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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Coyt Tibble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Coyt Tibble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uriah Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tibble misses with a low kick.
Tibble shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulver tries to sprawl out of it but Tibble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Tibble backs off Pulver throws a huge counter combo but Tibble manages to avoid it all.
Pulver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tibble takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Coyt Tibble has been cut.
Tibble jumps guard but Pulver stands there with Tibble around his waist. Tibble gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tibble is trying to break the clinch but Pulver is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tibble stalling in the clinch but Pulver improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver lands an elbow inside.
Pulver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pulver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pulver.
Pulver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pulver lands an elbow just above Tibble 's eye.
Coyt Tibble's cut is getting worse.
Tibble tries to stall but Pulver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tibble avoids the elbow strike from Pulver, against the cage.
Pulver lands a nice elbow.
Pulver throws an elbow but it misses.
Pulver keeps control of Tibble as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tibble is trying to pull guard but Pulver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coyt Tibble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulver lands an elbow just above Tibble 's eye.
Pulver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tibble's defenses.
Coyt Tibble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pulver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Coyt Tibble's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulver throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Pulver.
Pulver lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Coyt Tibble's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Uriah Pulver!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Foreman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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 Foreman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zlatan Arshavin!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreman looks to score with a jab to the body but Arshavin is just out of range.
Arshavin throws a jab when Foreman was well out of range.
Foreman wants to clinch up but Arshavin keeps it at a distance.
Foreman misses with a head kick.
Arshavin unleashes a big counter combination but Foreman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andy Foreman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreman throws a head kick that misses
and Arshavin counters by moving into the clinch.
Arshavin has Foreman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Arshavin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Foreman tumbling to the mat - Arshavin dives into Foreman's guard.
Arshavin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Foreman misses with a double jab.
Arshavin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Arshavin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Foreman is looking to get back to his feet here but Arshavin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Foreman's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arshavin controlling from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin punishes Foreman with strikes from the back mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foreman rolls, trying to escape but Arshavin keeps control of the position.
Arshavin lands shots from the back.
Foreman is trying to stand back up.
Arshavin is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Foreman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Arshavin off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zlatan Arshavin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titel Mirel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Titel Mirel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolando Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirel gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mirel is proving a slippery customer.
Mirel wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Mirel throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Mirel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirel throws a big right hand that misses.
Mirel tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Mirel is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirel is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie get's back to his feet.
Mirel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mirel is defending well.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mirel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Mirel defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Mirel is defending the position.
Mirel is trying to control but can't.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Mirel is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mirel wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie throwing shots but Mirel is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to stand up but Mirel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Mirel is blocking nicely.
Mirel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mirel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mirel trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mirel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mirel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Mirel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rolando Gracie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Cavallotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordan McGreggor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Francesco Cavallotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordan McGreggor!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGreggor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cavallotto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGreggor!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGreggor is not content to let Cavallotto control the position.
Cavallotto taking a breather here.
Cavallotto working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavallotto lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGreggor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreggor tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cavallotto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McGreggor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGreggor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cavallotto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGreggor is looking to get to half guard.
McGreggor wants to control but Cavallotto is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cavallotto looking to control but McGreggor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGreggor can't escape the position.
Cavallotto content just to control the position here.
Cavallotto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGreggor blocking the ground and pound.
Cavallotto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGreggor wants to hold on but Cavallotto pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavallotto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cavallotto avoids the attempt from McGreggor to control.
Cavallotto dominating with strikes here.
McGreggor flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McGreggor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cavallotto looking for a guillotine from mount but McGreggor is having none of it.
Cavallotto avoids the attempt from McGreggor to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGreggor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cavallotto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cavallotto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGreggor is looking to escape.
Cavallotto is really struggling to control McGreggor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McGreggor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Cavallotto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGreggor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGreggor pushes Cavallotto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McGreggor rushes Cavallotto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cavallotto jumps guard but McGreggor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGreggor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cavallotto just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreggor pulls guard successfully.
Cavallotto wants to control from the top but McGreggor keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreggor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cavallotto has picked McGreggor up and slammed him! McGreggor can't keep hold of the triangle and Cavallotto manages to pass to side control!
Cavallotto wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGreggor keeps working.
Cavallotto decides to stand up, so the ref orders McGreggor to his feet.
Cavallotto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGreggor can do to turn this around?
McGreggor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGreggor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cavallotto was covering up waiting for the punch and McGreggor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McGreggor is breathing heavily.
Cavallotto is trying to keep McGreggor in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavallotto pushes McGreggor off and gets back to his feet.
McGreggor catches Cavallotto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGreggor has Cavallotto up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McGreggor.
McGreggor is trying to pull guard but Cavallotto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cavallotto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cavallotto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavallotto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGreggor defends it well.
Cavallotto wants to get back to his feet.
Cavallotto stops McGreggor from getting back to his feet.
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.
Cavallotto passes to side control.
Cavallotto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cavallotto wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGreggor keeps working.
McGreggor tries to bench press Cavallotto off him but Cavallotto keeps the position.
Francesco Cavallotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cavallotto wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGreggor keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordan McGreggor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cavallotto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McGreggor is looking to get back to his feet here but Cavallotto is keeping cool and he's managed to take McGreggor's back.
McGreggor can't escape the position.
Cavallotto struggling to land strikes to the head as McGreggor covers up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreggor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cavallotto controlling well, preventing McGreggor from escaping the position.
Cavallotto is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McGreggor knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McGreggor for a finish.
You can see the frustration on McGreggor's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreggor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cavallotto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McGreggor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGreggor tries to break free.
Cavallotto trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cavallotto controlling from the back.
Cavallotto working for the choke.
Cavallotto tries to keep control of the position but McGreggor is staying busy.
McGreggor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cavallotto has hold of McGreggor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGreggor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
McGreggor is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavallotto throws some wild stikes that McGreggor manages to avoid easily.
McGreggor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McGreggor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McGreggor trying to hold on to Cavallotto's head to control him but Cavallotto postures up.
Cavallotto is looking to take a break and control but McGreggor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGreggor scores with a nice head shot.
Cavallotto tries to clinch but McGreggor moves out of range.
McGreggor is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McGreggor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGreggor wants to stand but Cavallotto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cavallotto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGreggor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cavallotto tries to strike from the bottom.
Gordan McGreggor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francesco Cavallotto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cavallotto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Cavallotto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cavallotto 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Francesco Cavallotto!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Francesco Cavallotto!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Francesco Cavallotto!
Francesco Cavallotto wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adverage Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Adverage Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Joe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Ortiz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortiz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joe winds up and cracks Ortiz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ortiz is trying to maintain the position but Joe is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Ortiz's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Joe keeps him under control.
Ortiz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe working the head and body with strikes.
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Ortiz's hands, connecting with Ortiz's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz gets full guard.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
Joe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortiz working for submissions but it's allowed Joe to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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. Joe connects with a nice short shot to Ortiz's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortiz pushes Joe off looking to stand but Joe dives back in and keeps control.
Ortiz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ortiz is trying to stand.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortiz taking some punishment here, with Joe in his half guard.
Ortiz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Joe blocks the strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz missing with punches from the bottom.
Ortiz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
Joe working Ortiz over with strikes.
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Ortiz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortiz looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joe in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to control Joe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortiz avoid being mounted?
Joe slips a nice elbow through Ortiz's hands, connecting with Ortiz's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back.
Joe trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adverage Joe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ortiz to the ground. Joe is now in Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joe is aware though and is defending well.
Joe stays in close to Ortiz's body and controls the position.
Ortiz looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joe defends well.
Ortiz is trying to keep Joe in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe stays in close to Ortiz's body and controls the position.
Ortiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adverage Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortiz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Ortiz's legs - danger averted.
Joe controlling from the top position.
Joe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ortiz working a defensive guard here.
Joe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Ortiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ortiz is trying to break free.
Ortiz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Joe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortiz after a bit of a struggle.
Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortiz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Joe regains guard immediately.
Joe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a couple of digs.
Ortiz has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ortiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe is working Ortiz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adverage Joe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ortiz gets caught napping as Joe dives in and scores a takedown. Ortiz manages to retain guard.
Ortiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily.
Ortiz is looking for a triangle here but Joe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ortiz tries to buck Joe off but Joe is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ortiz is trying to control Joe's posture but Joe avoids it.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ortiz is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ortiz is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Joe can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adverage Joe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JubJub Slorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Pablo Fernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, JubJub Slorg!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernando changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slorg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Slorg should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fernando is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slorg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fernando controlling from side mount.
Slorg is looking for a sweep.
Fernando just content to control the position.
Fernando's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando cracks Slorg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slorg is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando happy to just control the position for now.
Fernando stands up and beckons Slorg to his feet.
Fernando closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slorg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fernando smiles and moves away.
Fernando rushes Slorg and presses him up against the cage.
Slorg is looking for a takedown.
Fernando has picked Slorg up - he's going for a ride! Fernando dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fernando is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fernando looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fernando in particular looking to stall.
Fernando looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fernando landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando is thwarting Slorg's attempts to control the position.
Fernando stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fernando is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fernando is taking a breather. Slorg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Slorg looks winded!
Fernando looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slorg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fernando uses his free foot to push down on Slorg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Slorg.
Fernando controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando lands a heavy elbow.
Slorg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Slorg is rocked!
Fernando lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slorg is still in real trouble! Can Fernando finish him?
Fernando loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Slorg scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Fernando land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Fernando stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Fernando!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Wynsusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bilderberg Group Murderer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Wallace Wynsusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bilderberg Group Murderer!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wynsusher scores with a three punch combo!
Murderer gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murderer.
Murderer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murderer lands with a light punch inside.
Wynsusher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murderer is keeping busy.
Wynsusher is fighting off a takedown attempt but Murderer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wynsusher to the mat. Wynsusher regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Wynsusher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murderer is one step ahead there.
Murderer is in close to Wynsusher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murderer distracts Wynsusher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wynsusher pushes a forearm under Murderer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Murderer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wallace Wynsusher!
Bilderberg Group Murderer was interviewed post fight and said 'A loss is better than the New World Order'.
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