlemenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moriarty's guard now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moriarty looks gassed!
Moriarty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shlemenko passes into side control.
Moriarty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moriarty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moriarty being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shlemenko decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Moriarty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moriarty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shlemenko wants to clinch up but Moriarty keeps it at a distance.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up
and Moriarty counters by moving into the clinch.
Shlemenko scores with a shot to the side of Moriarty's head.
Shlemenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Shlemenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shlemenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Moriarty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Shlemenko. No joy for Moriarty on that attempt.
Moriarty takes the fight into the clinch.
Moriarty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shlemenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moriarty misses with a hook to the body
and Shlemenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shlemenko.
Moriarty tries to break the clinch but Shlemenko is controlling the position.
Shlemenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moriarty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moriarty is trying to break the clinch but Shlemenko has him pressed against the ropes.
Shlemenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Moriarty is fighting to break Shlemenko's control of his arms but Shlemenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moriarty is breathing heavily.
Moriarty stopping the sweep attempt from Shlemenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position but Moriarty postures up.
Moriarty with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moriarty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shlemenko is keeping the position for now.
Shlemenko wants to stand up but Moriarty is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shlemenko pulls Moriarty in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shlemenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlemenko has closed the distance and engaged Moriarty in a clinch.
Shlemenko working Moriarty over with knees to the body.
Moriarty is trying to break free.
Moriarty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shlemenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Moriarty.
Moriarty tries to stall but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko with a knee to the head.
Shlemenko scores with a hook to the body.
Shlemenko lands a knee to the head.
Shlemenko pulls guard effortlessly.
Moriarty wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Moriarty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Moriarty in close.
Moriarty wants to stand but Shlemenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shlemenko is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shlemenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches.
Shlemenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moriarty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shlemenko wants to clinch.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shlemenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Moriarty'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. This is the final round!
Moriarty looks to clinch
so Shlemenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moriarty wants to stand but Shlemenko is controlling the position.
Moriarty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shlemenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moriarty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shlemenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shlemenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shlemenko stays in close to Moriarty's body and controls the position.
Moriarty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko stands up and waves to Moriarty to follow him.
Shlemenko clinches up against the ropes.
Moriarty is looking to break free of the clinch but Shlemenko has double underhooks.
Shlemenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moriarty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shlemenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moriarty, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moriarty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shlemenko prevents it.
Moriarty is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Shlemenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shlemenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moriarty takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shlemenko looking to throw knees to the head but Moriarty is blocking nicely.
Moriarty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shlemenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alex Shlemenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Moriarty.
Shlemenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shlemenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moriarty trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Moriarty being controlled here momentarily.
Alex Shlemenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moriarty has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shlemenko is proving hard to escape from.
Moriarty is fighting to break Shlemenko's control of his arms but Shlemenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shlemenko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moriarty being controlled here momentarily.
Shlemenko is trying to keep Moriarty in close.
Moriarty trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko has control of Moriarty's left arm, preventing Moriarty from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Shlemenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shlemenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Shlemenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJJ Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as BJJ Bot enters the ring!
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208 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Valdez!
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, BJJ Bot!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valdez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bot somewhat.
Valdez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bot circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valdez throws a nice looking combination but Bot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valdez fails to land with a series of punches.
Valdez throws a series of punches but Bot moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez misses with a wild combination.
Valdez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Valdez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valdez misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looks like BJJ Bot has been cut.
Bot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valdez pinned against the cage. Valdez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez lands a left and a right that send Bot crashing to the mat, dazed. Valdez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bot is rocked!
Bot is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez throws a right hand that Bot ducks under and follows up with a left that Bot also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valdez.
Diego Valdez is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego Valdez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bot slips a jab and a cross from Valdez.
Bot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valdez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Valdez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on BJJ Bot's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Valdez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Valdez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valdez misses with a double jab.
Diego Valdez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A punch combination from Valdez misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bot.
Valdez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valdez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bot circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That has opened up BJJ Bot's cut even more.
Valdez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Valdez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valdez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Valdez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gio Peloma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Novitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gio Peloma!
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, Alexander Novitskiy!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novitskiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peloma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novitskiy tries to clinch there but Peloma circles away.
Novitskiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Novitskiy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peloma has him pressed against the ropes.
Peloma prevents Novitskiy from breaking the clinch.
Peloma is trying to break the clinch but Novitskiy has him pressed against the ropes.
Novitskiy prevents Peloma from breaking the clinch.
Peloma is trying to force a seperation but Novitskiy has the dominant position.
Novitskiy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peloma has him pressed against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Novitskiy as Peloma tries to tie him up.
Novitskiy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peloma misses with a body punch.
Novitskiy prevents Peloma from breaking the clinch.
Peloma wants to break free but Novitskiy has control.
Peloma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peloma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Novitskiy prevents a body shot from Peloma.
Novitskiy tries to break free but Peloma pushes him back against the ropes.
Peloma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Novitskiy tries to bum rush Peloma with a series of wild strikes but Peloma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Peloma does it's job there.
Novitskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Peloma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Peloma.
Novitskiy closes the distance and pushes Peloma back into the ropes.
Novitskiy wants to break free but Peloma has control.
Peloma tries to circle away but Novitskiy has him pinned against the ropes.
Peloma is trying to break free.
Peloma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peloma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peloma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novitskiy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Novitskiy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peloma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Peloma is trying to force a seperation but Novitskiy has the dominant position.
Peloma is trying to force a seperation but Novitskiy has the dominant position.
Peloma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Novitskiy has him pressed against the ropes.
Peloma prevents a body shot from Novitskiy.
Peloma keeps control of Novitskiy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peloma pushes Novitskiy back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Peloma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Novitskiy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peloma can't break the clinch.
Peloma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novitskiy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peloma walks away with a smile on his face. Novitskiy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Novitskiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novitskiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peloma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novitskiy throws a series of punches but Peloma moves out of range.
Novitskiy moves in looking to clinch but Peloma pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Novitskiy.
Peloma thuds a left hand into Novitskiy's body.
Novitskiy misses with the combination.
Novitskiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Novitskiy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Peloma.
Novitskiy walks into a jab.
Novitskiy moves in looking to clinch but Peloma pushes him off.
Novitskiy looks gassed!
Peloma lands a nice shot that snaps Novitskiy's head back.
Novitskiy looks to land a combination but Peloma avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Peloma misses the target.
Novitskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peloma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peloma misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Peloma as he connects with a hook.
Novitskiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peloma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novitskiy.
Novitskiy needs to keep his hands up - Peloma had a free shot at his head there.
Novitskiy tries to clinch up.
Peloma lands with a hook. Novitskiy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peloma works over Novitskiy's head and body with a nice combination.
Novitskiy slips under a jab from Peloma.
Peloma scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Peloma. That snapped Novitskiy's head back.
Novitskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peloma misses with a hook.
Peloma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peloma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Novitskiy on the side of the head.
Peloma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Peloma.
Novitskiy walks into a stiff left hand from Peloma.
Peloma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peloma cracks Novitskiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Peloma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Novitskiy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peloma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Novitskiy is rocked!
Peloma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peloma scores with a nice head shot.
Peloma scores with a decent looking hook.
Novitskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Peloma finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peloma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novitskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peloma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Peloma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novitskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novitskiy seems to have recovered his senses.
Novitskiy ducks under a wild hook from Peloma.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peloma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Novitskiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peloma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peloma scores with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Peloma.
Peloma scores with a decent looking hook.
Peloma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novitskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novitskiy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Novitskiy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Peloma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peloma drops Novitskiy with a beautiful combination! Novitskiy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Peloma is looking for the KO!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peloma Rushes Novitskiy and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Novitskiy is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Peloma Piles on the pressure and Novitskiy crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gio Peloma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between lubomir burqa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Empanada De Pino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Empanada De Pino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with lubomir burqa's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, lubomir burqa!
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, Empanada De Pino!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by De Pino or perhaps it was just good defense by burqa which made him look bad.
De Pino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but burqa avoids it really well and circles away.
De Pino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
lubomir burqa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Empanada De Pino.
De Pino tries to score a power double leg takedown but burqa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Pino somewhat.
burqa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Pino looks gassed!
burqa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Pino's head backwards.
It looks like Empanada De Pino has been cut.
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!
burqa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends De Pino sprawling to the canvas! De Pino rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can burqa finish him?!
De Pino is rocked!
burqa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
burqa scores with a shot to the body.
burqa ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking De Pino out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). lubomir burqa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jani Pekkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jani Pekkanen!
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, Augusto Maia!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekkanen.
Pekkanen takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Pekkanen misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pekkanen swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Maia darts in and clinches Pekkanen up against the ropes.
Maia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pekkanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pekkanen.
Pekkanen prevents the takedown attempt.
Pekkanen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maia walks away with a smile on his face. Pekkanen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pekkanen throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maia gets the takedown into side control.
Pekkanen wants to get back to his feet but Maia drags him back down.
Maia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pekkanen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maia has an Americana. Pekkanen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Maia is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Maia hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Augusto Maia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stepan Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imperial March. On his way into the ring it seems that Roy Mack has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roy Mack seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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249 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stepan Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mack throws a series of punches but Ivanov avoids them all with ease.
Mack catches Ivanov napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Ivanov to the canvas!
It looks like Stepan Ivanov has been cut.
Mack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Ivanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mack would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mack throws and elbow that misses. Ivanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mack's guard. Nice move by Ivanov!
Mack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanov on the ground.
Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mack!
Ivanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mack working the head with strikes.
Ivanov struggling a bit here.
Ivanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack tries to kick Ivanov off but Ivanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mack trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ivanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ivanov working for a guillotine from mount but Mack is in no mood to give up.
Ivanov looking to isolate an arm here. Mack doesn't see it coming and as Ivanov extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ivanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stepan Ivanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naser Ibrahimbegovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Molotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naser Ibrahimbegovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Molotov's chin.
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250 lbs
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240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naser Ibrahimbegovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Molotov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molotov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Molotov.
Molotov lands a big head kick that sends Ibrahimbegovic tumbling to the mat! Molotov takes a step backwards and waves Ibrahimbegovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Naser Ibrahimbegovic has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibrahimbegovic gets the takedown into side control.
Ibrahimbegovic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Molotov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Molotov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ibrahimbegovic is controlling him well.
Ibrahimbegovic with the ground and pound but Molotov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Molotov is trying to stand up here but Ibrahimbegovic is controlling him well.
Ibrahimbegovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ibrahimbegovic 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.
Ibrahimbegovic looks to land a strike but Molotov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ibrahimbegovic scores with a takedown into Molotov's guard.
Ibrahimbegovic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimbegovic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Molotov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Molotov wants to control from the top but Ibrahimbegovic keeps moving.
Ibrahimbegovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molotov is one step ahead there.
Molotov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molotov is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibrahimbegovic has wrist control.
Ibrahimbegovic is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ibrahimbegovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Molotov's efforts to push away.
Ibrahimbegovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Molotov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Molotov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molotov throws a sloppy head kick and Ibrahimbegovic moves out of range easily.
Molotov lands a head kick. Ibrahimbegovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alexander Molotov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molotov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Molotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molotov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Molotov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibrahimbegovic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Molotov.
Molotov throws a sloppy head kick and Ibrahimbegovic moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Molotov.
Ibrahimbegovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ibrahimbegovic shoots for a takedown but Molotov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses.
Ibrahimbegovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ibrahimbegovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molotov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ibrahimbegovic.
Ibrahimbegovic stands up and waves to Molotov to follow him.
Molotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ibrahimbegovic gets the takedown into side control.
Ibrahimbegovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ibrahimbegovic is working Molotov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Molotov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molotov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ibrahimbegovic.
Ibrahimbegovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ibrahimbegovic with the ground and pound but Molotov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ibrahimbegovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ibrahimbegovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibrahimbegovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ibrahimbegovic distracts Molotov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Molotov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naser Ibrahimbegovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Molotov throws a right hand that Ibrahimbegovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibrahimbegovic also avoids with ease.
Ibrahimbegovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ibrahimbegovic in side control, throwing shots but Molotov defends.
Ibrahimbegovic 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.
Ibrahimbegovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ibrahimbegovic throws an elbow but Molotov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Molotov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Ibrahimbegovic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ibrahimbegovic lands a few punches from side control.
Molotov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ibrahimbegovic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Molotov to see if he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike aimed at the side of Molotov's head but Molotov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimbegovic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Molotov is avoiding damage well.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing strikes but Molotov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Molotov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ibrahimbegovic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Molotov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Molotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibrahimbegovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molotov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibrahimbegovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Molotov sprawls well initially but Ibrahimbegovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ibrahimbegovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molotov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Molotov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike but Molotov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ibrahimbegovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ibrahimbegovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Molotov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ibrahimbegovic.
Ibrahimbegovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Molotov has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ibrahimbegovic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ibrahimbegovic prevents Molotov from standing back up.
Naser Ibrahimbegovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimbegovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Molotov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ibrahimbegovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibrahimbegovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molotov's head.
Ibrahimbegovic thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Molotov to regain full guard.
Ibrahimbegovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ibrahimbegovic throws and elbow that misses. Molotov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ibrahimbegovic's guard. Nice move by Molotov!
Ibrahimbegovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Molotov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Molotov throws and elbow that misses. Ibrahimbegovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molotov's guard. Nice move by Ibrahimbegovic!
Ibrahimbegovic lands a couple of elbows.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing strikes but missing.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike but Molotov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Molotov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Molotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molotov won't allow Ibrahimbegovic to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naser Ibrahimbegovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naser Ibrahimbegovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ibrahimbegovic blocks a head kick by Molotov.
Molotov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibrahimbegovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibrahimbegovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Molotov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibrahimbegovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Molotov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ibrahimbegovic.
Ibrahimbegovic thows a huge punch but Molotov dodges it nicely.
Ibrahimbegovic escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Molotov feints and then cracks Ibrahimbegovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibrahimbegovic down.
Ibrahimbegovic shoots in and bounces Molotov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Molotov has momentary wrist control but Ibrahimbegovic slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike but Molotov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Molotov is looking to stand up but Ibrahimbegovic won't let him.
Molotov throws and elbow that misses. Ibrahimbegovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molotov's guard. Nice move by Ibrahimbegovic!
Ibrahimbegovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Molotov has wrist control.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike but Molotov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ibrahimbegovic wants to stand and escape but Molotov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ibrahimbegovic pushes Molotov off and gets back to his feet.
Ibrahimbegovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Molotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molotov throws a head kick but Ibrahimbegovic moves out of range.
Molotov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ibrahimbegovic throws a strike but Molotov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Molotov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Ibrahimbegovic keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimbegovic pulls Molotov in to control the position.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Ibrahimbegovic keeps moving.
Ibrahimbegovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molotov is controlling him.
Molotov won't allow Ibrahimbegovic to sweep him here.
Ibrahimbegovic wants to stand and escape but Molotov is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Molotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ibrahimbegovic's head.
Molotov misses with a head kick.
Naser Ibrahimbegovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibrahimbegovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Molotov regains half guard, as Ibrahimbegovic was trying to land strikes.
Molotov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Ibrahimbegovic.
Ibrahimbegovic throwing shots but Molotov is blocking nicely.
Molotov taking some punishment here, with Ibrahimbegovic in his half guard.
Ibrahimbegovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ibrahimbegovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ibrahimbegovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naser Ibrahimbegovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ibrahimbegovic 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naser Ibrahimbegovic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillepe Gagne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gagne has chosen Fight Music by D12 as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Fedorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phillepe Gagne!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gagne connects with a body shot.
Fedorov moves in looking to clinch but Gagne pushes him off.
Gagne gets a takedown into half guard.
Gagne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fedorov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fedorov.
Fedorov trying to keep a closed guard but Gagne is proving a slippery customer.
Gagne trying to move into half guard but instead Fedorov has managed to sweep!
Gagne is looking to stand up but Fedorov isn't so interested in that idea.
Fedorov is pushing down on Gagne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gagne is fighting to maintain full guard but Fedorov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fedorov stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gagne has given up his back here. Will Fedorov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Gagne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fedorov.
Gagne defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fedorov's arms.
Fedorov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagne wants to control his opponent's hands but Fedorov gets his hands free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fedorov working for the choke.
Fedorov not allowing Gagne to control his hands.
Fedorov wants to control the position but Gagne frees himself and scrambles - Fedorov manages to regain control in side control.
Gagne is not content to let Fedorov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov decides to stand back up.
Fedorov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fedorov clinches up with Gagne and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fedorov is trying to break free.
Fedorov tries to pull guard but Gagne holds him up against the ropes and eventually Fedorov drops back down to his feet.
Gagne has a couple of punches blocked by Fedorov.
Fedorov fails to pull guard.
Fedorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gagne smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fedorov works over Gagne's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fedorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagne moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to clinch.
Gagne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fedorov is looking to clinch but Gagne is avoiding it.
Gagne swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedorov.
Nice defenses there by Gagne.
Fedorov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gagne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Fedorov as Gagne shoots in.
Gagne tries for a takedown but Fedorov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gagne looks gassed!
Fedorov fails to land with a series of punches.
Fedorov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gagne counters with a shoot takedown. Fedorov fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
Gagne throws a big right hand that misses.
Fedorov is trying to keep Gagne in close.
Fedorov is controlling Gagne's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Fedorov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gagne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fedorov misses with a two punch combination.
Gagne dives in and grabs Fedorov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fedorov pushes down on Gagne's head and hops out.
Gagne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gagne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gagne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fedorov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gagne punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gagne avoids the attempt from Fedorov to control.
Fedorov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gagne is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to hold on but Gagne pushes him away.
Fedorov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fedorov regains half guard.
Fedorov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gagne scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fedorov moves into full guard.
Fedorov wants to stand but Gagne is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gagne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gagne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gagne wants to control from the top but Fedorov keeps moving.
Fedorov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fedorov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fedorov moves into the clinch.
Fedorov ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fedorov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gagne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gagne manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gagne is retaining full guard.
Gagne keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gagne wants to sweep here but Fedorov controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fedorov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fedorov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fedorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gagne is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gagne walks into a stiff left hand from Fedorov.
No joy there for Fedorov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirill Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Fedorov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fedorov connects with a looping right hand.
Gagne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedorov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Gagne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fedorov swings for the body but Gagne moves out of range.
Gagne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gagne counters with a single leg into guard. Fedorov didn't expect that.
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 Kirill Fedorov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fedorov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gagne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fedorov misses with a takedown
and Gagne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fedorov is adopting a defensive guard.
Phillepe Gagne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gagne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fedorov trying to control the position.
Fedorov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gagne has his hands clasped together but Fedorov extends an breaks Gagne's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fedorov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirill Fedorov!
Kirill Fedorov retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mitchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Shubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Mitchel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Mitchel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Shubin!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shubin circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Mitchel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Mitchel.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Mitchel has cracked Shubin with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Mitchel lands another huge swinging hook and Shubin tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Shubin, before Mitchel can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Mitchel!
Roy Mitchel retains his lightweight title!
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