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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Panteleev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Uotsec (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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208 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Panteleev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerald Uotsec!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uotsec clinches.
Good body shot from Uotsec.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Uotsec - that landed with a thud.
Uotsec tries a body shot but Panteleev blocks it.
Panteleev can't find room to land a body shot as Uotsec controls the action.
Uotsec tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panteleev's elbow.
Uotsec misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Uotsec.
Panteleev slows down the pace here.
Uotsec throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panteleevs head.
Panteleev prevents a body shot from Uotsec.
Uotsec is leaning against Panteleev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Panteleev is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uotsec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panteleev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uotsec lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panteleev struggles to land a body shot inside as Uotsec controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panteleev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panteleev struggles to land a body shot inside as Uotsec controls his hands.
Uotsec lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uotsec lands a shoulder strike.
Uotsec lands a nice uppercut.
Uotsec lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panteleev backwards.
Panteleev is rocked!
Uotsec unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Panteleev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Uotsec is unloading with more strikes now! Panteleev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Uotsec!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerald Uotsec thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stampfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Rock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Stampfer's chin.
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Stampfer!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stampfer closes the distance and clinches.
Rock looking to slow down the pace here.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Stampfer avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Rock misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stampfer.
Rock is trying to push Stampfer away but Stampfer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stampfer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left hand lands to the body for Rock.
Rock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stampfer clinches up with Rock and pushes him back against the cage.
Stampfer misses with a punch to the body.
Rock tries to work over Stampfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stampfer.
Stampfer lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Stampfer.
Stampfer keeps control of Rock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rock wants to break free but Stampfer has control.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stampfer misses with some punches.
Rock breaks the clinch.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stampfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rock misses the target.
Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stampfer dodges the punch combination from Rock.
Rock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stampfer instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stampfer.
Stampfer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rock blocks a body shot from Stampfer.
Rock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stampfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stampfer drives through and clinches with Rock against the cage.
Stampfer lands a nice uppercut.
Stampfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock blocks the elbow strike.
Stampfer scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Stampfer.
Stampfer misses with a punch to the body.
Stampfer digs a right hand underneath Rock's ribcage. Rock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stampfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock can't break the clinch.
Stampfer lands a body punch.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Rock working hard to break the clinch.
Rock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stampfer.
A short right from Stampfer.
Stampfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stampfer digs a right hand underneath Rock's ribcage. Rock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stampfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stampfer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stampfer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock or not.
Stampfer looking to throw knees to the head but Rock is blocking nicely.
Stampfer lands with a left to the head.
Stampfer lands a left hand.
Stampfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rock is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock blocking some punches.
Oh Rock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stampfer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Stampfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Stampfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stampfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stampfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Stampfer jerks Rock's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Rock drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Stampfer goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Stampfer because Rock 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 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Paul Stampfer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Votava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Dokken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Votava's entrance music is I Stand Alone. A fine choice. Dokken is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cherry Pie "Warrant". I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Votava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Axl Dokken!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokken misses with a head kick.
Votava dives in for a single leg takedown but Dokken sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Votava shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dokken as he avoids it easily.
Dokken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dokken misses with a body shot.
Votava connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dokken. Dokken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Votava circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dokken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Votava manages to avoid it.
Votava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dokken misses with a head kick.
Dokken looks winded!
Dokken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Votava looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dokken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Votava moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Votava shoots in for a takedown but Dokken shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanislav Votava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Votava avoids the body shot from Dokken.
Votava was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dokken tests Votava's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Axl Dokken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Votava feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dokken sprawling to the canvas! Dokken rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Votava finish him?!
Dokken is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Votava works Dokken's body with a nice hook.
Dokken is still on wobbly legs! Can Votava finish him?
Dokken slaps away a takedown attempt from Votava, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dokken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dokken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Votava closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dokken! Votava dives in looking to finish! Dokken is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislav Votava!
Stanislav Votava really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sparta Fightware logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Havener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mackintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havener comes to the cage accompanied by My Dick: Mickey Avalon. Andrew Havener could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Mackintosh's chin.
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32
164 lbs
15 - 20 - 3 |
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168 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 20 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Havener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Mackintosh!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackintosh connects with a crisp jab.
Havener throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mackintosh counters with a one-two to the body.
Havener misses with a head kick.
Havener tries to close the distance and clinch but Mackintosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Havener looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havener dodges the punch combination from Mackintosh.
Mackintosh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Havener to score with a decent uppercut.
Havener closes the distance and clinches.
Mackintosh is looking for a takedown.
Mackintosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mackintosh throws a series of punches but Havener moves out of range.
Havener throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havener works Mackintosh's body with a nice hook.
Havener closes the distance and clinches.
Mackintosh blocks an elbow strike from Havener.
Havener tries to land knees in the clinch but Mackintosh avoids the damage to the body.
Havener has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mackintosh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Havener tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mackintosh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mackintosh blocks an elbow strike.
Mackintosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havener's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackintosh can't find room to land a body shot as Havener controls the action.
Havener tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Havener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havener is breathing heavily.
Mackintosh tries to break the clinch but Havener is controlling the position.
Mackintosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mackintosh.
Mackintosh managing to block the knees to the body from Havener.
Mackintosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mackintosh motions for Havener to come forward. Mackintosh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Havener misses with a hook to the body
and Mackintosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mackintosh gets a clinch.
Mackintosh breaks from the clinch.
Mackintosh connects with a single shot there.
Mackintosh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Havener.
Mackintosh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Havener manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Mackintosh drops back looking for a leg! Havener is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Havener manages to kick Mackintosh off! Mackintosh jumps back into Havener's guard.
Mackintosh slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Havener.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh works his way into side control.
Havener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Havener tries to get out of the position.
Mackintosh trying to control the position but Havener is working away.
Mackintosh tries to move to mount but Havener blocks the move with his legs.
Mackintosh advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackintosh looking for a guillotine from mount but Havener is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mackintosh forces the positional change into back control.
Havener is trying to stand back up.
Mackintosh working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Havener is doing well to defend. Mackintosh seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Havener is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Mackintosh!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Mackintosh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Andrew Havener was interviewed post fight and said 'Win/lose I love an ass beating'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angel Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Mead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Korn - Twisted Transistor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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184 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angel Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Mead!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Gary Mead has been cut.
Toney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mead misses with a few strikes there.
Mead connects with a body shot that sends Toney's belly button to the back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mead!
Toney moves into the clinch.
Mead has picked Toney up - he's going for a ride! Mead dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mead tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toney is trying to get back to full guard.
Toney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mead's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mead's back!
Toney looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Mead right now.
Mead avoids the strikes from Toney.
Toney is persistently looking for the submission but Mead is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mead covering up well and avoiding damage.
Toney 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.
Mead fending off the submission attempt from Toney.
Toney thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Toney looking to break Mead's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mead remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Toney will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've been hearing good reports from Toney's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mead turns into Toney and is now in his guard.
Mead won't allow Toney to sweep him here.
Mead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mead lands a couple of elbows.
Mead won't allow Toney to sweep him here.
Toney keeping moving, preventing Mead from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mead is in close to Toney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
My spies in The Fortress inform me that Mead has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Toney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Toney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toney is on top in guard.
Toney looking to pass the guard.
Toney throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toney is one step ahead there.
Toney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mead keeping full guard, as Toney tries to pass.
Toney passes into half guard.
Toney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mead defending well though.
Toney is pressing down on Mead's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mead is holding on for now.
Toney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mead is trying to get back to full guard.
Toney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toney is trying to work for a kimura but Mead is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mead wants to get back to full guard.
Toney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toney seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mead controlling the position for now.
Toney tries to pass to full mount but Mead defends it.
Mead makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mead.
Toney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toney stands up over Mead, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Toney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Mead's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Toney throws a series of punches but Mead moves out of range.
Toney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toney throws an elbow but misses.
Mead works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Toney looking for a sweep. Not yet Toney, not yet.
Mead trying to control but Toney is working from the bottom.
Mead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Toney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mead can do to turn this around?
Mead landing some decent shots from guard.
Toney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mead is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toney's head.
Mead is working Toney over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Toney is on top in guard.
Mead keeping full guard, as Toney tries to pass.
Angel Toney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toney is one step ahead there.
Mead throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Toney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toney is looking to advance position but Mead has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Toney is looking to improve his position but Mead isn't that keen on the idea.
Mead punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mead looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Toney is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mead postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Toney badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mead around the waist but Mead pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mead is the winner by TKO! Mead jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Mead!
A relieved looking Gary Mead 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 Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Schelokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schelokov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sirens . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Schelokov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schelokov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schelokov lands a body shot.
Schelokov leaves Tigh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schelokov scores with a jab. Tigh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Schelokov leaves Tigh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schelokov lands a jab to the head.
Tigh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tigh or perhaps it was just good defense by Schelokov, which made it look bad.
Schelokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Tigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schelokov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schelokov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schelokov stuffs the takedown attempt from Tigh. Tigh gets slowly back to his feet.
Schelokov drops his shoulder and cracks Tigh with a huge uppercut! Tigh goes down! Can Schelokov finish him?
Tigh is rocked!
Saul Tigh's cut is getting worse.
Tigh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schelokov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oh Tigh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schelokov is in close to Tigh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schelokov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tigh is proving hard to escape from.
Tigh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schelokov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tigh seems to have got his legs back now.
Schelokov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schelokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tigh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schelokov tries to stand but Tigh is controlling from the bottom.
Tigh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schelokov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schelokov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tigh is proving hard to escape from.
Tigh trying to control the position.
Tigh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schelokov stands up out of Tigh's guard for a moment - Tigh manages to land a nice upkick.
Tigh working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tigh wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tigh is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh wants to control from the top but Schelokov keeps moving.
Tigh throwing strikes but missing.
Schelokov is wriggling around but Tigh manages to pass to half guard.
Schelokov is trying to stand back up but Tigh is controlling him
Tigh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tigh uses his free foot to push down on Schelokov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schelokov.
Tigh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tigh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tigh working Schelokov over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Schelokov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tigh 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.
Schelokov wants to control but Tigh is having none of it.
Tigh working Schelokov over with strikes here.
Tigh avoids the attempt from Schelokov to control.
Tigh is working for a guillotine from mount but Schelokov frees his head quite easily.
Tigh lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schelokov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Schelokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Tigh'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.
Schelokov cracks Tigh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tigh tries to clinch
letting Schelokov counter with a right hand.
Saul Tigh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Schelokov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexander Schelokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tigh tries for a takedown but Schelokov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schelokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tigh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schelokov's guard.
Tigh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schelokov is rocked!
Schelokov keeping moving, preventing Tigh from controlling successfully.
Tigh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schelokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tigh is one step ahead there.
Schelokov is looking to stand up but Tigh isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tigh wants to control from the top but Schelokov keeps moving.
Schelokov wants to stand up but Tigh is controlling him.
Schelokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tigh wants to control from the top but Schelokov keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tigh stays in close to Schelokov's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schelokov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tigh.
Tigh shoots for a double leg takedown but Schelokov sprawls well. He's pushed Tigh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schelokov throws a series of punches but Tigh avoids them all with ease.
Tigh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schelokov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tigh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tigh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schelokov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tigh somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Tigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schelokov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schelokov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tigh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schelokov wants to stand and escape but Tigh is having none of it.
Tigh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tigh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tigh wants to control from the top but Schelokov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov pulls Tigh in to control the position.
Saul Tigh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tigh tries to free his leg and advance position but Schelokov is retaining full guard.
Tigh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tigh looking to sit in guard and control but Schelokov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tigh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schelokov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tigh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tigh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schelokov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schelokov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schelokov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tigh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schelokov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schelokov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tigh working for a triangle but Schelokov defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schelokov wanted to stand there but Tigh had control of the position.
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 Saul Tigh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saul Tigh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tigh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schelokov tries to avoid it but Tigh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schelokov to the ground. Schelokov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tigh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schelokov looks to land a combination but Tigh avoids it well.
Schelokov throws a series of punches but Tigh moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Schelokov. No joy for Tigh on that attempt.
Tigh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schelokov throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Tigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schelokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schelokov tries to sprawl but Tigh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Schelokov tries to get to full guard but Tigh has control of the leg.
Tigh stops Schelokov from getting back to his feet.
Schelokov is staying active underneath Tigh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tigh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tigh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schelokov defends it well.
Schelokov looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schelokov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schelokov trying to control from the bottom.
Schelokov taking some punishment here, with Tigh in his half guard.
Tigh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schelokov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tigh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schelokov is just riding it out for now. Tigh eventually gives up the hold.
Tigh prevents Schelokov from standing back up.
That's two 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.
Tigh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schelokov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tigh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Schelokov keeping full guard, as Tigh tries to pass.
Tigh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schelokov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tigh looking to control but Schelokov passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tigh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tigh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Schelokov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tigh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tigh working for a triangle but Schelokov defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schelokov looking to sit in guard and control but Tigh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schelokov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigh preventing the sweep.
Schelokov keeping moving, preventing Tigh from controlling successfully.
Tigh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tigh is in close to Schelokov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schelokov is looking to stand up but Tigh isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tigh looking to sit in guard and control but Schelokov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Saul Tigh.
I think Tigh 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 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Schelokov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Harder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Harder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Griffiths!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffiths shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harder is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffiths.
Harder is staying active underneath Griffiths, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harder is looking to improve his position.
Griffiths is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harder trying to control but Griffiths postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths is looking for a kimura here.
Griffiths is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griffiths is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harder defends it well.
Harder tries to get to full guard but Griffiths has control of the leg.
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.
Harder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffiths is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffiths trying to control from half guard but Harder is working away.
Griffiths seems to be working for a kimura but Harder defends the submission attempt.
Harder wants to control but Griffiths is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harder tries to roll over but Griffiths keeps him under control.
Harder trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffiths wants to free his trapped foot but Harder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griffiths seems to be working for a kimura but Harder defends the submission attempt.
Griffiths controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harder is looking to control Griffiths's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harder avoid being mounted?
Griffiths is trying to control the action in half guard but Harder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griffiths seems to be looking for submissions.
Harder tries to roll over but Griffiths keeps him under control.
That's four 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.
Harder looking for submissions off his back.
Harder manages to get to full guard.
Harder is trying to control the position but Griffiths postures up.
Griffiths drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harder!
Harder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffiths manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Griffiths dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harder blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths looking to score a takedown here. Harder is defending well but Griffiths drives through and ends up in Harder's guard.
Harder trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Griffiths not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harder working a defensive guard but Griffiths manages to pass into side control anyway.
Griffiths tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Griffiths has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Harder is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Griffiths yanks on the arm and Harder is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Griffiths.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stephen Griffiths!
Stephen Griffiths spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Khrapov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapis comes to the cage accompanied by Once Solemn . Khrapov has chosen Rocky road to Dublin (RUS) as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Khrapov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov throws a nice looking combination but Lapis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lapis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khrapov did well to prevent Lapis getting side control.
Khrapov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lapis.
Khrapov is looking for a sweep. Lapis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lapis is looking for a kimura here.
Lapis is trying to control. Khrapov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khrapov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lapis trying to control the action but Khrapov is working from the bottom.
Lapis is trying to work for a kimura but Khrapov is defending well.
Lapis wants to take a breather but Khrapov 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.
Lapis is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Khrapov as he works his way to full guard.
Lapis trying to move into half guard but instead Khrapov has managed to sweep!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lapis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khrapov lands a couple of digs.
Khrapov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lapis looking for a guillotine here but Khrapov defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lapis is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khrapov keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
Khrapov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lapis pushing down on Khrapov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lapis is looking to pass Khrapov's guard but actually Khrapov recovers to full guard.
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.
Lapis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khrapov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lapis, into his guard.
Khrapov postures up and lands a big shot to Lapis's brow.
Khrapov cracks Lapis with a solid left hand.
Khrapov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khrapov trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lapis 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.
Andrey Lapis dominated that round.
That's time! Lapis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lapis misses with a hook to the body
and Khrapov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Khrapov.
Khrapov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lapis tries for a takedown but Khrapov manages to get underhooks.
Lapis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khrapov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lapis is trying to break the clinch but Khrapov has him pressed against the cage.
Khrapov misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Khrapov walks away with a smile on his face. Lapis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Lapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khrapov lands a glancing blow to the side of Lapis's head.
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 Khrapov.
Khrapov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khrapov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lapis ducks right into an uppercut from Khrapov.
Khrapov tries to clinch up.
Lapis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khrapov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khrapov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Andrey Lapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Khrapov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lapis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Khrapov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lapis has Khrapov in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khrapov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khrapov won't allow Lapis to sweep him here.
Khrapov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lapis's head.
Lapis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khrapov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lapis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khrapov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lapis has momentary wrist control but Khrapov slips an elbow through the middle.
Khrapov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lapis looking to control.
Khrapov is sitting in close to Lapis's body. Lapis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Khrapov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Khrapov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lapis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Lapis!
Andrey Lapis retains his welterweight title!
Andrey Lapis took some time post fight to say the following; 'My belt! Try to take it from me!'.
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