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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Vsevolod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Vsevolod is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Vsevolod!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clark.
Vsevolod throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vsevolod's waist but Vsevolod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clark off to one side.
Vsevolod swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clark counters by moving into the clinch.
Vsevolod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vsevolod is working for takedown but Clark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vsevolod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark blocks a body shot from Vsevolod.
Clark fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vsevolod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vsevolod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vsevolod throws a head punch that misses.
Vsevolod misses with a knee strike.
Vsevolod pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vsevolod after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vsevolod pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vsevolod misses with a punch to the body.
Clark breaks from the clinch.
Vsevolod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vsevolod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Vsevolod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.
Vsevolod is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Vsevolod closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clark quickly recovers to half guard.
Vsevolod working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vsevolod throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vsevolod thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vsevolod slips a nice elbow through Clark's hands, connecting with Clark's forehead.
Vsevolod looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clark trying to hold on to Vsevolod's head to control him but Vsevolod postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vsevolod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clark defending well though.
Vsevolod seems to be looking for submissions.
Vsevolod prevents Clark from improving his position.
Vsevolod thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vsevolod is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
Vsevolod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vsevolod is trying to work for a kimura but Clark is defending well.
Vsevolod prevents Clark from improving his position.
Clark wants to get back to his feet.
Clark is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vsevolod scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vsevolod looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vsevolod seems to be working for a kimura but Clark defends the submission attempt.
Vsevolod wants to work for an arm triangle but Clark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vsevolod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark has hold of Vsevolod's hands but Vsevolod slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vsevolod connects with a nice short shot to Clark's temple.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vsevolod missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clark is looking for a sweep. Vsevolod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clark taking some punishment here, with Vsevolod in his half guard.
Clark wants to control but Vsevolod is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vsevolod is nestled in close to Clark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Vsevolod.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vsevolod seems to be working for a kimura but Clark defends the submission attempt.
Vsevolod landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Vsevolod dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vsevolod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vsevolod defends it nicely.
Vsevolod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Vsevolod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clark instigates a clinch.
Vsevolod looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but Vsevolod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vsevolod is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clark has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vsevolod moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Clark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vsevolod counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clark shoots in and drives through. Vsevolod sprawls well.
Vsevolod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boris Vsevolod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown but Vsevolod manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clark misses with a double jab.
Vsevolod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vsevolod tries to land a body kick
and Clark counters with a series of strikes. Vsevolod will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark clinches up against the cage.
Clark manages to pull guard.
Vsevolod drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vsevolod as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Clark screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vsevolod! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Boris Vsevolod!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avery McCurnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dakota Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Avery McCurnin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks scores with a body shot.
Brooks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dakota Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from McCurnin.
McCurnin keeps the fight on the outside.
McCurnin drives through and clinches with Brooks against the cage.
Brooks keeps control of McCurnin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCurnin just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCurnin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCurnin misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Brooks landing knees to the head.
McCurnin lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCurnin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCurnin is trying to keep an underhook but Brooks manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McCurnin pushes Brooks off looking to stand but Brooks dives back in and keeps control.
Brooks wants to take a breather but McCurnin is having none of it.
McCurnin is trying to maintain the position but Brooks is very close to passing his half guard.
Brooks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCurnin is concentrating on defense, preventing Brooks from advancing position.
McCurnin is pressing down on Brooks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCurnin keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
McCurnin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCurnin keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
McCurnin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCurnin on the ground.
McCurnin wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
McCurnin stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brooks is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bobby B's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCurnin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCurnin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCurnin won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Brooks trying to control the position.
McCurnin pushing down on Brooks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCurnin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCurnin decides to stand and escape the position.
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.
Brooks connects with a solid leg kick.
McCurnin moves into the clinch successfully.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCurnin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCurnin wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
McCurnin has Brooks pressed against the cage.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCurnin tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCurnin jumps guard but Brooks stands there with McCurnin around his waist. McCurnin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCurnin prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avery McCurnin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - McCurnin circles away.
McCurnin clinches up against the cage.
McCurnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks keeps control of McCurnin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCurnin is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCurnin.
Brooks wants to clinch up but McCurnin keeps it at a distance.
Brooks tries to clinch up
and McCurnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCurnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brooks lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but McCurnin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks pushes McCurnin up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCurnin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brooks smiles and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCurnin.
McCurnin moves out of range as Brooks strikes.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and McCurnin moves out of range easily.
McCurnin darts in looking for a takedown but Brooks gets double underhooks and turns McCurnin into the cage.
Dakota Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery McCurnin.
Brooks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCurnin eats them both and turns towards Brooks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCurnin rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCurnin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dakota Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks moves forwards but McCurnin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
McCurnin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from McCurnin.
McCurnin has Brooks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCurnin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brooks tumbling to the mat - McCurnin dives into Brooks's guard.
McCurnin is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but McCurnin has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCurnin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to improve his position.
McCurnin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCurnin is controlling the pace.
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.
Brooks is looking to control McCurnin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brooks avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McCurnin working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McCurnin 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery McCurnin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McCurnin fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCurnin lands with a hook. Brooks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCurnin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCurnin holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurnin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brooks prevents McCurnin from getting back to his feet.
McCurnin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCurnin holds on and takes a little breather.
McCurnin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCurnin working a defensive guard here.
McCurnin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McCurnin is controlling Brooks's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCurnin throws a big counter head kick but Brooks avoids it with no problem.
That's two 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.
Brooks drives through and clinches with McCurnin against the cage.
McCurnin working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCurnin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dakota Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCurnin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brooks uses from the top position.
McCurnin throwing short punches from the bottom.
Brooks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McCurnin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCurnin trying to keep a closed guard but Brooks is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brooks misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCurnin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCurnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCurnin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCurnin clinches.
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.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but McCurnin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brooks turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brooks manages to end up in side control.
McCurnin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brooks's best efforts.
McCurnin pushes Brooks off looking to stand but Brooks dives back in and keeps control.
McCurnin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McCurnin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brooks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brooks's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brooks fending off the submission attempt from McCurnin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avery McCurnin.
I've got McCurnin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery McCurnin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank McAfee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoel Romero (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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195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank McAfee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAfee has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
McAfee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Romero is trying to keep an underhook but McAfee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McAfee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McAfee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McAfee is keen to just control but Romero is a slippery customer.
McAfee is really struggling to control Romero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McAfee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Romero's head.
Romero wants to improve his position but McAfee is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McAfee connects with a nice short shot to Romero's temple.
McAfee is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAfee is working for a submission of some sort.
McAfee stands up out of the half guard.
McAfee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romero as he avoids it easily.
McAfee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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.
Horrible takedown attempt by McAfee or perhaps it was just good defense by Romero, which made it look bad.
McAfee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McAfee shoots in looking for a takedown but Romero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McAfee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank McAfee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAfee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McAfee feints and as Romero raises his hands in defense, McAfee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McAfee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McAfee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAfee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McAfee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romero!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAfee can't do much from the bottom here.
McAfee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McAfee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Romero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McAfee regains full guard. Nicely done.
McAfee wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
McAfee trying to control the position here.
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.
McAfee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McAfee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero works over McAfee with some ground and pound from guard.
McAfee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard.
McAfee 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero throwing strikes from guard but McAfee blocks nicely.
McAfee manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank McAfee dominated that round.
That's time! McAfee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McAfee has managed to clinch.
McAfee pulls guard successfully.
McAfee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McAfee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McAfee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McAfee looking for a sweep. Not yet McAfee, not yet.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throwing strikes but missing.
Romero trying to control but McAfee is working from the bottom.
Romero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
McAfee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McAfee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McAfee pulls Romero in close to his closed guard and prevents Romero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McAfee looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
McAfee looking to control.
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.
McAfee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAfee wants to stand and escape but Romero is having none of it.
McAfee pushes Romero off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McAfee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but McAfee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frank McAfee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAfee shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McAfee.
McAfee shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank McAfee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAfee goes for a double leg but Romero avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romero continues to drive forward.
Romero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McAfee!
Frank McAfee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McAfee is trying to get back to half guard.
Romero lands a few punches from side control.
Romero working away.
McAfee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAfee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been informed that Romero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McAfee gets back to full guard.
McAfee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romero's guard.
McAfee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romero is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAfee stands and steps away. Romero gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McAfee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romero sprawls well. Romero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McAfee gets slowly back to his feet.
Romero tries to counter by closing the distance.
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 Frank McAfee will probably get the nod.
That's time! McAfee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McAfee gets caught flat footed, as Romero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McAfee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McAfee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Romero stacks McAfee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Romero!
McAfee holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAfee throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McAfee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romero is fending him off so far but McAfee persists. Nope, Romero circles away and we're back to standing.
McAfee shoots in looking for a takedown. Romero tries to sprawl out of it but McAfee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAfee instigates a clinch.
Romero has picked McAfee up - he's going for a ride! Romero dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McAfee trying to control from the bottom.
Romero prevents McAfee from improving his position.
McAfee missing with punches from the bottom.
McAfee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Romero is on him like a limpet, forcing McAfee back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAfee lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAfee stalling away here and it's allowed Romero to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McAfee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McAfee.
McAfee won't allow Romero to sweep him here.
McAfee wants to stand but Romero is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAfee wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McAfee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank McAfee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McAfee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McAfee working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAfee is looking for a triangle but Romero pushes his legs off easily.
McAfee wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McAfee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McAfee gets a clinch.
McAfee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAfee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romero swivels and escapes.
McAfee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoel Romero.
I think McAfee 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank McAfee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Maywho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Mendes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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160 lbs
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carl Maywho!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maywho with a poor takedown
and Mendes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Mendes. No joy for Maywho on that attempt.
A quick step to the side and Mendes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maywho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maywho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maywho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maywho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mendes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jake Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Maywho.
Maywho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendes works Maywho's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maywho throws a head kick that misses.
Jake Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Mendes.
It looks like Carl Maywho has been cut.
Mendes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mendes throws a right hand that Maywho ducks under and follows up with a left that Maywho also avoids with ease.
Mendes is looking to wear down Maywho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mendes has Maywho up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wriggles free and stands up.
Nice body kick from Mendes.
Mendes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maywho looks winded!
Maywho shoots in for a double leg but Mendes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maywho can't fight it off and eventually Mendes manages to take the fight to the floor. Maywho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mendes controlling from the top position.
Mendes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mendes lands a head kick. Maywho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mendes drives through and clinches with Maywho against the cage.
Mendes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maywho wants to get back to full guard but Mendes has passed into side control.
Mendes decides to stand back up.
Mendes pushes Maywho up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes is trying to trip Maywho. He has hold of a leg but Maywho is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mendes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mendes stands and steps away. Maywho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Maywho doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendes circles away.
Maywho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maywho just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMendes.
Maywho shoots for a takedown but Mendes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Maywho is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mendes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maywho to the mat. Maywho regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendes stays in close to Maywho's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maywho striking off his back but it's not causing Mendes any problems.
Mendes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maywho is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Maywho wants to stand up but Mendes is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maywho is working an open guard so Mendes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Mendes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Maywho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maywho doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendes circles away.
A jab lands there for Mendes.
Mendes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maywho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendes is defending well for now.
Maywho tries to break the clinch but Mendes is controlling the position.
Maywho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mendes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Maywho is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mendes is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mendes wants the takedown. Maywho is fighting it off but Mendes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maywho's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is stalling in the full guard.
Mendes gets to his feet. Maywho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice body punch from Mendes.
Maywho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carl Maywho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maywho tries for a takedown but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mendes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maywho.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses.
Maywho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Mendes to counter with a crisp jab.
Jake Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Maywho.
Maywho is breathing heavily.
Mendes rushes Maywho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes jumps guard and drags Maywho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mendes holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maywho can do to turn this around?
Maywho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mendes pushes Maywho off and gets back to his feet.
Maywho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maywho is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mendes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Maywho to the mat. Maywho regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes postures up.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maywho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendes controlling from the top position.
Maywho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes stands and steps away. Maywho gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jake Mendes is winning the standup battle so far.
Maywho tries to clinch but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes lands with a cross.
Maywho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Mendes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carl Maywho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Mendes tightens his grip and picks Maywho up, before dumping him to the ground. Maywho manages to land in guard.
Mendes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maywho is working an open guard so Mendes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mendes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Maywho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mendes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Maywho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendes is fending him off so far but Maywho persists. Nope, Mendes circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mendes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maywho is trying to break free.
Maywho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maywho gets tackled into the cage by Mendes. Mendes maintains the clinch.
Mendes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mendes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendes decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mendes lands with a straight right. Maywho didn't see that one coming.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes has clasped his hands together around Maywho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes decides to stand back up. Mendes steps back and let's Maywho get back to his feet.
Mendes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maywho, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendes tightens his grip and picks Maywho up, before dumping him to the ground. Maywho manages to land in guard.
Maywho controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
Mendes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maywho, up you get!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes being controlled against the cage.
Maywho is trying to pull guard but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Jake Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Maywho.
Maywho taking a breather.
Mendes tightens his grip and picks Maywho up, before dumping him to the ground. Maywho manages to land in guard.
Maywho controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
Mendes stands up from Maywho's guard - Mendes perhaps looking for a knockout.
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.
Mendes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendes keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendes swats away the attempt to clinch by Maywho.
Maywho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mendes avoids the head kick by Maywho.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maywho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maywho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maywho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mendes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendes cracks Maywho with a hook to the temple - Maywho is on wobbly legs here! Mendes swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Maywho falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mendes wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Mendes!
A victorious Jake Mendes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boris Britva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Yusev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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130 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Britva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Yusev!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusev moves into the clinch successfully.
Yusev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yusev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boris Britva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Britva throws the left hand but Yusev avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Britva. Yusev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Britva dives in and grabs Yusev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yusev pushes down on Britva's head and hops out.
Britva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yusev has Britva up against the cage in a clinch.
Yusev jumps guard and drags Britva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yusev is pulling down on Britva's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britva preventing the sweep.
Britva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Britva wants to control from the top but Yusev keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britva looking to sit in guard and control but Yusev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yusev postures up.
Britva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Britva is trying to control the position but Yusev postures up.
Yusev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Britva pulls Yusev in close to prevent any damage.
Yusev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yusev throwing strikes from guard but Britva blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britva looking to control.
Britva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yusev wanted to stand there but Britva had control of the position.
Yusev throws a strike but Britva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yusev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Britva controls the pace.
Britva trying to control the position from guard on top but Yusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Britva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yusev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Britva throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britva content to stall in guard here.
Yusev wants to stand but Britva is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Britva wants to control from the top but Yusev keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yusev has Britva up against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Britva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yusev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Britva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Britva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yusev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Britva tries to pull guard but Yusev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Britva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yusev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Britva shoots in for a takedown but Yusev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Britva fails with the takedown.
Britva is breathing heavily.
Britva takes a swing at Yusev's ribcage but misses.
Britva misses with a combination
and Yusev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yusev has managed to clinch.
Yusev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Britva.
Yusev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Yusev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yusev has Britva up against the cage in a clinch.
Yusev has picked Britva up - he's going for a ride! Yusev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Britva is looking to control Yusev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Britva avoid being mounted?
Britva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yusev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yusev throws a strike but Britva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Britva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yusev stops Britva from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusev throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been informed that Yusev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Britva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Britva has a closed guard, preventing Yusev from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Britva.
Yusev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boris Britva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yusev has Britva up against the cage in a clinch.
Yusev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yusev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yusev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Britva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yusev takes the fight into the clinch.
Yusev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Britva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Britva is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yusev gets his way!
Britva trying to control the position but Yusev manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusev tries to get the hooks in deep but Britva pushed the leg off.
Yusev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Britva tries to escape the position.
Britva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yusev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Britva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Britva for a finish.
Britva wants to control his opponent's hands but Yusev gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusev throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Britva needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Britva wants to control his opponent's hands but Yusev gets his hands free.
Yusev tries to get the hooks in deep but Britva pushed the leg off.
Yusev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yusev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Britva tries to escape the position.
Britva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Yusev misses with punches from the back.
Britva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yusev avoiding Britva 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusev struggling to land strikes to the head as Britva covers up.
Yusev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Yusev is not going to allow Britva to sit and survive in this position.
Yusev trying to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britva has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Yusev.
Yusev throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Yusev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Britva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Britva keeps the fight on the outside.
Britva moves in looking to clinch but Yusev pushes him off.
Britva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yusev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Britva somewhat.
Yusev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yusev pushes Britva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Britva has Yusev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yusev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Britva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yusev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Britva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusev is pressed up against the cage. Britva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yusev down to the mat. Yusev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Britva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yusev pinned against the cage. Yusev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yusev throws a head kick that misses.
Yusev closes the distance and pushes Britva back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Britva backwards.
Yusev lands a hook that snaps the head of Britva backwards.
Yusev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yusev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yusev has Britva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yusev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Britva tumbling to the mat - Yusev dives into Britva's guard.
Yusev gets to his feet - Britva follows without any prompting.
Britva shoots for a takedown but Yusev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yusev scores with a one two! Britva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yusev moves into the clinch successfully.
Yusev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Britva regains guard.
Britva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Britva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yusev defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Britva is keeping the position for now.
Britva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Britva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Britva keeping moving, preventing Yusev from controlling successfully.
Yusev stops Britva from standing up.
Britva wants to sweep but no luck.
Yusev wants to stand but Britva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britva is trying to control the position but Yusev postures up.
Yusev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yusev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Britva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yusev clinches up against the cage.
Yusev has Britva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yusev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Britva tumbling to the mat - Yusev dives into Britva's guard.
Yusev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Britva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Britva pulls Yusev in close to his closed guard and prevents Yusev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yusev throwing strikes from guard but Britva blocks nicely.
Yusev is fighting to break Britva's control of his arms but Britva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dimitri Yusev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yusev wants to stand but Britva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dimitri Yusev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Britva trying to control the position.
Yusev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Britva, up you get!
Boris Britva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusev has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Yusev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yusev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Yusev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Kabakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music. Fabian Kabakov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabian Kabakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showtime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kabakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Showtime is just out of range.
Kabakov throws a body punch but Showtime moves out of range.
Kabakov sets himself, and Showtime steps forward looking for the clinch! Kabakov avoids it this time.
Kabakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kabakov throws a solid leg kick but Showtime takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kabakov.
Showtime feints the counter takedown.
Kabakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Showtime.
Showtime just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKabakov.
Showtime throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Showtime thuds a left hand into Kabakov's body.
Showtime scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kabakov is breathing heavily.
Kabakov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kabakov moves out of range of the body kick from Showtime.
Kabakov tries to land a front kick but Showtime steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kabakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Showtime moves away.
Showtime gets in close and tags Kabakov with a short punch that almost sends Kabakov to the mat! Oh Kabakov is in big trouble! He turns his back on Showtime, trying to create some distance but Showtime rushes him, striking wildly and Kabakov goes down! The referee tackles Showtime into the cage to end the fight! Showtime is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Showtime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Natty Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Oleynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Oleynik's choice of entrance music: Gustavo Lima – Balada Boa. Alexey Oleynik has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Natty Light's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Natty Light!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Oleynik!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light wants to clinch.
Light fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Light 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oleynik lands a slapping body shot.
Light will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oleynik shoots in looking for a takedown but Light manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oleynik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oleynik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oleynik pounces like a tiger and cracks Light with a vicious hook! Light is down but not out! Oleynik follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexey Oleynik!
Alexey Oleynik very nearly forgot to thank Dissolution Fight Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartak Yuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane Kane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dane Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Spartak Yuri!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spartak Yuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuri throws a lazy head kick
and Kane counters with a one-two to the body.
Yuri wants to slow Kane down by chopping away at his legs.
Yuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Yuri.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yuri gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kane counters with a single leg into guard. Yuri didn't expect that.
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuri looking to control.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Kane distracts Yuri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kane is in close to Yuri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kane postures up.
Kane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuri is trying to hold Kane in close to prevent damage but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
Yuri is trying to control but Kane passes into side control!
Yuri is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Kane takes a little break here. Yuri wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kane has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yuri is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yuri to his feet.
Kane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Kane.
Yuri wants to get back to full guard but Kane has mounted him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuri wants to control but Kane is having none of it.
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kane with a couple of short strikes.
Kane controlling the pace for now.
Yuri is desperately trying to improve his position but Kane has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yuri is trying to reverse the position but instead Kane has taken his back - oops!
Kane just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kane working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Yuri is doing well to defend. Kane seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Yuri is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dane Kane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Demchenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar Baker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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237 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caesar Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Demchenkov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker sends Demchenkov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baker is motioning to the referee to let Demchenkov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Baker closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Demchenkov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caesar Baker!
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