 |
RBB 5: Fifths Brawl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Swampy Notts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pretentious Kneecap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 166 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Swampy Notts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pretentious Kneecap!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Notts tries to move into range but Kneecap moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Kneecap. That snapped Notts's head back.
Kneecap uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Notts.
Kneecap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Kneecap.
Kneecap lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kneecap lands a nice leg kick that just misses Notts's sensitive parts.
Kneecap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Notts on the side of the head.
Kneecap works over Notts's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kneecap.
Notts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kneecap connects with an inside leg kick.
Kneecap turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Kneecap.
Notts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Notts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kneecap finds it's way round the side to connect with Notts's head.
Notts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Notts misses with an uppercut.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneecap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Notts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Notts stays in close to Kneecap's body and controls the position.
Kneecap trying to keep a closed guard but Notts is proving a slippery customer.
Notts controlling from the top position.
Notts'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notts looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notts is one step ahead there.
Kneecap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Notts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kneecap jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donk. Kneecap catches Notts right on the button with a cross.
Notts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kneecap is fending him off so far but Notts persists. Nope, Kneecap circles away and we're back to standing.
Kneecap lands the left hand.
Notts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Notts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kneecap wants to control but Notts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kneecap might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Notts haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Notts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kneecap preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kneecap is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Notts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kneecap is just riding it out for now. Notts eventually gives up the hold.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kneecap dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Notts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kneecap.
Notts has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Kneecap on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Notts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kneecap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pretentious Kneecap dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kneecap lands with a right hand.
Notts moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneecap lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Notts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kneecap.
Kneecap scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kneecap tests Notts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kneecap works the jab nicely.
Notts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Notts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notts passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kneecap!
Notts controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneecap avoids a series of strikes thrown by Notts.
Notts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kneecap regains half guard.
Kneecap felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Notts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kneecap is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Notts pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kneecap controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Notts is working for a kimura but Kneecap is defending it quite comfortably.
Notts passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Notts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kneecap has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kneecap is pressing down on Notts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kneecap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Notts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Notts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Notts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notts drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kneecap dives on top into guard.
Notts keeping moving, preventing Kneecap from controlling successfully.
Kneecap slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Kneecap has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Notts seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Notts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kneecap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pretentious Kneecap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Notts blocks a jab.
Notts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Notts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Kneecap finds it's target.
Kneecap moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kneecap scores with a jab. Notts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Notts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Kneecap. Beautiful body shot.
Notts shoots in looking for a takedown. Kneecap tries to sprawl out of it but Notts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kneecap manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Notts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kneecap sprawls well. Kneecap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Notts gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneecap scores with a crisp jab that stopped Notts in his tracks.
Kneecap changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Notts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kneecap's guard.
Kneecap is pulling down on Notts's head. It's preventing any offense from Notts, at least for the moment.
Notts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notts advances position into side control!
Kneecap tries to buck Notts off but Notts is having none of it.
Notts slows the pace down.
Kneecap tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Notts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pretentious Kneecap is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneecap prevents Notts from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notts working away.
Kneecap prevents Notts from moving into mount.
Notts is looking to take a break and control but Kneecap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kneecap wants to control but Notts postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Notts sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kneecap is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kneecap sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Notts is keen to just control but Kneecap is a slippery customer.
Kneecap wants to improve his position but Notts is controlling well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Notts takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Kneecap. Beautiful body shot.
Kneecap wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kneecap lands a right hook to the body.
Notts throws a lazy right hand but Kneecap sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kneecap connects with a looping right hand.
Kneecap connects with a body shot.
Kneecap jabs Notts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kneecap lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Notts throws a looping overhand right but Kneecap ducks down to avoid it.
Pretentious Kneecap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kneecap connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Notts's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneecap keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Notts.
Kneecap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kneecap scores with a leg kick.
Kneecap cracks Notts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Notts fails to land with a series of punches.
Notts slips under a jab from Kneecap.
Notts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee asks Notts politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Notts prefers to stall for the moment though.
Notts is looking to take a break and control but Kneecap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kneecap manages to work his way to half guard, despite Notts's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pretentious Kneecap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kneecap 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pretentious Kneecap!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Don (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helmuth Tuminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helmuth Tuminen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
199 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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 London, John Don!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmuth Tuminen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Don just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuminen! But no joy.
Tuminen sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Don to the ground! Tuminen dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like John Don has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuminen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Don is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tuminen! Don is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Helmuth Tuminen!
A victorious Helmuth Tuminen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Trabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
189 cm
20
252 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Trabowski!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trabowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trabowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trabowski.
Trabowski working Lee over with strikes.
Lee landing small, sideways elbows.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trabowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee wants to control but Trabowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trabowski slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Lee is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabowski controlling the action here.
Trabowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trabowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Trabowski throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee wants to control from the top but Trabowski keeps moving.
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trabowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Trabowski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Trabowski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Trabowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trabowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee tries to roll over but Trabowski keeps him under control.
Trabowski throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Trabowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trabowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trabowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trabowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trabowski drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trabowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Trabowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trabowski pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Trabowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Trabowski is taking a breather. Lee 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.
Trabowski drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trabowski lands strikes from half guard.
Trabowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trabowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Trabowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trabowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trabowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trabowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trabowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Trabowski stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trabowski controls the pace.
Lee pulls Trabowski in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trabowski looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trabowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trabowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trabowski postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Lee's head off the mat! Lee is out! He's out! Trabowski jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jakub Trabowski!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rio Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
187 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rio Vargas!
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, Igor Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas wants the takedown. Petrov is fighting it off but Vargas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Petrov's guard against the cage.
Petrov wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov is pulling down on Vargas's head. It's preventing any offense from Vargas, at least for the moment.
Vargas preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vargas is pushing down on Petrov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrov is fighting to maintain full guard but Vargas has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to roll over but Vargas keeps him under control.
Vargas wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Vargas is very close to passing his half guard.
Vargas stops Petrov from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vargas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vargas has clasped his hands together around Petrov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vargas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries to escape but Vargas is in control.
Petrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vargas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas being controlled for a moment.
Petrov advances to mount.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vargas is trying desperately to improve position.
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov lands a big shot there that rocks Vargas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vargas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Petrov did well to prevent Vargas getting side control.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vargas trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is trying to stand back up but Vargas is controlling him
Petrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vargas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Petrov is trying to stand.
Petrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vargas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vargas won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet.
Petrov has control of Vargas's left arm, preventing Vargas from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vargas gets back to full guard.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov stays in close to Vargas's body and controls the position.
Vargas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Petrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vargas looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petrov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vargas tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Vargas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Igor Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Petrov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vargas sprawls well initially but Petrov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrov is working away from the top position though.
Vargas looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vargas is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vargas is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vargas is looking to escape.
Vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vargas is looking to escape.
Igor Petrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Vargas to control.
Vargas tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Petrov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov unloading with bombs!
Petrov lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petrov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov lands with some strikes.
Petrov landing strikes from the mount.
Vargas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petrov controlling from mount.
Vargas wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Rio Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controlling the pace for now.
Petrov dominating with strikes here.
Petrov with the ground and pound from mount.
Petrov controlling his opponent.
Petrov looking to finish Vargas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vargas!
Igor Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Petrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petrov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Igor Petrov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Igor Petrov made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
29% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Black has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Black has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov wants the takedown. Black is fighting it off but Nurmagomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Black's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nurmagomedov on the ground.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurmagomedov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurmagomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nurmagomedov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Black is looking to defend but Nurmagomedov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Black! Nurmagomedov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Black taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fedor Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Fedor Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
55% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McReary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason McReary will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Justin White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason McReary!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McReary fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White to the ground. McReary is now in White's guard.
McReary has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing White to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McReary is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - White pulls down on the head and he's put McReary to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Justin White!
Justin White managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farley Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Vamps-Wake Up. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
25
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farley Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodrigo Duterte!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Duterte out cold! Duterte is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Farley Steve!
Farley Steve thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
