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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slava Filatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Hoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filatov comes to the cage accompanied by "Pokrovi Nebesnogo Startsa" by Arkona. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slava Filatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryu Hoshi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshi misses the shot to the body.
Hoshi misses with a head kick.
Hoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryu Hoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filatov tries to clinch but Hoshi is having none of it.
Filatov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoshi misses with a body shot.
Filatov connects with the punch.
Hoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoshi throws a low kick, looking for Filatov's leg but Filatov calmly moves out of range.
Hoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filatov.
A head kick misses from Hoshi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filatov.
Hoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshi clobbers Filatov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Hoshi - just one landing.
It looks like Slava Filatov has been cut.
Hoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoshi lands with a slapping head kick.
Filatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filatov avoids the body shot from Hoshi.
Filatov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filatov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshi tries to avoid it but Filatov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshi to the ground. Hoshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filatov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Filatov.
Hoshi misses with a wild combination.
Filatov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filatov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Filatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshi lands a right hook to the body.
Filatov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi throws a head kick but Filatov moves out of range.
Filatov fails with the takedown.
Jab from Hoshi.
Slava Filatov's cut is getting worse.
Hoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Hoshi lands but Filatov takes it in his stride.
Filatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoshi connects with a looping right hand.
Filatov is rocked!
Slava Filatov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head kick by Hoshi - that's a beauty! Filatov is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Hoshi can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryu Hoshi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Pietrovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Vinogradov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietrovitch comes into the arena with Punishment - Biohazard blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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214 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Pietrovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrovitch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pietrovitch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vinogradov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vinogradov tries to kick Pietrovitch off but Pietrovitch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pietrovitch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pietrovitch is looking to advance position but Vinogradov won't allow it.
Vinogradov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pietrovitch is trying for a kimura here. Vinogradov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pietrovitch wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikolai Pietrovitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jambo Desstutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramsey Duchovony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desstutin comes to the cage accompanied by -------------------------------------------------------------. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jambo Desstutin!
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, Ramsey Duchovony!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duchovony slips a jab from Desstutin.
Desstutin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duchovony moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duchovony moves away from the strike by Desstutin.
Duchovony is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duchovony looks for a takedown but Desstutin sprawls well.
Desstutin tries to clinch up.
Desstutin throws a series of punches but Duchovony moves out of range.
Desstutin misses with a hook.
Desstutin throws a lazy right hand but Duchovony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Desstutin misses its intended target.
Desstutin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Ramsey Duchovony has been cut.
Duchovony fails with a takedown attempt.
Duchovony throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duchovony fails to land the takedown.
Jambo Desstutin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey Duchovony.
Duchovony lands an overhand right.
Duchovony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Desstutin.
Desstutin misses with a double jab.
Desstutin tries to clinch but Duchovony is having none of it.
Desstutin tries to clinch up but Duchovony circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchovony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duchovony scores with a nice strike.
Desstutin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duchovony fails with the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Duchovony there.
Desstutin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Desstutin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duchovony counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Desstutin thinking.
Jambo Desstutin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Duchovony scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Desstutin misses with a hook to the body
and Duchovony counters with a straight right hand.
Desstutin is breathing heavily.
Desstutin tries to clinch up but Duchovony circles away and keeps his distance.
Desstutin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duchovony throws a series of punches but Desstutin moves out of range.
Duchovony shoots in for a takedown but Desstutin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duchovony closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Duchovony on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Desstutin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Desstutin wants to clinch up but Duchovony keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desstutin misses the body punch
and Duchovony makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duchovony getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duchovony jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duchovony tests Desstutin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Desstutin throws a hook to the side of Duchovony's head but Duchovony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Desstutin misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Duchovony scores with a four punch combination!
Duchovony is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Desstutin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Desstutin throws a jab when Duchovony was well out of range.
Desstutin throws a lazy right hand but Duchovony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duchovony lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice takedown defense from Desstutin. No joy for Duchovony on that attempt.
Desstutin moves into range and clinches up with Duchovony.
Duchovony is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desstutin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Desstutin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Desstutin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desstutin stalling.
Desstutin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desstutin can't find room to land a body shot as Duchovony controls the action.
Desstutin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Duchovony. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duchovony.
Duchovony moves out of range as Desstutin strikes.
Duchovony fails with a takedown attempt.
Duchovony connects with a jab.
Desstutin doesn't manage to clinch there - Duchovony circles away.
A jab from Desstutin finds it's way through Duchovony's defenses.
Desstutin takes one to the chin there.
Desstutin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Desstutin doesn't manage to clinch there - Duchovony circles away.
Duchovony fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Desstutin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Desstutin throws a hook but Duchovony avoids it easily.
Desstutin throws a combination that misses
and Duchovony counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Duchovony catches Desstutin right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duchovony lands with a straight right. Desstutin didn't see that one coming.
Desstutin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Desstutin wants to clinch.
Desstutin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Duchovony counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Desstutin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duchovony digs a good body shot into Desstutin's ribs.
Duchovony has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Desstutin throws an overhand right that lands on Duchovony's shoulder, as Duchovony tries to avoid the shot.
Duchovony scores with a nice strike.
Duchovony lands a lovely overhand right.
Desstutin throws a big shot that misses.
Desstutin throws a hook but Duchovony blocks it.
Jab by Duchovony.
Duchovony throws a nice looking combination but Desstutin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duchovony slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Desstutin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Desstutin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Desstutin tries to clinch but Duchovony moves out of range.
Duchovony slips a straight right by Desstutin.
Duchovony scores with a jab. Desstutin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Duchovony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramsey Duchovony's cut.
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.
Jab from Duchovony.
A cross from Duchovony lands.
Desstutin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Desstutin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duchovony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duchovony lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Desstutin is rocked!
Desstutin leaves Duchovony with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oh Desstutin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Desstutin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Desstutin seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duchovony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Desstutin.
Desstutin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck for Duchovony with that takedown attempt.
Duchovony scores with a hook.
Duchovony scores with a crisp jab that stopped Desstutin in his tracks.
Desstutin misses with a combination
and Duchovony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jambo Desstutin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duchovony misses with a body kick.
Duchovony clobbers Desstutin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Desstutin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desstutin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duchovony looks for a takedown but Desstutin sprawls well.
Jambo Desstutin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey Duchovony.
Desstutin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duchovony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desstutin as he jumps to the side.
Desstutin tries to clinch but Duchovony moves out of range.
Desstutin with a hook.
Duchovony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desstutin as he jumps to the side.
Duchovony swats away the attempt to clinch by Desstutin.
Duchovony slips a straight right by Desstutin.
Desstutin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duchovony scores with a nice head shot.
Desstutin tries to clinch up but Duchovony circles away and keeps his distance.
Desstutin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duchovony counters with a nice low kick that buckles Desstutin's knee momentarily.
Duchovony avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duchovony scores with a hook to the body. Desstutin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duchovony connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Desstutin misses with a hook. Duchovony ducked under it nicely.
Duchovony avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duchovony slips under a jab from Desstutin.
Desstutin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duchovony finds it's way round the side to connect with Desstutin's head.
Ramsey Duchovony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Desstutin misses with a combination
and Duchovony connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desstutin leaves Duchovony with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duchovony scores with a decent looking hook.
Duchovony tries for a takedown but Desstutin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duchovony tries for a takedown but Desstutin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Desstutin looks to land a left hand but Duchovony moved out of range nicely.
Desstutin wants to clinch but Duchovony slips to the side
and Duchovony counters with a series of strikes. Desstutin will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desstutin darts in and clinches Duchovony up against the cage.
Desstutin pulls Duchovony into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desstutin wants to stand but Duchovony is controlling the position.
Desstutin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Duchovony!
Desstutin tries to control but Duchovony wriggling away.
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.
Duchovony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desstutin avoids the attempt from Duchovony to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramsey Duchovony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramsey Duchovony's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Desstutin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duchovony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Desstutin wants to clinch
letting Duchovony counter with a right hand.
Duchovony's corner calls for a 1-2. Duchovony obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the body from Desstutin misses
and Duchovony counters with a stiff right hand.
Desstutin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Desstutin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duchovony connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Duchovony.
A lazy left from Duchovony finds it's target.
Desstutin misses with a hook to the body
enabling Duchovony to counter with a crisp jab.
Desstutin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Desstutin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duchovony counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Desstutin throws a hook but Duchovony avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Desstutin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desstutin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duchovony counters with a left and a right that stings Desstutin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Desstutin throws a combination that misses
and Duchovony counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desstutin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Duchovony does it's job there.
Duchovony shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duchovony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duchovony lands a head shot.
Desstutin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duchovony lands a jab to the head.
Desstutin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duchovony lands a glancing blow to the side of Desstutin's head.
Duchovony digs a good hook to Desstutin's body.
Duchovony lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Duchovony looks for a takedown but Desstutin sprawls well.
Duchovony cracks Desstutin with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duchovony uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Desstutin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duchovony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Desstutin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Duchovony coming out on top.
Duchovony connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Duchovony is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duchovony comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duchovony, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Duchovony.
Duchovony wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duchovony lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Desstutin backs up against the cage.
Duchovony feints and then cracks Desstutin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Desstutin down.
Duchovony clobbers Desstutin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duchovony lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duchovony.
Desstutin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duchovony lands a jab-cross combination.
Duchovony scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duchovony paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duchovony moves out of range of the strikes.
Duchovony connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Duchovony lands an impressive looking overhand right. Desstutin doesn't seem phased though.
Desstutin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Desstutin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duchovony lands a nice shot that snaps Desstutin's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desstutin throws a combination that misses
enabling Duchovony to counter with a crisp jab.
Duchovony fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Desstutin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Desstutin moves forwards but Duchovony connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duchovony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Desstutin as he jumps to the side.
Jambo Desstutin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramsey Duchovony.
Desstutin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duchovony wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jambo Desstutin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duchovony takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Desstutin tries to close the distance and clinch but Duchovony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duchovony lands with an uppercut that bounces Desstutin off the cage and back into rage.
Desstutin tries to clinch there but Duchovony circles away.
Duchovony darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Desstutin misses with a hook to the body
and Duchovony counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Desstutin thinking.
Desstutin misses with a combination
and Duchovony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duchovony jabs at Desstutin's body.
Duchovony moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duchovony displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Duchovony finds it's way through Desstutin's defenses.
Duchovony scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Desstutin doesn't seem bothered though.
Desstutin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duchovony throws a combination. Desstutin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A cross from Duchovony lands.
Desstutin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duchovony counters with a left to the body.
Duchovony jabs Desstutin right on the nose. Desstutin blinks but takes it well.
Desstutin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Duchovony scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duchovony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Desstutin swivels and escapes.
Desstutin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duchovony connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desstutin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duchovony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Desstutin.
Duchovony lands a jab.
Duchovony clobbers Desstutin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramsey Duchovony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duchovony 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 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramsey Duchovony!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IKill Argh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). IKill Argh acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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225 lbs
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22
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Osbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, IKill Argh!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argh misses with a few strikes there.
Argh fails with the takedown.
Argh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Osbourne tries to avoid it but Argh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Osbourne to the ground. Osbourne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Osbourne tries a head kick but it misses.
Argh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Argh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Argh dominating with strikes here.
Osbourne is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Argh is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Osbourne is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Osbourne flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Argh anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Osbourne and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Argh slips an arm under Osbourne chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Argh has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Argh is squeezing on Osbourne like an anaconda would it's prey. Osbourne fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). IKill Argh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Barba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Manuel Johnson enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Barba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manuel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barba feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Barba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barba would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barba trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson 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.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Barba is squirming around nicely.
Barba tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson tries to control but Barba wriggling away.
Barba regains half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Barba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barba avoid being mounted?
Barba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is keen to just control but Barba is a slippery customer.
Johnson works his way into side control.
Johnson trying to control the action but Barba is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Barba is trying to stand.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Barba!
Barba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Barba tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barba can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Barba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson gets to mount! Barba was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Barba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
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.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barba is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson looking to control but Barba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barba tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manuel Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barba defends well.
Barba preventing the sweep.
Barba trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Barba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barba wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barba has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barba's guard.
Johnson 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.
Barba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Barba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Barba looking for a kimura from the bottom but Johnson passes into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson wants to control but Barba is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Barba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barba wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Barba is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barba is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
Manuel Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barba tries to improve his position but instead Johnson has taken his back!
Barba rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barba defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Barba actively working from the bottom here.
Barba looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barba is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barba regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four 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.
Johnson trying to control but Barba is working from the bottom.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Barba is keeping the position.
Barba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manuel Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barba tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Barba.
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Barba is defending well.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Barba is trying to stand.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Barba won't allow it.
Barba wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control.
Johnson is looking to work his way around to Barba's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Johnson working for a submission but Barba is keeping him at bay.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Barba from getting the reversal.
Barba is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barba to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barba shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barba sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barba trying to control from the bottom.
Barba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Manuel Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barba throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barba is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Johnson breaks Barba's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barba controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frank Barba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barba working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
That's four 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.
Barba looking for a kimura from the bottom but Johnson passes into side control!
Barba looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Primo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk has chosen Ghost K- Stop as his entrance music. Sean Sherk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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20
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
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148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Primo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Primo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Primo throws a series of strikes that have Sherk backpedaling.
It looks like Sean Sherk has been cut.
Sherk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Primo.
Primo takes one on the button.
Sherk connects with a crisp jab.
Primo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sherk's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Primo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sherk throws a series of punches but Primo moves out of range.
Sherk throws a lazy right hand but Primo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sherk tries to clinch up.
Sherk misses with a combination
and Primo counters with a series of strikes. Sherk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Primo misses with a looping right.
Sherk looks to land a right hand but Primo moved out of range.
Sherk throws a series of punches but Primo avoids them all with ease.
Sherk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sherk misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Primo. Sherk does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Primo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Primo throws a body punch but Sherk moves out of range.
Sherk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Sherk finds it's target.
Sherk throws a series of punches but Primo moves out of range.
No joy there for Primo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sherk misses the jab.
Sherk cracks Primo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Primo misses.
Sherk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Primo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sean Sherk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Primo.
Sherk misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Primo. Sherk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Primo misses with a body punch
and Sherk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk lands with an uppercut that bounces Primo off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Victor Primo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sherk throws a hook to the side of Primo's head but Primo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Primo seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sherk shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Primo is backing up but Sherk catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Primo covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sherk Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Sherk!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fuego Salsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fuego Salsa!
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, Fred Stone!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salsa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Fuego Salsa has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Salsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone scores with a hook to the body. Salsa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salsa shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salsa tries for a takedown but Stone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuego Salsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Salsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stone defends it nicely.
Salsa moves out of range of the leg kick from Stone.
Salsa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salsa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salsa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salsa is breathing heavily.
Salsa wants to work for an arm triangle but Stone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking to escape.
Salsa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Salsa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stone regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is looking to control Salsa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted?
Salsa is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is concentrating on defense, preventing Salsa from advancing position.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
Salsa is looking for a kimura but Stone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salsa to get the leverage.
Salsa is working for a kimura but Stone is defending it quite comfortably.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stone misses with the combination.
Salsa scores a takedown into full mount!
Salsa looking to secure an arm triangle but Stone defends it well.
Stone is working to get back to half guard.
Salsa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stone turns into him and now he's in Salsa's guard.
Stone distracts Salsa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Salsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone passes Salsa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stone winds up and cracks Salsa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stone connects with a nice short shot to Salsa's temple.
Salsa gets full guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but Salsa keeps moving.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Salsa is keeping the position.
Salsa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stone is aware though and is defending well.
Salsa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stone works over Salsa with some ground and pound from guard.
Salsa looking for a guillotine here but Stone defends easily.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fuego Salsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fuego Salsa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stone tests Salsa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuego Salsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone scores with a nice right hand.
Stone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stone wants it to stay on the feet.
Stone leaves Salsa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salsa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Salsa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuego Salsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salsa is able to avoid easily.
Stone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salsa was covering up waiting for the punch and Stone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone stands up over Salsa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position.
Stone wants to control from the top but Salsa keeps moving.
Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salsa is looking for a triangle but Stone pushes his legs off easily.
Stone throws a big right hand that misses.
Salsa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salsa's guard.
Stone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salsa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Salsa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone pushing down on Salsa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone seems to be working for a kimura but Salsa defends the submission attempt.
Salsa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Salsa is trying to get back to full guard.
Salsa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Salsa is looking to escape.
Stone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Salsa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stone prevents Salsa from standing back up.
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but Salsa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to pass to mount but Salsa is defending the position.
Stone trying to control the action but Salsa is working from the bottom.
Stone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salsa won't allow Stone to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salsa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stone!
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Salsa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Salsa moves to the back position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone fending off the submission attempt from Salsa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to break free.
Stone is trying to get back to his feet but Salsa has full control of the position and if anything, Stone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Stone right now.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
Stone trying to control but not successfully.
Salsa has got his arm under Stone's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Stone has spun round into Salsa's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fuego Salsa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Salsa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salsa has his takedown stuffed
and Stone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone scoring with some ground and pound.
Salsa keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stone wants to get up but he can't break Salsa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Salsa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone trying to control but Salsa is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salsa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stone is working Salsa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salsa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stone lands a couple of digs.
Salsa keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Fuego Salsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Salsa is keeping the position.
Stone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salsa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stone has managed to get both his arms back between Salsa's legs - danger averted.
Salsa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salsa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stone has managed to get both his arms back between Salsa's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stone gets to his feet. Salsa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stone wants to take a breather but Salsa is having none of it.
Stone prevents Salsa from improving his position.
Salsa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stone is looking to advance position but Salsa won't allow it.
Salsa is refusing to be controlled, as Stone sits in half guard.
Salsa tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to pass to mount but Salsa is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salsa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salsa is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Salsa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Salsa's guard now.
Stone wants to get up but he can't break Salsa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Salsa is looking for a triangle but Stone pushes his legs off easily.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Salsa is retaining full guard.
Stone stands and throws Salsa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salsa is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salsa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salsa sneaks out the side door and pushes Stone away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Stone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stone duly obliges.
Salsa misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fuego Salsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salsa to the mat! Salsa manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salsa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salsa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stone defends it easily.
Salsa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Salsa is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Stone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Torres (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Katsu Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Torres!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto is looking to slow Torres down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from Torres.
Torres scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torres throws a shot to the body.
Yamamoto throws out a leg kick but Torres moves out of range and Yamamoto only half commits.
Torres displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yamamoto wants to clinch.
Torres moves out of range as Yamamoto throws a body kick.
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Yamamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Torres paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yamamoto throws a wild body kick that Torres sees coming a mile off.
Torres blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but Torres is having none of it.
Yamamoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Yamamoto throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Torres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to de liver by Torres. Beautiful body shot.
Yamamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torres to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Katsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres looks to throw a body kick
and Yamamoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Torres's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Torres duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torres counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Torres.
Torres sizes up Yamamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yamamoto is rocked!
Torres drops Yamamoto with a naaaaasty hook - Yamamoto is in real trouble here! Torres dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Torres!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Eric Luchador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damien Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ken Eric Luchador!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia misses the shot to the body.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Luchador looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Maia.
A jab lands there for Maia.
Maia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maia swinging wildly here.
Luchador shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maia misses with an uppercut. Luchador saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luchador. That's going to slow Maia down.
Maia misses with a looping right.
Maia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luchador fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maia.
Some wild striking there from Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luchador moves out of range as Maia strikes.
Luchador lands a right hook to the body.
Luchador lands with a straight right. Maia didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Luchador - just one landing.
Maia throws a big shot that misses.
Maia misses with a looping left.
Maia looks to throw the jab but Luchador is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
Maia scores with a jab to the body.
Maia misses with a looping right.
Luchador is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maia.
An inside leg kick from Luchador misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with a body shot.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Luchador is just out of range.
Luchador misses with a body kick.
Maia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maia misses with a jab to the body
and Luchador counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luchador turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maia punishes Luchador's body with a nice straight punch.
Maia throws a hook but Luchador avoids it easily.
Maia misses with a hook.
Maia misses with a wild body shot.
Luchador drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luchador is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Maia ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Luchador clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Maia!
Damien Maia is the new featherweight champion!
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