 |
respect 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uldis Bauska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
195 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uldis Bauska!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson leaves Bauska with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Bauska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bauska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson throws a jab when Bauska was well out of range.
Bauska slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bauska throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bauska is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Bauska shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Bauska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bauska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauska shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Mr Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uldis Bauska.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bauska fails with the takedown.
Mr Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bauska wants to clinch.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Bauska counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauska fails with a takedown attempt.
Bauska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bauska looks gassed!
Bauska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bauska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bauska slips under a jab from Anderson.
Bauska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson Rushes Bauska and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bauska is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Anderson Piles on the pressure and Bauska crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Anderson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Anyukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazimirs Kamazs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
187 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Anyukov!
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, Kazimirs Kamazs!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamazs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anyukov defends it nicely.
Anyukov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamazs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kamazs lands with some strikes.
Kamazs is landing with some decent strikes but Anyukov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kamazs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kamazs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Anyukov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kamazs with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamazs landing strikes from the mount and Anyukov is in trouble!
It looks like Boris Anyukov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anyukov tries to hold on but Kamazs postures up.
Anyukov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamazs on the ground.
Anyukov is breathing heavily.
Kamazs is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Anyukov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kamazs trying to control but Anyukov is having none of it.
Kamazs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kamazs throws some wild stikes that Anyukov manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamazs swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anyukov is now in Kamazs's guard. A big mistake from Kamazs there, giving up the dominant position!
Kamazs being controlled here, momentarily.
Anyukov preventing the sweep.
Kamazs working for a triangle but Anyukov defends it easily.
Kamazs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anyukov wants to control from the top but Kamazs keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamazs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kamazs has his feet on Anyukov's thighs here. He's pushed Anyukov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Anyukov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazimirs Kamazs!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artem Blinovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Hu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Artem Blinovs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Blinovs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Hu!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Blinovs. No joy for Hu on that attempt.
Hu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blinovs's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hu throwing strikes but missing.
Blinovs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hu is one step ahead there.
Blinovs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blinovs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hu postures up.
Blinovs has Hu pulled in close to control his posture.
Blinovs trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hu fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blinovs tries for a takedown but Hu circles away easily
and Hu counters with a single leg into guard. Blinovs didn't expect that.
Hu looks gassed!
Hu throwing strikes but missing.
Blinovs is adopting a defensive guard.
Hu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blinovs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blinovs working a defensive guard here.
Hu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blinovs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blinovs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blinovs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hu shoots and misses
and Blinovs counters with a single leg into guard. Hu didn't expect that.
Artem Blinovs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Hu.
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!
Blinovs trying to control but Hu is working from the bottom.
Blinovs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blinovs is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hu pulls Blinovs in close to prevent any damage.
Blinovs controlling from the top position.
Hu has Blinovs pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blinovs tries to stand but Hu is controlling from the bottom.
Hu keeping moving, preventing Blinovs from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Hu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blinovs has his takedown stuffed
and Hu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blinovs won't be happy with that.
Blinovs parries the strikes from Hu easily there. Hu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blinovs to escape.
Hu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blinovs is trying to control Hu's posture but Hu avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hu landing a few strikes.
Hu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blinovs to see if he's OK.
Hu throws an elbow but Blinovs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blinovs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blinovs dodges the ground and pound from Hu.
Blinovs sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blinovs's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hu thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Blinovs to regain full guard.
Hu stopping the sweep attempt from Blinovs.
Hu throws and elbow that misses. Blinovs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hu's guard. Nice move by Blinovs!
Hu is controlling Blinovs's posture.
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.
Blinovs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blinovs wants to control from the top but Hu keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blinovs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blinovs.
Blinovs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hu with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blinovs shoots and misses
and Hu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blinovs's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hu throwing strikes from guard but Blinovs blocks nicely.
Hu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blinovs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hu is squirming around, avoiding Blinovs's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Hu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Hu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blinovs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alex Hu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blinovs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blinovs is looking to stand up but Hu isn't so interested in that idea.
Hu postures up in Blinovs's guard and throws a big left but Blinovs blocks it.
Blinovs wants to sweep here but Hu controlling him for the moment.
Hu is looking to work some ground and pound but Blinovs has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hu throwing strikes from guard but Blinovs blocks nicely.
Blinovs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hu manages to get himself to full guard.
Hu controlling Blinovs's posture.
Blinovs wants to pass the guard but Hu is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blinovs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hu keeping moving, preventing Blinovs from controlling successfully.
Hu trying to keep a closed guard but Blinovs is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Hu wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hu has his takedown stuffed
and Blinovs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Artem Blinovs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Hu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blinovs has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hu defend it? Blinovs steps over the head and cranks it - Hu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Blinovs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artem Blinovs!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kolarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and vitalijjs ddurnovs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vitalijjs ddurnovs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
21
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
200 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Kolarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vitalijjs ddurnovs!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kolarov.
A jab from ddurnovs misses.
ddurnovs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kolarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from ddurnovs misses the target.
Some wild striking there from ddurnovs.
ddurnovs throws a series of punches but Kolarov avoids them all with ease.
ddurnovs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ddurnovs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kolarov dodges the punch combination from ddurnovs.
Kolarov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kolarov wants to control from the top but ddurnovs keeps moving.
Kolarov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ddurnovs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ddurnovs is wriggling around but Kolarov manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ddurnovs wants to get back to his feet.
Kolarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kolarov is taking a breather. ddurnovs 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.
ddurnovs wants to get back to his feet.
Kolarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ddurnovs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolarov.
Kolarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
vitalijjs ddurnovs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ddurnovs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kolarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ddurnovs avoids it really well and circles away.
Kolarov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolarov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
ddurnovs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kolarov closes the distance and clinches.
Kolarov looking to throw knees to the head but ddurnovs is blocking nicely.
ddurnovs goes for a takedown attempt but Kolarov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kolarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ddurnovs.
ddurnovs looks gassed!
A big left from ddurnovs misses.
A big left from ddurnovs misses.
ddurnovs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ddurnovs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolarov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Kolarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ddurnovs misses with a straight right.
ddurnovs looks to land a right hand but Kolarov moved out of range.
ddurnovs throws a jab when Kolarov was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ddurnovs throws a big shot that misses.
ddurnovs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kolarov clinches up with ddurnovs and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kolarov tries to pull guard but ddurnovs holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kolarov drops back down to his feet.
Kolarov trying to stall but ddurnovs improves his position.
Kolarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. ddurnovs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
ddurnovs misses the jab.
Kolarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ddurnovs misses with a two punch combination.
ddurnovs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
ddurnovs looks to land a right hand but Kolarov moved out of range.
Kolarov shoots in for a takedown but ddurnovs shows good takedown defense.
Kolarov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
vitalijjs ddurnovs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolarov ducks under a wild hook from ddurnovs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ddurnovs.
ddurnovs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ddurnovs throws a right and a left that Kolarov avoids nicely.
Kolarov scores with a leg kick.
Kolarov moves into the clinch.
Kolarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kolarov walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolarov staying out of range there.
ddurnovs missing with a left hand there. Kolarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ddurnovs's waist but ddurnovs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolarov off to one side.
Decent striking displayed by ddurnovs there.
Kolarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
ddurnovs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kolarov's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ddurnovs lands with an overhand left.
ddurnovs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kolarov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kolarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
vitalijjs ddurnovs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kolarov ducks under a wild hook from ddurnovs.
Kolarov shoots for a double leg takedown but ddurnovs sprawls well. He's pushed Kolarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
ddurnovs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ddurnovs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kolarov.
Kolarov ducks right into an uppercut from ddurnovs.
Kolarov is rocked!
ddurnovs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolarov counters by clinching up.
Oh Kolarov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
ddurnovs tries for a takedown but Kolarov manages to get underhooks.
Kolarov seems to have got his legs back now.
ddurnovs takes an elbow to the forehead.
ddurnovs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolarov wants the takedown. ddurnovs is fighting it off but Kolarov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in ddurnovs's guard against the ropes.
Kolarov won't allow ddurnovs to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ddurnovs keeping moving, preventing Kolarov from controlling successfully.
Kolarov stops ddurnovs from standing up.
Kolarov controlling from the top position.
Kolarov chips away with some ground and pound.
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.
Kolarov trying to control the position from guard on top but ddurnovs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolarov 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ddurnovs lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kolarov - he's out on his feet here! ddurnovs follows up with another monster hook that separates Kolarov from consciousness! Kolarov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! ddurnovs stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). vitalijjs ddurnovs!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
73% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Dukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Grundmanis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgars Grundmanis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Dukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edgars Grundmanis!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundmanis tries for a takedown but Dukov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grundmanis.
Dukov stuffs the takedown.
Nikolay Dukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Grundmanis.
Dukov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dukov wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grundmanis.
Grundmanis looks gassed!
Dukov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dukov tries for a takedown but Grundmanis circles away easily
and Grundmanis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grundmanis.
Grundmanis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dukov trying to control the position.
Dukov is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Grundmanis has his hands clasped together but Dukov extends an breaks Grundmanis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Dukov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikolay Dukov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jovani Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
21
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
23
164 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jovani Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones feints and as Oliveira raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Oliveira loaded up on that one.
Oliveira thowing shots but they're missing.
Oliveira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Oliveira looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
Oliveira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oliveira working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Oliveira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
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.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oliveira misses with a head shot.
Oliveira working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Oliveira.
Oliveira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Oliveira working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
Jones avoids a strike by Oliveira and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Oliveira's guard! Fantastic escape!
Jones won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Oliveira lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Oliveira looks gassed!
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Oliveira tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oliveira breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jovani Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira is not content to let Jones control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones pushes down on Oliveira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Oliveira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones is really struggling to control Oliveira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oliveira hang on?
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Oliveira from getting the reversal.
Oliveira wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oliveira hang on?
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira taking shots to the head.
Oliveira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jovani Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones grinds an elbow into Oliveira's temple.
Jones wants to control for a moment but Oliveira uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to stand.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Jones passes to full mount!
Oliveira is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Oliveira is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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.
Oliveira is working to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones trying to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oliveira looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with some strikes.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oliveira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oliveira sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
Oliveira gets back to full guard.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jovani Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovani Jones!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between max sirokov irsis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niclas Ekman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). irsis comes to the ring accompanied by rocky. Niclas Ekman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
|
193 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, max sirokov irsis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Niclas Ekman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
irsis lands a really nice looking cross but Ekman seems unphased.
Ekman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
irsis swinging wildly here.
irsis lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). max sirokov irsis!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matiss Briedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 179 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
|
190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matiss Briedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Silva!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva wants to clinch.
Briedis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Briedis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Briedis fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva wants to clinch up but Briedis keeps it at a distance.
Silva is looking to clinch but Briedis is avoiding it.
Briedis swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Briedis tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Silva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Silva!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
34% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between rinalds dzirvinskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinis Repss (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?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
|
175 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, rinalds dzirvinskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reinis Repss!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dzirvinskis shoots for a double leg takedown but Repss sprawls well. He's pushed dzirvinskis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Repss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
dzirvinskis fails with a takedown attempt.
Repss wants to clinch up but dzirvinskis keeps it at a distance.
Repss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from dzirvinskis.
Reinis Repss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dzirvinskis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Repss circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rinalds dzirvinskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Repss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Repss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.
Repss tries to stall but dzirvinskis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Repss.
Repss taking a breather.
Repss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Repss throws an elbow that misses.
Good body shot from Repss.
dzirvinskis tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Repss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Repss lands a hook that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.
dzirvinskis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Repss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Repss.
Repss swings wildly with an uppercut but dzirvinskis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Repss.
Repss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.
Repss scores with a shot to the side of dzirvinskis's head.
dzirvinskis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Repss prevents it.
dzirvinskis is breathing heavily.
dzirvinskis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Repss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
dzirvinskis blocking some punches.
dzirvinskis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
dzirvinskis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Repss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Repss lands a right hand that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repss lands a left hand.
Repss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down dzirvinskis.
Repss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and dzirvinskis avoids it.
dzirvinskis can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Repss.
dzirvinskis is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Repss stalling against the ropes.
Repss is leaning against dzirvinskis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
dzirvinskis wants a takedown.
dzirvinskis is trying to drag Repss to the mat but Repss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Repss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Repss misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by dzirvinskis.
Repss wants to stall.
Repss scores with a shot to the side of dzirvinskis's head.
Repss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Repss landing knees to the body.
Repss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Repss lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Repss.
dzirvinskis is trying to drag Repss to the mat but Repss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
dzirvinskis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Repss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Repss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repss tries to close the distance and clinch but dzirvinskis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Repss is looking to clinch but dzirvinskis is avoiding it.
dzirvinskis closes the distance and clinches up with Repss, looking for a takedown. dzirvinskis pushes Repss against the ropes but Repss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown but Repss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Repss scores with a decent looking hook.
Repss tries to clinch up.
Repss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but dzirvinskis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Repss tries to clinch there but dzirvinskis circles away.
Repss wants to clinch up but dzirvinskis keeps it at a distance.
dzirvinskis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Repss avoids it really well and circles away.
Repss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Repss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of dzirvinskis's head.
dzirvinskis tries for a takedown but Repss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
dzirvinskis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinis Repss dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Repss jabs at dzirvinskis's body.
Repss tries to clinch up.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown but Repss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Repss lands a head shot.
dzirvinskis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Repss has dzirvinskis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Repss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down dzirvinskis.
Repss lands an uppercut.
Repss lands a nice uppercut.
Repss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Repss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Repss on the inside.
Repss lands a left hand that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.
dzirvinskis tries to score a body lock takedown but Repss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rinalds dzirvinskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Repss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Repss lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Repss lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
dzirvinskis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Repss gets through dzirvinskis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Repss misses with the head strike.
dzirvinskis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Repss throws a head punch that misses.
Repss misses with a punch on the inside.
dzirvinskis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Repss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Repss is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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.
Repss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Repss lands a right hand.
dzirvinskis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Repss wants to stand up but dzirvinskis is controlling him.
dzirvinskis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
dzirvinskis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dzirvinskis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
dzirvinskis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
dzirvinskis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and dzirvinskis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
dzirvinskis drops back looking for a leg! Repss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Repss manages to kick dzirvinskis off! dzirvinskis jumps back into Repss's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
dzirvinskis drops back looking for a leg! Repss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Repss manages to kick dzirvinskis off! dzirvinskis jumps back into Repss's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Repss lands a jab to the head.
Repss doesn't manage to clinch there - dzirvinskis circles away.
Repss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Repss as he jumps to the side.
rinalds dzirvinskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
dzirvinskis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
dzirvinskis looks for a takedown but Repss sprawls well.
dzirvinskis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Repss as he jumps to the side.
Repss jabs at dzirvinskis's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from dzirvinskis.
Repss tries to clinch up but dzirvinskis circles away and keeps his distance.
Repss tries to close the distance and clinch up but dzirvinskis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Repss scores with a jab to the jaw.
dzirvinskis has a takedown stuffed.
Repss connects with a jab.
dzirvinskis misses with a takedown attempt - Repss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Repss cracks dzirvinskis with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinis Repss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Repss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
dzirvinskis shoots in but no luck this time.
dzirvinskis shoots in looking for a takedown. Repss tries to sprawl out of it but dzirvinskis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Repss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
dzirvinskis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Repss takes the fight into the clinch.
Repss misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Repss.
Repss stops a takedown attempt from dzirvinskis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rinalds dzirvinskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repss lands a nice uppercut.
Repss lands with a short shot to the head.
Repss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Repss lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Repss throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dzirvinskis blocking some punches.
dzirvinskis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Repss lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Repss fails to land.
dzirvinskis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Repss prevents it.
Repss is trying to maintain a safe position but dzirvinskis gets an underhook and turns Repss into the ropes.
Repss swings wildly with an uppercut but dzirvinskis uses good head movement to avoid it.
dzirvinskis blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Repss.
Repss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Repss lands a right hand that snaps the head of dzirvinskis backwards.
dzirvinskis tries for a takedown. No joy.
dzirvinskis wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
dzirvinskis is working for takedown but Repss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Repss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Repss effectively controlling the action here.
dzirvinskis looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Repss.
Repss looking to throw knees to the head but dzirvinskis is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by dzirvinskis.
dzirvinskis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Repss pulls his leg out and moves away.
dzirvinskis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
dzirvinskis tries to keep at a distance but Repss has taken the fight into the clinch.
dzirvinskis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Repss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Repss lands a nice uppercut.
dzirvinskis avoiding damage as Repss throws knees to the body.
dzirvinskis tries for a takedown but Repss manages to get underhooks.
Repss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Repss misses with the head strike.
Reinis Repss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Repss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
dzirvinskis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Repss clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
dzirvinskis is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Repss won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips dzirvinskis off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). rinalds dzirvinskis!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
68% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
