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XFC: St Pete 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Stalin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thiago Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin misses with the combination.
Stalin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobral.
Stalin lands with a nice combination. Sobral backs away looking to recover.
Sobral throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stalin counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalin can't break the clinch.
Stalin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobral throws an overhand right that lands on Stalin's shoulder, as Stalin tries to avoid the shot.
Stalin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobral circles away.
Sobral throws and low kick but Stalin moves out of range easily.
Sobral instigates a clinch.
Stalin working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sobral obliges.
Stalin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalin misses with a knee strike.
Sobral misses with an elbow strike.
Stalin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sobral misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalin working hard to break the clinch.
Sobral with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobral swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stalin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stalin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sobral misses with a jab to the body
and Stalin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sobral tries to land a knee to the head but Stalin blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin is trying to break the clinch but Sobral is controlling him.
Sobral throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalin connects with a knee to the head.
Sobral with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalin is breathing heavily.
Stalin avoiding damage as Sobral throws knees to the body.
Sobral is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stalin is defending well for now.
Stalin dodges an elbow strike from Sobral.
Sobral goes for a takedown attempt but Stalin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thiago Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stalin is looking to clinch but Sobral is avoiding it.
No joy there for Sobral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stalin looks to clinch
and Sobral counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stalin!
Sobral controlling from mount.
Stalin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sobral.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral lands with some strikes.
Sobral lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sobral looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sobral lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral controlling the pace for now.
Sobral scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sobral lands with some strikes.
Sobral lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stalin hang on?
Sobral working for a submission but Stalin is keeping him at bay.
Sobral controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sobral lands with some strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sobral fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sobral dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stalin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobral.
Stalin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobral.
Stalin rushes Sobral and presses him up against the cage.
Sobral landing knees to the head.
It looks like Joseph Stalin has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stalin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sobral's brow.
Stalin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalin managing to block the knees to the body from Sobral.
Stalin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalin blocks an elbow strike.
Sobral missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sobral.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sobral.
Sobral throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sobral unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sobral is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stalin is defending well for now.
Sobral lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobral throws an elbow but it misses.
Sobral misses with an elbow over the top.
Stalin misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sobral.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sobral throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sobral with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sobral scores a nice knee to the body.
Sobral tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalin avoiding damage as Sobral throws knees to the body.
Sobral landing knees to the body.
Stalin tries to land a knee to the head but Sobral blocks with his arms.
Stalin takes an elbow to the temple.
Sobral putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stalin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sobral keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stalin's efforts to push away.
Stalin managing to block the knees to the body from Sobral.
Stalin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sobral has him pressed against the cage.
Sobral throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalin managing to block the knees to the body from Sobral.
Sobral misses with a knee to the head.
Stalin landing knees to the head.
Sobral lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Stalin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sobral throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalin managing to block the knees to the body from Sobral.
Sobral throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalin manages to break the clinch.
Sobral looks to land a left hand but Stalin moved out of range nicely.
Sobral moves into range and clinches up with Stalin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin lands a nice elbow.
Sobral looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stalin managing to block the knees to the body from Sobral.
Stalin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sobral throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stalin blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalin is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobral has double underhooks.
Stalin tries to break free but Sobral pushes him back against the cage.
Sobral tries to land knees in the clinch but Stalin avoids the damage to the body.
Stalin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalin avoids a wild elbow strike from Sobral.
Stalin is trying to break the clinch but Sobral has him pressed against the cage.
Stalin has had enough of the clinch but Sobral keeps him there for the moment.
Stalin managing to block the knees to the body from Sobral.
Stalin is trying to break the clinch but Sobral has him pressed against the cage.
Sobral ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sobral no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sobral uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A jab from Sobral misses.
Sobral throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobral throws out the jab.
Sobral throws a body punch but Stalin moves out of range.
Sobral throws a lazy right hand but Stalin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sobral looks to throw the jab but Stalin is out of range.
Stalin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sobral backs up against the cage.
Sobral throws a lazy right hand but Stalin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sobral rushes Stalin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sobral with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stalin lands a good knee to the midsection. Sobral won't want to take too many of those.
Stalin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sobral scores a nice knee to the body.
Thiago Sobral seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sobral lands a knee to the body.
Stalin avoiding damage as Sobral throws knees to the body.
Stalin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stalin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sobral throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalin scores a nice knee to the body.
Sobral looking to throw knees to the head but Stalin is blocking nicely.
Sobral trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin blocks the elbow strike.
Sobral misses with a knee strike.
Sobral scores with a knee to the head.
Stalin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sobral lands a good knee to the midsection. Stalin won't want to take too many of those.
Sobral has Stalin pressed against the cage, preventing Stalin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sobral.
Sobral unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stalin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sobral has him pressed against the cage.
Stalin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sobral missing with knees to the body.
Stalin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sobral trying to land knees to the body.
Stalin is trying to break free.
Sobral using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stalin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalin blocks the elbow strike.
Sobral tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stalin avoids it.
Stalin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalin has had enough of the clinch but Sobral keeps him there for the moment.
Stalin managing to block the knees to the body from Sobral.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sobral just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stalin's brow.
Stalin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalin defending well as Sobral loads up on a big left hand.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stalin but Stalin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Stalin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sobral misses with a straight right.
Sobral shoots in looking for a takedown. Stalin tries to sprawl out of it but Sobral keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stalin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stalin looks to land a combination. Sobral sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stalin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sobral counters with a single leg into guard. Stalin didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stalin keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
Sobral is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sobral is controlling him.
Sobral slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stalin can't keep his opponent in guard - Sobral advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Well, if Sobral is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stalin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobral.
Thiago Sobral has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is controlling the pace.
Thiago Sobral is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sobral has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Despite being in the dominant position, Thiago Sobral just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Sobral misses.
Sobral throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stalin moves into the clinch.
Sobral gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalin has had enough of the clinch but Sobral keeps him there for the moment.
Joseph Stalin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobral.
Sobral has Stalin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sobral pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stalin tumbling to the mat - Sobral dives into Stalin's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Sobral comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sobral winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Sobral!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henk den Buur (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 fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henk den Buur!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
den Buur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daley throws a half hearted mid kick.
den Buur blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from den Buur.
Daley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daley moves into the clinch.
Daley has den Buur pressed against the cage, preventing den Buur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
den Buur wants a takedown.
den Buur tries to pull guard but Daley holds him up against the cage and eventually den Buur drops back down to his feet.
Daley stops a takedown attempt from den Buur.
Paul Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henk den Buur.
den Buur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
den Buur takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Henk den Buur has been cut.
Daley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but den Buur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
den Buur has had enough of the clinch but Daley keeps him there for the moment.
den Buur tries to score a body lock takedown but Daley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but den Buur blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Daley.
den Buur looks gassed!
den Buur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daley gets underhooks to prevent den Buur's takedown attempt.
Daley avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Daley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
den Buur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daley just leaning against den Buur, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
den Buur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Daley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Daley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daley connects with a nasty looking knee right to den Buur's face.
Daley lands an elbow just above den Buur 's eye.
den Buur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Daley.
den Buur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daley misses with a knee strike.
Daley effectively controlling the action here.
Daley lands a good knee to the midsection. den Buur won't want to take too many of those.
den Buur has had enough of the clinch but Daley keeps him there for the moment.
Daley trying to control the position but instead, den Buur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daley into the cage.
den Buur is working for takedown but Daley is calmly controlling the position for now.
den Buur has Daley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. den Buur pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Daley tumbling to the mat - den Buur dives into Daley's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley has a closed guard, preventing den Buur from standing up.
Daley pushes den Buur off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
den Buur throws a head kick that misses.
den Buur throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley wants to clinch.
Daley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
den Buur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daley.
Henk den Buur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daley throws a knee to the head but misses.
den Buur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Daley is pushing den Buur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
den Buur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
den Buur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daley tries to clinch but den Buur is having none of it.
Daley lands with a nice body kick.
Daley wants to clinch.
den Buur scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
den Buur lands with a kick to the temple. Daley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
den Buur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
den Buur throws a lazy body kick
and Daley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
den Buur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
den Buur is trying to break the clinch but Daley has him pressed against the cage.
den Buur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daley has him pressed against the cage.
den Buur jumps guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daley stands up and waves to den Buur to follow him.
den Buur closes the distance but Daley moves to the side
and Daley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
den Buur is working for takedown but Daley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daley working den Buur over with knees to the body.
den Buur misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Daley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from den Buur.
den Buur looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Daley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henk den Buur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daley rushes den Buur and presses him up against the cage.
Daley scores with a knee to the head.
den Buur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daley prevents it.
den Buur is trying to drag Daley to the mat but Daley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daley looking to throw knees to the head but den Buur is blocking nicely.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but den Buur blocks with his arms.
Daley has den Buur pressed against the cage.
den Buur manages to break the clinch.
den Buur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daley.
den Buur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
den Buur misses with a head kick.
Daley cracks the inside of den Buur's front leg.
den Buur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
den Buur closes the distance but Daley moves to the side
and Daley counters with a low kick, right behind den Buur 's knee.
Daley doesn't manage to clinch there - den Buur circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley tries to clinch up but den Buur circles away and keeps his distance.
den Buur misses with a head kick.
Daley gets a clinch.
Daley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Daley connects with a nasty looking knee right to den Buur's face.
Daley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
den Buur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paul Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henk den Buur.
den Buur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
den Buur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daley smiles and moves away.
den Buur throws a lazy head kick
and Daley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daley.
den Buur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
den Buur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
den Buur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
den Buur darts in trying to clinch
and Daley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daley.
den Buur jumps guard but Daley stands there with den Buur around his waist. den Buur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
den Buur wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
den Buur takes a knee right on the jaw!
den Buur goes for a takedown attempt but Daley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daley avoids the head kick by den Buur.
Daley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
den Buur throws a lazy head kick
and Daley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daley.
Daley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daley lands a knee to the head.
den Buur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daley connects with a knee to the head.
den Buur tries to break free but Daley pushes him back against the cage.
Daley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but den Buur blocks it with crossed arms.
Daley misses with a knee strike.
den Buur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daley feints and then cracks den Buur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow den Buur down.
den Buur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
den Buur darts in trying to clinch
and Daley counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley with a knee to the head.
Paul Daley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daley prevents a takedown attempt there.
den Buur can't get the takedown.
den Buur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daley landing knees to the head.
den Buur fails to pull guard.
Daley looking to stall.
den Buur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
den Buur tries for a takedown but Daley manages to get underhooks.
Daley prevents the takedown attempt.
Daley unloads a knee to the mid-section. den Buur lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Daley is pressed up against the cage. den Buur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daley down to the mat. Daley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Daley tries to close the distance and clinch up but den Buur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daley tries to clinch there but den Buur circles away.
den Buur throws a sloppy head kick
and Daley counters by clinching up.
A knee to the head by Daley.
den Buur tries for a takedown but Daley manages to get underhooks.
Daley throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
den Buur tries to break the clinch but Daley is controlling the position.
den Buur tries to score a body lock takedown but Daley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
den Buur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
den Buur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daley manages to avoid it.
Daley throws a head kick but den Buur moves out of range.
den Buur tries to keep at a distance but Daley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daley stops a takedown attempt from den Buur.
den Buur wants to break the clinch but can't.
den Buur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
den Buur being controlled against the cage.
Daley misses with a knee to the head.
den Buur is trying to maintain a safe position but Daley gets an underhook and turns den Buur into the cage.
den Buur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daley pulls his leg out and moves away.
den Buur throws a sloppy head kick
and Daley counters with an inside leg kick.
Daley rushes den Buur and presses him up against the cage.
den Buur is trying to force a seperation but Daley has the dominant position.
Daley lands a knee to the head.
den Buur is looking to break free of the clinch but Daley has double underhooks.
Daley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Daley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henk den Buur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
den Buur throws a sloppy head kick and Daley moves out of range easily.
den Buur misses with a head kick.
Daley forces den Buur back against the cage and clinches.
Daley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
den Buur jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daley walks away with a smile on his face. den Buur gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daley tries to clinch but den Buur is having none of it.
Daley has closed the distance and engaged den Buur in a clinch.
Daley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daley wants to stall.
Daley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daley trying to control the position but instead, den Buur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daley into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
den Buur has clasped his hands together around Daley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Daley is trying to get back to his feet.
den Buur tries to stand but Daley is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, den Buur asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
den Buur wants to stand but Daley is controlling his arm.
den Buur tries to stand but Daley controls the position and pulls den Buur into his guard.
den Buur has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Daley is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on den Buur if he has to take too many more of those.
den Buur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daley tries to clinch there but den Buur circles away.
Paul Daley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from den Buur.
Daley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daley scores a nice knee to the body.
Daley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daley scores with a knee to the head.
Paul Daley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
den Buur has Daley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daley keeps control of den Buur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Daley landing knees to the head.
Daley wants to stall.
den Buur wants to break the clinch but can't.
den Buur tries to break free but Daley pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Daley.
Daley stops a takedown attempt from den Buur.
Paul Daley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henk den Buur.
Daley working den Buur over with knees to the body.
den Buur wants a takedown but no success here.
den Buur takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daley misses with a knee strike.
Daley landing knees to the head.
den Buur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daley prevents it.
Daley scores with a knee to the head.
den Buur can't break the clinch.
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.
den Buur is trying to drag Daley to the mat but Daley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daley crunches a lovely knee into den Buur's ribcage.
den Buur tries to score a body lock takedown but Daley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daley gets underhooks to prevent den Buur's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Daley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Daley scores with a knee to the head.
den Buur tries for a takedown but Daley manages to get underhooks.
Daley with a knee to the head.
den Buur tries to pull guard but Daley won't allow it.
den Buur takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daley landing knees to the body.
Daley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
den Buur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
den Buur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daley has him pressed against the cage.
Daley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henk den Buur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
den Buur is working for takedown but Daley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Daley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Daley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tijani Babangida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock In (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babangida comes to the cage accompanied by ini - the life i live. Tijani Babangida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rock In's chin.
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176 lbs
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172 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tijani Babangida!
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, Rock In!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babangida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Babangida misses with a double jab.
In has a takedown stuffed.
Babangida lands a jab-cross combination.
In takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Babangida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babangida works over In's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Babangida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babangida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from In.
Babangida lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as In backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babangida tries to bum rush In with a series of wild strikes but In uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
In drives through with a takedown into guard.
In won't allow Babangida to get back to his feet.
Babangida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for In on the ground.
In postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Babangida is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of In, into his guard.
In throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babangida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Babangida trying to control the position from guard on top but In is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babangida tries to free his leg and advance position but In is retaining full guard.
Babangida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Babangida advances position into side control!
In is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
In looks gassed!
In wants to get back to full guard.
In is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babangida pulls his head out easily.
Babangida is just content to waste time from the top position. In takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Babangida wants to stand but In is controlling his posture from full guard.
In keeping moving, preventing Babangida from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
In looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Babangida is fending him off so far but In persists. Nope, Babangida circles away and we're back to standing.
Tijani Babangida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock In.
Babangida stuffs the takedown.
In takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Babangida connects with a high kick.
Babangida throws a series of punches but In moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tijani Babangida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Babangida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babangida throws a right and a left that In avoids nicely.
No luck for In with that takedown attempt.
Babangida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Babangida feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to In's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Babangida to score with a decent uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Babangida.
Babangida lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babangida slaps away a takedown attempt from In, before circling back to the center of the mat.
In is breathing heavily.
In shoots for a double leg takedown but Babangida sprawls well. He's pushed In's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tijani Babangida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock In.
Babangida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tijani Babangida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babangida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Babangida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Babangida misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Babangida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babangida scores with a three punch combo!
In looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Babangida lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Babangida.
In tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babangida swivels and escapes.
In shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Babangida but Babangida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babangida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babangida tries to bum rush In with a series of wild strikes but In uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
In fails with a takedown attempt.
Babangida throws a nice looking combination but In bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babangida lands a two punch combo.
Babangida is working the combinations to good effect here.
Babangida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from In.
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.
Babangida thuds his shin into the meat of In's side.
Babangida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Babangida duly obliges.
Babangida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Babangida goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Babangida!
Babangida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
In is rocked!
Babangida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
In is still on wobbly legs! Can Babangida finish him?
Babangida throws a right and a left that In avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tijani Babangida dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Babangida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Babangida wants it to stay on the feet.
In seems to have recovered his senses.
Babangida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Babangida connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck for In with that takedown attempt.
Rock In seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babangida scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
In closes the distance and clinches up with Babangida, looking for a takedown. In pushes Babangida against the cage but Babangida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tijani Babangida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock In.
Babangida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
In takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Babangida does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babangida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Babangida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Babangida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
In has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from In.
Babangida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Babangida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babangida looks to land a combination but In avoids it well.
Tijani Babangida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babangida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
In showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babangida.
In shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babangida as he avoids it easily.
Tijani Babangida is winning the standup battle so far.
Babangida throws a head kick that In semi-blocks.
Babangida throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
In shoots for a double leg takedown but Babangida sprawls well. He's pushed In's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Babangida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babangida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
In takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Babangida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Babangida duly obliges.
In showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babangida.
Babangida misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Babangida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
In shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babangida as he jumps to the side.
Babangida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Babangida looks to land a combination. In sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Babangida lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
In tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babangida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten In somewhat.
Babangida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tijani Babangida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babangida, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tijani Babangida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Ipkiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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212 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanley Ipkiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ipkiss defends it nicely.
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ipkiss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Ipkiss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ipkiss sprawls well. Ipkiss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Stanley Ipkiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Morgan scores with a knee to the head.
Morgan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ipkiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ipkiss but Ipkiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ipkiss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Ipkiss.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ipkiss but Ipkiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ipkiss throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Ipkiss scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ipkiss misses with a takedown attempt - Morgan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ipkiss fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morgan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ipkiss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Morgan.
Morgan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ipkiss lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ipkiss is trying to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ipkiss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Ipkiss manages to get underhooks.
Morgan is trying to drag Ipkiss to the mat but Ipkiss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ipkiss prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morgan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morgan slows down the pace here.
Morgan looks gassed!
Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ipkiss backwards.
Ipkiss is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks.
Morgan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morgan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ipkiss smiles and moves away.
Morgan misses with a takedown
and Ipkiss counters with a single leg into guard. Morgan didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ipkiss has gone for a leg lock! Morgan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ipkiss's guard.
Ipkiss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Ipkiss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ipkiss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Ipkiss postures up.
Ipkiss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ipkiss slips nicely into half guard.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Ipkiss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ipkiss slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ipkiss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Ipkiss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Ipkiss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ipkiss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morgan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Ipkiss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan presses Ipkiss against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morgan is trying to drag Ipkiss to the mat but Ipkiss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morgan taking a breather.
Ipkiss gets underhooks to prevent Morgan's takedown attempt.
Morgan connects with a knee to the head.
Morgan leaning against his opponent.
Morgan wants a takedown.
Stanley Ipkiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Ipkiss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morgan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ipkiss.
Morgan gets underhooks to prevent Ipkiss's takedown attempt.
Morgan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ipkiss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morgan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ipkiss, into his guard.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipkiss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ipkiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ipkiss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ipkiss is working for a submission of some sort.
Ipkiss is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Ipkiss has control of the leg.
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.
Ipkiss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ipkiss.
Ipkiss works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ipkiss is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morgan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morgan shrugs it off.
Ipkiss looking to secure an arm triangle but Morgan defends it well.
Morgan tries to hold on but Ipkiss postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ipkiss is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morgan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan tries to hold on but Ipkiss postures up.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morgan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ipkiss.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morgan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ipkiss.
Morgan tries to hold on but Ipkiss postures up.
Stanley Ipkiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ipkiss goes for an armbar but Morgan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morgan.
Morgan throws a sloppy strike and Ipkiss has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Morgan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ipkiss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanley Ipkiss!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Slobovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hun might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad to the Bone. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atilla Hun!
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, Igor Slobovic!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slobovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Hun tries to sprawl out of it but Slobovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hun has Slobovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Slobovic tries for a takedown but Hun manages to get underhooks.
Slobovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atilla Hun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Slobovic.
Hun lands an elbow that stopped Slobovic in his tracks for a moment.
Slobovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slobovic is trying to drag Hun to the mat but Hun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hun is pressed up against the cage. Slobovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hun down to the mat. Hun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hun rushes Slobovic and presses him up against the cage.
Hun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hun is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slobovic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hun to the mat. Hun regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hun is trying to control the position but Slobovic postures up.
Hun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hun looking to control.
Slobovic postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slobovic, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hun sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slobovic's guard.
Slobovic looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hun passes into side control!
Slobovic looks gassed!
Hun trying to control the action but Slobovic is working from the bottom.
Slobovic is trying to control Hun's posture but Hun avoids it.
Hun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slobovic keeps working.
Hun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slobovic is looking for a sweep.
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.
Slobovic is trying to escape the position but Hun is controlling the position.
Slobovic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Slobovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Hun has a good base and remains in mount.
Hun working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Slobovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hun wants to finish this one by submission but Slobovic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hun.
Hun throws some wild stikes that Slobovic manages to avoid easily.
Hun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slobovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hun controlling from the full mount.
Slobovic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slobovic can't escape the position.
Hun lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slobovic wants to control but Hun is having none of it.
Slobovic is in a horrible position here. Hun smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hun trying to control but Slobovic is having none of it.
Slobovic regains half guard.
Slobovic is pressing down on Hun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hun stopping the sweep attempt from Slobovic.
Slobovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hun gets to his feet - Slobovic follows without any prompting.
Hun clinches.
Slobovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hun walks away with a smile on his face. Slobovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hun closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hun is looking to clinch but Slobovic is avoiding it.
Hun pushes Slobovic up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atilla Hun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slobovic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hun!
Slobovic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hun has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hun!
Hun trying to control but Slobovic is working from the bottom.
Slobovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hun landing with the ground and pound.
Hun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Slobovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Slobovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slobovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hun is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hun has escaped and now he's on top!
Hun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slobovic is keeping the position for now.
Hun landing some decent shots from guard.
Hun throws a big right hand that misses.
Slobovic pushes Hun off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Atilla Hun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slobovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Slobovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Hun.
Slobovic misses with a takedown attempt - Hun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hun. No joy for Slobovic on that attempt.
Hun looks to land a combination. Slobovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hun lands a right hook to the body.
Hun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hun drops Slobovic with a beautiful combination! Slobovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hun is looking for the KO!
Slobovic is rocked!
Hun lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Slobovic crumples to the floor! Hun milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atilla Hun!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigoriy Dants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir has chosen Nas - Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Francisco Mir has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grigoriy Dants's chin.
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigoriy Dants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francisco Mir!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dants lands with a nice combination. Mir backs away looking to recover.
Mir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dants sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dants lands a nice shot that snaps Mir's head back.
Dants scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir moves into the clinch.
Mir wants a takedown but no success here.
Mir pushes Dants back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mir breaks the clinch.
Dants avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mir clinches with his opponent.
Mir tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grigoriy Dants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Mir.
Mir is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mir working Dants over with knees to the body.
Mir jumps guard and drags Dants to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dants wants to stand but Mir is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dants might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mir manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir tries to control but Dants wriggling away.
Dants is trying to stand up.
Dants taking shots to the head.
Mir trying to control but Dants is having none of it.
Mir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mir punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mir trying to control but Dants is having none of it.
Mir scoring with strikes but Dants is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir controlling the position easily from mount.
Dants is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dants is breathing heavily.
Mir content just to control the position here.
Mir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dants is looking to escape.
Mir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dants squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir landing punches.
Mir won't let Dants get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mir controlling his opponent.
Mir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Francisco Mir just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dants is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mir.
Mir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dants.
Dants rushes Mir and presses him up against the cage.
Dants is looking to break free of the clinch but Mir has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Mir.
Mir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dants prevents it.
Mir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dants keeps the fight on the outside.
Mir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir moves into full mount! Dants won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dants takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dants takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Mir tries to control but Dants wriggling away.
Mir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dants can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mir controlling the pace for now.
Dants is in a horrible position here. Mir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dants is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Mir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dants tries to keep at a distance but Mir has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mir.
Dants is trying to break the clinch but Mir has him pressed against the cage.
Mir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mir slips a jab from Dants.
Mir tries to clinch but Dants is having none of it.
Mir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mir drops an elbow to the side of Dants's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mir controlling the pace.
Mir moves into full mount! Dants won't be happy about that!
Mir with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mir tries to control but Dants wriggling away.
Mir content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir wants to control the pace but Dants is squirming around nicely.
Dants takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mir scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dants?
Mir with a couple of short strikes.
Mir lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dants is trying to stand up.
Mir tries to control but Dants wriggling away.
Mir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mir tries to control but Dants wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir unloading with bombs!
Mir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mir dominating with strikes here.
Mir lands a big shot there that rocks Dants but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mir landing strikes from the mount and Dants is in trouble!
Mir working Dants over with strikes here.
Mir raining down shots from the mount!
Mir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dants can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Dants that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Mir connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mir landing shots from mount.
Mir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mir postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dants looks a forlorn figure.
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir with good strikes from the mount here!
Dants is rocked!
Mir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dants is surviving well by controlling Mir's body position as best he can.
Francisco Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mir scoring with strikes but Dants is staying in there.
Mir landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mir with the ground and pound from mount.
Mir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mir scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mir trying to control but Dants is having none of it.
Dants is in a horrible position here. Mir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mir pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mir unloading with bombs!
Mir is landing with some decent strikes but Dants is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mir looking to finish Dants with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dants!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dants is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mir is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dants is looking to escape.
Mir raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mir gets a takedown into half guard.
Mir stands up out of the half guard.
Dants lands a jab-cross combination.
Mir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mir lands in his opponent's guard.
Mir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dants is trying to escape back to his feet but Mir uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dants bucks up and tries to throw Mir off but instead Mir has got his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dants looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mir.
Mir slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dants covers up after that shot from Mir.
Mir is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dants. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mir wants to control but Dants is keeping busy.
Dants defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dants controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dants.
Mir controlling the position well here. Dants rolled but Mir kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mir wants to control but Dants is keeping busy.
Dants trying to get back to his feet but Mir is in full control for now.
Dants prevents Mir from getting a body triangle.
Dants trying to get back to his feet but Mir is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mir lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dants covers up after that shot from Mir.
Mir tries to get the hooks in deep but Dants pushed the leg off.
Mir landing with strikes.
Mir throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dants!
The referee is taking a good look at Dants as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mir!
Mir is looking to control Dants but Dants is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dants takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Dants is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dants's body.
Will Mir go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mir has Dants flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mir controlling the position well here. Dants rolled but Mir kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Francisco Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dants grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mir controlling the positon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Mir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mir 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Mir!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Koslov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Shogun has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Igor Koslov's chin.
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21
245 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Koslov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mauricio Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shogun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koslov drops Shogun with a left right combo! Koslov follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Mauricio Shogun has been cut.
Koslov tries to advance to mount but Shogun denies him.
Koslov is looking to take a break and control but Shogun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koslov tries to score with some ground and pound. Shogun controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shogun is not content to let Koslov control the position.
Koslov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koslov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shogun is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shogun shoots in for a takedown but Koslov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shogun moves in looking to clinch but Koslov pushes him off.
Koslov drops Shogun with a nice combination! Koslov dives into Shogun's guard, looking to finish!
Koslov tries to free his leg and advance position but Shogun is retaining full guard.
Koslov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koslov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koslov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koslov trying to control but Shogun is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shogun is keeping the position for now.
Koslov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shogun is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shogun has escaped and now he's on top!
Koslov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shogun thows a big elbow that misses.
Koslov wants to stand but Shogun is controlling the position.
Shogun wanted to stand there but Koslov had control of the position.
Shogun wants to pass the guard but Koslov is keeping the position.
Koslov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shogun is controlling him.
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.
Koslov pulls Shogun in close to his closed guard and prevents Shogun from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shogun won't allow Koslov to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koslov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shogun counters with a single leg into guard. Koslov didn't expect that.
Koslov pushes Shogun off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shogun looks gassed!
Shogun takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koslov wants to clinch up but Shogun keeps it at a distance.
Shogun moves out of range of the body kick from Koslov.
Koslov has closed the distance and engaged Shogun in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Koslov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Shogun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Koslov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koslov shoots in looking for a takedown. Shogun tries to sprawl out of it but Koslov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shogun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Koslov.
Koslov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shogun moves into the clinch.
Shogun fails to pull guard.
Shogun tries to pull guard but Koslov holds him up against the cage and eventually Shogun drops back down to his feet.
Shogun jumps guard and drags Koslov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shogun keeping moving, preventing Koslov from controlling successfully.
Shogun has his hands on Koslov's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Koslov!
Koslov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koslov bucks Shogun off and manages to get back to his feet!
Shogun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koslov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Igor Koslov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Shogun.
Shogun is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koslov is defended easily by Shogun.
Koslov drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koslov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Koslov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koslov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shogun sprawls well initially but Koslov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koslov is looking to advance position but Shogun won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Koslov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Koslov'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.
Koslov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koslov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koslov lands strikes from half guard.
Koslov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Koslov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Shogun misses with the combination.
Koslov scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Koslov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Shogun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koslov drives through and clinches with Shogun against the cage.
Koslov lands a nice uppercut.
Koslov breaks from the clinch.
Shogun circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Shogun to counter with a crisp jab.
Shogun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Igor Koslov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koslov looking to control.
Shogun is looking to advance position but Koslov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shogun is trying to stand up.
Shogun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shogun is squirming around, avoiding Koslov's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun is trying to escape the mount.
Koslov tries to control but Shogun wriggling away.
Shogun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koslov controlling the position easily from mount.
Koslov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shogun's face.
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.
Koslov trying to control but Shogun is having none of it.
Koslov controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Igor Koslov just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Koslov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shogun darts in trying to clinch
and Koslov counters with a good, hard body kick but Shogun shrugs it off.
Koslov moves into the clinch.
Koslov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shogun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koslov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslov gets the takedown into side control.
Koslov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koslov trying to control the position but Shogun is working away.
Koslov decides to stand back up. Koslov steps back and let's Shogun get back to his feet.
Koslov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koslov tests Shogun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koslov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shogun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shogun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Koslov clinches with his opponent.
Koslov slows down the pace here.
Koslov pulls guard.
Igor Koslov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koslov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shogun is trying to stand.
Mauricio Shogun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koslov is controlling the pace.
Koslov is working for a kimura but Shogun is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Koslov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koslov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Koslov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juno Mcguff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Thrana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcguff comes to the cage accompanied by The Pack - Oh Go . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juno Mcguff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dani Thrana!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Thrana as Mcguff shoots in.
Thrana with a lazy takedown attempt
so Mcguff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thrana keeping full guard, as Mcguff tries to pass.
Mcguff wants to control from the top but Thrana keeps moving.
Mcguff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcguff is pushing down on Thrana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thrana is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcguff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thrana is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcguff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thrana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcguff trying to control the action but Thrana is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcguff trying to advance position but Thrana counters by regaining guard.
Mcguff wants to pass the guard but Thrana is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcguff closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thrana is not content to let Mcguff control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcguff tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thrana's legs.
Mcguff is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Thrana is trying to escape and Mcguff transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Thrana is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mcguff! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juno Mcguff!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Karamazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrag Zlobnyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Karamazov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vrag Zlobnyu!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zlobnyu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karamazov circles away.
Karamazov slaps away a takedown attempt from Zlobnyu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zlobnyu dives in and grabs Karamazov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karamazov pushes down on Zlobnyu's head and hops out.
Ivan Karamazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vrag Zlobnyu.
Karamazov lands a lovely overhand right.
Zlobnyu shoots in for a double leg but Karamazov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zlobnyu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karamazov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zlobnyu.
Vrag Zlobnyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karamazov gets caught flat footed, as Zlobnyu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zlobnyu stops Karamazov from standing up.
Karamazov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zlobnyu on the ground.
Zlobnyu 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.
Zlobnyu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zlobnyu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zlobnyu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karamazov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karamazov has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zlobnyu trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zlobnyu holds on and takes a little breather.
Zlobnyu is trying to control the position but Karamazov postures up.
Karamazov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zlobnyu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karamazov is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zlobnyu has Karamazov pulled in close to control his posture.
Zlobnyu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zlobnyu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zlobnyu pulls Karamazov in close to his closed guard and prevents Karamazov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karamazov wanted to stand there but Zlobnyu had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov won't allow Zlobnyu to sweep him here.
Zlobnyu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karamazov's guard.
Zlobnyu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karamazov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zlobnyu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karamazov dives on top into guard.
Zlobnyu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zlobnyu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zlobnyu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karamazov is one step ahead there.
Zlobnyu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zlobnyu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Karamazov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zlobnyu gets a takedown into half guard.
Zlobnyu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zlobnyu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karamazov is just riding it out for now. Zlobnyu eventually gives up the hold.
Karamazov is defending against the submission attempts here by Zlobnyu.
Zlobnyu is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlobnyu wants to pass to mount but Karamazov is defending the position.
Zlobnyu moves nicely into side control.
Karamazov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karamazov tries to get out of the position.
Zlobnyu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karamazov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zlobnyu but great work by Karamazov.
Zlobnyu looking for a sweep but Karamazov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Karamazov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlobnyu misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Karamazov.
Zlobnyu shoots in for a double leg but Karamazov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karamazov is looking to slow Zlobnyu down with leg kicks.
Karamazov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Karamazov lands with a nice combination. Zlobnyu backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karamazov lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karamazov.
Karamazov throws a right hand that Zlobnyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zlobnyu also avoids with ease.
Karamazov lands with a cross.
Karamazov's corner calls for a 1-2. Karamazov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karamazov lands with a nice combination. Zlobnyu backs away looking to recover.
A punch lands to the side of Zlobnyu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karamazov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karamazov scores with a one two! Zlobnyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karamazov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zlobnyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Karamazov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivan Karamazov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov cracks Zlobnyu with an open hand slap.
Karamazov scores with a one two! Zlobnyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karamazov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zlobnyu backs up against the cage.
Karamazov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karamazov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zlobnyu.
Karamazov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zlobnyu backs up against the cage.
Karamazov cracks Zlobnyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karamazov misses with the combination.
Zlobnyu swings for the body but Karamazov moves out of range.
Karamazov slips a straight right by Zlobnyu.
Karamazov stuffs the takedown.
Ivan Karamazov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Karamazov both land. Nice combination.
Karamazov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zlobnyu closes the distance and clinches up with Karamazov, looking for a takedown. Zlobnyu pushes Karamazov against the cage but Karamazov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivan Karamazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vrag Zlobnyu.
Karamazov lands a high kick!
Zlobnyu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zlobnyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karamazov!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karamazov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karamazov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zlobnyu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karamazov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zlobnyu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karamazov counters with a left and a right that stings Zlobnyu.
Karamazov lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Karamazov.
Ivan Karamazov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zlobnyu shoots and misses
and Karamazov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karamazov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karamazov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zlobnyu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zlobnyu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Karamazov counter with a right hand.
Karamazov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zlobnyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karamazov misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Karamazov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zlobnyu slips a jab and a cross from Karamazov.
Karamazov scores with a one two! Zlobnyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zlobnyu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karamazov counters with a left and a right that stings Zlobnyu.
Karamazov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Karamazov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zlobnyu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karamazov's guard.
Zlobnyu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karamazov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zlobnyu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karamazov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karamazov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karamazov!
Zlobnyu is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlobnyu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zlobnyu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karamazov is working away from the top position though.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karamazov swinging wildly here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karamazov. Zlobnyu shrugs it off though.
Zlobnyu shoots and misses
and Karamazov counters with a left and a right that stings Zlobnyu.
Karamazov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zlobnyu can do to turn this around?
Karamazov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Karamazov throws a head kick that half lands.
Karamazov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zlobnyu throws a sloppy body shot
and Karamazov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zlobnyu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zlobnyu with a poor takedown
and Karamazov counters with a two punch combo.
Ivan Karamazov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vrag Zlobnyu.
A left and a right from Karamazov both land. Nice combination.
Karamazov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zlobnyu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karamazov counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov lands with a slapping head kick.
Karamazov throws a nice looking combination but Zlobnyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zlobnyu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zlobnyu seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Karamazov has recovered full guard.
Zlobnyu drops back looking for a leg! Karamazov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karamazov manages to kick Zlobnyu off! Zlobnyu jumps back into Karamazov's guard.
Zlobnyu tries to free his leg and advance position but Karamazov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlobnyu has gone for a leg lock! Karamazov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zlobnyu's guard.
Zlobnyu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karamazov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zlobnyu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karamazov has managed to get both his arms back between Zlobnyu's legs - danger averted.
Zlobnyu controls Karamazov momentarily but Karamazov frees himself.
Vrag Zlobnyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Karamazov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Karamazov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karamazov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Karamazov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ister Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Gooderich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ister Band!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Gooderich!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Band misses with a straight right.
Ister Band seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gooderich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Band to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gooderich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Band throws a strike but Gooderich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Band escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gooderich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gooderich wants to get up but he can't break Band's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Band throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Gooderich wants to control from the top but Band keeps moving.
Gooderich won't allow Band to sweep him here.
Gooderich wants to control from the top but Band keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooderich wants to stand but Band has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gooderich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gooderich doesn't manage to clinch there - Band circles away.
Gooderich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Band.
Band misses with a straight right.
Band shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Band not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Band thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Band stalling away here and it's allowed Gooderich to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Band trying to control but Gooderich is working from the bottom.
Band throwing strikes from guard but Gooderich blocks nicely.
Gooderich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Band is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Band jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Gooderich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Band's corner calls for a 1-2. Band obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Band throws a hook but Gooderich avoids it easily.
Gooderich jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Band looks to throw the jab but Gooderich is out of range.
Gooderich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gooderich slips under a jab.
Band scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Band misses.
Band looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Band fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Band misses with an uppercut.
Band digs a good hook to Gooderich's body.
Gooderich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Band paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gooderich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Band lands with a right hand.
Gooderich blocks a jab.
Gooderich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Band throws an overhand right that lands on Gooderich's shoulder, as Gooderich tries to avoid the shot.
Gooderich misses with a wild combination.
Band scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ister Band dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Band swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gooderich throws a sloppy head kick and Band moves out of range easily.
Band throws a shot from downtown. Gooderich moves away and avoids it.
Band throws a shot from downtown. Gooderich moves away and avoids it.
Gooderich walks into a stiff left hand from Band.
Gooderich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Band.
Grant Gooderich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Band bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gooderich's head backwards.
Band is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Band dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Band throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Band keeps the fight on the outside.
Band scores with a takedown into Gooderich's guard.
Band preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gooderich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Band.
Band trying to control the position from guard on top but Gooderich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gooderich wants to stand up but Band is controlling him.
Band trying to control but Gooderich is working from the bottom.
Gooderich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Band controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Band working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Band is looking to advance position but Gooderich has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Band keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Band is squirming around, avoiding Gooderich's attempts to control the action.
Band flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Band is trying to escape the mount.
Band sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gooderich is looking to advance position but Band won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gooderich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Band keeps working.
Band trying to control from the bottom.
Band 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.
Band works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gooderich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Band has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gooderich has managed to get both his arms back between Band's legs - danger averted.
Gooderich slips nicely into half guard.
Gooderich trying to control the action but Band is working from the bottom.
Band is trying to get back to full guard.
Band makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Band.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Band tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Band has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gooderich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gooderich trying to control but Band is working from the bottom.
Gooderich looking to sit in guard and control but Band gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gooderich uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gooderich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Band.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ister Band dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gooderich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gooderich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Band throws out the jab.
Gooderich throws a right and a left that Band avoids nicely.
Gooderich is looking to clinch.
Band shoots in for a double leg but Gooderich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gooderich moves out of range of the strikes.
Band circles away from the clinch attempt.
Band shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gooderich is trying to defend but Band finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Band working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gooderich's thigh. Gooderich counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Band might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Band stopping the sweep attempt from Gooderich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooderich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Band has gone for a leg lock! Gooderich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Band's guard.
Gooderich postures up.
Band trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Band is looking for a triangle but Gooderich pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Band trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Band looking for a sweep. Not yet Band, not yet.
Band manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gooderich is looking to get to half guard.
Band can't control as he wanted to and Gooderich manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Band throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grant Gooderich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Band not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gooderich regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Band.
Band trying to control the position from guard on top but Gooderich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Band throws a looping overhand right but Gooderich ducks down to avoid it.
Band swats away the attempt to clinch by Gooderich.
Gooderich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Band.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gooderich is looking to clinch but Band is avoiding it.
Gooderich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gooderich avoids the body shot from Band.
Gooderich is looking to clinch but Band is avoiding it.
Gooderich tries to clinch but Band is having none of it.
Gooderich throws a head kick but Band moves out of range.
Ister Band is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Gooderich does no damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Band.
Band trying to control the position but Gooderich is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Band tries to move to mount but Gooderich blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ister Band showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Band 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ister Band!
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